283 kung pao week Recipes

oranges , zest of or 1 lemon, zest of, eggs, at room temperature, salt, sugar, eggs, at room temperature, all-purpose flour

manioc starch (polvilho), sunflower oil, low-fat milk, eggs , large, parmesan cheese, grated, mild cheddar cheese, grated

tapioca starch, water, oil, milk, eggs, salt, shredded parmesan cheese (sargento), gouda cheese (wisconsin)

tapioca flour (look in a chinese supermarket), parmesan cheese, milk, water, oil, egss, salt, tapioca is a fine white powder texture , usualy in a clear plastic bag.

you will need a very large crock , glass or enamel container, heavy duty plastic bucket or even wood, all must be totally clean, put through a dishwasher or clean with the hottest water if you can), minimum of 2 heads of cabbage ( about a total of 5 lbs ), may be regular or savoy or 1 part red cabbage to 3 parts green, kosher , or sea salt, or use salt which has no additives, no anti caking, no iodine etc., not table salt which causes a soft and limp outcome, sometimes pickling or canning salt will change taste and texture too, i simply use kosher salt, some tips here to prevent problems ( molds and yeasts ) with your sauerkraut, never use aluminum utensils, absolute cleanliness is necessary for a healthy brew, prepare the cabbage , remove and discard the outer leaves., wash and drain and then cut the cabbages into halves or quarters while removing the core in the process., step 1), shred cabbage - may use food processor for speed and ease., if you shred by hand , make sure the shreds are no thicker than a nickel or dime, step 2), mix, with wooden spoon or very clean hands, 5 lb of shredded cabbage with 4 tbsp of kosher salt and toss and mix thoroughly until kosher salt dissolves, you can make as much as you wish as long as you use the ratio of 5 lbs. cabbage to 4 tbsp. salt.), step 3), when juice starts to form on cabbage from tossing - pack the cabbage firmly and evenly into a clean crock, glass or enamel container., press firmly to encourage juice formation ., fill the utensil no closer than 5 inches from the top ., step 4), make sure juice covers the cabbage completely! (this does not always happen unless the cabbage is fresh from the garden ), may need to prepare additional brine by putting 1 1/2 tbsp of kosher salt into 1 quart of boiling water., dissolve salt and cool brine to room temperature before adding to the pot of cabbage., step 5), once cabbage is immersed in brine water , place a large food grade, plastic bag filled with brine water and lay on top if cabbage..., i use 2 large bags, 1 inside the other - sometimes a 2 gallon freezer bag - with a couple of quarts of cooled brine water inside - this if the bag breaks it will not water down the cabbage into a tasteless mess), cabbage must be well sealed all around with the bag, so no air can get in and contaminate the sauerkraut with unwanted yeasts or molds, step 6), now cover the container with plastic wrap, then a heavy towel or cloth and tie securely into place., do not remove this until fermenting is complete, step 7), put in an area where the temperature will not be above 75 degrees. fermentation will begin within a day , depending upon the room temperature., step 8), if room temperature is 75 degrees allow 3 weeks for fermentation., if temperature is 70 degrees allow 4 weeks ., if temperature is 65 degrees allow 5 weeks ., if temperature is 60 degrees allow 6 weeks ., step 9), once fermented taste to see if your required tartness exists., tartness will weaken as you process in canning ( cooking ) so make sure it is a wee bit more tart than you like, be eaten immediately if you desire

onion, diced, green onions, sliced (optional), tomatoes , cut into eighths, skinless chicken breasts, diced (*) or 8 oz extra firm tofu, pressed and drained, cubed (*), canned straw mushrooms, button mushrooms, quartered, chicken stock (*) or 4 cups mushroom stock (*), stalks lemongrass, cut the stalks diagonally 2-inch long, scored lightly, kaffir lime leaves, fresh, scored lightly, fresh ginger (approximately 1-inch in diameter, 1/8-inch thick), fish sauce, chili paste (nam prik pao, thai with soya oil), serrano chilies, thickly sliced (optional), fresh cilantro, washed and roughly diced, sugar, lime juice (to taste), peanut oil

boiling water, whole bran cereal, shortening, white sugar, eggs, buttermilk, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, whole bran cereal

potatoes, head cauliflower, carrots, green peas, channa dal, onions, chopped, tomatoes, sliced, bread roll (or buns), oil, oil , to pan-fry the rolls, salt, mustard seeds, whole red chilies, red chili powder, pao bhaji masala (available at indian grocery stores)

flour, sugar, unsweetened baking cocoa, ground cloves or 1 tsp nutmeg, baking powder, eggs, honey, milk, pure irish butter, melted, semisweet chocolate, melted

fine white cornmeal, salt, boiling water, granulated sugar, lukewarm water, divided, active dry yeast (or 1 15 ml package), all-purpose flour, white cornflour (approx. measure) or 1/2 cup yellow cornflour (approx. measure)

saffron, crumbled, warm water, dry active yeast, sugar, all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, softened, egg yolks, egg

okra, ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped, head boston lettuce, classic vinaigrette, chile oil , or to taste, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, dijon-style mustard, sugar, salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, extra-virgin olive oil, peanut oil, fresh bird chiles , or to taste, place the chiles in the oil in a fancy cruet and allow them to rest for 1 week, until they have flavored the oil. add a drop or two of the oil to your usual cooking oil for a special zap.

whole wheat pastry flour or semolina flour, whole milk ricotta cheese, room temperature, drained (alternatively, use fresh feta cheese, rinsed), egg, beaten, whole herbs, honey or infused, directions for making infused honey : about a week or two before use, add a few whole leaves of bay, some sprigs of oregano, or a handful of dried rose petals (or other herbs of your choice) to honey, cover, and let sit in a cool place. remove herbs before first use.

bake quick breads on the center oven rack for best heat circulation., quick breads from the pan after about 10 minutes cooling for easier pan removal., cool quick breads completely before slicing. use a sharp thin-bladed knife and a light sawing motion to cut cleanly through the loaf., after cooling , wrap loaves tightly and store in refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months., muffin batter should be lumpy after stirring the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. stir just until moistened for muffins that are tender and nicely rounded., use a spring-handled #20 or #24 ice cream scoop to fill muffins cups or a melon ball-size scoop for mini-muffins., fill empty , greased muffin cups with water to prevent burning the grease during baking.

wide dried rice noodles, raw shrimp (or chicken breasts, tofu, etc.), sesame oil (any oil ok), coarsely chopped garlic (more to taste), sliced shallots, seeded and chopped chilies (more to taste), eggs, beaten (can use 1), lime juice (can sub lemon juice), fish sauce (nam pla), chili paste (nam prik pao or sweet chili sauce), brown sugar, ground black pepper, bean sprouts, lime, cut into wedges, coarsely chopped cilantro (approx 1/4 cup), scallions, chopped, coarsely chopped roasted peanuts, dried chili flakes, brown sugar