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Friday, January 17, 2014

GYOZA A Japanese stuffed Dumpling

This recipe for GYOZA, a Japanese Dumpling is stuffed with Baby Shrimps diced up and Ginger, including a variety of different fine diced veggies.




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INGREDIENTS:
1 small (red, white or yellow) onion, diced very fine
3 to 4 green onions (outer skin removed and then diced fine)
1 clove garlic, diced very very fine
1 stalk of celery diced very fine
1 medium sized carrot, peeled and then diced very very fine
1 small can of water chestnut, diced very fine
a few strips of ginger (from the bottle) diced very fine.
gyoza sheets (pkg of 30)
4 to 6 ounces package of frozen baby shrimps defrosted, diced very fine

Directions:

Take one Gyoza sheet and put a small amount, but equal amounts of ingredients in the center. Take your finger and dip it in water, then spread the wet finger around the center of the Gyoza.


Fold it over. Press the outer edges ever so softly. and then begin to pleat, folding the edges each over the other so it further seals.




Plate them and put on a cookie sheet lined with waxed paper and freeze for about ten minutes. This allows them to set.


NOTE: You can make a whole BATCH of these, but only cook a few. For the one's you don't want to cook, once frozen (at least a 1/2 hour) you can then plop into freezer bags and store for when you do want to cook them. If you are freezing for later use, just take what you want and let them stand at room temp for a few min before frying.



Take a saute pan and pour a dab or two of Oil on the bottom, at least 1/4 inch thick.
Get it hot on high flame for about one min. Brown both sides, turning with spoon or tongs.This process goes fast so be prepared. Add a touch of water, enough to just coat the bottom of the pan. It might sizzle. It might take about 1/4 to 1/3rd Cup of Water. Point is, you DON'T want to cover and overwhelm the Gyoza, but just allow a bit of water to allow it to steam. Shake the pan so the bottoms get a good taste of the water.



Cover and steam for just a few min. Remove with slotted spoon or tongs, and plate. Serve with Gyoza dipping sauce or any other favorite Oriental dipping sauce, such as hot mustard or sweet and sour, or soy sauce.  

 




Thursday, January 16, 2014

FRIED WONTON NOODLES

You know those thick fried Noodles you get at some Oriental Restaurants? Well here's how to make them.




 
 


This is such an easy thing to do, and to use as an appetizer enhancement for any Oriental meal.


INGREDIENTS:
Vegetable Oil for frying
 Won Ton Wrappers, cut into strips



DIRECTIONS:

Cut the Won Ton Wrappers into strips, place gently into frying pan with Vegetable Oil and fry, turning over till lightly browned. (Don't crowd the pan; do a small handful at a time)

 


Remove with slotted spoon, drain on paper towels. Serve with your Oriental meal. 



 
 

Friday, January 10, 2014

CHICKEN FRIED IN BACON FAT

Yes, I know that Bacon Fat is baaaaaaaad for you, let alone to fry in. This is why this dish is a family treat, one that I only make like once every other month.
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 INGREDIENTS:
 Thighs & Legs
1/4 to 1/2 Cup Bacon Fat
1/2 stick Margarine
1/2 stick Butter
1 to 2 Cups Flour
Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder, Paprika

DIRECTIONS:
Always save your left over Bacon Fat when frying Bacon. You should keep it in an air tight container in fridge.
Put Flour and generous amounts of seasonings into (preferably) a medium to large brown paper bag. Shake up. Put Chicken pieces into bag, shake up so it all gets coated.
Put Bacon Fat, Margarine & Butter into (preferably) a cast iron skillet. Heat up on medium low flame.
Gently fry Chicken in batches (you don't want to crowd the pan), low and slow, about 5 minutes on each side, putting dashes of Salt and Pepper on top of each piece BEFORE turning over. Repeat several times until Chicken is browned. Drain for a few minutes on paper towels, another paper bag or on a rack before serving.

NOTE:
Chicken temperature should be between 165 to 180 for full cooking. When you take the temperature, make sure to not let it touch the bone.
Generally, when pan frying, allow for about 10 to 20 minutes or so per side, turning over occasionally to get even browning.
(larger pieces will take a longer time than smaller pieces).
Fry in batches so you do not crowd your pan.
You can keep warm in oven set to 200*F for up to 30 min or so on cookie sheet or cake pan. Drizzle just a pinch of the oil over Chicken if you do this, and cover with tin foil to keep moist.
If you refrigerate, wrap in wax paper.

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Friday, January 3, 2014

QUESO FONDITO

QUESO FONDITO (sometimes spelt FUNDITO) is a white Mexican Cheese sauce that can be used as an alternative to a dipping sauce with Tortilla Chips.  



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INGREDIENTS:
6 -8 oz. Quesidilla Cheese
4 Tablespoons Farmers Cheese (aka RANCHITO) crumbled up
2 Tablespoons Butter
1/4 Cup Flour
1 Cup WHOLE Milk
couple dashes of Tabasco
Lime, halved 

DIRECTIONS:
Melt Butter, add Flour, whisk.
Crumble and mix in All Cheese's and Milk till thick. 



Squeeze in Lime juice, add Tabasco and stir in. Serve with Tortilla chips.