1. Peel and halve lengthwise banana. In a nonstick 10-12″ frying pan over high heat, brown banana well in sesame oil, about 8 minutes. 2. Chop banana. Mix with raisins, cilantro, lemon peel and Japanese chili spice.

Broil tomatoes and roast chiles (see Salsa Ranchera). Blend ingredients to a fairly smooth sauce. Heat oil, add sauce and salt. Cook over med. high flame approx 5 min. until thickened

Chop the ribs in pcs. of 5 cm, wash and let dry. Fry them slightly, add spices and water. Let cook on little heat for 1 1/2 h. Cut pepper and onions in slices, add to the ribs and let cook for another 1/2 h. To serve with rice or potatoes. “Arabische Kueche”

Remove the paper husks from the tomatillos. Rinse thoroughly. Chop coarsely. Add the tomatillos to the blender along with the garlic, chiles, salt and water. Pulse until the ingredients are chopped finely but not blended. Stir in the onion and coriander. Serve slightly warmed.

To prepare potatoes and chicken,in large saucepan or dutch oven combine broth,potatoes,lemons,jalapeno peppers,and cumin.Bring to boil,reduce heat and simmer 8 minutes.Add chicken;simmer about 7 minutes until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked.Remove from heat;add cilantro bunch to sauce pan.Cool potatoes and chicken in broth 30 minutes. Meanwhile,make salsa.In small bowl,combine remaining ingredients.Drain potatoes and […]

Use the metal blade of a food processor. Drop the garlic through the feed tube with the motor running. Add the onion and pulse to chop. Place in a strainer and rinse with cool water to remove the bitter milky liquid. Remove the husks from the tomatillos. Rinse. Quarter. Place the tomatillos and chili peppers […]

: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REHYDRATE DRIED CHILES: Stem and seed the chiles, then place them in a skillet, on a comal, or in a 250 degree oven and dry-roast them for 3 or 4 minutes. Shake them once or twice and be careful not to scorch them or else they will taste bitter; […]

Dice onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, and cilantro as small as possible. Combine the rest of the ingredients. Chill overnight. *Note: I peel the tomatoes first and then put them through a grinder or chop by hand. The jalapenos definitely are better when ground, as if you dont mince them fine enough, you have “hot spots” in […]

Arrange chicken around the edges of a 9″ pie plate or baking dish. Sprinkle with chili powder, salt and pepper. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rotating dish midway through cooking, e on high 5 to 6 minutes; set aside. Peel, seed and chop avocado. Combine with lime juice in a small bowl. Add salsa, tomato […]

In a medium mixing bowl with a cover, stir together garlic, peppers, tomatoes, onion, hot peppers, cilantro, and green onions. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, pepper, chili powder and salt. Pour dressing over vegetables and mix completely. Cover and refrigerate several hours to let flavors meld, then return […]