What is Rice Wrapper (Paper) ?
Posted on | June 26, 2010 | No Comments
Rice Wrappers (Paper) – These thin, almost translucent wrappers are rolled around delectable fillings to make spring rolls, or lumpia, as they are called in the Philippines. Obtainable in Asian market/Asian grocery stores, they will need to be either dipped for a second in boiling water or brushed with beaten egg white to make them pliable enough to roll.
Rice Wrappers (Paper) is also used for wrapping summer rolls (spring rolls) in Vietnamese cuisine, rice wrapper (paper) is called banh trang.
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Share on FacebookWhat is Star Anise ?
Posted on | June 22, 2010 | No Comments
Star Anise is one of the ingredients in five spice powder. Star anise is frequently used in Chinese and Southeast Asian cooking. It is a dark brown, star-shaped, dried spice consisting of eight pods. Star anise adds a licorice taste to foods, and it is often added to the dish whole and removed just before serving.
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Share on FacebookRecipe – Indonesian Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
Posted on | June 21, 2010 | No Comments
Recipe – Indonesian Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into 1.5 inch cubes
Marinade -
small star anise
3 garlic cloves
3 tbsp tamarind paste, diluted in 1/4 cup water and drained
1 thin small slice fresh ginger
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp brown sugar
1/2 tbsp fresh ground black pepper
1/2 tsp sea salt
2 tbsp peanut oil
8 wooden skewers, soaked for 30 minutes in water
Peanut Sauce -
1/3 – 1/2 cup peanut butter
2 large garlic cloves
2 small fresh red chili pepper, seeded and minced
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp brown sugar
1/2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 cup hot water
Place chicken cubes in a medium-sized bowl and toss in the star anise. Using a food processor, whirl the remaining marinade ingredients and pour over the chicken cubes, mixing to distribute the marinade evenly. Refrigerate for about 1 hour. Meanwhile, using a food processor, blend the peanut sauce ingredients, and set aside.
Remove the chicken cubes from the marinade, discarding the star anise, and thread them evenly on the soaked wooden skewers. Brush with peanut oil and broil over coals, or under the broiler, for 5 minutes or until cooked through. Serve with the peanut sauce.
Serves 8 as an appetizer
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