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Mini Spring Rolls

February 16th, 2013 Posted in Appetizers Tags: Chicken, chili, filo pastry, Garlic

1 green chili

1/2 c vegetable oil

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, crushed

3 oz cooked chicken breasts

1 small carrot, cut into fine matchsticks

1 scallion, finely sliced

1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into fine matchsticks

4 large sheets filo pastry

egg white, lightly beaten

3 Tbl soy sauce

~Carefully remove seeds from the chili and chop finely, wearing rubber gloves to protect your hands, if necessary

~Heat the wok, then add 2 Tbl oil. When hot, add the onion, garlic and chili. Stir fry for 1 minute

~Slice the chicken thinly, add to wok and fry over high heat, stirring and tossing constantly until browned

~Add the carrot, scallion and red pepper and stir fry for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool

~Cut each sheet of filo into 5 short strips. Place a small amount of filling at one end of each strip, fold in long sides and roll up the pastry. Seal and glaze the rolls with the egg white, then chill, uncovered for 15 minutes before frying

~Wipe out the wok with paper towels, heat it, and add the remaining vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, fry the rolls in batches, until crisp and golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve with light soy sauce

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Salsa

January 21st, 2013 Posted in Appetizers Tags: Cumin, Honey, rotel, Tomatoes

1- 14 oz can diced tomatoes
1- 10 oz can orginal Rotel
1/2 small red onion, roughly chopped
1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
1/2-1 jalapeno, seeded or not (depends on how spicy you like it)
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
small handful of cilantro, washed
juice of 1 lime

Instructions

Put all the ingredients in the base of a food processor or good blender and pulse to combine for 30 seconds or so until all the ingredients are finely chopped and salsa is desired consistency. Taste for seasoning and adjust to taste. Serve with chips or over tacos.

I got this recipe from a friend who found it on Pinterest. It truly is the best homemade salsa I have had. Original recipe comes from www.mountainmamacooks.com

I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does!

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Beef Kushisashi

June 23rd, 2012 Posted in Appetizers Tags: Asain, Beef, Soy Sauce

1/2 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup chopped green onions, w/ tops

2 Tbl sugar

1 Tbl vegetable oil

1.5 tsp cornstarch

1 clove garlic, pressed

1 tsp grated fresh ginger root

2.5 lbs boneless beef sirloin steak

~ Blend soy sauce, green onions, sugar, oil, cornstarch, garlic and ginger in small saucepan.

~ Simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 1 minute. Cool. Cover and set aside.

~ Slice beef into 1/8″ thick strips about 4″ long and 1″ wide. Thread onto bamboo (soaked in water for at least 15 minutes first) or metal skewers, keeping meat as flat as possible.

~ Brush both sides of beef with sauce

~ Place on rack of broiler pan; broil to desired degree of doneness

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