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Chinese Sticky Rice Wrapped in Lotus Leaf (Lo Mai Gai)
By stancec44
Chinese cured pork belly can be added to the sticky rice mixture without needing to be cooked first
- For the Marinated Chicken:
- 2 cups sticky rice (sweet rice)
- 1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, sliced thinly
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vegetable or canola oil
- 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 2 pinches kosher salt
- For the Sticky Rice Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
- For the Lotus Leaf Packages:
- 2 dried lotus leaves or 4 sheets of 2-foot-long parchment paper
- 2 tablespoons small dried shrimp, soaked in water for 5 minutes, then drained, rinsed, and patted dry (optional)
- 3 teaspoons canola or vegetable oil, divided
- 1 whole shallot, minced
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 8 dried shiitake mushroom caps, rehydrated in hot water for 15 minutes, then drained, squeezed dry, and sliced thinly
- 2 salted duck eggs (cooked or uncooked)
- 3 ounces Chinese bacon (lap yuk), sliced thinly
- 2 Chinese sausages (lap cheong), sliced thinly on the bias
Leite's Burger Buns
By stancec44
Homemade burger buns, specifically puffy and soft hamburger buns, are the best
- 3/4 to 1 cup lukewarm water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 oz), cold, cut into pieces
- 1 large egg
- 3 1/2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted (1 1/2 oz), plus more for the baking sheet
- (Variations at end of directions)
Tacos de Papa Hwy 99
By stancec44
Inspired by the potato tacos at Loncheria Otro Rollo in Bakersfield, these Tacolicious versions are stuffed with fl...
- 5 tbsp. olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 1 small white onion, roughly chopped
- 4 canned chipotle chiles en adobo
- 1 (15-oz.) can whole, peeled tomatoes
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1 1⁄2 lb. russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 2 tsp. ground cumin
- 12 (6") corn tortillas
- 1⁄2 cup canola oil
- Thinly sliced green and red cabbage and red radishes, for garnish
- Crumbled queso fresco, for garnish
Travel: Apple & Brie Sandwich w/Apricot-Ginger Chutney
By stancec44
he secret is using butter as a moisture barrier to prevent the sandwich from getting soggy (and to bring out the bu...
- 2 Granny Smith apples
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 6-ounce wedge of Brie
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 8 slices whole-grain bread
- 1/4 cup Apricot-Ginger Chutney (see below)
- Apricot-Ginger Chutney
- Yield: About 1 cup
- 1/2 cup dried apricots
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup light-brown sugar
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 2 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Eggplant Parmesan (for Bruce)
By stancec44
Will have leftover garlic oil and sauce
- Sauce
- Extra-virgin olive oil, 1 cup
- Garlic cloves, 15 (peeled and left whole)
- Whole fennel seeds, 1 1/2 teaspoons
- Whole canned tomatoes (preferably San Marzano tomatoes), two 28-ounce cans (one can drained of juice, the juice from the other can reserved)
- Dried red pepper flakes (preferably Calabrian chile flakes), 1/2 teaspoon
- Kosher salt, 3/4 teaspoon
- Large basil sprig, 1
- Eggplant Parmesan
- Extra-virgin olive oil, 6 tablespoons
- Japanese eggplant, 2 (sliced on a bias into 1/4-inch-thick pieces)
- Garlic clove, 1 (very thinly sliced)
- Dried red pepper flakes (preferably Calabrian chile flakes), 1/2 teaspoon
- Fresh mozzarella cheese, 1/3 pound (thinly sliced crosswise into 9 pieces)
- Finely grated Pecorino cheese, 1/2 cup
- Leaves of 2 marjoram sprigs
- Breadcrumbs
- Extra-virgin olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons
- Unsalted butter, 1/2 tablespoon
- Fresh breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup
Classic Single Pie Crust
By stancec44
Whisk together the flour and salt
- 6 1/4 ounces King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour or 6 ounces Pastry Flour Blend
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 5/8 ounces shortening
- 2 1/2 ounces unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 ounces ice water
Smokehouse Chickpeas 'N' Greens Salad
By stancec44
What worked: The chickpeas were awesome
- Roasted BBQ Chickpeas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 (14-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon tamari
- 1 rounded tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (preferably hickory)
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- Salad
- 6 cups baby spinach or mixed salad greens
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1 big, ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup julienned carrot
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Smoked Paprika Dressing
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked sweet or hot paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked salt or regular salt
Peanut Butter Cups Bars (TRY)
By stancec44
These delicious bars are full of chocolate and peanut butter, just like a favorite candy bar
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups finely crushed honey graham cereal
- 1- 11 1/2 ounce pkg. milk chocolate pieces
- 3 tablespoons shortening
- 8 - 10 chocolate-covered peanut butter cups, chopped
Spicy Sriracha Chicken Wings
By stancec44
Step 1 In a very large bowl, toss the wings with the coriander and cumin seeds, cinnamon, kosher salt and oliv...
- 10 pounds chicken wings, split
- 1/4 cup coriander seeds, crushed
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, crushed
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup Sriracha chile sauce
- 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- Finely grated zest and juice of 3 limes
- 3 quarts vegetable oil, for frying
Ice Cream Cupcakes
By stancec44
1. Line 12 muffin cups with muffin liners, then transfer the pan to the freezer
- 1/2 package Oreos
- Pinch of salt
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 pints vanilla ice cream, softened
- 1 pint chocolate ice cream, softened
- 2 cups whipped topping or whipped cream
- Sprinkles, for finishing (optional)