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July 4, 2014

Sesame Chicken

Filed under: Chicken — Tags: , , , , — Chef @ 3:00 pm

Sesame Chicken

Florence
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Course Main
Cuisine Asian

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 dash sesame oil
  • 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breast meat - cubed
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon chile paste
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 quart olive oil for frying
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Sift flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, baking soda, and baking powder into a bowl. Pour in low-sodium soy sauce, sherry, 2 tablespoons water, vegetable oil, and a dash of sesame oil; stir until smooth. Stir in chicken until coated with the batter, then cover, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring chicken broth, sugar, vinegar, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, chile paste, and garlic to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Dissolve 1/4 cup cornstarch into 1/2 cup of water, and stir into boiling sauce. Simmer until the sauce thickens and turns clear, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and keep sauce warm.
  • Heat olive oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to a temperature of 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Drop in the battered chicken pieces, a few at a time, and fry until they turn golden brown and float to the top of the oil, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel lined plate. To serve, place fried chicken pieces onto a serving platter, and pour the hot sauce overtop. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds to garnish.

 

June 2, 2014

Tahini

Filed under: Dip — Tags: , , , , , — Chef @ 9:20 am

This will be rougher in texture that store bought.  Store bought is usually  made with hulled sesame.  This can be made with either, but not hulled sesame are more nutritious.  Bulk sesame seeds can be purchased a Health Food or Organic stores.

Tahini

Florence
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Course Dip
Cuisine Greek
Servings 2 /3 cup

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sesame seeds
  • 2 Tablespoons to 1/2 cup olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Lightly roast sesame seeds on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring often.
  • Cool, then add to food processor with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Process until mixture is smooth.

 

April 29, 2014

Beer Cheese Bread

Filed under: Breads,Cooking Recipes — Tags: , , , , , , , , , — Chef @ 2:23 pm

Beer Cheese Bread

Florence
Print Recipe
Prep Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm beer
  • 2 1/2 cups bread flour
  • 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 large beaten egg
  • 1 large slightly beaten egg white
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Dissolve yeast and sugar with warm beer in a large mixing bowl.
  • Set aside to rest for 5 minutes.
  • Fold in 2 1/4 cups of flour and cheese, milk, salt, dry mustard and red pepper to make a soft dough.
  • Knead dough for about 8 minutes, use additional flour as required
  • Cut dough in half and shape each half into a 6 inch round
  • Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray
  • Place loaves at least 4 inches apart on the baking sheet
  • Using a pastry brush, brush tops of loaves with egg whites
  • Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the egg whites
  • Carefully cut an 1/8 inch deep lattice design across the tops of the loaves
  • Cover and let rise for about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until dough doubles in size
  • Pre-Heat oven to 375F
  • Bake loaves for 15 minutes or until loaves sound hollow when tapped
  • Remove loaves from oven and place on a wire rack to cool

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