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Servings: Makes 8, to serve 4 as a snack Ingredients 8 ounces firm or extra-firm tofu 3/4 teaspoon plus scant 1/4 teaspoon salt Oil for pan-frying 1 teaspoon cornstarch Scant 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 large eggs 3 to 4 ounces bean sprouts, washed, drained well, then cut into 1-inch lengths 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped [...]
Yields: 6 servings Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups superfine sugar (or granulated sugar) 3 tablespoons water 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup coconut cream 2/3 cup milk 3 egg yolks 3 eggs 2 teaspoons mango extract 1 teaspoon coconut extract 2/3 cup mango pulp (see tips) 3/4 teaspoon green peppercorns (optional), coarsely crushed 2 tablespoons sweetened coconut [...]
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh water prawn or shrimp (shell-on and head-on) 1 shallot (finely chopped) 1 bunches of scallion 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Add all of the above ingredients in a mixing bowl and allow to marinate. Caramel Sauce Ingredients: 2 soup spoons of cooking oil, we use canola 2 tablespoons [...]
You’ll want something to sop up the sauce of the fricassee, and this chewy rice, classically vietnamese but currently making its way across Paris, offers a gorgeous texture and color contras Ingredients: 1 cup black rice 2 cups water 1 cup shredded coconut (optional) 1 tablespoon sesame seed (optional) 1 tablespoon crushed peanuts (optional) Directions: [...]
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large onion , cut into wedges 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs , cut into 2 inch pieces 6 cloves garlic , thinly sliced 1 tablespoon grated ginger 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce ½ teaspoon five-spice powder fresh cilantro stem (for garnish) Directions: [...]
These spring rolls are a refreshing change from the usual fried variety, and have become a family favorite. They are great as a cool summertime appetizer, and are delicious dipped in one or both of the sauces Ingredients : 1 package clear edible rice paper sheet ½ lb cooked chicken ½ lb cooked small shrimp [...]
2 cups flour 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 tbsp. salt 1/3 cup shortening 1/3 cup ice water Preheat oven to 375°F.Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.Cut the shortening into the flour as though you were making a pie crust by working it in with your fingertips until the mixture [...]
2 1/3 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 sticks (1 cup) butter 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar 4 tablespoons Kahlua Vanilla Rum 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (optional) 3 small or 2 large eggs 2 cups chocolate chips or chunks 1 1/4 cup walnuts, pecans or [...]
A little bit of bacon and a handful of raisins add a smoky sweetness that balances the slightly bitter flavor of the little cabbages. 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 thick slices bacon 4 cups Brussels sprouts (about 1 pound), trimmed, halved Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup golden raisins 1 medium shallot, [...]
yield: Makes 16 servings active time: 30 minutes total time: 2 hours 10 minutes A rich dose of stout adds big flavor to these fudgy, chocolate-glazed brownies. 1 cup stout (such as Guinness) 16 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped, divided 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (2 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 large eggs [...]