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Prep Time: 90 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 120 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Polynesian-Style Hors dOeuvres A blend of crisp, soft, and chewy textures combined with a parade of flavorssweet, salty, beefymakes this playful platter an irresistible hit at parties. Ingredients:
1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined |
1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled ginger |
1 tablespoon asian sesame oil |
1 tablespoon medium-dry sherry |
1 tablespoon soy sauce |
1 large egg white |
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro |
2 scallions, finely chopped |
6 slices firm white sandwich bread, cut into 1 1/2-inch rounds (24 total) |
about 6 cups vegetable oil for frying |
12 slices bacon (about 3/4 pound), halved crosswise |
1 (1 1/2-pounds) pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 24 (1-inch) chunks |
1 bunch scallions, greens cut into 5-inch-long pieces and halved lengthwise |
3 tablespoons soy sauce |
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
2 teaspoons grated peeled ginger |
1 medium zucchini |
1/2 pound flatiron steak, cut across grain into 1/8-inch-thick slices |
24 wooden picks; 24 (6-inch) bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes; equipment: an adjustable-blade slicer; a deep-fat thermometer |
accompaniment: hoisin and sriracha sauce |
Directions:
1. Assemble shrimp toasts: Pulse shrimp, ginger, oil, Sherry, soy sauce, and egg white in a food processor to a coarse purée. Stir together with cilantro, scallions, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Spread on bread (a scant tablespoon each).
2. Make bacon-wrapped pineapple: Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in middle.
3. Wrap 1 piece of bacon around each pineapple chunk, then wrap scallion around outside, securing with a wooden pick. Arrange in a parchment-paper-lined 4-sided sheet pan. Bake, turning once, until bacon is crisp, 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Meanwhile make beef teriyaki: Stir together soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
5. Thinly slice zucchini lengthwise with slicer. Put each slice of steak on a slice of zucchini, then thread lengthwise onto a skewer. Brush with soy mixture. Arrange skewers, meat side up, on an oiled broiler pan.
6. When pineapple has finished cooking, preheat broiler. Broil skewers 5 to 7 inches from heat until browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, fry shrimp toasts: Heat 2 inches vegetable oil to 360° in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.
8. Fry 8 bread rounds, shrimp sides down, until browned, about 1 minute. Turn and fry until golden, about 30 seconds. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Fry remaining rounds.
9. To serve: Arrange skewers, bacon-wrapped pineapple, and shrimp toasts on a platter.
10. Cooks' notes: Shrimp toasts can be assembled 1 hour ahead and chilled. Pineapple can be wrapped with bacon and scallions 4 hours ahead and chilled. Skewers can be chilled 2 hours ahead; brush with soy mixture before broiling.
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