May 22nd, 2008 by alice
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INGREDIENTS
- 30ounces waterpackedtofu
- 2tablespoons gratedcarrots
- 2tablespoonsonionsor scallionsor leeksor gingerroot, diced
- 2tablespoons dicedmushrooms
- 2tablespoonsgreen peas, see note
- 2tablespoonssunflower seedsor peanutsor choppednuts
- 2tablespoonsroasted sesame seedsor poppy seeds, see note
- 2tablespoonsraisins
- 3/4teaspoonsalt
- oil
DIRECTIONS
- Use the peas with Ganmo balls. Sesame and poppy seed may be ground or whole.
- You squeeze this tofu as well as pressing.First press the tofu.Then place at center of large dry dishtowel and gather to form sack.Twist closed and squeeze tofu firmly.Knead it 2 to 3 minutes to expel as much water as possible.Squeeze lightly enough so that no tofu penetrates the sacke.Empty into bowl.This results in a mashed tofu that is slighly cohesive and resembles cottage cheese.
- Combine first 8 ingredients in shallow bowl.Mix well.Knead for 3 minutes.Add salt and knead for 3 more minutes.Dough should be smooth and hold together.
- Fill wok with 2 to 2 1/2 inches oil and heat to 300FMoisten palms owth oil and shape dough into 8 patties about 3 X 3 1/2 or 12 balls 1 1/2 inch.
- Deep fry for 4 to 6 minutes or until they floathigh in oil.Turn over and deep fry patties a bit more until they are crisp and golden brown.Drain on rack or paper towels.Sprinkle with shoyu if desired.
- Refrigerate in airtight container.Will keep 1 week.Frozen keeps indefinitely.
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May 22nd, 2008 by alice
Tags: Chocolate, Hot, Pudding
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2cupgranulated sugar
- 1/4cupunsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 3tablespoonsall-purpose flour
- 1/2teaspoonsalt
- 2cupsmilk, hot
- 1teaspoonvanilla
DIRECTIONS
- In heavy saucepan, mix sugar, cocoa powder, flour and salt.
- gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Cook, whisking constantly, over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes or until boiling and thickened.
- Remove from heat; whisk in vanilla.
- Divide among custard cups or dessert dishes.
- Let cool to lukewarm or serve chilled.
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May 22nd, 2008 by alice
Tags: Kebabs, Lamb, Minted
INGREDIENTS
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MARINADE
- 1/2cup thickmint sauce
- 2tablespoonstomato paste
- 1teaspoongingerroot, grated
- 1teaspoongarlic, crushed
- 1/4cuphoney
- 1teaspooncumin
- 1teaspoondried rosemary, crushed
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KEBABS
- 750glamb steaks, diced
- 12bamboo skewers
DIRECTIONS
- To make marinade, in a small bowl whisk all ingredients together.
- Thread lamb onto bamboo skewers then place into a large, shallow plastic container that has a lid.
- Pour marinade over the meat and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight. Turn occasionally.
- When ready to cook remove kebabs from the marinade and either BBQ or grill (broil) turning so all sides are cooked to your liking. Baste with marinade while cooking.
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May 22nd, 2008 by alice
Tags: , Sorbet
INGREDIENTS
- 500gpawpaw, deseeded, peeled, chopped
- 3/4cupwater
- 1/2cupcaster sugar
- 1egg white
DIRECTIONS
- Place a metal tin in the freezer to chill.
- Combine paw paw, water and sugar in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring for 2-3 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium. Bring to the boil. Cook for 5 minutes or until syrup thickens.
- Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
- Place mixture into food processor and process until smooth.
- Place in metal container and freeze for 2 hours or until almost set.
- Using a metal spoon, roughly break up the mixture. Return mixture to food processer adding the egg white. Process until smooth.
- Return to metal container and freeze for 4 - 6 hours (or overnight).
- ENJOY!
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May 22nd, 2008 by alice
Tags: Dip, Fresh, Fruit
INGREDIENTS
- 125gbutter
- 2/3cupbrown sugar
- 150-200mllight sour cream
- 2teaspoonsvanilla essence
DIRECTIONS
- Melt butter and sugar over VERY lOW heat.
- Stir until it all melts together and the sugar is dissolved. (If it is still a little gritty it doesn’t matter, it will smooth out when the sour cream is added).
- Cool.
- Add sour cream and vanilla and mix well.
- Store in airtight container in the fridge.
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