Asian

Curried Lentils

Preparation Time :0:45

1/2 c lentils, red
2 1/2 c coconut milk
1 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp Fish soy
2 Tbsp Curry paste
1/4 c coconut milk
1 whole lime juice

1. Cook lentils in 2.5 cup coconut milk until soft.

2. Add sugar, fish soy and lime juice.

3. Heat curry paste in 1/4 cup coconut milk and add to lentils.

May be blended and used as a sauce. Garnish with mint or kaffir lime leaves.

Ginger Fried Beef

Recipe By : Yum Yum Tree Restaurant
Preparation Time :0:40

1/2 lb flank steak -- shredded
1 egg
3 oz cornstarch
vegetable oil
1/3 c carrots -- grated
1/3 c celery -- grated
1/3 c green pepper -- shredded
1 tbsp green onion -- chopped
6 tbsp ginger -- chopped
6 cloves garlic -- chopped
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp wine
2 tbsp white vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil
1/2 c sugar
1 dash chili paste

1. Mix together beef with egg. Add cornstarch and about 1/4 cup water. Mix well. Heat ample oil in a deep fryer until medium hot then add meat. When meat is separated, increase heat to boil oil and cook until crispy. Remove from oil, drain and set aside.

2. Put 1/2 T oil into wok. Add celery, carrots, pepper, onion and ginger and stir fry over high heat.

3. Add garlic, soy, wine, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar and chili paste and bring to a boil. Add beef, mix well and serve.

4. May substitute another meat instead.

Greens Adobo

Recipe By : Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant
Preparation Time :0:15

3 cloves garlic -- sliced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
5 c greens -- chopped
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp white vinegar black pepper -- to taste

1. Choose beet tops, chard, mustard greens, rappini or spinach. Wash and drain well.

2. Stir-fry garlic in oil until golden. Scoop out garlic and reserve.

3. Add greens to wok and fry until just wilted. Turn off heat, add pepper, vinegar and soy. Return garlic, stir and serve at once.

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Serving Ideas : Serve with red pepper ring.
NOTES : Consider addition of sugar and ginger. Maybe chili sauce??

Pulgoki (Sesame pork)

Preparation Time :1:15

1 lb pork tenderloin -- thinly sliced
5 tbsp soy sauce
4 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tsp chili sauce
1/4 tsp black pepper
4 tbsp green onion -- sliced
2 tbsp garlic -- minced
5 tbsp water

1. Mix all except pork. Pour marinade over meat and mix. Marinate at least one hour.

2. Fry. Add 1/3c water and cornstarch for sauce.

Tamarind Chipotle Sauce

Recipe By : Mark Miller
Preparation Time :0:15

14 ounces tamarind -- paste
2 cups water
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 cloves garlic -- roasted and peeled
2 chipotle pepper -- in adobo sauce
1 lime -- juiced *

Add tamarind paste to water and heat gently, stirring until smooth * Place in a blender and puree with sugar, garlic, chipotles and adobo sauce. * Add lime juice and blend in ______________________________________ NOTES : Serve slightly warm as a dipping sauce Also: may add mint

Thai iced coffee

Preparation Time :0:05

1/2 c espresso
1/4 c sweetened condensed milk
1 dash cream ice

Mix together all ingredients then add ice and serve.

Tom Ka Gai

Preparation Time :0:40

8 slices galanga
5 stalks lemon grass
8 whole peppercorns
14 oz coconut milk
1 lime juice
3 tbsp fish soy
4 tbsp sugar
4 whole red chiles
2 tbsp coriander leaves
4 whole kaffir lime leaves
2 lb chicken

1. Put galanga, lemon grass, half of hot chilies (all sliced), cilantro, peppercorns, coconut milk and2 cups water in pot. Boil then simmer covered over low heat for 15-30 min.

2. Remove whole spices.

3. Add chicken in pieces and cook until tender.

4. Add other seasonings and other half of red chiles in slivers. Serve with kaffir lime or cilantro leaves as garnish.