This is the GREASEy Spoon, a place to leave your best recipes...

Wish I Knew It All · Senior Member

RE: This is the GREASEy Spoon, a place to leave your best recipes...

henrysmom · Senior Member

Oh good lord, people, it's a thread about food. Take it easy.

If people want to post recipe's why question them about it. It's a RECIPE for crying out loud.

Hey D&B, my cousin takes my nephew (ish) somewhere in Chinatown for Dim Sum every Sunday, but I can't think of the name of it. It's going to drive me nuts now.

HopelesslyDevotedToGrease · Newbie

Chinese fried rice with chicken, shrimp, Chinese sausage (lap cheong) and salted fish

Ingredients:

4 cups overnight rice
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
1/8 tablespoon salt
1/4 tablespoon sweet soy sauce (ABC Kecap Manis)
3 dashes white pepper powder
1 skinless and boneless chicken breast (cut into small cubes)
1 Chinese lap cheong/sausage (diced into small pieces)
1/2 cup baby shrimp
1/2 cup green peas
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
2 eggs (light beaten)
1 small piece of salted fish (diced into small pieces)

Method:

Heat up a wok with two tablespoons of oil. Add salted fish and fry until aromatic, set aside. Using the same oil, saute the garlic until aromatic. Add in chicken, baby shrimp, Chinese sausage and peas and stir fry until they are half cooked. Season with salt and continue to stir-fry until they are 80% cooked. Add in the overnight rice and stir well with the ingredients. Add in soy sauce, fish sauce, sweet soy sauce, white pepper powder and continue to fry the rice for a couple of minutes.

Make a "well" in the middle of the wok and pour the beaten eggs in the middle of the rice. Wait for 30 seconds and then cover the "egg well" with the rice. Leave it for 30 seconds and continue to stir-fry the rice so the eggs form small pieces and mix well with the rice. Add in the fried salted fish and do some quick stirs, dish out and serve hot.

Chickaboom · Member

Touchdown! But what is overnight rice, do you make it the night before and put it in the frig/ I

BBS420 · Guru

whenever I've made fried rice, you use rice from the day before.

Mama Grande · Senior Member

That's correct BBS! If you use fresh rice, the fried rice would be too starchy. Additionally always refrigerate the overnight/previously made rice so bacteria won't grow.

BBS420 · Guru

Mama Grande wrote:
That's correct BBS! If you use fresh rice, the fried rice would be too starchy. Additionally always refrigerate the overnight/previously made rice so bacteria won't grow.

and I haven't made fried rice in years. I need to get my wok out and polish it off.

Chickaboom · Member

I have no idea where my wok is

BBS420 · Guru

mine's on a shelf in the garage.

HopelesslyDevotedToGrease · Newbie

I use my wok almost every night ;)

StockardFan · Senior Member

I went through a phase where I made stir fry at least once a week, but I haven't done it in forever. I might have to break out the old wok too with these new recipes! Thanks for posting them!

(BTW, since we are all discussing where our woks are, mine is in the basement storage room....LOL)

Mama Grande · Senior Member

I actually have been getting away with using a flat bottom steel pan when I stir-fry because I have no idea where my wok is! Like I tell my family when something is lost, "we'll find it if we ever move!"

Chickaboom · Member

I moved and the last thing on my mind was my wok. People are here so early and I'm used to sleepin in. I grabbed my new bouzouki this morning which I always thought was buzz-ooki.

I thought I might give ya'll my pecan pie recipe if anybody wants it.

Tay4me · Veteran Member

I thre out my wok, because I like my large stirfry pan better.

BBS420 · Guru

I'm going to make a stir fry this week. I'll let you know how it turns out.

Chickaboom · Member

I'd like to stir fry me some tigers this morning.

Mama Grande · Senior Member

Chickaboom wrote:
I moved and the last thing on my mind was my wok. People are here so early and I'm used to sleepin in. I grabbed my new bouzouki this morning which I always thought was buzz-ooki.

I thought I might give ya'll my pecan pie recipe if anybody wants it.

That would be great! I love pecan pie!

StockardFan · Senior Member

I usually just make up stir fry stuff as I go along, but reading these recipes has given me some ideas of different ingredients to throw in. I don't know why, but I usually make it more in the summer.

Chickaboom · Member

Ok Mama darlin I'll do that directly.

StockardFan · Senior Member

Oh yea, I wanted to ask you guys who seem to know about this overnight rice......what do you do with that? Just make up some rice the day before and then put it in tupperware and refrigerate it overnight? What does that do to it that makes it better for fried rice?

When I usually stir fry, I just do the meat and veggies and stuff and then steam some Jasmine rice and put the meat/veggies over the top with some soy sauce and cashews. I've never made fried rice.

BBS420 · Guru

StockardFan wrote:
Oh yea, I wanted to ask you guys who seem to know about this overnight rice......what do you do with that? Just make up some rice the day before and then put it in tupperware and refrigerate it overnight? What does that do to it that makes it better for fried rice?

When I usually stir fry, I just do the meat and veggies and stuff and then steam some Jasmine rice and put the meat/veggies over the top with some soy sauce and cashews. I've never made fried rice.

I don't know why, but if you actually fry the rice, it needs to be refrigerated overnight.

StockardFan · Senior Member

Interesting, I never would have known that!

Mama Grande · Senior Member

BBS420 wrote:
StockardFan wrote:
Oh yea, I wanted to ask you guys who seem to know about this overnight rice......what do you do with that? Just make up some rice the day before and then put it in tupperware and refrigerate it overnight? What does that do to it that makes it better for fried rice?

When I usually stir fry, I just do the meat and veggies and stuff and then steam some Jasmine rice and put the meat/veggies over the top with some soy sauce and cashews. I've never made fried rice.

I don't know why, but if you actually fry the rice, it needs to be refrigerated overnight.

BBS, The rice would be too sticky. Refrigerating it reduces the amount of starch in it so it will fry up well!
I watch "Good Eats" Alton Brown rocks!

StockardFan · Senior Member

Thanks for the explanation, Mama. I never would have thought of that.

I guess I should watch more of the food channel, besides just Paula Deen (especially since you can gain 5 pounds just watching her cook that stuff)

Chickaboom · Member

On my way out. The first thing you have to know about pecan pie is that it's not pee-can, that's what you put undr the bed in case y ou have to go at night. And it's not pe-CAN like rhyming with Tom Mcann. It's peh-CAWN. So here is what you do,

3 eggs
2/3 c sugar
1/3 c butter
1 c dark corn syrup
1 cup pecans
pinch salt
1 ts vanilla

beat eggs w/sugar, melt butter, add all, bake at 325 for an hour. I hope I didn't forget anything, I'd beter make it tomorrow just in case.

Kristen · Guru

Chickaboom wrote:

On my way out. The first thing you have to know about pecan pie is that it's not pee-can, that's what you put undr the bed in case y ou have to go at night. And it's not pe-CAN like rhyming with Tom Mcann. It's peh-CAWN. So here is what you do,

3 eggs
2/3 c sugar
1/3 c butter
1 c dark corn syrup
1 cup pecans
pinch salt
1 ts vanilla

beat eggs w/sugar, melt butter, add all, bake at 325 for an hour. I hope I didn't forget anything, I'd beter make it tomorrow just in case.

Sounds great! smile

DogsandBirds · Guru

BBS420 wrote:

StockardFan wrote:
Oh yea, I wanted to ask you guys who seem to know about this overnight rice......what do you do with that? Just make up some rice the day before and then put it in tupperware and refrigerate it overnight? What does that do to it that makes it better for fried rice?

When I usually stir fry, I just do the meat and veggies and stuff and then steam some Jasmine rice and put the meat/veggies over the top with some soy sauce and cashews. I've never made fried rice.

I don't know why, but if you actually fry the rice, it needs to be refrigerated overnight.

Fried rice is really leftovers from the day before. That's why it's cold, because warm rice would absorb the oil and cold does not.

I make great spring rolls. Will post that recipe when I have some energy. They are really easy and YUMMY!

BBS420 · Guru

I'll wait to try it after you make it, but it sounds good.

BBS420 · Guru

get some energy quick, D&B!!

HopelesslyDevotedToGrease · Newbie

Silvia wrote:

Chickaboom wrote:
On my way out. The first thing you have to know about pecan pie is that it's not pee-can, that's what you put undr the bed in case y ou have to go at night. And it's not pe-CAN like rhyming with Tom Mcann. It's peh-CAWN. So here is what you do,

3 eggs
2/3 c sugar
1/3 c butter
1 c dark corn syrup
1 cup pecans
pinch salt
1 ts vanilla

beat eggs w/sugar, melt butter, add all, bake at 325 for an hour. I hope I didn't forget anything, I'd beter make it tomorrow just in case.

It depends on what part of the country one comes from as to the pronunciation of pecan. New Englanders say pee-can and southerners say it peh-CAWN.

That's not really true because I'm from the south and I say pee-can, and so did my grandmother, who is also from the south.

DogsandBirds · Guru

Regardless of what you call them, YUM!

HopelesslyDevotedToGrease · Newbie

DogsandBirds wrote:

Regardless of what you call them, YUM!

LOL That's true D&B. I love pecan pie.

henrysmom · Senior Member

Of course I get all excited to make Judy's artichoke heart pasta, and my husband is like "I don't really like artichoke hearts"

GRRRRRRRR.................

Mama Grande · Senior Member

I feel for you, Henrysmom!

Goober · Newbie

BBS420 wrote:

and for those who don't cook, why don't you put some of your favorite dishes from restaurants here.
Fridays
parmesan crusted chicken with cheese tortellini and mozzarella tomato salad

Oh, I love the Cajun Shrimp and Chicken Pasta from Fridays. I'll have to try the Parmesan crusted chicken next time. It sounds good. smile

henrysmom · Senior Member

Have you guys ever had the jack daniels sesame chicken strip appetizer at Fridays? It's delish.

But don't get those little mini chicken parm sandwiches. They are dry. And taste like cardboard.

henrysmom · Senior Member

And did I mention that my HUSBAND DOESN'T LIKE MARINATED ARTICHOKE HEARTS?

I hope he goes out of town when my family is visiting so I can make Judy's recipe then.

HopelesslyDevotedToGrease · Newbie

henrysmom wrote:

And did I mention that my HUSBAND DOESN'T LIKE MARINATED ARTICHOKE HEARTS?

I hope he goes out of town when my family is visiting so I can make Judy's recipe then.

That really sucks, HM. Maybe you can make it, and tell him it's really marinated cabbage, that just looks like Artichoke hearts. ;)

HopelesslyDevotedToGrease · Newbie

Curry Pork Ribs
Ingredients:

2 kg spare ribs

6 tbsp curry powder

250ml thick coconut milk

1000ml thin coconut milk

125ml cooking oil

Spices for frying:

2 stalks lemon grass, bruished

2 cardamons

1 piece star anise

1 small piece cinnamon

Ingredients to blend:

35 shallots

5 cloves garlic

5 buah keras

30 dried red chillies, soaked

2.5 cm piece ginger

2.5 cm small piece lengkuas

Seasoning:

3 tsp salt

1/2 tsp vetsin

Method:

1. Blanch spare ribs in boiling water. Wash and drain.

2. Heat oil and fry spices, lemon grass and blended ingredients for 5 minutes.

3. Add spare ribs, stir-fry, adding the thin coconut milk, salt, vetsin and curry powder.

4. Cook till ribs are tender. Lastly add in the thick coconut milk.

BBS420 · Guru

Goober wrote:
BBS420 wrote:

and for those who don't cook, why don't you put some of your favorite dishes from restaurants here.
Fridays
parmesan crusted chicken with cheese tortellini and mozzarella tomato salad

Oh, I love the Cajun Shrimp and Chicken Pasta from Fridays. I'll have to try the Parmesan crusted chicken next time. It sounds good.

it is good, I also want to try the macaroni and cheese with chicken.

HopelesslyDevotedToGrease · Newbie

You should try the curry pork ribs. That's what I'm making tonight ;)

henrysmom · Senior Member

Well, I for one am making taco salad. easy and yummy.

Which I need to start now. Hope you all have a pleasant dinner!

BBS420 · Guru

I had toxic hell for dinner tonight, I'll be regretting that in about an hour.

HopelesslyDevotedToGrease · Newbie

BBS420 wrote:

I had toxic hell for dinner tonight, I'll be regretting that in about an hour.

Hopefully you don't post the recipe for that one. It doesn't sound very good.

Enjoy your dinner, HM ;)

BBS420 · Guru

toxic hell=taco bell

Goober · Newbie

BBS420 wrote:

Goober wrote:

BBS420 wrote:

and for those who don't cook, why don't you put some of your favorite dishes from restaurants here.
Fridays
parmesan crusted chicken with cheese tortellini and mozzarella tomato salad

Oh, I love the Cajun Shrimp and Chicken Pasta from Fridays. I'll have to try the Parmesan crusted chicken next time. It sounds good.

it is good, I also want to try the macaroni and cheese with chicken.

There are so many things that I want to try there, but somehow I always end up choosing the Cajun Pasta. I need to expand my horizons. lol

Mama Grande · Senior Member

BBS420 wrote:
toxic hell=taco bell

Never heard it called that before, but it is so true!

HopelesslyDevotedToGrease · Newbie

BBS420 wrote:

toxic hell=taco bell

I didn't know Taco Bell had a code name, but I'll try and remember that.

StockardFan · Senior Member

LOL! I haven't eaten at Taco Bell in ages! When I was last pregnant probably.....

kathleenj · Veteran Member

Ummm.........isnt' this supposed to be a recipe thread?

This board is getting so nasty. I think I'm going to just go back to the Ace boards.