Tried this recipe last weekend for football snacks and the guys comments were: TOP SHELF, NUMBER ONE, CAN'T GET NO BETTER, MO' SHRIMP NEXT WEEK etc... Great flavors.
Appetizers have long been a part of the culinary tradition in Europe, but they're relatively new to America. One of the first to appear in American cookbooks, at the turn of the century, was shrimp cocktail.
Hue rice (Com Huong Giang) is a Vietnamese fried rice with dried shrimp, lemongrass, chilies, and fish sauce. Aromatic and spicy stir-fried rice from central Vietnam served with nuoc cham.
Indonesian peanut sauce with shrimp paste, dried chile, garlic, coconut milk, and crunchy peanut butter. This Saus Kacang builds deep savory flavor and is ready in 20 minutes.
Cambodian-style roasted eggplant topped with spiced ground pork, shrimp, fish sauce, and a fiery homemade lime sauce. Bold Southeast Asian flavors, ready in 30 minutes.
Chilled poached shrimp served with a bold, spicy peanut dipping sauce made with ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, and soy sauce. Both the sauce and shrimp can be made days ahead for easy entertaining.
Eggplant kimchi (gaji kimchi): small slashed eggplants brined, then stuffed with a punchy soy-vinegar-garlic-ginger-scallion dressing and fermented overnight. A quick Korean-style eggplant kimchi with bright, savory flavor.
Deep-fried ginger shrimp in a light batter with garlic, chili sauce, and whipped egg white. Crispy, golden, and served with the tail on for easy dipping.
Crisp grilled prawns glazed with lemongrass and ginger meet julienned green mango tossed in a tangy Thai dressing. Every bite balances bright lime, crunchy peanuts, and fresh herbs.
An exotic and delicious peanut sauce made with dried red chilies and dark soy sauce that tastes amazing with rice or noodles.
Indonesian satay shrimp skewered and broiled in a spiced peanut butter sauce with turmeric, chili, and lemon juice. Served over rice with a creamy peanut gravy.
This green-bean dish is outstanding. The green beans exude aromatic flavors and have an interesting chewy texture.
Gow gees are crispy fried Chinese dumplings filled with pork, shrimp, dried mushrooms, and scallions. Served with classic homemade sweet and sour sauce. Makes 48 for a crowd.
Casera Sauce is delicious anywhere the zing of cilantro and jalapeno is welcomed.
Ba mee nam: Thai egg noodle soup with ground pork, dried shrimp, crispy fried garlic, bean sprouts, and crushed peanuts in a savory chicken broth. Comforting and ready in 40 minutes.
When preparing this popular breakfast dish at home you can control the type and quantity of oil being used, the type of bee hoon (organic brown rice bee hoon is widely available now and not expensive) and use as many different green vegetables as you have on hand to increase its nutritional profile.
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