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Crispy Sweet And Spicy Chicken

This Crispy Sweet And Spicy Chicken is one of my favorite items in the menu of a local gastro pub. The chicken is lightly battered and fried until crispy golden brown. Toss some Thai sweet chili sauce, some fried egg roll crisps, and top if off with some sesame seeds. Simply delightful! Crispy Sweet And Spicy Chicken Ingredients 2 Pieces /350 g Skinless and boneless Chicken Breast, lightly pounded and cubed (about ¾-inch pieces) 
1 Egg 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce A pinch of Sea Salt A few dashes of White Pepper
 2 ½ Tbsp Corn Flour 1 Cup Fried Egg Rolls Crisps (about 2 pieces egg roll wrappers, cut into small triangles or squares) Click here for the recipe Peanut Oil, for frying 2 tsp Roasted Sesame Seeds Sauce
2 Cloves Garlic, chopped ½ tsp Minced Ginger ½ Cup Thai Sweet Chili Sauce 2 Tbsp Sriracha 2 Tbsp Water ½ tsp Sesame Oil Method Marinade the chicken pieces with egg, soy sauce, sea salt, pepper, and corn flour for about 15 minutes. Combine the sauce ingredients

Gluten Free Banana Pancakes

This Gluten Free Banana Pancakes recipe gives you light and fluffy pancakes that're great for those on a gluten-free diet. My kids really enjoy these healthy pancakes as an after-school snack. The batter is made with a combination of rice and mung bean flour, bananas, and almond milk. Try it! Gluten Free Banana Pancakes Ingredients 2 (about 350 g) Bananas, mashed
 1 Cup/120 g Rice Flour ½ Cup/50 g Mung Bean Flour 2 Tbsp Sugar ½ tsp Sea Salt 1 tsp Baking Powder 2 Eggs, Lightly Beaten ¾ Cup Almond Milk 2 Tbsp Melted Unsalted Butter Vegetable Oil, for greasing 2 Bananas, thinly sliced, optional Confectioners’ sugar for dusting, optional Maple syrup for serving, optional
 Method In a large bowl, combine the flours, sugar, sea salt, and baking powder. Mix in the bananas, eggs, and almond milk, melted butter, and stir until the batter has no lumps of flour remain. (If the batter is too runny, add another tablespoon of rice flour)

 Lightly grease the griddle

Fried Egg Roll Crisps

These are fried egg roll wrapper crisps. It’s great as a snack, topping for soups, salads, congee, etc. A really versatile garnish that's simple to make and you can fry a large batch and store in an airtight container for later use. Fried Egg Roll Crisps Ingredients 1 Packet (1 lb) Egg Roll Wrappers (about 22 pieces), cut into thin strips Peanut Oil, for deep-frying Sea Salt Method Heat oil to about 325˚F, and deep fry egg roll strips until golden brown. Remove from the oil, shake off any excess oil, and place on a plate lined with paper towel. Sprinkle some sea salt, if desired. Let cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.

Grilled Turkey Sandwich With Basil Aioli

I made this Grilled Turkey Sandwich With Basil Aioli after sampling a similar sandwich at a nearby café recently. The combination of provolone cheese, fresh sliced tomatoes, and homemade basil aioli made this simple and yet healthy sandwich truly appealing and comforting on any day. Try it with whole wheat, or a bread of your choice. Grilled Turkey Sandwich With Basil Aioli Ingredients 4 Slices of Roasted Turkey Breasts 4 Slices of Tomatoes 2 Slices of Provolone Cheese 4 Slices of Whole Wheat Breads Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Some Basil Aioli, recipe as follow Basil Aioli 2 Cloves of Garlic, peeled A small handful of Fresh Basil Leaves (about 20 leaves) 1 Egg Yolk
 Zest of 1 Lemon 5 Tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Sea Salt
 Freshly Ground Black Pepper Method
 Basil Aioli: Place the garlic, basil leaves, egg yolk, lemon zest, olive oil, a little salt, and a few grinds of pepper in the bowl of the processor fitted with the steel blade and blend well. When the aioli is

Malaysian Stir-fry Kam Heong La La or Clams

This is my recipe for the popular Malaysian Stir-fry Kam Heong La La or Clams. I had posted the crabs version a few years back. So, I thought I should share the delicious clams version with you now. One of my readers wrote to me recently, lamented that she had used clams instead with the same recipe; but, it did not turned out quite the way she had expected. The whole dish turned out like clam shell soup! Well, don't get disheartened. In order to achieve the luscious spicy fragrant sauce for this dish, all you need to do is to quickly blanch the clams, shake and drain off all excess water before tossing them into the sauce. This method will prevent the sauce being too watery. That's all to it. If you like spicy clams, then give this recipe a try. Malaysian Stir-fry Kam Heong La La or Clams Ingredients
 600 grams Savoury Clams, soaked with cold water
 1 ½ Tbsp Dried Shrimps, soaked for 10 minutes and drained 3 Shallots, chopped
 3 Cloves Garlic, chopped 1/2 tsp Chop

Baked Buffalo Chicken Nuggets

Thai Chicken Larb/Larb Gai

This Thai inspired Chicken Larb or Larb Gai is a sour, spicy, and refreshing meat salad. There are variations of Larb, it can be pork, beef, or duck. This is a perfect dish when you want something quick, light, and yet healthy. The only thing you have to cook is the ground chicken, which takes just a few minutes to cook. Once that is done, just mix in with all the chopped and sliced greens, herbs, sauces, and serve with plenty of crisp lettuce. Thai Chicken Larb/Larb Gai Ingredients

 300 g Ground Chicken Thigh A few shake of Chili Flakes 1 ½ Tbsp of Peanut Oil Sea Salt, to taste Freshly Ground White Pepper Sauce 3 Tbsp Fish Sauce 3 Tbsp Lime Juice 1 Tbsp Melted Palm Sugar Herbs/Greens ½ Red Onion, peeled, halved and thinly sliced 4 Tbsp Chopped Fresh Mint Leaves 2 Small Cucumbers, diced 4 to 5 Tbsp Chopped Fresh Corianders 2 Red Chilies, seeded and finely sliced A Handful of Thai/Asian Basils, finely sliced 1 Large Iceberg Lettuce, halved, rinsed, dried and

Meatloaf Sandwiches

I made this tasty meatloaf with ground beef and caramelized vegetables. It is another good way to get lots of veggies into your kids diet. The meatloaf is very flavorful and it's great when served with toasted baguette or rolls as a sandwich, topped off with some cheese of your choice. Yum! Meatloaf Sandwiches Ingredients 2 lbs Ground Beef 1 ½ Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Red Onion, halved and sliced 2 Carrots, peeled and sliced 2 Bell Peppers, halved and sliced 3 Cloves Garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped 2 Eggs ¼ Cup Breadcrumbs ½ tsp Chili Flakes 2 tsp Sea Salt ½ tsp Ground Black Pepper 1 tsp Italian Seasoning 1 Cup BBQ Sauce 12 Rolls or 2 Baguette, toasted 12 Slices of Cheddar Cheese Method Sauté onion, carrots, peppers, and garlic in a skillet until all the vegetables are cooked and caramelized. Let it cool slightly, and puree in a food processor or a blender. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef; mix vegetable puree, eggs, breadcrumbs, chili flakes, sea

Smoked-Rice Salad

Has anyone tried cooking with smoked rice? If not, I would like to encourage you to give it a try. The rice has an unique smoky flavor and it tastes fantastic. I made this Smoked Rice Salad with shrimp, peppers, cucumbers, scallions, scallions, and lime juice dressing. This salad can be served at room temperature or cold, straight from the fridge. It's a colorful and fresh clean-tasting salad which is I am sure you will enjoy! Smoked-Rice Salad Ingredients 1 ½ Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Yellow Onion, finely chopped 2 Cloves Garlic, chopped 2 Cups (400g) Smoked Long Grain Rice 600 ml Chicken Stock 250 g Frozen Cooked Shrimps, thawed 4 Mixed Colors Bell Peppers, small diced 2 Japanese Cucumbers, small diced 2 Serrano Chilies, seeded and finely sliced 3 Stalks Scallions, finely sliced 5 Tbsp Chopped Fresh Corianders Lime Juice Dressing Juice of 1 ½ Lime 1 tsp Ground Cumin 3 to 4 Tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Sea Salt Freshly Ground Black Pepper Method Heat the oil i

Chinese Roasted Soy Sauce Chicken With Ginger and Scallion Sauce

My kids just love this Chinese Roasted Soy Sauce Chicken With Ginger and Scallion Sauce. They enjoy this simple and tasty roast chicken with steamed rice, some cucumber slices, and a stir-fry vegetable. By the way, the adults at home love this simple meal too. Try it, enjoy! :-) 
 Chinese Roasted Soy Sauce Chicken With Ginger and Scallion Sauce Ingredients 2 Pieces Chicken Breast 2 Pieces Chicken Legs ½ tsp Ground Ginger ½ tsp Ground Sichuan Peppercorn 2 Tbsp Honey 3 Tbsp Soy Sauce ½ Tsp Chili Flakes 1 Tbsp Peanut Oil Ginger And Scallion Sauce ½ Tbsp Chopped Ginger 4 Scallions, thinly sliced 1 Green Chili, seeded and finely chopped 1 Clove Garlic, peeled and finely chopped ¾ tsp Sea Salt 5 to 6 Tbsp Peanut Oil Cucumber Slices Steamed Rice Method Marinate the chicken with ground ginger, Sichuan peppercorn, honey, soy sauce, chili flakes, and peanut oil for about 2 to 3 hours. Make the sauce: In a small saucepan and heat the peanut oil. When the oil is ho

The Ultimate Baked Potato Salad

This delicious and hearty baked potato salad is loaded with crispy bacon, cheese, onion, pepper, and olives. I have also added a bit of roasted garlic and replaced the usual pork bacon with organic turkey bacon instead. Try making this, it's a great tasting salad! The Ultimate Baked Potato Salad Ingredients

 2 lbs Yellow Flesh Potatoes, cooked, cubed 1 Pack/8 oz Sargento® Traditional Cut Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese , divided 1 Cup Mayonnaise 1/3 Cup Chopped White Onion 2 Cloves Roasted Garlic, finely chopped (optional) 1/3 Cup Crispy Cooked Bacon 1 Small Red Bell Pepper, small diced ½ Cup Sliced Black Olives Freshly Ground Black Pepper Method 

Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Place the potato cubes in a greased baking dish. Combine 1 ½ Cup cheese, mayonnaise, onion,garlic, black pepper in a small bowl; spread the mixture over the potatoes and sprinkle with bacon, peppers, and olives. Bake the potatoes for about 30 minutes, or until bubbly. Top with remaining