Tag Archive for: Taste of Missions 2024
Asian Steamed Fish
Ingredients
- Saltwater fish
- Ginger sliced
- Green onions chopped
- Oil
- Soy sauce
- Sugar
- Chili flakes Optional
Instructions
- Picking your fish: Look for saltwater fish with thin skin (no big scales) that’s generally 8-12 inches long. Pick one that fits into your pan without having to cut it in half.
- Clean the fish thoroughly.
- Cut slices of ginger and chop your green onions.
- Place the fish on a plate and scatter the ginger and green onions over it. Note: Some people also put a pair of chopsticks under the fish and place the green onions around to keep airflowing underneath.
- Put water into a wok and bring it to a boil. Place fish inside steaming tray (we use a bamboo steamer).
- Put the cover on and steam the fish for 8-13 minutes. Timing is dependent on weight of the fish.
- Switch off the stove and let the fish sit for 2 minutes. Do not open the cover; this will cause the heat to leak out.
- To prepare your sauce, liberally add oil to a heated pan.
- Add soy sauce and a bit of sugar.
- Add extra ginger and chili flakes (if desired).
- Optional: Pour the juice from the fish into the sauce.
- Bring to a boil. Add your green onions last so they remain green and don’t get overcooked.
- Pour the boiling sauce over the fish and serve.
Notes
Eating whole fish with bones in it is common in China and Hong Kong. Don't be shy about eating the meat that's on the head—the cheeks are supposed to be the best part of the whole fish! Chinese tradition also says that eating the eyes will help you see better.
German Potato Pancakes
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 lbs. potatoes
- Sunflower oil or other fat
- Salt
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and grate coarsely or finely, whatever you prefer, with a kitchen grater.
- Add 1/2 tsp of salt to the mixture and stir.
- Heat sunflower oil or other fat in a pan for frying.
- Use a spoon to add the potato mixture to the hot oil and flatten slightly.
- Fry the potato mixture until one side is golden brown. Turn the potato pancake and fry on the other side.
- Enjoy your meal!
Notes
You can also add sugar, cinnamon, and applesauce on top of your potato pancakes.
English Mince and Tatties
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 lb ground beef beef mince
- 1 large onion
- 1 large carrot chopped to the samesize as the onion
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups beef stock
- Mashed potatoes made to your liking
Instructions
- Fry the beef in the oil for a full 15 minutes, until the fat is released from the meat and it looks browned.
- Add the carrots and onions and cook for 10 more minutes.
- Sprinkle the flour over the pan and stir, cooking for two minutes to get the raw taste out of the flour.
- Stir in the tomato paste, tomato ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce. Slowly stir in the beef stock. Add salt and pepper to taste and bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 45-50 minutes until the mixture looks thick and dark brown. Serve over the mashed potatoes and garnish with green onion if desired.
Notes
This is a Scottish comfort food recipe. Kids absolutely love it!
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