STREET FOOD
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With my sister-in-law, eating Satay in Taiping, Malaysia |
Pros
- I enjoyed the variety of the recipes and found the different techniques and ingredients really inspirational. I can see this book being a jumping off point for all kinds of cooking experimentation.
- The photographs are clear and the recipes well laid out.
- There are useful hints and tips, with photographs introducing particular ingredients and, sometimes, offering alternatives
Cons
- There are no metric ingredients measures and no conversion chart, as with many US publications.
- Some of the ingredients would be extremely difficult to source e.g. Cactus Paddles!!!
Romanian Sweet and Sour Eggplant
discard both ends of each eggplant, and cut them lengthwise into ¼ inch thick
slices. Lay the slices out on a baking
sheet, and sprinkle both sides with the 3 tablespoons of salt. Set aside for 20 minutes so that he salt will
draw out some of the water from the eggplant. Then pat the eggplant dry with a
dish towel.
Put the olive oil,
garlic, scallions, parsley, cayenne and remaining ½ teaspoon salt in a food
processor,and puree until a smooth paste forms (it will resemble pesto). Spread liberally all over both sides of the
eggplant slices.
In a large sauté
pan set over medium-high heat, heat 2 tbsp canola oil. Add enough eggplant slices to cover the
bottom of the pan, and cook until they are browned on both sides and cooked
through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Transfer the eggplant to a platter or plate. Repeat this process with the remaining
eggplant slices, adding 2 tablespoon oil for each batch. Cut the cooked eggplant into 1 inch wide
strips.
over medium heat, combine the tomatoes, vinegar and brown sugar. Stew for 12 minutes or until the tomatoes
begin breaking down. Add the eggplant
strips and stir together. Reduce the
heat to low and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until most of the liquid has been
cooked off. Remove from the heat and
serve or chill. This dish may be served
warm or cold.
Borqna says
Congratulations – great presentation! Great pictures! Those Eggplant – Street Food – fantastic! This recipe is one of my favorites! Very tasty indeed!
I wish you successful sales!
simonaskitchen says
This post helsp me a lot, 'cause ?m searching street food recipe, as inspiration for a contest! I agree with you about how many example we've around, and here in Italy it's very common to find different kinds of stret food in each different area!
thanx for advices, Simona!
[email protected] says
Well even though I have not heard of this author I would happily make this dish as I love cooking aubergines. I love sweet sour combinations just like this dish x
Shu Han says
have to check out the book myself, I know you said the dishes sound quite different but those you mentioned sound familiar to me! I like the idea of street food being celebrated in a proper cookbook. great job on the aubergines too, looks yummy x
May says
This looks like a great collection of recipes.
Karen S Booth says
Love the photo of you Janice! I used to go to a little satay shack in Hong Kong when I lived there, and it was my favourite street food takeaway! Karen
Annes S says
Whilst I love the idea of the book I doubt too I could source cactus paddles!
Love the sound of the aubergine dish, is one of my favourite veggies!