We’re talking simple and delicious today! I’ve been craving Asian food this week so I’m giving in and preparing one of my family’s favorite menus! Enjoy and have a wonderful weekend!
Shrimp Dumplings
Asian Chicken Kabobs
Grilled Pineapple
Easy Fried Rice
Mango Sorbet
Shrimp Dumplings
1 package wonton wrappers
1/2 cup ground pork
1/2 cup fresh, boiled shrimp, peeled and finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh ginger root finely minced
1 scallion, finely minced
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
Combine the pork, shrimp and seasoning in a bowl. Take one wonton wrapper and place a teaspoon of filling on one side. I have an actual dumpling press/mold that I use to create the crescent shape and crimp the edges. If you do not have one simply moisten the edges of each wrapper with water, fold the top over and use a fork to press firmly around the edges. Heat about 1/4 cup of peanut oil in a shallow saute pan. Place dumplings in the pan and saute on both sides until golden brown. Serve with a small bowl of soy sauce for dipping.
Asian Chicken Kabobs
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2 inch cubes
1 sweet red bell pepper, washed, cored and cut into 1 1/2 ” cubes
1 sweet onion, peeled and cut in half crosswise and then into quarters
1 green bell pepper, washed, cored and cut into 1 1/2″ cubes
Marinade:
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine or dry sherry
1 tablespoon honey
1 garlic clove minced
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Place the cut up chicken and vegetables in a large baggie. Pour the marinade into the bag, seal tightly and shake to cover. To assemble the kabobs you will need four skewers. Place the chicken and vegetables on the skewers in whatever sequence you want. Heat your grill outdoors or inside, if you have a stove top grill, place the kabobs on the heated grill and cook for about 10 minutes on each side, turning as needed. I remove the chicken and veggies from the skewers prior to serving.
Grilled Pineapple
I purchased a peeled and cored pineapple that I cut into 1 inch slices and brushed with a mixture of vegetable oil and a bit of honey. I placed these on the higher shelf of the grill while the kabobs were grilling. Easy and a delicious side.
Easy Fried Rice
2 cups cooked brown rice
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
2 scallions, cleaned and finely minced
1 cup sugar snap peas
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 clove garlic, finely minced
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Bring the oil to medium heat in a wok or large saute pan. Add the scallions, peas, peppers and garlic, cooking for about 3 minutes. Add the rice and toss to combine with the vegetables. Season with soy sauce.
Mango Sorbet
I have to admit that I did not prepare Mango Sorbet from scratch. I meant it when I said I scale back on labor intensive cooking when the weather begins to warm up! Your local supermarket will most likely have several different brands of Mango Sorbet to choose from. Find your favorite and scoop it into serving bowls, garnished with a sprig of fresh mint! Easy, breezy and delicious!
