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Pancake Daun Bawang (Spring Onion Pancakes)

Wed, 23 May 2012 19:26:33 +0100

Bahan-bahan:

- 125 gr Tepung maizena
- 100 gr Tepung terigu, iris tipis
- 2 batang daun bawang
- 150 ml air hangat
- 1 sendok teh kaldu bubuk ayam/sapi
- 1/2 sendok lada bubuk
- Minyak sayur

Cara membuat :
1. Campur tepung maizena dan tepung terigu ke dalam mangkuk, tambahkan 100 ml air hangat, aduk dan tambahkan sisa air hangat, jika masih kering tambahkan air lagi. Adoni hingga kalis dan tak lengket ditangan. Tutupi mangkuk dengan kain dan istirahatkan adonan selama 10 menit. Kemudian baru tambahkan kaldu bubuk dan lada, adoni hingga rata.

2. Pipihkan adonan (seperti pada gambar) seperti pizza, lalu olesi permukaannya dengan 1 sendok minyak sayur. Kemudian taburi daun bawang di atasnya.

3. Gulung adonan tadi (lihat gambar) potong menjadi 10 bagian. Bentuk satu persatu menjadi bola-bola. Kemudian pipihkan. Goreng di atas wajan dengan minyak sayur, kira-kira 1/2 sendok makan. Bolak-balik pancake hingga garing dan matang dengan api sedang.

Cocok di hidangkan sebagai snack untuk keluarga. Anda bisa mengganti kaldu bubuk dengan garam jika hendak disajikan untuk anak-anak. Resep untuk 10 buah. Selamat mencoba..

Tofu balls (Fried Tofu) / Bola-bola tahu

Fri, 18 May 2012 10:14:15 +0100

Ingredients:
- 1 large white pieces of tofu, mashed
- 2 leeks, sliced
- Small size carrot, sliced
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon bouillon powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pepper to taste
- Oil for frying

How to make:
- Mix all ingredients, mix well and set up round like balls.
- Fry in oil over medium heat until browned.
- Remove from the pan and serve

7 Pcs

Hot and sour soup/Szechuan soup

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:59:00 +0100

Bahan-bahan:

     7 jamur shiitake kering
     25 gr maizena
     3 sdm dry sherry
     3 sdm daging sapi cincang
     2 pt kaldu sapi
     50 gr irisan rebung
     1 buah wortel, potong dadu
     2 sendok makan cuka anggur merah
     1 sendok makan kecap rasa sedang
     1 telur kocok sebentar
     150 gr tahu putih/tahu telur, potong dadu
     garam dan lada bubuk secukupnya

Cara memasak:

    - Rendam jamur dalam air hangat selama 20 menit, tiriskan lalu peras kelebihan air.
     -Iris tipis jamur, sesuai selera.
     -Dalam mangkuk berbeda, aduk maizena dengan sherry dan sisihkan.
     -Didihkan air dalam panci kemudian masukkan daging sapi cincang
     -Masukkan potongan wortel, irisan rebung serta jamur.
     -Didihkan selama 10 menit dan tambahkan cuka anggur merah dan kecap.
     -Bumbui dengan garam dan merica dan masukkan campuran maizena dan sherry.
     -Lanjutkan aduk sampai sup mengental.
     -Matikan api kompor, masukkan telur dan tahu segera.

     Sajikan panas.

     Untuk 5 porsi

10 Romantic Dinner Ideas From A Chef Who Loves His Wife by: Chef Todd Mohr

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:56:28 +0100

It’s easy for me to share 10 romantic dinner ideas with you, because I cook this way almost every night. I only cook what I’m inspired to create, and my wife, Heather has always been the muse behind my creativity, from culinary college until today.

The most romantic meals have three elements; they are visually appealing, they are pleasing to the palate, and they include aphrodisiac ingredients for their effects, or just for conversation value.

For centuries, many foods have been associated with aphrodisiac qualities. Can certain foods actually excite you more than others? Perhaps there’s more myth than medicine behind most of these stories, but other foods have been proven to have biological reactions similar to being in love.

Here’s my top 10 romantic dinner ideas and why they made the list:

1) Raw (or almost raw) Fish – Seared Ahi Tuna with Steamed Asparagus and Jasmine Rice - Raw fish can contain high levels of iron, perfect for testosterone production. Plus, Asparagus is packed with potassium, calcium, and Vitamin E, giving strength and stamina to the body. Plus, asparagus looks sexual. I’ll leave it at that.

2) Black Beans - Sauteed Grouper, Black Beans with Goat Cheese, Sauteed Green Beans with Red Peppers - Black beans were outlawed by the Catholic Church in the 15th century because they were too nubile, too reminiscent of a fetus, and thus would excite passions and create sin. Black beans are high in protein and are said to increase fertility.

3) Oysters and Clams - Baked Clams or Oysters Casino - Shellfish have long been associated with fertility, and oysters a particular favorite of legendary lovers like Cassanova. Modern science tells us that oysters, clams, mussels and other bi-valves are loaded with zinc, key to performance for both sexes.

4) Scallops - Poached Scallops over Brown Rice - Oysters have gotten most of the lore and fame of aphrodisiac qualities that remain today. However, Scallops were thought the most potent fertility food even before oysters. The scallop shell became the symbol of fertility to medieval Christians. Aphrodite, the Greek goddess, as well as Venus, the Roman goddess of fertility and love are both associated with scallop shells through timeless artwork.

5) Herbs and Seasonings - Fresh Tomato Pie with Basil Chiffonade - Herbs and spices have always been rare and expensive, until modern day. Most explorers of centuries past were in search of herbs and spices. The more rare the item, the more lore and myth that surrounds it. However, fresh herbs release intoxicating aromas that awaken many senses beyond taste.

6) Eggs - Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise - Eggs ARE the symbol of birth. It’s just about the only embryo we actually eat. It’s not surprising that they’ve long been associated with passion and fertility, as it was thought raw eggs consumed before consummation increased sexual vigor and fertility. Today, it’s known that the high quality protein found in eggs metabolize quickly in the body and aid in cell structure.

Plus, if you make Eggs Benedict for a loved one, I guarantee positive results!

7) Avocado - Poached Salmon with Angel Hair Pasta and Guacamole - The aphrodisiac lore behind avocados comes from its appearance. At the same time, they were seen as resembling a testicle by the Aztecs, and thought to be too suggestive of the curves of a woman to many other ancient cultures. The truth is that avocados have the highest level of protein you can find in a plant. Only animal proteins are greater.

8) Shrimp and Shellfish - Shrimp Cocktail with Fancy Sauces- One of the simplest meals to assemble, but the most effect from a romantic dinner idea standpoint, simple steamed shrimp can be one of the easiest and best meals. Lobster, crabs, shrimp and other shellfish are high in iron and essential fatty acids that are said to improve performance. An array of dipping sauces will give you a wide variety of exciting flavors, and an opportunity to share.

9) Hot Peppers - Hot Wings with Fresh Cut Fries Capsaicin, the heat in hot peppers, increases heart rate, dialates blood vessels, and deepens breathing. Eat some hot wings, or Indian Food, and your body will react as if you’re in love.

10) Strawberries - Chocolate Covered Strawberries or Strawberry Crepes - Strawberries ARE the signal of Spring all over the world. They arrive when all the birds are singing, and the bees are gathering honey. The heart shape and sweet red juice of strawberries have given them special place in aphrodisiac lore. Combining strawberries and cream or chocolate gives you two elements to excite. If you feed strawberries to your loved one, then you’re using them to their full effect.

To enjoy the great flavor and romantic qualities of chocolate, you don’t have to wait for dessert. Adding Chocolate Chip Pancakes or Chocolate Scones to breakfast, Cocoa Mole Chicken BLT at lunch, and Mole Pesto Shrimp for dinner will enable you to have Chocolate at Every Meal.

Just because my wife supported me through culinary school so I could follow my passion doesn’t mean I owe her a lifetime of dinners. She may think so, but she doesn’t realize that learning to cook is not only a way to enjoy my passion, but it’s a way to express passion as well.

I’m excited to create new meals using aphrodisiac foods. You don’t need to be a professional chef to prepare a meal for the one you love. You don’t need to be Cassanova to be romantic. You just need some romantic dinner ideas and the rest will follow.

See the complete romantic dinner ideas video that shows each of the dishes mentioned above.

Article Source:
http://www.articlecity.com/articles/food_and_drink/article_3609.shtml

5 Great Websites for Grill Recipes by: Jenny Khoo

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:55:01 +0100

You have found the perfect grill, selected the tools you want to use when grilling and chosen a reason to fire up your new grill. The new burning question on your mind is “What should I cook?” There are many, many websites on the internet that have barbeque recipes and searching through all of them is time consuming. Listed below are five fantastic websites that you will find yourself going to time and time again for culinary inspiration. Peruse the sites yourself and add them to your favorites. You will not be sorry that you did.

1.www.foodnetwork.com

This particular website has a specific tab located at the top of the home page that concerns all things grilling related. Alton Brown offers a crash course on barbeque basics, including a video called “How to Grill Like a Pro.” If you are already familiar with the basic aspects of cooking on a grill, you can skip that part and head right to Bobby Flay’s section that includes his ten best recipes. The website includes different toppings for hotdogs and choosing vegetables that are in season to keep your meals fresh and interesting. If you are tired of the same old pasta salads that you have been making for years, the site offers 100 pasta salad recipes as well. Food Network’s site is full of fun and inspirational techniques and recipes to keep you grilling all year long.

2.www.womansday.com

There is a tab at the top of the homepage that is labeled “Food and Recipes” If you click on this tab, you will be brought to a page that has a search box for the recipes. Typing “Grill” into the search section yields 78 results. The recipes include everything from chicken to grilled banana splits. This is a versatile site that is user friendly.

3.www.goodhousekeeping.com

At the upper right hand side of this site there is a search engine. You can choose to search the whole site or simply the recipes by clicking on the recipes tab over the search box. Simply typing the word “barbeque” into the search field yielded 584 recipes. Paula Deen has recipes on the website as well as the Barefoot Contessa. There is also an advanced search option that allows the user to select the different ingredients that they want to use. For example, clicking on the boxes for “beef”, “all vegetables” and burgers brings up 19 results to choose from. This is a great way to use what you already have to prepare a fun meal.

4.www.bbqrecipesecrets.com

This website is run by “Barbeque Bob” Quinn and is brimming with information on all things barbeque. There are sauce recipes, food recipes, articles and videos. This is a fantastic page and includes recipes such as a tomato less barbeque sauce, barbequed duck and many other inventive and interesting recipes.

5.www.recipes.com

This is a recipe search engine that will direct you to many other sites online. They are sponsored websites so the results of the search word “grilling” will bring you to sites such as Hebrew National and Kraft as well as specific websites devoted to grilling. This is a great site to use to add to your recipe collection, but to find what you want may take some time due to having so many choices of links to explore.

Wherever you begin your search for the perfect barbeque recipes, you will definitely find a plethora of options on any of these five sites. The most difficult part will be which technique to try first.

Article Source:
http://www.articlecity.com/articles/food_and_drink/article_3670.shtml

How to Make a Perfect Grilled Chicken by: Angelica Florin

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:53:25 +0100

Grilling can be a fun, family activity during weekends. Spend your lazy afternoons in your backyard, and take out those grillers for a grilled chicken for your dinner.

Learning how to grill is not as hard as you would see on television. All you need is the proper temperature for your griller especially if you are using an electric grill. Nevertheless, if you have the conventional griller, try to find some dried wood or charcoal. Ignite the coals or wood by placing crumpled papers below each coal and then set the papers on fire. Do not pour gasoline on the coals or dried wood. The smoke coming from the coals will give a gasoline-like aroma to your grilled meat. These are your best weapons in grilling.

Choose the best part of the chicken. I usually use chicken thighs and legs since they are the fattiest parts of the chicken. These parts will yield a juicy, barbecued chicken. Although these may sound unhealthy, the taste is incredibly delicious. Some would still prefer grilling chicken breasts with the skins on.

Before you start grilling your chicken, do not forget to marinate them at least overnight. Yes, overnight. This is because the longer you marinade your meat, the better absorption of flavors happens. I prefer to use store-bought marinades as these save much preparation time in the kitchen. The downside of most ready-made marinades is their high sodium content. But if you have time, you can make your own marinade from scratch. In the recipe below, the marinade and the chicken were simmered together to speed up the process of grilling and also to let the flavors marry together. I like Asian-style marinades such as this:

For every kilo of chicken:

½ cup light soy sauce (available in the Asian section of grocery stores)

2-3 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice

4 tablespoons brown sugar

1 medium stalk of lemon grass (pounded)

3 cloves crushed garlic

1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)

Combine all the above ingredients in a heavy skillet and let it boil for two minutes. Add in the chicken and simmer for another five minutes. Drain the chicken in a colander and reserve the marinade for basting during grilling. Basting is necessary so that the chicken won’t dry out. The marinade can also be made as a sauce by making a basic roux. This is simply done by placing a tablespoon of butter on a non-stick pan and let it cook for minutes. Pour over the marinade and whisk until the sauce thickens. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings accordingly.

You can also opt to make a dry, rub marinade. This dry rub is comprised of herbs and spices and a little oil. For chicken, dried or fresh tarragon and rosemary blends together very well. If you want a spicier, grilled chicken, add a pinch of chili powder and cayenne pepper. There are limitless marinades for grilled chicken. A little imagination and creativity are the keys. Make sure that when grilling the chicken, never let the flame flare up. This will result in burnt chicken. This does not appeal both to the eyes and to the palate. If this occurs, sprinkle a little water over the flame. Some also like their grillers to be covered during the grilling process.

Personally, I liked mine uncovered. There is just something about the smoke which is, for me, the essence of grilling. Grilled foods are best served warm, right off the grill with some salads or other vegetables of your choice.

Article Source:
http://www.articlecity.com/articles/food_and_drink/article_3677.shtml

Corn Cakes (Perkedel Jagung)

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:51:18 +0100

Ingredients:

- 450 grams of canned sweet corn
- 1 leek, thinly sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 tablespoons rice flour
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 3 tablespoons water
- Vegetable oil for frying

Blend Spices:
- 1 teaspoon pepper grains
- 5 cloves garlic
- 3 pcs candle nut
- Salt to taste

How to make:
1. Mix the sweet corn, green onions, celery, blend spices, flour, egg and water and stir well.
2. Take a tablespoon of batter and pour into the hot oil, fry until
cooked and serve.
For 8 pcs

Mussels Buzzara

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:47:49 +0100

Ingredients:
2 lbs of Mussels, cleaned, scrubbed and de beard
5 cloves of Garlic, sliced
2 Tbsp of fresh Parsley, chopped
Pinch of Hot Pepper Flakes
1 lg Tomato, chopped
2 Tbsp of Olive Oil
1 Tbsp of bread crumbs
1 cup of White Wine

How to make,
1) Preheat the oil in a large pot over medium high heat, add the garlic, tomato, parsley, hot pepper flakes, bread crumbs and cook for about a minute or two.
2) Add the wine and let it reduce by about half, about 3 minutes, season with salt and pepper.
3) Add the mussels and cover with a lid, let it cook for about 5 minutes or until the mussels open up.

Chocolate Souffle

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:35:52 +0100

ingredients:
500 g butter
500 g of 60% Dark Chocolate, chopped
300 g sugar
10 egg yolks
10 eggs
150 g flour
1 tsp cardamom powder
1 tablespoon Mayer's Rhum

How to make:

     Prepare a small bowl, heat-resistant bowl. Spread margarine, sprinkle a little flour.
     Tim chocolate and butter until melted. Lift.
     Beat the egg yolks, eggs and sugar until sugar dissolves.
     Enter the chocolate mixture, stirring until blended.
     Add other ingredients. Stir well.
     Pour into molds.
     Bake in hot oven 180 C for 12 minutes until cooked.
     Remove and serve hot with berry sauce and vanilla ice cream.

For 7 pieces

Fried Duck Sweet Lemon Sauce

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:38:21 +0100

Bahan 1:
- Bebek muda bagian dada
- 1 sdm minyak wijen
- 5 siung bawang putih dihaluskan
- 2 cm jahe, dihaluskan
- 2 sdm kecap manis sedang
- 1 sdt garam

Bahan 2:
- 1 putih telur
- 1,5 sdm tepung jagung/tepung beras
- 1 sdm air
- 2 sdm kecap
- 1/2 sdt baking soda
- 1/2 sdt garam
- 1/2sdt lada
- Minyak goreng

Sauce :
- 1/4 cup air
- 1/4 cup air lemon
- 1 sdt cuka
- 3 sdt gula pasir
- 1/4 sdt garam
- 1 sdm kacang polong kalengan
- 1 sdt tepung tapioka

Cara membuat :
1. Baluri bebek dengan campuran Bahan 1, diamkan selama 1 jam. Kemudian rebus bersama bumbu dengan air mendidih selama 30 menit. Angkat, tiriskan.
2. Campur Bahan 2 untuk lapisan kulit bebek. Panaskan minyak goreng. Goreng dengan api sedang hingga berwarna
kecoklatan. Angkat. Iris sesuai selera.
3. Panaskan wajan anti lengket. Masukkan air, gula dan garam. Aduk hingga gula larut kemudian campurkan air lemon, cuka dan terakhir kacang polong serta tepung tapioka. Masak hingga mengental.
4. Tata bebek goreng diatas piring saji bersama sausnya.