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Sweet Thai Shrimp

October 8, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy International Food Recipes, Easy Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New International Food Recipe, New International Recipes, Supper

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intnl Sweet Thai Shrimp - This best International recipe for sweet thai shrimp is a “less Than 30 Minute Meal”! Quite unique, we have mixed some sweet and creamy into the thai, and the slightest splash of citrus to create an innovative, one-of-a-kind flavor. A quick and easy recipe that we suggest serving over rice or pasta.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Shrimp
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Sweet Thai Shrimp

1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
1 lb uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp, thawed if frozen, tail shells removed
1 cup sliced red onion
1 to 2 teaspoons green or red Thai curry paste
1 can (14.5 oz) organic diced or fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
1/2 cup coconut milk (not cream of coconut)
1/4 cup chopped fresh Thai basil or basil leaves

Directions to make Sweet Thai Shrimp

Step 1:In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp and onion in oil 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in curry paste; cook 1 minute.
Step 2:Stir in tomatoes, lime juice and brown sugar. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer 1 minute. Stir in coconut milk and basil. Heat over low heat until hot. Serve with pasta or rice.

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Chinese Tuna Steaks On The Grill

September 25, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Barbeque, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy International Food Recipes, Easy Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New International Food Recipe, Sauce, Supper, fried

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intnl_tuna Chinese Tuna Steaks On The Grill - This Chinese inspired, tuna steak recipe is downright delicious, and a new way for you to enjoy tuna steak. Instructions have also been giving for stir frying, should the weather not allow for outdoor grilling. Served with healthy black beans, and a thick, mouth watering pan sauce, this spectacular International steak recipe is very unique and quick cooking.

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 10-15 mins
Main Ingredient: Tuna Steak
Difficulty Level: 3

Ingredients to make Chinese Tuna Steaks On The Grill

1 Tuna steak
1 ts Salt
1 ts Finely chopped ginger root
1/4 ts White pepper
1 ts Cornstarch
2 tb Salted black beans
4 Green onions with top
2 ts Green chilies
1 tb Cornstarch
1 tb Water
1 ts Sugar
2 tb Peanut oil
1 tb Peanut oil
2 ts Finely minced garlic
1 c Chicken broth (or fish stock)
Spinach or red-leaf lettuce Leaves

Directions to make Chinese Tuna Steaks On The Grill

Step 1:Pat fish dry w. paper towels. Mix salt, ginger & pepper. Coat both sides of fish with mixture and rub 1 tsp. cornstarch on both sides of fish. Cover & refrigerate 30 minutes
Step 2:Place black beans in bowl and cover with warm water. Stir about 2 minutes. Remove and drain. Discard water. Partially pulverize beans. Chinese cooks use the back end of their cleaver handle. Cut 3 of green onions on diagonal into 1 inch pieces, remaining one into thin slices (strings). Remove seeds and membranes from chilies. Cut chilies into very thin slices.
Step 3:Mix 1 Tbs cornstarch, water and sugar. [If grilled fish is preferred, grill on charcoal about 4-5 minutes each side or 10 minutes per inch of thickness, not too close to coals - otherwise fry in wok] Heat wok until hot & add 2 Tbs oil, tilting to coat sides. Fry fish 2 minutes or until brown, turning once. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 10 minutes turning after 3 minutes. Uncover & remove from wok.
Step 4:Bring wok back up to very hot over high heat. Add 1 Tbs oil, tilt & coat. Add black beans, chilies, garlic & green onion pieces & stir fry all for 1 minute. Add broth/stock and heat to boiling. Stir in cornstarch/sugar water mixture, stir cooking until thickened. Add fish steaks turning to coat with sauce. Heat 2 minutes. Line platter with spinach/lettuce leaves, place fish on bed and garnish top with green onion slivers.

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Asian Beef Steak Stir Fry

September 2, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy International Food Recipes, Easy Recipes, Main Course, New International Food Recipe, New International Recipes, Supper, fried

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int_stir Asian Beef Steak Stir Fry - This succulent, meaty Asian stir fry recipe is served over hot steaming baked potatoes, to mix it up a bit. Tender sirloin steak, thinly sliced, stir fried with bright, colorful, fresh veggies and an Asian flavored sauce. Cooked stove top, in only 10 Minutes, this quick and easy International favorite is the perfect Weeknight Meal.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 7-10 mins
Main Ingredient: Sirloin Steak, Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Asian Beef Steak Stir Fry

1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce, low sodium
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons ginger root, grated
1 teaspoon peanut butter
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
1 teaspoon sesame oil
3/4 pound sirloin steak, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups snow peas, julienned
1 cup scallions, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
4 large baking potatoes, baked

Directions to make Asian Beef Steak Stir Fry

Step 1:In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil. Add the steak and cook, stirring frequently, until the beef is no longer pink and browned, 3 to 4 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
Step 2:Add the snow peas, scallions and sesame seeds to the skillet; stir fry until the vegetables are crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Return the beef to the skillet. Stir in the broth mixture, and cook until the meat and vegetables are hot and the sauce has thickened, 1 to 2 minutes
Step 3:Cut open the hot potatoes and top them with the beef-vegetable mixture.

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