Quick Asian Appetizer Recipes

GETTING READY 1)Peel the cucumbers and slice them very thinly. MAKING 2) In a salad bowl, prepare dressing by combining all ingredients except scallions and cucymber. 3 Mix well. 4) In the dressing toss the cucumbers along with minced scallions. 5)... - 47.5846

Wipe the oxtail and trim off excess fat. Fry the pieces in butter or margarine in the uncovered pressure cooker, with the vegetables and bacon, for about 5 minutes. Remove cooker from heat, pour on the stock and add the bouquet garni and seasoning. (Take care... - 47.5574

GETTING READY 1) In a bowl, combine flour, bouillon granules, marjoram and pepper. Set it aside. MAKING 2) Take a 2-quart casserole for combining thawed vegetables, onions, butter and parsley. Tightly cover the casserole with plastic food wrap. 3) Set your... - 46.3067

Pumpkin can be chopped fine in food processor fitted with steel knife, if desired. This will speed up cooking but is not necessary. Saute onions in margarine in a large soup kettle or Dutch oven until golden. Add pumpkin, broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil,... - 45.0251

MAKING 1) Take a bowl and beat together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in it. 2) Toss in lamb to cover the cubes completely. 3) On the bottom of a large serving platter, arrange the pita squares. 4) Spread tomato sauce and then yogurt... - 44.0365

Cut chicken into 1" pieces. Mix chicken, soy sauce, water, oil and ginger in bowl. Cover and refrigerate 15 min. Drain chicken, reserving marinade. Alternate green pepper pieces with chicken and fig halves on two 10" wooden skewers [four 10" wooden... - 43.248

In a large kettle, bring lentils and broth to a boil. Cover and turn off heat. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large frying pan and add onion, celery, carrot, "bacon" bits, garlic, parsley, thyme, and bay leaf. Cover and let simmer over low heat approximately... - 42.843

Thaw fish, if frozen. Rinse fish; pat dry with paper towels. Cut fish into 1/2-inch pieces. Set aside. In a large saucepan combine soup, water, soy sauce, and ground red pepper. Bring to boiling. Stir in frozen vegetables. Return to boiling; reduce... - 42.4986

MAKING 1) Combine together all the ingredients with 1 cup of the reserved liquid from the canned legumes in a 2-quart saucepan. 2) Bring the ingredients to a boil. 3) Reduce the heat and gently simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, till the vegetables are... - 41.4204

Saute bacon in a Dutch oven or heavy soup kettle until fat is rendered. Stir in lentils, carrots, onions, celery, and garlic. Saute for about 5 minutes, stirring regularly. Add remaining ingredients, except salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat... - 41.2407

Sprinkle chops with pepper. Heat oil in a wide frying pan over medium-high heat; add chops and cook until browned on both sides. Remove from pan and set aside. Add onion to pan and cook, stirring, until soft. Stir in vinegar, ginger, sugar, bay leaf, 6 of the... - 41.1704

For peanut sauce, melt butter in a pan, add onion and garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes. Stir in peanut butter, lemon juice and soy sauce until blended and heated. Remove pan from heat and cool. At serving, fold in cream until smooth and pour into a shallow... - 40.8894

Saute celery and onion in margarine, while potatoes are cooking. Mash potatoes and add all ingredients. Add more milk, if a thinner soup is desired. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. This is a delicious and rich-tasting soup made with evaporated milk. Try... - 37.0852

Cut off the meatiest portion of each chicken wing at the first joint; reserve center section and tip for stock. Holding the small end of each large piece, trim around bone with a sharp knife to cut meat free. Then cut and scrape with knife to push meat down... - 36.8732

1. In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add the clams, cover the pot tightly, and cook the clams until they open, about 5 minutes. Transfer the clams to a plate, discarding any that remain closed, and reserve the cooking liquid.... - 36.8129

Place 1/3 cup hot water [1/2 cup hot water], the carrot and onion in 1-qt casserole [1 1/2-qt casserole]. Cover tightly and microwave on high (550 watts) until carrot is tender, 2 to 3 min [2 1/2 to 3 1/2 min]. Stir in 1/3 cup hot water [3/4 cup hot water]... - 36.8129

Mix all baste ingredients together and set aside. Skewer all vegetables and baste kabobs. Grill, barbecue, or broil the kabobs until vegetables are tender, turning frequently. - 36.8033

GETTING READY 1. Wash mushrooms with water; do not separate caps from stems. MAKING 2. In a saucepan, mix bouillon and soy sauce; heat until it starts to boil. 3. Add washed mushrooms; cover, reduce heat and simmer for about 3 minutes. FINALISING 4. Drain... - 36.5292

MAKING 1. In a saucepan, combine and stir all the ingredients. 2. Place pan on a low flame and simmer gently for 10 minutes till well heated. SERVING 3. Ladle soup into warmed soup bowls. 4. Garnish the soup with a dollop of lightly salted whipped... - 36.0181

1. Rub the ginger pulp on to the prawns and set aside. 2. In a bowl, mix together the Tabasco sauce, honey, lemon juice, salt, half of the fresh coriander and half of the shredded ginger. 3. Arrange the prawns on a heatproof dish and, using a pastry brush,... - 35.8347

MAKING 1) In a large skillet, heat the salad oil and add the asparagus pieces. 2) Sprinkle the asparagus with salt, monosodium glutamate and pepper. 3) Cover, slightly lift the skillet above high heat, shake constantly and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. 4) Lower... - 35.6349

MAKING 1) In a bowl, add all the ingredients. 2) Combine well. 3) Pour in Vinaigrette Sauce and toss well. SERVING 4) Serve the salad on salad greens. - 35.5523

1. Whisk together juice concentrate, vinegar, basil and olive oil. Set aside 2 tablespoons juice concentrate mixture. Reserve remaining mixture to use as salad dressing. 2. Prepare grill for direct grilling. Grill salmon, skin side down, over medium coals 5... - 35.4914

If in shells, cut oysters free and remove. Gently pat oysters dry. Dredge in flour and shake off excess. Place wok over medium-high heat. When wok is hot, add butter. When butter has melted, add oysters and sprinkle with basil. Stir-fry oysters gently for... - 35.4057

In medium bowl, combine chicken salad, chopped walnuts, mustard and tarragon; mix well. Cut each cantaloupe quarter lengthwise into 4 slices. Arrange 4 slices on each of 4 spinach-lined plates. Spoon 1/2 cup chicken mixture onto each plate next to cantaloupe... - 34.946

1. In a bowl combine beef strips with soya sauce. Set aside. 2. In a large saucepan, combine stock and ginger; bring to a boil over high heat. Add vermicelli and boil for 2 to 3 minutes or until just tender. Add beef-soya mixture, carrots and cabbage. 3.... - 34.6846

Mix all ingredients in 1-qt casserole [1 1/2-qt casserole]. Cover tightly and microwave on high (550 watts) until boiling, 4 to 5 min [8 to 9 min]. Let stand covered 3 min [4 min]. - 34.2382

GETTING READY 1) In a saucepan, add soups, water, and curry powder. MAKING 2) Place the saucepan over heat. 3) Warm up the soup by occasional stirring. SERVING 4) Serve the soup in individual soup bowls by garnishing with coriander leaves, if desired. - 34.0711

Mash or grate sufficient cooked cassava or taro. Put in a bowl and add onion, parsley, beaten egg, salt and pepper. Mix well. Form into cakes, roll in flour. Fry in hot oil on both sides till golden brown. Serve with meat and vegetables. - 33.7927

Trim fell and excess fat from leg; remove bone from lamb with thin, sharp knife. Cut meat into 1 1/2 inch pieces. Combine yogurt, pineapple juice, curry, salt, ginger and Tabasco sauce in a large bowl. Add meat; cover and refrigerate overnight, turning meat... - 32.8232

MAKING 1. Take a bowl and combine condensed green pea soup, milk, light cream and dried mint flakes. 2. Chill the soup for about 4 hours before serving. SERVING 3. The dish is served after garnishing with a dollop of minced mint leaves, dollop of yogurt,... - 31.9868

Mix all ingredients except shrimp and lettuce; add shrimp and toss to mix well. Cover and chill 30 minutes or longer. Serve in lettuce cups or divide in 6 smaller portions and serve as an appetizer. - 31.6491

Add onion to chicken broth, bring to boil. Slowly add milk, potato, seasonings. Heat to boiling. Top each bowl with cut chives. - 31.2344

Mix all ingredients except parsley in 2-cup measure [4-cup measure]. Microwave uncovered on high (550 watts) until boiling, 2 to 2 1/2 min [3 to 4 min]. Sprinkle with parsley. - 30.4898

Boil water and bouillon cubes. Add noodles, pared and finely sliced carrots and sliced squash. Cook until carrots are tender. Children love this as it is east to manage. - 30.446

Mix onion, salt and pepper with cassava or taro. Form into cakes about 1 cm (1/2 in) thick on a floured board. Fry in hot oil till golden brown on both sides. Drain well on paper and serve with meat and vegetables. - 28.6845

MAKING 1. In a bowl or a blender combine soup, cream and curry powder and mix until smooth. SERVING 2. Serve hot or cold garnished with lemon slices. - 27.9868

Combine falafil mix and water; stir thoroughly until water is well absorbed, then shape into 3/4-inch diameter balls. Place wok in ring stand. Pour oil into wok to a depth of about 1 inch and heat to 350° on a deep-fat-frying thermometer. Add falafil balls... - 24.5987