32 hot variation Recipes

glutinous rice (also called sweet or sticky rice, available at chinese or asian markets), pork or ground, green onion (spring onion) minced (at least 3 tbsp), water chestnuts, minced, egg white, light soy sauce, dry sherry, salt, black pepper , to taste, cornstarch , or as needed, preparation, soak the glutinous rice in water for at least 6 - 8 hours (preferably overnight). drain well in a sieve or colander. spread out the rice on a baking sheet. note: drain and spread out the rice just before making the pearl balls, so that the rice doesn tsp dry out too much., mince or grind the pork if not using ground pork., in a large bowl, combine the pork, soy sauce, sherry, green onion, water chestnuts, salt, pepper, egg white and cornstarch., prepare the steamer for steaming., take about 1 tbsp of the ground pork mixture and form into a ball. roll lightly over the glutinous rice and place on a heatproof plate. continue with the rest of the pork mixture, placing the balls 1/2-inch apart. (you will need at least 2 plates). 6. place the plates in a steamer container or on a bamboo basket in a wok. cover and steam the pearl balls over boiling water for between 25 - 35 minutes, until they are cooked through. steam in two batches if needed., serve the pearl balls hot with soy sauce., variation, add a few softened chinese black mushrooms and/or minced ginger to the pork mixture.

white beans ( any variety of choice ), water or beef or chicken stock, carrots, onion, celery, green or red bell pepper, several large garlic cloves, salt , pepper, dry marjoram to taste, sausage ( sweet or hot ) casings removed, variations : some chopped kale or spinach or small cooked pasta

butter, flour, milk, hot (not boiling ), grated american cheese, grated sharp cheddar cheese (for different variation, try using monterrey jack cheese or adding 1/2 cup jalapeno slices), salt, elbow macaroni

water, chicken bouillon cube (i prefer knorrs caldo de pollo in the mexican aisle), egg, cornstarch, cayenne pepper, sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar

sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, water, milk, vanilla, cream or mini marshmallows, banana, mashed (combine in blender), creamy peanut butter (combine in blender), instant coffee granules, crushed peppermint candies or 1/4 tsp peppermint extract, ground cinnamon or 1 cinnamon stick, grand marnier

short grain white rice, cooked and kept warm, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, fine breadcrumbs (panko, if possible), eggs, beaten, s &b golden curry auce mix(medium/hot), sliced fresh mushrooms (variety, if possible), shredded monterey or pepperjack cheese, water, bacon, chopped or 1tsp bacon grease, peanut oil, salt , pepper and cayenne, there are 3 heat variations of s &b...if you re looking for a level 1 or 2 , please try the mild version of the curry block.

green bananas or green plantains, canola oil for frying, salt, hot pepper or garlic cloves for additional flavor variations

eggs, hard boiled, cooled, and peeled, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, chopped chives, hot pepper sauce, paprika, salt and pepper, variation : add 1 tsp chopped canned jalapeno peppers, radicchio leaves, for garnish, parsley sprigs, for garnish

eggs, hard boiled, cooled, and peeled, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, chopped chives, hot pepper sauce, paprika, salt and pepper, variation : add 1 tsp chopped canned jalapeno peppers, radicchio leaves, for garnish, parsley sprigs, for garnish

jell-o chocolate pudding and pie filling or 1 (3 1/2 oz) package vegetarian chocolate pudding mix, milk, vanilla ice cream or 2 cups chocolate ice cream