Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Indian Rice Pudding

Submitted by: ccbanana
1c cooked basmati rice
1c whole milk
1/2c heavy cream
3/4c coconut milk
1/4c sugar
1/4t cardamom
1/3c chopped pistachios
1/3c golden raisins

Heat cooked rice and milk in a large nonstick saute pan over medium heat until the mixture begins to boil. Decrease the heat to low and cook at a simmer until the mixture begins to thicken, stirring fequently (about 5 mins).

Increase heat to medium, add the heavy cream, coconut milk, sugar and cardamom and continue to cook until the mixture just begins to thicken again (about 5-10 mins). Use a whisk.

Once it is just thickened, remove from the heat and stir in the raisins and pistachios. Transfer the mixture to individual serving dishes and place plastic wrap directly on the surface of the pudding. Chill and serve :)

Spicy Tuna on Cucumbers

Submitted by: bbjoys
- 1 package sashimi-quality tuna
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 cucumber, peeled
- 1 stalk green onion, finely sliced
- pinch of salt

To mash the tuna, lay a sheet of plastic food wrap on a cutting board. Place your tuna on the food wrap, then lay a second sheet of food wrap on top to cover your tuna. Using a mallet, smash your tuna until it becomes mushy and fairly pasty.

After your tuna has been mashed, add in the the remaining ingredients. Mix until all ingredients have been evenly combined. You can add more hot sauce if you like it spicier (or use less for milder taste buds). Also, play around with the mayonnaise. You can add more for a creamier texture.

Take your peeled cucumber, and slice it into rounds (as thick/thin as desired). Plate the cucumber rounds, and carefully place a scoop of spicy tuna on top of each cucumber.

Serve immediately.

Haluski

Submitted by: hjk5000
1 and 1/2 sticks butter
1 medium head cabbage, shredded
2 large onions, diced
1 pound egg dumplings or noodles
salt and pepper

Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat, add onions and cook for about 3 minutes, then stir in cabbage, sprinkle with salt and pepper and cover. Reduce heat to low and let cook for about 1 and 1/2 hours stirring occasionally. Combine this with cooked egg noddles and ta-da! Haluski. You can use store bought egg noodles/dumplings or make your own.

I have an aunt who makes this with bacon added, its a good option if you find it too plain.

Curried Rice with Shrimp

Submitted by: mamabear7
# 1 tablespoon olive oil
# 1 large onion, chopped
# 2 carrots, chopped
# 2 cloves garlic, chopped
# 2 teaspoons curry powder
# 1 cup long-grain white rice
# kosher salt and pepper
# 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
# 1/2 cup fresh basil

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 teaspoons curry powder 1 cup long-grain white rice kosher salt and pepper 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 cup fresh basil Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 6 to 8 minutes. 2Add the garlic and curry and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 2 minutes. 3Add the rice, 2 1/2 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. 4Season the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and nestle them in the partially cooked rice. Cover and cook until the shrimp are opaque throughout, 4 to 5 minutes. Fold in the basil and serve.

Chicken Paprikash Hungarian

Submitted by: mfleming2977
* 1 large onion, chopped
* 2 table spoons of bacon grease
* 3 cloves garlic, chopped
* 3/4 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
* 3 tablespoons paprika
* 1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
* 1 cup water
* 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

Heat bacon grease in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, salt, red pepper flakes and paprika. Stir together and saute until onion is translucent. Add chicken pieces and pour water over all. Cook over medium heat for 1 hour, adding more water if necessary.

Stir liquid into a medium bowl with flour and sour cream; mix until well blended, then slowly add mixture to chicken, stirring constantly. Cook until mixture is thick.

Serve over rice. This recipe is usually served with dumplings but I like mine over rice.