ORIENTAL CHICKEN WINGS

ORIENTAL CHICKEN WINGS

• 6 chicken wings
• 1 sm. clove garlic
• 1 scallion
• 1/4 c. soy sauce
• 2 tbsp. honey
• 2 tsp. rice-wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp.g rated ginger
• 1/2 tsp. oriental sesame oil
• Pinch of cayenne
• 1 tsp. sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh coriander or parsley

Remove wing tips and cut wings in half at the joint. Mince garlic and scallion. Combine soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, ginger, oil and cayenne in a microwave safe dish. Add wings and turn to coat. Marinate at least 30 minutes, turning twice. Put larger wings at the edge of the dish. Cover with plastic and vent. Microwave on high for 5 minutes.

Rotate plate and cook 5 minutes longer. Transfer wings to a serving plate. Return marinade to oven and cook, partially covered on high for 2 minutes. Pour marinade over wings and turn to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, scallion and coriander. 12 pieces.

ORIENTAL CHICKEN TENDERS CURRIED PEANUT CHICKEN

 ORIENTAL CHICKEN TENDERS CURRIED PEANUT CHICKEN

1 c. soy sauce
1/3 c. sugar
4 tsp. vegetable oil
1 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. five spice powder
2 bunches green onion
16 chicken tenders (approx. 2 lbs.)

Blend soy sauce, sugar, oil, ginger and five spice powder in a large bowl until the sugar dissolves. Stir in green onions. Add chicken tenders to marinade. Turn to coat. Cover chicken and refrigerate overnight. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Drain chicken RESERVING MARINADE. Arrange chicken in dish and bake until brown and tender, while basting occasionally with marinade.

Another variation of the same recipe:
4 halves, skinned & boned chicken breasts
2 c. half & half
1 1/2 c. mayonnaise
3 tbsp. mango chutney
2 tbsp. dry sherry
1 tbsp. sherry vinegar
2 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. curry powder
1 tsp. turmeric
2 c. finely chopped salted roasted peanuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place chicken breasts in a shallow baking dish just large enough to hold them. Pour half and half over them and bake for 30 minutes. Let cool and cut in 1 inch cubes.

Process mayonnaise, chutney, sherry, vinegar, curry powder and turmeric in a blender or food processor. Dip chicken pieces into the curry mayonnaise and roll in the chopped nuts. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Arrange on a serving plate with fancy toothpicks.

Shiitake Noodle Soup

 Shiitake Noodle Soup

We took the photo of this soup from above the pot – before it was entirely cooked so you can clearly see the shiitake mushrooms as well as the tatsoi and other veggies. Tatsoi is a nice complement to shiitake mushrooms. The veggie adds a mustard-like flavor to soups and salads and is chock-full of nutrition.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 cup chopped red onion or green scallion
• 1/2 cup chopped green sweet bell pepper
• 1 cup coarsely chopped shiitake mushroom
• 1 teaspoon ground fennel
• 8 cups vegetable broth or purified water
• 1 cup diced carrot
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 4 cups chopped tatsoi, bok choy, or baby spinach
• Fresh parsley
• 8 ounces udon noodles

Directions
In a medium soup pot coated, heat the oil and add the garlic and scallion. Saute for 2 minutes over medium heat and then add the green pepper and mushroom. Saute another 2 minutes or until the green pepper is tender. Sprinkle with the fennel and add the broth. Bring the soup to a rolling boil and then add the carrot, celery, and tatsoi. Simmer for 30 minutes and stir in a handful or so of fresh parsley.

Meanwhile, cook the udon noodles according to package directions. When the soup has cooked, add the noodles and serve.