Cilantro

by Chef Al Levinsohn Wednesday, September 23, 2009 (Recipe is for approximately 24 pieces) Ingredients : 1 french baguette, sliced into –-inch slices 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled completely, de-veined 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh ginger,...

Serves 6 3 pounds of split king crab legs 6 pieces of blanched green cabbage leaves 6 blanched green onions 2 stalks of lemon grass - split 6 to 8 lime leaves - cracked 3 slices of Galangal Thai ginger 4 cups of chicken stock 1/4 cup of sliced shallots                                                  1/2 cup of sliced shiitake mushrooms To taste, Sambal chili paste...

Rice paper, vermicelli and sambal oelek can be found at Asian markets. Fresh Rolls Ingredients: Rice papers Vermicelli Cucumber, julienned Shrimp Carrots, julienned Shredded romaine or green-leaf lettuce Cilantro leaves Fresh Rolls Procedure: 1. Soak wraps in hot water until pliable. 2. Fill with other listed ingredients. Thai Dipping Sauce Ingredients: 1 C. water 1 C. sugar 2 tsp. sambal oelek (chili sauce; also called sambal ulek)

Ingredients: 6 7-ounce Alaska scallops 6 pieces blanched green cabbage leaves 6 blanched green onions 2 stalks lemon grass, split 6 to 8 lime leaves, cracked 3 slices galangal Thai ginger 4 cups chicken stock 1/4 cup sliced shallots 1/2 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms 1/4 cup cilantro leaves 16 half-grape tomatoes Sambal chili paste, lime juice to taste Procedure: Season scallops and place...

January 29, 2003 - by Chef Al Levinsohn     2 19-ounce cans of coconut milk 2 teaspoons of ginger, peeled and sliced 4 stalks of lemon grass, cut 1 inch and crushed 8 lime leaves torn in half 1/4 cup of fish sauce 2 teaspoons of sugar 1/2 teaspoon of samble paste 2 teaspoons of fresh lime juice 8 fresh mussels, bearded 12 shrimp wontons - recipe follows 1 roma tomato, diced at service 1/4 cup of...

Ingredients: 1 lime 1 ounce ginger, rough chop 1/2 bunch cilantro Shrimp shells 1/2 ounce red curry paste 1 cup fish sauce 2 cups tamarind 1 ounce chicken base 1/2 gallon water 1/2 1 onion, cut in half 3 Roma tomatoes, quartered 1 cup mushroom stems 1/2 quart coconut milk -- just juice, no white 1 ounce lemon grass 6 shrimp 2ounces mushrooms ...

Seafood Fusion Ingredients: 2 - Coconut Milk 19 oz cans 2 T - Ginger, peeled, sliced 4 Stalks - Lemon grass, cut 1 in., crushed* 8 Ea - Lime Leaves, torn in half* ¼ Cup - Fish Sauce* 2 T - Sugar ½ T - Sambal Paste* 2 T - Fresh Lime Juice 8 Ea - Fresh Mussels, bearded 12 Ea - Shrimp won tons (recipe follows) 1 Ea - Roma tomato diced at service ¼ Cup - Chopped cilantro at service *Available at all Asian markets Procedure: 1. Combine first eight ingredients and bring to a slow simmer, thin as needed with chicken stock.

Seafood Fusion Ingredients: 2 - Coconut Milk 19 oz cans 2 T - Ginger, peeled, sliced 4 Stalks - Lemon grass, cut 1 in., crushed* 8 Ea - Lime Leaves, torn in half* ¼ Cup - Fish Sauce* 2 T - Sugar ½ T - Sambal Paste* 2 T - Fresh Lime Juice 8 Ea - Fresh Mussels, bearded 12 Ea - Shrimp won tons (recipe follows) 1 Ea - Roma tomato diced at service ¼ Cup - Chopped cilantro at service *Available at all Asian markets Procedure: 1. Combine first eight ingredients and bring to a slow simmer, thin as needed with chicken stock.

Braised Short Ribs Serves 4 2 - Boneless Beef Short ribs ¼ Cup - Clarified Butter 1 Ea - Onion Diced 2 Cups - Mixed Fire Roasted Chilies Chopped (Anaheim, Pasilla) 1 Cup - Red Chili Paste* 1 Qt - Beef or Chicken Broth Salt and Pepper to Taste Procedure: Heat a Large cast iron pot or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Season ribs with salt and pepper. Brown in butter or oil until we caramelized. Add onions and cook until translucent and tender.

Fish sauce and sambal oelek can be found at Asian markets. Approximately 24 pieces Thai Toast Ingredients: 1 baguette French bread, sliced into ½-inch slices 1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled completely, de-veined 1 tbsp. fresh garlic, minced 1 tbsp. fresh ginger, minced 2 tbsp. fish sauce 2 tsp. chopped cilantro leaves 1 tsp. dry, ground red chilies Whole cilantro leaves and sesame seeds (for garnish) Oil (for frying) Thai Toast Procedure: 1. Place all ingredients except cilantro and red chilies in a food processor and pulse until shrimp are minced and beginning to form a paste.

Rice paper, vermicelli and sambal oelek can be found at Asian markets. Fresh Rolls Ingredients: Rice papers Vermicelli Cucumber, julienned Shrimp Carrots, julienned Shredded romaine or green-leaf lettuce Cilantro leaves Fresh Rolls Procedure: 1. Soak wraps in hot water until pliable. 2. Fill with other listed ingredients. Thai Dipping Sauce Ingredients: 1 C. water 1 C. sugar 2 tsp. sambal oelek (chili sauce; also called sambal ulek)

Serves 4-6. Adapted from The Produce Bible by Leanne Kitchen Ingredients: 1 ½ cups brown lentils 1 cinnamon stick 1 bay leaf 2 tomatoes 1 pound 5 ounces firm winter squash or butternut squash ¼ cup olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon ground turmeric 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon paprika ...

Ingredients: 1 lime 1 ounce ginger, rough chop 1/2 bunch cilantro Shrimp shells 1/2 ounce red curry paste 1 cup fish sauce 2 cups tamarind 1 ounce chicken base 1/2 gallon water 1/2 1 onion, cut in half 3 Roma tomatoes, quartered 1 cup mushroom stems 1/2 quart coconut milk -- just juice, no white 1 ounce lemon grass 6 shrimp 2ounces mushrooms ...

Ingredients: 6 7-ounce Alaska scallops 6 pieces blanched green cabbage leaves 6 blanched green onions 2 stalks lemon grass, split 6 to 8 lime leaves, cracked 3 slices galangal Thai ginger 4 cups chicken stock 1/4 cup sliced shallots 1/2 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms 1/4 cup cilantro leaves 16 half-grape tomatoes Sambal chili paste, lime juice to taste Procedure: Season scallops and place...

Serves 6 3 pounds of split king crab legs 6 pieces of blanched green cabbage leaves 6 blanched green onions 2 stalks of lemon grass - split 6 to 8 lime leaves - cracked 3 slices of Galangal Thai ginger 4 cups of chicken stock 1/4 cup of sliced shallots                                                  1/2 cup of sliced shiitake mushrooms To taste, Sambal chili paste...