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Tomatillo Hot Sauce

This is a nice change from tomato-based hot sauce.  It's great with tortilla chips.  Depending on the jalapenos, this sauce can be really hot.  If you would like, use serranos instead of jalapenos.  Sometimes I blend this sauce until it's very smooth.  I like it that way for burritos and tacos (you could even put it in a squeeze bottle).

Tomatillo Hot Sauce

4 to 6 fresh jalapenos, stems removed
1 pound green tomatillos, husks removed and washed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 vegetable bouillon cube
1/2 cup water
2 T. olive oil
1 T. vinegar
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

In a pan put in the jalapenos and then add the tomatillos, onion, vegetable bouillon cube, water, olive oil, vinegar, and garlic.  Gently simmer for 30 minutes, turn off heat, and then let cool a bit.  Remove the jalapenos.  Put the other ingredients in a food processor or blender.  Add cilantro and half of the jalapenos.  Coarsely chop in the food processor (or blender).  Taste the sauce and add in more jalapenos if more heat is desired.

posted by: artichoke72 at 22:36 | link | comments |
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Cauliflower Salad

This is a nice Spring salad that I made last night.  It's yummy and will go well with our Easter meal.   I threw in a handful of shredded red cabbage to give this salad a little more color.  Feel free to experiment with different types of vinegar (I think I'll make it with rice wine vinegar next time) and veggies (red cabbage and/or red bell pepper would be good).

Cauliflower Salad

1 head cauliflower, washed and cut into bite-size pieces
1 carrot, peeled and shredded
1/4 purple onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 T. extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp. prepared brown mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
salt and pepper, to taste

Steam cauliflower briefly (about 3 minutes) until slightly softened.  Do not overcook.  Rinse in cold water and drain well.  Place cauliflower in a bowl and add carrots and onion.   Mix vinegar, olive oil, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper together and pour over cauliflower mixture.  Toss together and chill for several hours or overnight.

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Dakdoritang

Dakdoritang is a traditional Korean braised chicken dish.  Chicken thighs or drumsticks may be used instead of breasts.  I didn't have Korean chile paste (kochujang) and used some Harissa I had prepared earlier in the week.  I would think any chile paste would work (like sambal olek).  This dish wasn't really very hot.  Very flavorful and super easy.  Something I would make again.

Dakdoritang

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into large chunks
4 medium sized potatoes, peeled and cut into eighths
2 onions, cut into eighths
1 carrot, cut into 1 inch chunks
1-2 jalapenos, sliced (optional)
2 tbsp minced garlic
2 tbsp kochujang (hot pepper paste)
2 tbsp kochukaru (red pepper flakes)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sugar
2 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp ginger
2 cups of water
Salt and pepper

In a heavy pot, combine all ingredients.  Cover and cook for 30-40 minutes over medium heat.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Serve hot with rice.

posted by: artichoke72 at 15:10 | link | comments |
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