Category: Vegan Recipes

January 14, 2022 Accompaniments, Finger Foods, Potato Recipes, Snack Food, Vegan Recipes, Vegetable, Vegetarian Recipes

How did this iconic dish evolve? South African Slap Chips!

Slap chips


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How did this iconic dish evolve? South African Slap Chips!
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Recipe type: Accompaniments
Cuisine: Fries
Prep time: 
Cook time: 
Total time: 
Serves: 4
 
How iconic slap chips evolved and how to make them at home.
Ingredients
  • Potatoes
Instructions
  1. Today’s episode is a request from Dawie Venter in Australia.
  2. South Africa’s iconic Slap Chips…. Spelled “slap” but pronounced “slup” were not invented by anyone in particular, but instead they evolved through a combination of bad staff training, laziness and the cost savings of running a fryer at lower temperatures.
  3. This may sound harsh, but something good did come from it…. Slap chips!
  4. The owners of the take-out establishments where slap chips evolved realised that running their chip fryers at lower temperatures of around 150c instead of the customary 180c, the oil would last much longer before denaturing and becoming unusable.
  5. To compound this issue, lazy or poorly trained staff would then overload the fryer with a full basket of cold chips instead of a half basket. The oil temperature would plummet to less than 100c, and the chips would boil in the oil instead of frying, for at east the first 5 minutes of the cooking process.
  6. This would effectively partially cook the chips, followed by very slow frying for another 10-15 minutes until the chips floated to the top of the oil indicating they were ready to remove. By the time the chips were cooked, the oil temperature was a mere 140-145c. The result was a whole new type of chip…. Slap chips… which were originally intended to be French fries.
  7. To achieve the same result at home, you don’t need to heat your oil to 150c, or cut a truck-load of chips to overload your fryer. Simply cut 4 medium potatoes into chips of about 12mm in thickness. This is intentionally thicker than a French fry, as slap chips to tend to fall apart if cut thinner than this. Place the chips in very cold water to keep them from discolouring. At this stage you can actually store your chips in the refrigerator for later.
  8. When you are ready to start frying your chips, dry the chips off with a dish towel, place the chips in your fryer basket and lower it into the cold oil. Turn on your fryer to maximum and let the process take its course.
  9. After about 5 minutes, the chips will start to boil in the oil. Notice I say boil, not fry, as the oil is not yet hot enough to cause any type of frying action. This will continue for a few minutes, after which the temperature of the oil will reach around 110c and the chips will start to fry very half-heartedly.
  10. Another few minutes and the frying will increase as the temperature nears 120c.
  11. After another few minutes, the chips will start to rise to the surface. The oil will be at approximately 140c – 145c in temperature, and the chips will only be slightly golden. They are ready to be removed from the oil.
  12. Add a generous sprinkling of white spirit vinegar and salt, and you’re ready to serve.
  13. If you don’t have a fryer at home, you can use a pot, or high side frying pan to achieve the same results as a fryer.
  14. Once again, thanks for watching, please like, subscribe and share this video, and we’ll see you again real soon.

 

January 5, 2022 4th of July Cookout, Accompaniments, Mexican Recipes, Snack Food, Vegan Recipes, Vegetable, Vegetarian Recipes

Crispy Fried Cauliflower

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Crispy Fried Cauliflower
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Recipe type: Vegetable
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep time: 
Cook time: 
Total time: 
Serves: 4
 
This spicy deep-fried cauliflower is absolutely amazing. Once you have tried it, there is no going back!
Ingredients
  • 1 x Medium cauliflower
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 100ml Milk
  • 1 Cup all-purpose flour
  • 2tsp Dried garlic granules
  • 3tsp Paprika
  • 2tsp Oregano
  • 1.5tsp Cumin
  • 2tsp Dried onion flakes
  • 0.5tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 0.5tsp Salt
  • 1tsp Black pepper corns
  • 1tsp Chilli flakes (optional, or more if desired)
Instructions
  1. Crispy Deep-fried Cauliflower Recipe
  2. To make this amazing crispy fried cauliflower, start by inverting the cauliflower and cutting through the stems that join the florets to the core of the cauliflower.
  3. Once all the florets are free of the core, you will notice that some of the florets are much larger than others. To trim these down, use your paring knife to cut longitudinally through the stems of the florets. It is important to only cut the stem section so as not to damage the florets. Once the stem is cut, gently untangle the one half of the floret from the other half.
  4. Transfer the cauliflower florets to your steamer and steam these for 20 minutes until tender.
  5. Remove the cauliflower from the steamer and transfer this to a platter lined with paper towel to absorb any excess water and cool.
  6. Combine all the dried herbs and spices and place these in you spice grinder. Pulse the grinder until you have a reasonably fine powder, then put this aside.
  7. Crack 2 large eggs into a medium size bowl and add 100ml of milk. Whisk the mixture until well combined.
  8. Measure one cup of all-purpose flour into another bowl and add the herb and spice blend. Mix this well until combined.
  9. Sprinkle an even layer of the herb and spice blend onto a large platter. This will be where the coated cauliflower will rest until it is fried, and the layer of seasoned flour prevents the coated cauliflower from sticking to the platter and damaging the coating.
  10. Working with a few pieces of cauliflower at a time, dip the florets into the egg mixture to wet them all over, then dredge them in the flour mixture to coat. Be sure to shake off any loose flour before transferring the coated florets to the floured platter.
  11. Heat your oil to 180c and carefully drop the florets into the oil, piece by piece. Fry the cauliflower for 2-3 minutes until crispy and golden.
  12. Remove the cauliflower from the oil using a slotted spoon and transfer to a bowl lined with paper towel to absorb any excess oil.
  13. Serve these delicious treats as a snack, or as any accompaniment to any meal and enjoy!
  14. If you have any requests for recipes on our channel, please send these through to my email, ctpro@whats4chow.com and I will do my best to accommodate these.
  15. Please like, share and subscribe and we’ll see you again real soon.

 

December 22, 2020 Accompaniments, Potato Recipes, Thanksgiving, Vegan Recipes, Vegetable, Vegetarian Recipes

Castle & Cannon Fried Potatoes – A Touch of Class for any Plate!


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Castle & Cannon Fried Potatoes - A Touch of Class for any Plate!
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Recipe type: Potatoes
Cuisine: Chef T Original
 
Today we’re going to do something really simple and quick that can add a touch of class to any dish. All you need for this recipe is a large potato per person, a potato peeler, a very sharp knife and an apple corer. In addition to this you will need a pan and oil to fry the potatoes.
Ingredients
  • 1 Large potato per person
  • Oil for frying
Instructions
  1. To start, you will need a large potato for each guest. They should be roughly the same size as one another, and peeled.
  2. Slice a flat section off of the side of one of the potatoes.
  3. Turn the potato onto the flat section and proceed to slice flat sections from each side of the potato.
  4. Turn the potato onto one of the sides and slice off the remaining flat section.
  5. Slice the ends off to create a rectangular shaped block.
  6. Place the knife 5mm in from the edge of the potato and slice 5mm downwards.
  7. Re-position the knife parallel with the work surface and 5mm from the top edge of the potato and slice in wards 5mm. A small chip will come free from the potato, getting rid of the slightly curved corners at the top and bottom of the potato.
  8. Repeat this with all 12 edges of the potato.
  9. Use your apple corer to remove the center of the potato along its length.
  10. Continue until all of the potatoes are processed.
  11. Heat your oil to 180c and fry the potatoes until deep golden in color, and they start to float to the top of the oil.
  12. Remove the potatoes from the oil, drain any excess oil on kitchen paper, and serve immediately.
  13. Thanks for joining us today, please like, subscribe and share, and we’ll see you again real soon.
  14. Check our Chef D's Channel here --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmiyL8XyNes

 

September 22, 2020 Onion Recipes, Preserving Fruit & Vegetables, Vegan Recipes, Vegetable, Vegetarian Recipes

How to Dry Onions & Make Onion Powder @Whats4Chow

How to Dry Onions


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How to Dry Onions & Make Onion Powder @Whats4Chow
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Recipe type: Preserving / Vegetable
 
In today's episode, we're going to be drying or dessicating onions. This is a fantastic way to preserve your onions, and I find that dried onion flakes and onion powder lend a different type of onion flavor to your meals - it is more of a roasted onion flavor as apposed to a regular onion flavor.
Ingredients
  • 2kg / 4.4lb Onions
  • 1-3 Tbs Cornstarch
  • Boiling Water
Instructions
  1. To start, top, tail, and peel your onions. You can use any cultivar of onion - these are California Brown. Cut the onions into quarters from top to bottom. This is much quicker and easier than chopping the onion, and you lose less volatile oils, and this is where all the flavor is. You will also find that the larger flakes will dry quicker and more evenly than smaller chopped bits that tend to clump together inhibiting the airflow in your dryer.
  2. Place all of the cut onion into a larger non-reactive bowl and cover them with boiling water. Allow this to stand for 3 minutes stirring constantly. This heat softens the membranes between the onion layers and will make the onion layers very easy to separate. This also dilutes some of the acidity resulting in a very mild aroma while drying. This is a major consideration if you're running your food dryer in the house, or worse, in an apartment.
  3. Drain the onions in a large colander, and start packing the onion into your food dryer trays, making sure to separate any layers that did not separate during the heating and stirring process. By placing some of the pieces facing up and others facing down, you will ensure a good airflow through the dryer as a result of the big gaps between the pieces.
  4. Once you're finished packing the onion into the trays, place the lid on top, make sure the lid vents are open and switch on the dryer.
  5. The process can take anywhere from 36 to 72 hours depending on the relative humidity, the moisture content of the onions in the beginning, and mostly, your machine. If you're using a small domestic dryer like this one, then it will take longer. In a larger semi-industrial unit like an Excalibur, it will be much quicker.
  6. This is the result after 3 days, or 72 hours. The onion is bone-dry, and simply crushes into pieces. At this stage, if you want onion flakes, crush them by hand to the size you require, and store. Alternatively, pulse them a few times in your food processor until the desired texture is achieved.
  7. I am going mill my dried onion in my spice grinder to get a fine powder. To do this, place a large handful of the onion into the grinder and zap it a few times to break it down. Add more onion and continue. By adding more and more onion, the grinder blades get the required back-pressure to do their job properly. Continue until the mill is full of powder, empty the machine, and continue with the remaining onion.
  8. As soon as the onion powder comes into contact with the atmosphere it starts to clump, or cake. To prevent this during storage, add 1-3 tablespoons of corn starch to the onion powder and mix it in.
  9. Store the powder in an airtight bottle in a cool place. It will last indefinitely under these conditions.

 

September 5, 2020 Preserving Fruit & Vegetables, Sauce Recipes, Vegan Recipes, Vegetable, Vegetarian Recipes, Xanthan Gum Recipes

Lacto-fermented Hot Sauce – Easy Homemade Tabasco Sauce – Simple Tabasco-Style Chili Sauce

How to Make Tabasco Sauce - Lacto-Fermented Hot Sauce Recipe


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Lacto-fermented Hot Sauce - Easy Homemade Tabasco Sauce - Simple Tabasco-Style Chili Sauce
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Recipe type: Sauce
Cuisine: American
 
Follow the simple video instructions to make your own amazing lacto-fermented hot sauce, similar in every respect to the all-time favorite Tabasco sauce.
Ingredients
  • 700g Chillis, stemmed and cleaned
  • 1500ml Water
  • 90ml Non-iodated salt
  • 200-300ml White wine vinegar
  • 7.5ml Sugar per 500ml sauce
  • 2.5ml-5ml Xanthan gum per 500ml sauce
Instructions
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  3. Check out our naturally fermented apple cider vinegar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veO25...

 

Chinese Recipes, Cocktail Snacks, Finger Foods, Snack Food, Starters, Vegan Recipes, Vegetable, Vegetarian Recipes

The Simple Spring Roll Hack – How to Make Consistently Better Spring Rolls – Spring Roll Recipe

The Simple Spring Roll Hack - How to Make the Best Spring Rolls


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The Simple Spring Roll Hack - How to Make Consistently Better Spring Rolls - Spring Roll Recipe
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Recipe type: Entree
Cuisine: Chinese
 
If you have struggled to make spring rolls that are consistent in size and weight, then this video is for you. This simple spring roll hack will have you making professional quality spring rolls in no time at all. Included in the demonstration is the recipe for a classic vegetable spring roll filling.
Ingredients
Recipe for Spring Roll Filling:
  • 600g Shredded Cabbage
  • 300g Carrots cut into matchsticks
  • 150g Chopped onion
  • 50g Ginger, finely chopped
  • 50g Garlic, finely chopped
For the Sauce:
  • 90ml Caster sugar
  • 90ml Rice wine vinegar
  • 60ml Light soy sauce
  • 10ml Cornflour
Instructions
  1. Inside Dimensions for spring roll filling mold for use with a 225mm square spring roll pastry: (L)120mm x (W)25mm x (H)28mm
  2. Download the CAD .OBJ file here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-x8...
  3. If you are using a different size spring roll wrapper, simply scale the mold up or down in size accordingly.
  4. Please check out our website at http://Whats4Chow.com
  5. Please like, subscribe and share.... every bit helps.... thanks you for watching!

 

September 25, 2018 Accompaniments, Onion Recipes, Pickling Recipes, Preserving Fruit & Vegetables, Vegan Recipes, Vegetable, Vegetarian Recipes

Pickled Onion Rings -Turbo-Charge Your Burgers, Salads & Garnishes with Pickled Onion Rings!

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Pickled Onion Rings -Turbo-Charge Your Burgers, Salads & Garnishes with Pickled Onion Rings!
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Recipe type: Pickling and preserving
Serves: 1kg
 
Pickled onion rings are great way to turbo charge any burger, and they also work fantastically as garnishes and salads with just about any meal.
Ingredients
  • 800g Onions (white or red)
  • 3Tbs Non-iodated salt
  • 110g Sugar
  • 2.5ml Coriander seed
  • 2.5ml Mustard seed, or coarsely ground mustard
  • 2.5ml Black peppercorns
Instructions
  1. Pickled onion rings are great way to turbo charge any burger, and they also work fantastically as garnishes and salads with just about any meal.
  2. To start, you'll need 800g onions.
  3. Top and tail the onions and remove the skins.
  4. Cut each onion through the center lengthways and cut the halves into slices of 3mm in thickness.
  5. Place the sliced onion in a large non-reactive bowl.
  6. Measure 3 tablespoons of non-iodated salt, either pickling salt, kosher salt or Himalayan.
  7. Sprinkle this over the onion and mix it in thoroughly.
  8. Allow the onions to stand for 60 minutes.
  9. While the onions sweat, place 110g sugar, 2.5ml coriander seed, 2.5ml mustard seed, or roughly ground mustard and 2.5ml black pepper corns in a saucepan.
  10. Pour in 750ml white wine vinegar.
  11. Heat the pot over medium high heat and bring to a boil. Lower temperature and simmer the mixture for 30 minutes.
  12. While this continues, rinse and strain the onions.
  13. Place a sterilised 1 liter jar in a saucepan, and fill it with the onion rings.
  14. Pour hot water, not boiling water, into the pot around the jar. This will minimize any thermal shock to the glass when the boiling vinegar is added.
  15. Strain the vinegar through a sieve or coffee filter and pour it into the jar until the onions are completely covered.
  16. Any leftover vinegar mixture can be refrigerated for your next batch.
  17. Clip the jar closed and allow the bottle to cool in the water.
  18. The onions will last indefinitely stored in a cool dark place, however, they should be refrigerated once opened.
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November 14, 2017 Preserving Fruit & Vegetables, Valentine's Recipes, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

How to Make Strawberry Jam – Whole Strawberry Jam Recipe

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How to Make Strawberry Jam - Whole Strawberry Jam Recipe
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Recipe type: Jams and preserves
Serves: 450-500g
 
With strawberry season in full swing in our part of the world, it's time to use up the excess strawberries by making a batch of delectable strawberry jam.
Ingredients
  • 900g Strawberries
  • 350g White sugar
  • 20ml Lemon juice
  • (15ml Methylated spirits / denatured spirits - for the pectin test)
Instructions
  1. To start, trim away the leaves from 900g berries.
  2. Cut the larger strawberries into quarters lengthways, and the smaller berries in half.
  3. Measure out 350g of sugar and 20ml of lemon juice.
  4. Place the berries in a large heavy base pan over medium low heat and pour in the lemon juice.
  5. Cook the berries gently for about 10 mjnutes until softened.
  6. Use a fork to crush one third of the berries to release the juices and pectin.
  7. Scoop out a teaspoon of the juice and place it in a small cup.
  8. Pour 15ml of methylated spirits into the cup and shake it up.
  9. If the juice coagulates into a large mass, there is enough pectin in the mixture to set the jam. If there are a few lumps, then the jam should still set successfully. If there are many small lumps, there is a pectin deficiency, and you will need to add a further 20ml of lemon juice to the pan, or alternatively, add pectin following the manufacturers instructions.
  10. This has coagulated into a large mass and there is more than enough pectin present.
  11. After the pectin test, add the sugar to the pan.
  12. Continue cooking on medium low heat until the sugar dissolves.
  13. Once all the sugar hass dissolved increase the heat to high and boil the jam rapidly until the mixture reaches 105c or 220f which is the setting point for the jam.
  14. Transfer the hot jam to sterilized jars and you're done.
  15. And here is our delicious creation, with excellent color, a brilliant gloss, and sumptuous big pieces of strawberry.
  16. Here the jam is pictured on a slice of fresh honey and oat bread which will be featured in our next episode.
  17. Thanks for joining us today, p,ease like, subscribe and share, and we'll see you again tomorrow.

 

October 18, 2017 Accompaniments, Austrian Recipes, Fermentation Recipes, German Recipes, Pickling Recipes, Preserving Fruit & Vegetables, Salads, Vegan Recipes, Vegetable, Vegetarian Recipes

How to Make Naturally Fermented Sauerkraut – courtesy of Microcosm Publishing

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How to Make Naturally Fermented Sauerkraut - courtesy of Microcosm Publishing
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Recipe type: Vegetable / Fermenting
Cuisine: German
 
A few episodes back I introduced a new book all about natural fermentation, called Basic Fermentation, published by Microcosm Publishing. Consequently they have sent me the final hard cover copy to replace my preliminary copy. It is full of excellent fermentation recipes, all very clearly explained and accompanied with good quality full color photography. You can check out their website by clicking the link in the description below. Today we're going to feature another recipe from this book when we make a batch of delicious home-fermented sauerkraut.
Ingredients
  • Cabbage
  • Kosher salt
Instructions
  1. We will be using a new technique to do this, as well as the traditional method.
  2. For the new technique, you will need to own a ham press which will negate the need for pressing plates and weights.
  3. To start, strip away any dodgy leaves on your cabbage.
  4. This cabbage is about 1.2kg once stripped. I will use half of this for each method.
  5. Use a large knife to cut the cabbage into quarters.
  6. Use a cleaver to cut away the heart from each quarter.
  7. Cut each quarter into thin strips.
  8. I have transferred half of this to a large non-reactive bowl, and measured out 18g of kosher salt. This is 3% of the weight of the cabbage. This makes it really simple to calculate the salt requirement no matter what quantity of cabbage you start with.
  9. Pour the salt over the cabbage and mix this in.
  10. Pack the cabbage into the ham press a little at a time, pressing it down firmly after each addition. This is a 1.5 liter press, and 600g of cabbage fits perfectly, filling to an inch below the rim.
  11. Insert the pressure plate and secure the lid and you're done.
  12. For the traditional method, place the remaining cabbage in a large non-reactive bowl and add 3% salt to the cabbage. Mix the salt into the cabbage.
  13. Pack the cabbage into a tall cylindrical glass or ceramic container, pressing it down firmly after each addition.
  14. Now you will need something to press the cabbage. I am using a glass tumbler with closed end in contact with the cabbage.
  15. To press this down, I have a short langth of bamboo, but you could use anything from a pencil to a butter knife for this.
  16. Place the stick across the tumbler.
  17. Loop a long elastic band underneat the container and bring the ends up to the stick. The elastic will pull the stick downwards, applying pressure to the tumbler and the cabbage.
  18. Transfer the container and the ham press to a warm shady place to ferment.
  19. After 10 to 14 days, your sauerkraut will be ready to eat. This is when you will notice the vast difference between home-fermented kraut and the packaged or canned versions. This is bright in appearance, with loads of crunch and an amazingly vibrant pickle flavor.
  20. All you need to now is enjoy your masterpiece.
  21. Thanks for joining us today, please subscribe, like and share and we'll see you again tomorrow.

 

April 30, 2017 Accompaniments, Bread, Main Courses, Mexican Recipes, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

How to Make Wheat Flour Tortillas – How to Make Cheesy Quesadillas – Homemade Tortillas From Scratch

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How to Make Wheat Flour Tortillas - How to Make Cheesy Quesadillas - Homemade Tortillas From Scratch
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Recipe type: Tortillas
Cuisine: Mexican
 
Some time ago we made corn tortillas. Today we're going to make soft and chewy wheat flour tortillas which are the more popular version of tortillas in Northern Mexico. After making the tortillas, we're also going to make a couple of cheesy melted quesadillas.
Ingredients
For the tortillas
  • 300g All-purpose flour
  • 5ml Baking powder
  • 2.5ml Salt
  • 60g Vegetable shortening
  • 125ml Warm water
For the quesadillas
  • 6 Tortillas
  • 200g Mature cheddar / Jack cheese grated
  • ½ Red pepper
  • 1 Large pickles jalapeno pepper
Instructions
  1. To start, you will need 300g of all-purpose flour, 5ml or a teaspoon of baking powder, 2.5ml or half teaspoon of salt, 60g of vegetable fat or shortening and 125ml or a half cup of warm water.
  2. Place the flour, salt and baking powder in your food processor. Pulse this briefly to combine.
  3. Add the shortening to the bowl and machine this for about 10 seconds to cut this into the flour.
  4. Pour in the water and run the machine until the dough comes together and runs around the edge of the bowl.
  5. Tilting the machine from side while it mixes the dough helps to get a good even consistency in the dough.
  6. Turn the dough out onto your work surface and press it into a block. Wrap the dough in cling-wrap and allow it to rest on the counter for 30 minutes.
  7. After resting, divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
  8. Place one of the balls on a lightly floured work surface and flatten it out into a disc of about 7 inches or 18cm.
  9. Use your rolling pin to roll these out until about 9 to 10 inches in diameter or 22 to 25cm. At this stage they will be about 1mm in thickness.
  10. Repeat this until all of the tortillas are formed.
  11. Heat a dry pan over high heat. When the pan is smoking hot drop a few of the tortillas into the pan.
  12. Toast them for 30 to 40 seconds, then flip them over and repeat.
  13. Remove these from the pan and continue with the remaining tortillas.
  14. You can keep your tortillas fresh for a few days in an airtight container or zip lock bag, or freeze them indefinitely.
  15. To make your quesadillas, dice a half a red pepper, and finely chop one large pickled jalapeño pepper.
  16. Mix these together in a bowl.
  17. Grate 200g of mature cheddar or Monterey Jack and place this in a bowl. Add the mixed peppers and mix these into the cheese.
  18. To make up the quesadillas, spread a generous dose of the filling over one side of a tortilla.
  19. Fold the open side over the filling and press it down to secure.
  20. Heat a pan over medium high heat and drop the quesadillas into the pan.
  21. Toast the quesadillas until the cheese is well melted, turning every 90 seconds.
  22. Remove the quesadillas from the pan, cut them through the center and serve immediately accompanied with sour cream for dipping.

 

April 23, 2017 Accompaniments, Cocktail Snacks, Finger Foods, Potato Recipes, Preserving Fruit & Vegetables, Snack Food, Vegan Recipes, Vegetable, Vegetarian Recipes

Microwave Potato Crisps – How to Make Salt & Vinegar Potato Crisps in Your Microwave Oven!!!

Today we're going to look at a neat trick to make salt and vinegar potato crisps in your microwave. Not only do these potato crisps have less oil content then regular crisps, but they are crispier, tastier, and a fraction of the price. You can find the printable recipe on our website http://Whats4Chow.com --- or below in this description! This is episode #774 with Whats4Chow - please subscribe for notifications and updates. Ingredients 2-3 Large potatoes 30ml Kosher salt 500ml Cheap white vinegar 500ml Water A little oil for brushing Instructions To start, use a razor-sharp knife to slice these into wafers of 1mm thickness. Using long smooth cutting strokes will result in more even slices. Pour a half liter of water and a half liter of cheap white vinegar into a large mixing bowl. Add 15ml or a tablespoon of non-iodated salt and stir this until dissolved. Add the potato slices to the salt and vinegar solution and mix them up a little to separate. Allow this to stand for 30 minutes. The salt and vinegar draws and neutralizes the starch from the potatoes, while simultaneously flavoring the slices. After 30 minutes remove the slices from the solution and arrange them over half of a clean dish towel. Fold the open half over the slices and pat them dry. Repeat this until all of the slices are dried. Place a square of baking parchment on a plate and arrange some of the slices over the parchment. Brush the slices lightly with oil, turn them over and brush the reverse sides as well. Microwave the slices on high setting. My microwave is 900 watts, and I zap my crisps for 7 minutes, turning halfway through. If your microwave is more or less powerful than this adjust the cooking time up or down accordingly. Continue microwaving batches until all of the crisps are done. The crisps will keep crispy for up to a week in an air-tight container. And there we have it, a mountain of crisps, from just 2 potatoes.


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Microwave Potato Crisps - How to Make Salt & Vinegar Potato Crisps in Your Microwave Oven!!!
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Recipe type: Snack Food
 
Today we're going to look at a neat trick to make salt and vinegar potato crisps in your microwave. Not only do these potato crisps have less oil content then regular crisps, but they are crispier, tastier, and a fraction of the price.
Ingredients
  • 2-3 Large potatoes
  • 30ml Kosher salt
  • 500ml Cheap white vinegar
  • 500ml Water
  • A little oil for brushing
Instructions
  1. To start, use a razor-sharp knife to slice these into wafers of 1mm thickness.
  2. Using long smooth cutting strokes will result in more even slices.
  3. Pour a half liter of water and a half liter of cheap white vinegar into a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add 15ml or a tablespoon of non-iodated salt and stir this until dissolved.
  5. Add the potato slices to the salt and vinegar solution and mix them up a little to separate. Allow this to stand for 30 minutes. The salt and vinegar draws and neutralizes the starch from the potatoes, while simultaneously flavoring the slices.
  6. After 30 minutes remove the slices from the solution and arrange them over half of a clean dish towel.
  7. Fold the open half over the slices and pat them dry.
  8. Repeat this until all of the slices are dried.
  9. Place a square of baking parchment on a plate and arrange some of the slices over the parchment.
  10. Brush the slices lightly with oil, turn them over and brush the reverse sides as well.
  11. Microwave the slices on high setting. My microwave is 900 watts, and I zap my crisps for 7 minutes, turning halfway through. If your microwave is more or less powerful than this adjust the cooking time up or down accordingly.
  12. Continue microwaving batches until all of the crisps are done.
  13. The crisps will keep crispy for up to a week in an air-tight container.
  14. And there we have it, a mountain of crisps, from just 2 potatoes.

 

April 18, 2017 Curries, Mediterranean Recipes, Middle East, Pickling Recipes, Preserving Fruit & Vegetables, Vegan Recipes, Vegetable, Vegetarian Recipes

How to Make Moroccan Preserved Lemons – Middle Eastern Cuisine, Moroccan Preserved Lemons

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How to Make Moroccan Preserved Lemons - Middle Eastern Cuisine, Moroccan Preserved Lemons
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Recipe type: Preserves
Cuisine: Moroccan
 
Preserved lemons are widely used in Middle Eastern cuisine to add a unique flavor and tang to curries and tagines. The process of making your own preserved lemon is quick and easy, however you will have to wait for a month to pickle before using them. This is how to do it....
Ingredients
  • 850g Lemons
  • 55g / 60ml Coarse Kosher salt / Himalayan rock salt
  • 250ml Lemon juice
  • 250ml Lime juice
  • Extra water to top up
Instructions
  1. To start, you will need 250ml of lemon juice and 250ml of lime juice, 55g or quarter cup of coarse kosher salt, or Himalayan rock salt, and 850g of lemons.
  2. Cut down through each lemon twice, leaving just about 5mm uncut at the base.
  3. Open a lemon up and drop a proportionate amount of salt into the lemon. In other words, if you have 6 lemons, drop one sixth of the coarse salt into the lemon.
  4. Continue until all of the lemons are filled.
  5. Transfer the lemons to a sterilized 1.5 liter preserve jar. Pack them tightly.
  6. Pour in the lemon and lime juices and top the jar up with filtered water until the lemons are covered.
  7. Close the lid, and you're finished. Place the jar in a cool dark cupboard for a full month before using.
  8. Stay tuned, as in a month when these are ready to use, we will be doing a couple of Moroccan curries and tagines using these preserved lemons.

 

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