Cut 4 green blue swimmers into quarters with a cleaver or large knife. With a hammer, gently crack the claws and harder sections of shell. Finely chop 6 shallots and 2 stalks lemon grass. Steep 2 teaspoons tamarind in half a cup of boiling water. Chop a handful of fresh coriander leaves. In a food […]

RINSE THE BEANS under cold running water, then place them in a saucepan with the sherry. Place over medium heat and cook for 2 minutes. Add the fish stock, garlic and ginger and cook for another 5 minutes, reducing by 1/3. Scrape the liquid and beans into a blender and puree. Pass the puree through […]

CLEAN SOFT SHELL CRABS,WASH AND PAT DRY.IN A MEDIUM SKILLET,HEAT THE OIL UNTIL HOT.ADD THE GARLIC AND COOK,UNCOVERED,UNTIL IT BEGINS TO TAKE ON COLOR.ADD THE TOMATOES,SCALLIONS,MINT AND HOT PEPPER FLAKES,COVER AND COOK OVER MODERATE HEAT,STIRRING OCCASIONALLY FOR FIVE MINUTES.ADD THE WINE,COV AND SIMMER FOR 10 MINUTES.ADD THE CRABS,AND SALT TO TASTE,COVER AND SIMMER FOR ABOUT […]

Sauce: Wood or metal skewers Rice Saute onion and garlic in oil until onion is limp,about 10 minutes. Add the rest of ingredients and simmer for one minute,stirring constantly.The mixture will be quite thick.Let cool.Mix shrimp and cooled Sate Sauce in a small bowl.Cover and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes to one […]

combine all ingredients except oil and lemon; mix gently. Shape into 6 cakes. Heat butter or oil. Fry cakes over medium high heat until browned on both sides.

Mix all the above ingredients, except the oysters. Pour into a buttered casserole. Over this pour 2 tablespoons melted margarine, 10 crackers (crushed) and additional oysters, if used. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes. Serves 6.

Bring water to a boil; add shrimp, and cook 3 minutes or until shrimp begin to turn pink. Drain well; rinse with cold water. Chill. Peel and devein shrimp. Chop half of shrimp, leaving remaining shrimp whole. Set aside. Cook noodles according to directions. Drain. Cook green onions and green pepper in butter in a […]

1. Heat oil in large skillet. Add garlic and leek and saute over medium heat 5 minutes. Add wine and cook until it evaporates, about 2 minutes. Add clams with liquid and bay leaves and simmer 5 minutes. 2. Cook spaghettini in boiling salted water according to package directions until tender, but slightly firm at […]

Fat grams per serving: Approx. Cook Time: 2 hrs 1. Combine all ingredients except shrimp in a large saucepan. Cover; heat to boiling. Boil 10 minutes. 2. Add shrimp. Cover and boil 5 minutes, or just until shrimp turn pink. Remove from heat; chill in cooking liquid. 3. Serve cold with dunking bowls of cold […]

For the best results in preparing this attractive Chinese dish cook the lobster pieces as quickly as possible. The beaten egg added to the sauce makes it richer and creamier. With sharp knife, pry lobster meat from shell and slice into medallions. Mince garlic and black beans together. Heat oil in wok or skillet and […]