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How to Make Satay

• Mortar and pestle
• Mixing bowl
• Saucepan
• Serving bowl
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegarhttp://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1718,150178-237195,00.html
• 2 tablespoons tamarind pulphttp://www.malaysianfood.net/recipes/recipesatay.htm
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 3 cups coconut milk
• 2 cups roasted peanuts, coarsely pounded
• 1/2 cup peanut oil or vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• Salt to taste
• 2 or 3 medium red onions, coarsely chopped
• 6 garlic cloves
• 5 tablespoons chili paste
• 2 stalks lemon grass (white parts), coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon lemon juicehttp://www.cooks.com/rec/doc/0,161,158167-246199,00.html
• 1/2 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon dried shrimp paste

Instructions

1. Prepare garlic, lemon grass, and red onion.
2. Add garlic, lemon grass, red onion, red wine vinegar, curry powder, chili paste, and dried shrimp paste to a mortar and pestle. Grind into a paste.
3. Add tamarind pulp and warm water to a mixing bowl. Separate the seeds and fibers from the pulp by squeezing together. Strain and throw away seeds and fibers, keep the water.
4. Add peanut oil or vegetable oil to a saucepan and heat. Add the ground paste and saute until browned.
5. Add the tamarind water to the saucepan and bring to a boil.
6. Add coconut milk, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let simmer for about 10 minutes.
7. Grind the peanuts into a paste to a texture you desire. Add to the saucepan along with lemon juice ...

updated 2010-07-17 09:23:55

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Mexican Food

With notable exceptions in Texas and parts of the southwestern United States, most Mexican food served in America is of a generic nature. For example, though chalupas do exist in Mexico, they are far removed from the fried flat bread product at Taco Bell.

updated 2012-05-12 19:46:09

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Turkey

Although the origin of the first Thanksgiving turkey dinner has been disputed, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863. In 1939, President Franklin Roosevelt moved Thanksgiving Day forward one week and it continues to be celebrated on that day (the fourth Thursday of November).http://www.eatturkey.com/consumer/history/history.html http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/thanksgiving-day Since the first Thanksgiving feast apparently featured turkey, many American households have since cooked turkey as the main dish during the celebration.http://www.thanksgiving-day.org/turkey.html

In 2009, over 247 million turkeys were raised, and more than 226 million were eaten in the U.S. The National Turkey Federation (NTF) estimated 46 million of those turkeys were consumed at Thanksgiving, 22 million at Christmas, and 19 million at Easter.http://www.eatturkey.com/consumer/history/history.html Almost 88% of Americans surveyed by the NTF ate turkey at Thanksgiving. With the average weight of a Thanksgiving turkey being 16 pounds, about 736 million pounds of turkey were eaten by Americans on Thanksgiving in 2009.http://www.eatturkey.com/consumer/history/history.html Americans also typically prefer white turkey meat, according to the NTF. The white meat usually makes up 70% of the bird, and has fewer calories and less fat than the dark meat.http://www.eatturkey.com/consumer/history/history.html

updated 2010-11-22 05:43:28

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National Cordon Bleu Day

Restaurants may offer specials and promotions celebrating National Cordon Bleu Day. Some may serve it for a reduced price in celebration of the event. Some food holiday observers may use a the occasion as an excuse to create a homemade version of cordon bleu, and share it with friends and family.http://www.jamieoliver.com/foodwise/article-view.php?id=3867

updated 2010-12-18 03:34:50

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Fried Chicken

• Google News: Fried Chicken

updated 2010-07-17 05:49:02

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Beer Can Chicken Recipe

Beer can chicken recipes may include the following variations:

1. Onions in the chicken cavity add flavor to the meat.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xS6R2IzDI10
2. Marinating the chicken overnight before cooking adds more flavor to the meat.http://www.rachaelray.com/recipe.php?recipe_id=703
3. Leftover dry rub which is not used for the outside of the bird, can be sprinkled into the cavity before placing the chicken on the beer can.http://www.rachaelraymag.com/Recipes/rachael-ray-magazine-recipe-index/dinner-recipes/Beer-Can-Chicken-with-Dirty-Bird-Rub
4. Any type of beer can be used. The can should have extra holes punched in the top to allow the flavor to move through the chicken.
5. Using the two legs, the chicken can be balanced on the can and legs to appear as if standing. This makes an interesting conversation piece for guests.http://www.barbecuebible.com/featured/recipe/basic_beercan_c.php
6. Spicy beer can chicken can be prepared using a spicy marinade.http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipes/Main/Chicken/recipe.html?dishid=9233

updated 2010-08-12 06:42:03

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Chicken Salad Recipe

Basic recipes for chicken salad include the chicken, dressing, and vegetables. Although the chicken is typically baked, there is no set preparation method, and the meat in the recipe can be prepared by grilling, frying, roasting, or broiling it. Once the chicken has been mixed with the dressing, the ingredients added to the mix are nearly limitless, and up to the taste of the cook. Some popular additions to the salad include: chicken broth, bacon, grapes, raisins, cranberries, celery, onions, and chopped pieces of hardboiled eggs.http://www.momswhothink.com/chicken-recipes/chicken-salad-recipe.html

updated 2010-08-16 10:29:53

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Chicken Recipes

• Fried Chicken - can be breaded using a variety of items such as crushed cereal for a sweeter breading, breadcrumbs, flour and spices or batter. Each produces a variety of textures and flavors.http://allrecipes.com//Recipes/meat-and-poultry/chicken/Main.aspx

• Chicken and Fruit - can also be prepared with a fruit marinade to provide a sweet flavor. Chicken pairs well with apple or citrus. These flavors can be used in sauces or as a marinade to set the meat prior to cooking.http://www.foodnetwork.com/topics/chicken/index.html

• Chicken Casserole - prepared in a casserole, chicken is mixed with rice or pasta and a sauce. This sauce can be a gravy, pesto or other homemade style dressing.http://www.foodnetwork.com/topics/chicken/index.html

updated 2010-08-09 12:07:26

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How To Roast

Now that you have your roasting pan, the bowl of paste, the bowl of vegetables and your room temperature roast, you are ready for the next step. Take the paste of rosemary, thyme, garlic, kosher salt, pepper, and olive oil and apply it to the roast. Spread it all over the roast generously massaging it in with your hands. Once that is covered then take more olive oil and apply it to the bones of the roast. Once the olive oil has been applied then add kosher salt and black pepper. Once you have added the salt and pepper then move the well coated roast to the large roasting pan. When the roast is placed into the pan then add your root vegetables into the pan, placing them generously around the roast. Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables to cover. Place the roast in your preheated 250 degree F oven for 15 min. At the 15 min mark turn the heat up to 350 degrees F for 1 hour and 15 min. Once the time is up check the temperature and it should read 120 to 125 degrees F. That will be the perfect temperature to remove the roast. Once you have removed the roast it is best to let it set for 5 minutes before serving. Plate the vegetables and slice the roast for a great meal.

updated 2010-07-17 09:48:49

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