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Thursday, December 31, 2015
Hungary
Hungary (#14) Kifli (Hungarian Nuthorns)
I got this favorite recipe of mine from a friend whose mother immigrated from Hungary. It was an annual Christmas event in her household to make lots of kifli for the holidays. A dough made of sifted flour, butter, egg yolks and sour cream is mixed and rolled out, then sprinkled with finely chopped walnuts and sugar. The dough is then cut into 16 wedges and rolled to make a little crescent shape and baked. Sprinkle with snowy powdered sugar for a sweet holiday indulgence.
I got this favorite recipe of mine from a friend whose mother immigrated from Hungary. It was an annual Christmas event in her household to make lots of kifli for the holidays. A dough made of sifted flour, butter, egg yolks and sour cream is mixed and rolled out, then sprinkled with finely chopped walnuts and sugar. The dough is then cut into 16 wedges and rolled to make a little crescent shape and baked. Sprinkle with snowy powdered sugar for a sweet holiday indulgence.
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Taiwan
Taiwan #13 San Bei Ji (Three Cup Chicken)
This recipe is from one of my favorite cooking shows - Ching-he Huang's Easy Chinese http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/ching-he-huang/three-cup-chicken-with-garlic-spinach.html. "Three cup" is in reference to the three equal parts ingredients that are used - soy sauce, toasted sesame oil and Shaoxsing rice wine. Note: you use equal amounts, not full cups. I used a scant 1/4 cup of each for four chicken thighs. The recipe is a popular Taiwanese dish and was traditionally made in an earthenware pot and brought to the table sizzling, almost on the cusp of burning. I used organic, boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut in pieces and browned with ginger and garlic. The liquid mixture and a sprinkling of sugar is added and cooked until reduced down about 75 percent. Toss with Thai basil leaves and fresh Fresno chiles, and serve with rice.
This recipe is from one of my favorite cooking shows - Ching-he Huang's Easy Chinese http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/ching-he-huang/three-cup-chicken-with-garlic-spinach.html. "Three cup" is in reference to the three equal parts ingredients that are used - soy sauce, toasted sesame oil and Shaoxsing rice wine. Note: you use equal amounts, not full cups. I used a scant 1/4 cup of each for four chicken thighs. The recipe is a popular Taiwanese dish and was traditionally made in an earthenware pot and brought to the table sizzling, almost on the cusp of burning. I used organic, boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut in pieces and browned with ginger and garlic. The liquid mixture and a sprinkling of sugar is added and cooked until reduced down about 75 percent. Toss with Thai basil leaves and fresh Fresno chiles, and serve with rice.
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Martinique
Martinique #12 Blaff (Lime-Poached Fish)
I found this recipe on www.Whats4Eats.com website. The website features recipes from various regions around the world. This recipe found in the Caribbean region is so simple to make. It's simply fish cooked in a poaching liquid made of water, lime juice, scotch bonnet peppers, scallions and garlic. I served it on a pretty fish-shaped plate with a mound of fluffy white rice and wedges of limes.
I found this recipe on www.Whats4Eats.com website. The website features recipes from various regions around the world. This recipe found in the Caribbean region is so simple to make. It's simply fish cooked in a poaching liquid made of water, lime juice, scotch bonnet peppers, scallions and garlic. I served it on a pretty fish-shaped plate with a mound of fluffy white rice and wedges of limes.
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
El Salvador
El Salvador #11 Pollo Enceballado (Chicken Smothered in Onions)
I found this recipe on a website called "Whats4Eats". It categorizes its international recipes by region and is filled with wonderful photos from around the world. This chicken dish is popular throughout Central America and is found on restaurant menus and is a weekly dish in homes. It's so easy to make and full of flavor. I used chicken thighs and one whole onion. Saute in oil and add chicken stock, white wine and a bay leaf. Simmer covered on the stove for about an hour and serve with rice. http://www.whats4eats.com/poultry/pollo-encebollado-recipe
I found this recipe on a website called "Whats4Eats". It categorizes its international recipes by region and is filled with wonderful photos from around the world. This chicken dish is popular throughout Central America and is found on restaurant menus and is a weekly dish in homes. It's so easy to make and full of flavor. I used chicken thighs and one whole onion. Saute in oil and add chicken stock, white wine and a bay leaf. Simmer covered on the stove for about an hour and serve with rice. http://www.whats4eats.com/poultry/pollo-encebollado-recipe
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Bulgaria
Bulgaria #10 Chushki Bjurek (Stuffed Peppers)
This popular Bulgarian dish is similar to Mexican stuffed peppers (chili rellenos). You would typically use small red peppers but since they're not available locally, I used the longest red peppers I could find. I roasted them under the broiler but when the weather cools off a little I'll roast them on my Weber grill. They're stuffed with a mixture of Bulgarian feta, whisked eggs and chopped parsley, then dipped in flour, egg and bread crumbs and lightly fried in olive oil. I also made a traditional Bulgarian salad called shopska salata. I discovered this simple salad several months ago and have made it often. It's made of a mixture of chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, red peppers and onions, then drizzled with a sunflower oil and red wine vinegar dressing and topped with feta.
This popular Bulgarian dish is similar to Mexican stuffed peppers (chili rellenos). You would typically use small red peppers but since they're not available locally, I used the longest red peppers I could find. I roasted them under the broiler but when the weather cools off a little I'll roast them on my Weber grill. They're stuffed with a mixture of Bulgarian feta, whisked eggs and chopped parsley, then dipped in flour, egg and bread crumbs and lightly fried in olive oil. I also made a traditional Bulgarian salad called shopska salata. I discovered this simple salad several months ago and have made it often. It's made of a mixture of chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, red peppers and onions, then drizzled with a sunflower oil and red wine vinegar dressing and topped with feta.
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Jamaica
Jamaica #9 Curry Shrimp
I found this recipe on the website cooklikeajamaican.com The mission of the mother and daughter team, Fay and Angela, is to spread Jamaican culture around the world by sharing their family recipes. The key ingredients that gave this dish its Caribbean flavor were coconut milk, pepper sauce, ketchup and curry powder. It was so easy to make and so delicious. I have a growing list of other Jamaican recipes I want to try such as brown stew chicken, seasoned rice, beef patties and jerk chicken.
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