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Chocolate-Banana Muffins

Chocolate-Banana Muffins

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners.
  2. 2 Combine mashed banana, oil, milk, egg, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Sift flour and cocoa powder into a large bowl. Add sugar, baking powder, and salt into the flour mixture; mix to combine. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Batter should be wet enough to scoop into muffin liners; add a little extra milk if your mixture is too dry.
  3. 3 Stir chocolate chips into batter. Scoop batter into muffin liners.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, 12 to 15 minutes.

By Vickie Cross

Quick Beef Taquitos

Quick Beef Taquitos

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine roast beef with gravy, pepper Jack cheese, and green chiles in a large bowl. Use a fork to break up beef and mix well. Set aside.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tortillas in hot oil just long enough to soften, 2 to 3 seconds; drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  3. 3 Working in batches, spoon beef mixture onto tortillas, making a line down the middle of tortilla. Roll tortilla around filling and place in a frying pan with the edge of rolled tortilla facing the bottom of the pan. Cook over medium heat until tortillas are completely browned, 5 to 8 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels before serving.

By TRACEY

Simple Greek Couscous

Simple Greek Couscous

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from the heat, and stir in couscous. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. 2 Mix olives, red bell pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, and couscous together in a bowl. Stir about 1 tablespoon liquid from olives and 1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomatoes into the couscous mixture until moistened. Add more oil as needed. Fold in feta cheese; sprinkle with parsley.

By DontWastetheCrumbscom

Mustard Fried Chicken

Mustard Fried Chicken

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Season chicken wings on both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, seasoned salt, and MSG.
  2. 2 Use a basting brush to coat each wing with a thin layer of mustard. Pour flour into a plastic bag, add chicken, and shake to coat.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Cook chicken in hot oil until no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

By Othasha Thomas

Homemade Scotch Eggs

Homemade Scotch Eggs

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium bowl, mix together the pork sausage and Worcestershire sauce. Combine the flour, salt and pepper; mix into the sausage.
  2. 2 Divide the sausage into four equal parts. Mold each part around one of the hard-cooked eggs, rolling between your hands to shape. Place the beaten egg and bread crumbs into separate dishes. Dip the balls into the egg, then roll in the bread crumbs until coated. Shake off any excess.
  3. 3 Heat the oil in a large saucepan or deep fryer to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C), or until a cube of bread dropped into the oil turns brown in 1 minute. Lower the eggs carefully into the hot oil. Fry for 5 minutes, or until deep golden brown.

By UKLAINE

Breaded Chicken Fingers

Breaded Chicken Fingers

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chicken strips into a large, resealable plastic bag. Mix egg, buttermilk, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Pour mixture into the bag with chicken. Seal and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
  2. 2 Mix together flour, bread crumbs, baking powder, and salt in another large, resealable plastic bag.
  3. 3 Remove chicken from the refrigerator; drain and discard buttermilk mixture. Place chicken in the bag with flour mixture; seal, then shake to coat.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  5. 5 Carefully place coated chicken into the skillet. Fry in hot oil until golden brown and juices run clear. Transfer chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Janet Shannon

Real German Potato Salad (No Mayo)

Real German Potato Salad (No Mayo)

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Combine chicken broth, vinegar, and oil in a large pot; bring to a boil. Add onion to broth mixture; cook until onion is desired tenderness, 2 to 6 minutes. Remove pot from heat and add potatoes, bacon, and dill; gently stir, adding more chicken broth if needed to moisten salad. Season potato salad with salt and pepper.

By Lish Cook

Russian Beet Salad with Herring

Russian Beet Salad with Herring

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes, carrots, and beets; cook until cooked but still firm, 15 to 20 minutes for potatoes, 25 to 30 minutes for carrots, and 40 minutes for beets. Transfer vegetables to a cutting board as they're each done; cool to the touch.
  2. 2 Remove and discard skins from potatoes and beets. Grate potatoes, carrots, and beets separately; placing each in a separate bowl.
  3. 3 Arrange 1/2 each onion then herring in layers in a large bowl. Arrange 1/2 each potatoes, carrots, and beets in layers on top of onion and herring. Spread 3 tablespoons mayonnaise over salad; season with salt and black pepper. Repeat layers with remaining 1/2 each onion, herring, potatoes, carrots, beets, and mayonnaise.
  4. 4 Cover with plastic wrap; chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour. Serve cold.

By Evgeniya

Heirloom Tomato Soup

Heirloom Tomato Soup

3.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
195 min
Total
215 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Cut tomatoes in half and put on a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven.
  3. 3 Put enough oil in a large pot to cover the bottom. Add 2/3 of the onion, 1/2 of the garlic, and Italian seasoning; sizzle over low heat for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Place roasted tomatoes and chicken stock in a large pot. Mix well and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, cover, and reduce heat to low; cook for 2 to 3 hours.
  5. 5 Ten minutes before the soup is ready, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in remaining onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add remaining garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minutes. Add spinach and salt; cook until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. 6 Meanwhile, set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  7. 7 Pour soup into individual ceramic bowls. Place spinach mixture and mozzarella cubes on top of each soup.
  8. 8 Place soups in the preheated oven and broil until cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve immediately.

By Brandy Kozloski

A Plus Fair Corn Dogs

A Plus Fair Corn Dogs

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
  2. 2 Whisk flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl; stir in bacon drippings. Make a well in center; stir buttermilk, egg, and baking soda into well until smooth and well blended.
  3. 3 Pat hot dogs dry with paper towels; insert wooden skewers into hot dogs. Dip hot dogs into buttermilk batter, one at a time, shaking off excess. Deep fry in hot oil in batches a few at a time until deep golden brown. Drain on paper towels or serve on paper plates.

By ROBY

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad I

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad I

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
195 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a bowl, mix the garbanzo beans, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, onion, garlic, and cilantro. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and salt, and pour over the salad. Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.

By Lucie H

Fleischkuechle (Flesh-Keek-Luh)

Fleischkuechle (Flesh-Keek-Luh)

4.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, onion, salt and pepper until well blended. Set aside.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, stir together the flour and salt. Pour in the eggs and milk, and stir until well blended using a sturdy spoon. Form the dough into 2 inch balls, and roll out into circles 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface.
  3. 3 Form the beef into golf ball sized balls, and place each one onto one half of a dough circle. Fold the other halves of the circles over to enclose the dough. Seal the edges using a saucer or pressing with your fingers.
  4. 4 Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C), or over medium-high heat in a large deep skillet. Fry the Keuchle until golden brown, turning once. It should take about 10 minutes total for each batch.

By LYSS17

Pluto Pups

Pluto Pups

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a deep fryer to 370 degrees F (185 degrees C). Soak the wooden sticks in water so they will not burn easily.
  2. 2 Stir together flour, self-rising flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and add buttermilk, beaten egg, and lard; stir until batter is smooth. Set aside to rest briefly.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, insert a wooden stick into the center of each hot dog to use as a handle. Pat hot dogs dry with a paper towel to help batter stick.
  4. 4 Dip each hot dog into batter and allow excess to drip off. If batter is not sticking, roll hot dogs in a little bit of flour first.
  5. 5 Fry hot dogs, a few at a time, in hot oil until golden brown and heated through, 5 to 6 minutes. If hot dogs are very brown on the outside and cold on the inside, oil is too hot. Adjust temperature as needed.

By mandas stuff

Chef John's Falafel

Chef John's Falafel

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
750 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place dried chickpeas into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 12 to 24 hours. Drain.
  3. 3 Blend chickpeas, onion, parsley, garlic, flour, lemon juice, salt, cumin, coriander, baking soda, and cayenne pepper together in a food processor, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary, until mixture is finely ground and holds together when pressed.
  4. 4 Transfer falafel mixture to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until flavors blend, 1 to 2 hours. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  5. 5 Divide falafel mixture into 12 portions and roll each with moistened hands to form a ball.
  6. 6 Working in batches, cook falafel balls in hot oil until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to drain.

By John Mitzewich

Southern Tuna Macaroni Salad

Southern Tuna Macaroni Salad

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place diced onion in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Let sit for 5 minutes. Drain into a colander.
  2. 2 While onion soaks, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain into the same colander as red onion and run under cold water to stop cooking and cool to room temperature.
  3. 3 Place mayonnaise, pimentos, relish, chow-chow, mustard, Cajun seasoning, and salt in a large bowl and stir to combine. Add pasta, red onion, and celery and stir to combine. Gently fold in tuna and eggs to combine.

By Ali Ramee

Insalata di Riso (Italian Rice Salad)

Insalata di Riso (Italian Rice Salad)

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
19 min
Total
74 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water, rice, carrot, peas, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until rice is tender but still firm to the bite, about 14 minutes. Drain excess water; let cool, 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix prosciutto cotto, Swiss cheese, button mushrooms, corn, green olives, black olives, pickle, artichoke hearts, olive oil, thyme, and oregano together in a large bowl. Stir in cooled rice mixture. Fold tuna into the salad.
  3. 3 Divide salad among 4 serving plates; garnish with hard-boiled eggs. Chill before serving, at least 30 minutes.

By Buckwheat Queen

Jemput Jemput (Banana Fritters)

Jemput Jemput (Banana Fritters)

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Sift flour, salt, and baking powder into a medium bowl.
  3. 3 In a separate bowl, mash together bananas and sugar. Gradually mix flour mixture into mashed bananas, stirring until well combined.
  4. 4 Working in batches if necessary, drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil and cook, turning once, until browned, 2 to 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

By TUNASUSHI

Filipino Lechon Kawali

Filipino Lechon Kawali

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine pork belly, garlic, bay leaves, salt, and pepper in a skillet; pour in enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until skin is tender, 35 to 45 minutes.
  3. 3 Drain and let sit at room temperature until pork has air-dried.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  5. 5 Fry pork in the hot oil, working in batches, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
  6. 6 Remove fried pork with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

By lanrover

Filipino Lumpia

Filipino Lumpia

4.3

Prep
60 min
Cook
10 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Thaw lumpia wrappers if frozen. Lay several wrappers on a clean, dry surface and cover with a damp towel to prevent wrappers from drying out.
  2. 2 Mix beef, pork, onion, green pepper, and carrot together in a medium bowl. Place about 2 tablespoons of meat mixture along center of wrapper. Do not overstuff wrappers or they will burn before meat is cooked. Fold one edge of wrapper over filling. Fold outer edges in slightly, then roll into a closed cylinder. Wet finger with water and moisten outer edge to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling, keeping finished lumpia covered to prevent drying.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a 9-inch skillet on medium to medium-high heat until oil reaches 365 to 375 degrees F (170 to 175 degrees C). Fry 3 to 4 lumpia at a time, turning in oil until nicely browned, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
  4. 4 Cut each lumpia into thirds for parties, and serve with banana ketchup, if you like.

By Jen

Pisang Goreng (Indonesian Banana Fritters)

Pisang Goreng (Indonesian Banana Fritters)

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine flour, sugar, and vanilla powder in a large bowl; make a well in the center. Pour milk, egg, melted butter, and rum flavoring into the well; mix until smooth. Fold in banana slices until evenly coated.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a wok or deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 3 Drop banana mixture by tablespoon into hot oil. Fry in hot oil until golden brown and crispy, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove bananas from oil and drain them on paper towels. Serve hot.

By Unieng

Steamed Vegan Rice Cakes (Banh Bo Hap)

Steamed Vegan Rice Cakes (Banh Bo Hap)

2.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk rice flour, water, coconut milk, sugar, tapioca starch, yeast, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl until smooth. Cover with a lid. Let batter rest until air bubbles rise to the surface, about 2 hours. Stir well.
  2. 2 Grease cake molds with oil. Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Place cake molds on top and pour batter into each, leaving 1 3/4 inches of space at the top for rising. Bring water to a boil. Cover and steam until a toothpick inserted into a cake comes out clean, about 10 minutes.

By NPFamily Recipes

Filipino Beef Giniling (Afritada Style)

Filipino Beef Giniling (Afritada Style)

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. 3 Add beef and 1/2 cup water; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with black pepper and add more water as needed; do not let beef dry out.
  4. 4 Add potatoes, carrots, and 3 tablespoons soy sauce; cook for 4 minutes, adding more water if mixture is too dry. Add raisins and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, again adding water as needed.
  5. 5 Pour in one can tomato sauce. Fill the can with water and swirl to remove excess sauce; pour into the saucepan. Stir in remaining 1/2 can sauce until combined. Add more water as needed to create a saucy but not soupy consistency.
  6. 6 Stir in bell pepper, sugar, and remaining 3 tablespoons soy sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally and adding water as needed so sauce does not dry out, until all vegetables are tender, about 3 to 5 minutes.

By Pamela Leyva

Lumpia (Shanghai Version)

Lumpia (Shanghai Version)

4.4

Prep
60 min
Cook
20 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine ground pork, ground beef, onion, and carrot in a large bowl; mix well with hands. Gradually blend in soy sauce, salt, garlic powder, and pepper until incorporated.
  2. 2 Working one at a time, lay a wrapper on a flat surface with a corner pointing at you. Place about 2 tablespoons filling in a line, no thicker than your thumb, across the center of the wrapper. Moisten the edges of wrapper with water. Fold the bottom edge of wrapper snugly over filling. Fold in the left and right sides of wrapper towards the center. Roll up tightly to seal in filling.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  4. 4 Working in batches, fry lumpia in hot oil, turning once, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Cut lumpia in half, or serve as-is with dipping sauce.

By MINKCHAN

Filipino Fish Escabeche

Filipino Fish Escabeche

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Pat fish dry with a paper towel. Cut 2 to 3 slits on either side of fish; sprinkle salt on top. Fry in hot oil until browned, about 2 minutes per side.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and garlic until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add red bell pepper and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Mix water, vinegar, and sugar together in a bowl; pour into onion mixture in the skillet. Cover and bring to a boil. Cook until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add cornstarch. Boil, stirring often, until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour sauce over fish.

By lola

Cha Gio Vietnamese Egg Rolls

Cha Gio Vietnamese Egg Rolls

4.6

Prep
45 min
Cook
5 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak cellophane noodles and shiitake mushroom in warm water until pliable, about 15 minutes. Drain well. Mince mushroom.
  2. 2 Combine noodles, mushroom, pork, shrimp, carrot, shallot, fish sauce, sugar, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; toss until ingredients are well mixed, evenly distributed, and to break up pork.
  3. 3 Place 1 egg roll wrapper diagonally on a flat surface. Spread a scant 2 tablespoons pork filling across wrapper center. Fold bottom corner over filling, then fold in side corners to enclose filling. Brush beaten egg on top wrapper corner; continue rolling to seal. Repeat filling and rolling with remaining wrappers, pork filling, and beaten egg.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a deep fryer, wok, or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), or until a drop of water jumps on the surface.
  5. 5 Lower egg rolls carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels or paper bags. Repeat with remaining egg rolls.

By Joann Lai

Tokneneng (Filipino Street Food)

Tokneneng (Filipino Street Food)

2.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel.
  2. 2 Combine rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and soy sauce in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat while stirring until sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Stir sauce and let cool.
  3. 3 Prepare the batter by adding a few drops of red and yellow food coloring to the water to get a deep orange color. Combine flour with salt and pepper in a bowl; pour in orange water and stir until there are no lumps.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a wok to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  5. 5 Gently roll eggs in cornstarch to coat and shake off excess cornstarch. Dip into orange batter so they are fully covered. Poke eggs with the bamboo skewer and drop into the hot oil. Deep fry until the batter is crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Remove eggs with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

By Suhara

Grandma Nena's Lumpia and Pancit

Grandma Nena's Lumpia and Pancit

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring 2 quarts of water of water to a boil in a saucepan. Add chicken, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until done. Reserve chicken stock, and allow chicken to cool. Cut chicken into small cubes.
  2. 2 In a large skillet or wok, saute pork until evenly brown. Stir in chicken, cabbage, and carrots. Cook over medium heat until cabbage is tender. Remove from heat, and allow to cool slightly while you separate the wrappers.
  3. 3 In small bowl, combine enough flour and water to make a paste about the consistency of glue. Spoon meat mixture into a thin line on each wrapper, and roll up, using a dab of the flour paste to seal the edge. Keep each lumpia thin; if you over fill them, the wrapper will tear. Save about 1/2 to 1/4 of the filling in the pot for the pancit.
  4. 4 Heat large skillet with 1/2 to 1 inch of oil. Fry the lumpia one side at a time, until a nice golden brown. Drain, standing each piece upright, in a pot or bowl lined with paper towel.
  5. 5 Return the remainder of the filling to the stove, and gently mix in the pancit noodles. Gradually add the chicken stock, and cook until noodles are tender.
  6. 6 For the sauce: With a mortar and pestle or back of a spoon, crush the garlic, then mix into the vinegar. Serve in small bowls with spoons. The sauce can be used as a dip, or to spoon into the lumpia.

By LANIBIRD

Kwek Kwek (Filipino Fried Quail Eggs)

Kwek Kwek (Filipino Fried Quail Eggs)

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook for 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 2 minutes. Rinse eggs in cold water and cool to room temperature; peel.
  2. 2 Combine rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and soy sauce in a saucepan. Cook and stir over medium until sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
  3. 3 Prepare batter by adding red and yellow food coloring to the water to get a deep orange color. Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl; pour in orange water and stir until there are no lumps.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a wok to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  5. 5 Gently roll eggs in cornstarch to coat and shake off excess cornstarch. Dip into orange batter so they are fully covered. Poke eggs with the bamboo skewer and drop gently into the hot oil. Deep fry until the batter is crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Remove eggs with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

By Suhara

Ayam Penyet Pedas (Indonesian Spicy Penyet Chicken)

Ayam Penyet Pedas (Indonesian Spicy Penyet Chicken)

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine garlic, 1 shallot, ginger, galangal, coriander, and 1 1/2 teaspoon salt in a mortar and pestle; pound into a paste.
  2. 2 Combine chicken with the garlic paste, water, and salam leaves in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons oil in a skillet. Once the chicken is fully boiled, fry the chicken in the skillet until it's golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. 4 For the sambal (chili sauce) heat 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook remaining 2 shallots, tomato, and red chiles for 2 minutes. Move to a mortar and pestle and add lime juice, shrimp paste, 1/2 teaspoon salt, sugar, and lemon basil. Pound everything into a paste.
  5. 5 Place the sambal (chile sauce) at the bottom of a serving plate and place the chicken on top of the dish.

By deravi

Braised Green Beans with Fried Tofu

Braised Green Beans with Fried Tofu

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, stir together the white sugar, soy sauce, white wine and 1/2 cup of chicken broth. Set the sauce aside.
  2. 2 Pat the tofu dry with paper towels, and cut into cubes. Season the cubes with salt and pepper. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of cornstarch over them on all sides.
  3. 3 Heat a little more than 1 inch of oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. If you have a deep-fryer, fill to the recommended level, and heat the oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). When the oil is hot, add the tofu, and fry until golden brown on all sides. Turn occasionally. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels.
  4. 4 In a separate skillet, heat one tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and green beans; cook and stir for 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the tomatoes, and cook until they begin to break apart, about 4 minutes. Add the bamboo shoots, and stir to blend.
  5. 5 Stir the sauce into the skillet with the beans, and bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the liquid starts to evaporate too much, stir in up to 1 cup of chicken broth.
  6. 6 Mix together the remaining 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and water until cornstarch is dissolved. Stir this into the sauce in the skillet. Simmer, stirring gently, until the sauce clears and thickens. Add the fried tofu, and stir to coat with the sauce.

By SHARONLIN