Luto Ni Aling Doray #153 - Spicy Pecan Salad

1 heart of romaine lettuce
red onion
1/8 cup crumbles blue cheese
2 oz. spicy pepper pecans (chopped)
4 teaspoons raspberry vinaigrette (per serving)

Toss romaine lettuce with raspberry vinaigrette and divide evenly on
salad plates. Slice red onion paper-thin and layer to taste on top of
the greens. Sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles and spicy pepper
pecans to taste.

Spicy Pepper Pecans:
2 oz. or 1/2 cup of chopped pecans
3 teaspoons dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Rinse pecan pieces to dampen. Combine brown sugar and cayenne
pepper in a small bowl. Mix in damp pecan pieces and toss until
thoroughly coated. Spread evenly on cookie sheet then place in
preheated 400F oven and cook 5 to 10 minutes or until brown sugar
is thoroughly melted on pecans. Remove and let cool.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #152 - Mediterranean Salad

1 medium head romaine lettuce, torn
3 small tomatoes, diced
1 medium cucumber, sliced
1 small green bell pepper, sliced
1 small onion, cut into rings
6 radishes, thinly sliced
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt & pepper
1 teaspoon fresh mint, minced
Pita bread halves

Combine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, onion, radishes
& parsley in a salad bowl. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice,
garlic, salt, pepper & mint. Pour over salad & toss to coat.

Serve immediately with warm pita halves.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #151 - Strawberry Spinach Salad

2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach - chopped, washed and dried
1 quart strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds

Whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, olive oil,
vinegar, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and onion.

Refrigerate until chilled.

In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries and almonds.
Pour dressing over salad; toss and refrigerate 10-15 minutes
before serving.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #150 - Golden Corral's Seafood Salad

1 lb. imitation crab meat, shredded
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sliced green onions (with the green too)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 hard boiled eggs, chopped.

Mix all ingredients. Refrigerate for about an hour to allow
flavors to blend. Serve either as a salad, on lettuce, or on
split croissants.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #149 - Hungarian Cucumber Salad

2-3 cucumbers, sliced
2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 clove garlic, minced
4 fresh green onions, diced
1 cup thick sour cream
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Slice cucumbers thinly into bowl; sprinkle with salt, mix. Set
aside for 1 hour. Mix vinegar, water, sugar, paprika, white pepper
and garlic, and set aside. Squeeze liquid from cucumber slices a
few at a time, and place into bowl. Discard liquid. Add vinegar
mixture, green onions, and sour cream. Mix and sprinkle additional
paprika over top. Chill for 1-2 hours.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #148 - Taco Salad

1 pound lean ground beef
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped or shredded
1 bunch romaine lettuce, chopped
3 large tomatoes, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 (4 oz.) can jalapeno peppers or 3 to 4 fresh ones,
finely chopped
1 (15 oz.) can red kidney beans, drained
1 (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (12 oz.) bag shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
2 (14.5 oz.) bags corn tortilla chips, crushed
2 cups Miracle Whip
1 cup ketchup
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

Brown the beef, drain, season with chili powder and set aside to
cool.

Prepare the dressing by whisking the Miracle Whip, ketchup and
taco seasoning mix together in a small bowl.

In a large bowl, combine iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce,
tomatoes, green pepper, red pepper, green onions, jalapeno peppers,
kidney beans, garbanzo beans, half of the cheese, half of the
crushed chips, dressing and cooled ground beef. Mix well, cover
and refrigerate.

Just before serving, top the salad with the other half of the
cheese and crushed chips. Serve with whole chips on the side.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #147 - Turkey Macaroni Salad

8 ounces fusilli pasta, uncooked
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup yogurt
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
3 cups (1 pound) cubed, cooked turkey
1 cup chopped celery

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse with
cold water, and drain again.

In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, yogurt, onions, salt, and
white pepper. Gently stir in turkey, pasta, and celery.

Cover, and chill until serving time.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #146 - Mandarin Orange Salad

1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup milk
1/2 to 1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
pinch sugar
pinch ground white pepper
cayenne pepper to taste
3 large heads butter lettuce - torn, washed and dried
1 small Vidalia sweet onion, peeled and sliced into thin rings
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
6 ounces fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
salt and pepper to taste

Prepare the dressing by whisking together the sour cream,
mayonnaise, milk, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, sugar,
white pepper and cayenne pepper. Store in an air-tight container
and refrigerate.

Prepare the salad in a large bowl by combining the lettuce, onion,
oranges and mushrooms. Add enough dressing to coat and toss.

Sprinkle with salt and pepper and add croutons if desired.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #145 - Deli Potato Salad

6 to 10 potatoes, boiled, cooled and cut in chunks
3 hard boiled eggs, chopped
1/2 lb. salami, ham, or other favorite deli meat, cut in chunks
3 dill pickles, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 apples, cored and chopped
3 tbsp. mayonnaise
3 tbsp. red wine vinegar
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
paprika

Mix potatoes, pickles, eggs, apple and onion in a large bowl. Fry
salami lightly and drain off excess fat, cool. Stir salami,
mayonnaise and seasoning into potato mixture. Chill for 2 hours
before serving. Garnish with slivered red and green sweet peppers.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #144 - Ham Salad with Hot Peanut Dressing

3/4 pound boneless ham
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup peanut butter
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
1 medium cucumber, seeded and thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
6 cups romaine or curly endive, torn
1 head radiccio or Boston lettuce

Thinly slice ham and heat briefly in microwave or in skillet
over medium heat. Set aside and keep warm. For dressing, combine
vegetable oil, peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, ginger, garlic
and sugar in a blender or food processor; blend well.

Heat dressing in microwave in glass measuring cup or on stovetop
in a small saucepan. Toss cucumber, red onion, romaine and endive
together. Arrange salads on individual salad plates as follows:
Line plates with radiccio or Boston lettuce, top with tossed
vegetables, arrange ham slices atop and spoon over hot dressing.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #143 - Lentil Salad

1 cup dried lentils
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup diced red onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup diced celery
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

In a saucepan combine lentils, carrots, onion, garlic, bay leaf,
and thyme. Add enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to boil, reduce
heat and simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes or until lentils are
tender but not mushy.

Drain lentils and vegetables and remove bay leaf. Add olive oil,
lemon juice, celery, parsley, salt and pepper. Toss to mix and serve
at room temperature.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #142 - Chicken Pasta Salad

2 boneless chicken breasts
3/4 cup steak sauce
1 (12 ounce) package fussili or bowtie pasta
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 medium Vidalia onion, diced
2 avocados, peeled and diced
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup blue cheese or ranch salad dressing

Marinate chicken breasts in steak sauce for 15 to 60 minutes.

Grill until done and chop into bite-size pieces.

In a large pot of boiling water, add the bouillon cubes and
cook pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
In a large bowl, combine chicken, pasta, onion, avocados and
tomatoes. Add salad dressing, mix and refrigerate until chilled.

Stir in additional salad dressing when ready to serve, if desired.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #141 - Greek Salad

1 head iceburg lettuce
1 head romaine lettuce
1 lb. plum (roma) tomatoes
6 oz. greek or black olives, sliced
4 oz. sliced radishes
4 oz. feta cheese
2 oz. anchovies (optional)

Dressing:
3 oz. olive oil
3 oz. fresh (preferred) lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
4 cloves garlic, minced

Wash and cut lettuce into 1 1/2" pieces.
Slice tomatoes in quarters. Combine lettuce, tomatoes, olives,
and radishes in large bowl. Mix dressing ingredients together
and then toss with vegetables. Pour out into a shallow serving
bowl. Crumble feta cheese over all, and arrange anchovy fillets
on top (if desired).

Luto Ni Aling Doray #140 - Beef Fajita Salad

1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian dressing
1 teaspoon cumin
dash hot pepper sauce
1/2 pound beef for fajitas, strips or chuncks
1/2 cup corn kernels
1/2 cup cooked kidney beans
1/2 cup red onion, sliced
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tomato, chopped
6 to 8 cups salad greens
2 cups crushed tortilla chips

Combine the cumin, hot pepper sauce and Italian dressing in a
small bowl and mix well. Reserve 1/2 cup of the dressing. In a
separate bowl, add enough dressing to coat the beef and let
marinate for 1 hour.

In a hot skillet, fry the beef and cook until done. Allow the
beef to cool. In a medium bowl combine the beef with the corn,
beans, onions and 1/2 cup of the dressing. Refrigerate for several
hours before serving.

To serve, toss the beef and vegetable mixture with the salad
greens, tomatoes and shredded cheese. Add extra dressing if
necessary and top with the crushed tortilla chips.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #139 - Couscous Salad

1 cup cooked couscous
1 tablespoon butter
1 red onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds
1/2 cup canned chick peas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup creamy salad dressing
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper to taste

Place 1 teaspoon butter in a saucepan and melt over medium-low
heat. Add 1/2 cup couscous and stir until coated in butter. Add
1 cup water. Bring to boil, reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and
cook until all water is absorbed. Season with salt and pepper,
set aside to cool.

In a salad bowl, combine the couscous, red onion, bell pepper,
parsley, raisins, almonds and chick peas. Stir and mix well.

Whisk together the salad dressing, yogurt, cumin, salt and pepper.

Pour the dressing over salad; stir until well blended,
chill and serve.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #138 - Beet Salad

Roasted Beets:
4 bunches of beets (trim root ends and remove tops)
2 Tablespoons of olive oil

Coat beets with oil. Roast in 450 degrees oven on a sheet pan for
approximately 45 minutes or until tender. Cool, peel, and dice.

Dijon Honey Vinaigrette:
1 Tablespoon of lemon juice
1 ounce white wine vinegar
1 Tablespoon honey
1 ounce dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried thyme
4 ounces vegetable oil
salt & white pepper to taste

Combine first five ingredients in a blender. While blender is
running slowly add oil. Season to taste with salt and white pepper.

Salad Ingredients:
1/4 pound French Feta cheese (crumbled)
1 pound of spring mix lettuce
2 heads Belgium endive

Place three endive leaves symmetrically on each plate. Toss
spring mix with vinaigrette. Divide between plates, top with diced
beets and feta cheese.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #137 - Antipasto Pasta Salad

1 pound shell, bowtie or elbow macaroni pasta
1/4 pound Genoa salami, chopped
1/4 pound pepperoni, chopped
1/2 pound Asiago or Italian sharp cheese, diced
1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 (.6 ounce) Italian dressing mix (Good Seasons)
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
salt
ground black pepper

Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water
until al dente. Drain and cool under cold water.

In a large bowl, combine the pasta, salami, pepperoni,
cheese, black olives, red bell pepper, green bell pepper
and tomatoes. Sprinkle on the envelope of powdered dressing,
mix thoroughly and refrigerate salad.

To prepare the dressing, whisk together the olive oil,
balsamic vinegar, oregano, parsley, parmesan cheese, salt
and pepper. Just before serving, pour dressing over the
salad and mix well.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #136 - Bean Sprout Salad

2 tablespoon Sesame seeds
1 pound Fresh bean sprouts thoroughly washed and drained
3 Garlic cloves, peeled and minced
2 md Scallions -- trimmed & minced
1 - 1" cube ginger, peeled and minced
2 tablespoon Oriental sesame oil
1/3 cup Soy sauce
2 tablespoon Cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Mirin (sweet rice wine)
2 teaspoon Light brown sugar
1 teaspoon Spicy sesame oil

PREHEAT OVEN TO 300F. Toast the sesame seeds by spreading them
over the bottom of a pie tin. Roast for 12-to-16 minutes, stirring often,
until they are golden. The seeds can be toasted in advance and stored
in an airtight container.

Place the bean sprouts in a large heatproof bowl and set it aside.
In a medium-size skillet set over moderately low heat, stir-fry the garlic,
scallions and ginger in the oil for 2 to 3 minutes, until they are limp. Add
all the remaining ingredients, increase the heat to moderate, then boil the
mixture, uncovered, for 1 minute to slightly reduce the liquid. Pour the
boiling dressing over the bean sprouts, toss well, then cover the bowl and
chill the salad for several hours. Toss again before serving.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #135 - Garlic Chicken

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 lb.)
1 egg white
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
1 Tablespoon dry white wine or sherry
4 green onions
1 teaspoon minced gingerroot
3 teaspoons minced fresh garlic (about 6 medium cloves)
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
Hot cooked rice

SAUCE
1 teaspoon crushed chili paste (sambal oelek) or more to taste
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 Tablespoon water
2 Tablespoons dry white wine or sherry
2 Tablespoons soy sauce

Place chicken breasts in freezer for 1 to 2 hours or until very firm
but not frozen solid. Slice crosswise into thin shreds. In small bowl,
lightly beat egg white, then mix in 1 TBS cornstach and 1 TBS wine,
stirring until cornstarch is dissolved. Add chicken and mix well to coat
all pieces. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, slice green onions on the diagonal into very thin slices.
Mince gingerroot and garlic. Combine Sauce ingredients, mixing well.

Heat wok or frying pan, add oil, and stir-fry chicken until no longer pink.

Remove chicken with a slotted spoon. Add onions, ginger and garlic to
wok and stir-fry about 30 seconds, until ginger and garlic are fragrant
but not brown. Return chicken to wok, restir sauce ingredients and add
to wok. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is well combined, hot and
bubbly and thickens slightly. Turn off heat and splash with about 1 tsp
of dark sesame oil. Serve over rice.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #134 - Fortune Cookies

8 oz. All-purpose flour
2 Tbl. Cornstarch
4 oz. Sugar
1/2 teas. Salt
4 oz. Vegetable oil
4 oz. Egg whites
1 Tbl. Water
2 teas. Vanilla extract.

1. In a deep bowl, mix the following ingredients: 8 oz. Flour, 2 tablespoons
corn starch, 4 oz sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt, blend in 4 oz. oil, 4 oz. Egg
whites, 1 tablespoon water and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and beat until
smooth consistency.

2. Write your own "Fortune" on a piece of paper 2 1/2" by 1/2". Prepared
oven to 300F.

3. Scoop a tablespoon of cookie batter and spread evenly into a 4" circle
on a well greased baking sheet.

4. Bake cookie for about 14 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Remove
one cookie at a time from the oven.

5. You have about 15 seconds working time before the cookie hardens.
Place the "Fortune" in the middle of the cookie.

6. Shape the cookie by folding it in half and grasp both ends. Place the
finished cookie in a muffin pan with the ends down to hold its unique shape.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #133 - Almond Biscuits

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup margarine or butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp almond essence
blanched almonds for decoration
beaten egg for glazing

1. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Cream the margarine
(or butter) and sugar together until light, white and fluffy. Beat in the egg
and almond essence. Stir in the sifted dry ingredients to make a stiff
dough.

2. Form the mixture into balls about 1 - 1.5 inch diameter and place these
on a greased baking tray. Place half an almond (split lengthways) on
each ball and press to flatten slightly. Brush with beaten egg.

3. Bake in a moderate oven (350 deg F / 180 deg C) for 20 minutes or
until golden. Cool on a wire rack. This quantity makes about 45
biscuits.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #132 - Cantonese Roast Duck

1 duck, about 5 pounds, fresh or frozen
1 tablespoon salt
1 scallion
3 slices fresh ginger

Glaze:
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Few sprigs fresh cilantro, for garnish

1. Thaw the duck, if frozen. Remove any excess fat, and rinse and pat dry
with paper towels. Rub the entire surface of the duck, inside and out,
with the salt. Cover and refrigerate for several hours, or, overnight.

2. Put the scallion in the cavity and lay the slices of ginger on top of
the duck. Add at least 2 inches of water to a large flameproof roasting
pan with a lid and put the pan on the stove. Place a large rack in the
roasting pan and bring the water to a boil. Choose an oval casserole large
enough to hold the duck and small enough to fit into the roasting pan.
Place the duck in the casserole and then put the casserole on the rack.
Cover and steam for 1 hour, checking the water level from time to time
and adding more boiling water if necessary. Save the duck broth to use in
soups or stir fry dishes. When done, remove the duck from the casserole
and place it on a rack to dry.

3. Combine the ingredients for the glaze in a small saucepan and bring to
a boil. With a pastry brush, paint the hot glaze over the surface of the
duck. Allow duck to dry for 1 hour.

4. Preheat the oven to 375F. Roast the duck, breast side down, for 20
minutes. Turn over and continue to roast for 40 more minutes.

5. Transfer duck to a chopping board and allow to cool slightly. Using a
cleaver, disjoint and cut the duck through the bone into bite size pieces.

Arrange the pieces on a serving platter, garnish with cilantro and serve.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #131 - Pork with Broccoli in Oyster Sauce

1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon MSG (optional)
1/4 cup oyster sauce
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 cups sliced lean pork (about 1 pound)
1 bunch (about 2 pounds) fresh brocolli, sliced
2 slices ginger, shredded
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water

Mix together first five ingredients and set aside.

Heat wok or pan until hot and dry. Add the oil, then the salt.

Turn heat to medium. Add the ginger and the garlic and fry until
golden brown. Turn heat to high. Add the pork and fry until outside
is lightly browned. Add the broccoli and stir-fry for 3 minutes.

Add the water, cover, and cook for 4 minutes. Pour in reserved
sauce mixture; stir while cooking until gravy thickens. Turn heat
down to low, cover, and cook for 2 minutes more. Place in covered

serving dish until ready to serve.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #130 - Orange Beef

1/2 Lb. Top round steak
2 Tb Sherry
2 Tb Cornstarch
2 Egg whites
6 Tb Peanut oil

SAUCE:
1 1/2 cups Beef stock
2 Tb Light soy sauce
1 Ts Sugar
1 1/2 Tb Cornstarch
1 Ts Red wine vinegar
5 Dried red chile peppers, broken into pieces
8 Thin slices of orange rind (orange part only) or more

Fresh ground black pepper to taste
Whisk together the sherry, cornstarch, and egg whites until the mixture
is foamy. Add the beef and toss to coat the pieces well. Set aside.
Cut meat into 2x2-inch pieces. Heat 4 tbs. Peanut oil in wok.

Fry quickly, just until crispy and browned, remove to wok rack to drain.

Add remaining 2 tbs. Peanut oil to wok. Add orange rind and red peppers
to hot oil in wok. Stir-fry until orange rind begins to darken and aroma
from oil becomes pleasant. Add remaining ingredients and stir until bubbly
(add more beef stock if too thick). Add fried beef and toss to coat with
sauce. Serve at once with steamed white rice.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #129 - Sesame Chicken

1 pound boneless chicken (or pork or steak)
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 ounces small mushrooms, quartered
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
4 scallions, chopped diagonally
boiled rice, to serve

Marinade:
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
few drops of Tabasco sauce
1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
1 garlic clove, crushed

1. Trim the meat and cut into thin strips about 1/2 x 2 inch.

2. Make the marinade. In a bowl, blend the cornstarch with the rice wine or
dry sherry, then stir in the lemon juice, soy sauce, Tabasco sauce, ginger
and garlic. Stir in the strips, cover and leave in a cool place for 3-4 hours.

3. Place the sesame seeds in a wok or large frying pan and dry-fry over
moderate heat, shaking the pan, until the seeds are golden. Set aside.

4. Heat the sesame and vegetable oils in the wok or frying pan. Drain the
meat, reserving the marinade, and stir- fry a few pieces at a time until
browned. Remove with a slotted spoon.

5. Add the mushrooms and green pepper and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Add
the scallions and 1 minute more.

6. Return the meat to the wok or frying pan, together with the reserved
marinade, and stir over a moderate heat for a further 2 minutes, or until
the ingredients are evenly coated with glaze. Sprinkle the sesame seeds
on top and serve immediately with boiled rice.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #128 - Mandarin Pancakes

2 cups flour
3/4 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons sesame oil

1. Place flour in a bowl. Add boiling water, stirring with chopsticks or a
fork until dough is evenly moistened. On a lightly floured board, knead
dough until smooth and satiny, about 5 minutes. Cover and let rest for 30
minutes.

2. On a lightly floured board, roll dough into a cylinder; cut into 16 equal
pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten slightly into a pancake.
Brush top of each pancake with a light coating of sesame oil.

3. Place 1 pancake on top of a second pancake, oiled sides together. With a
rolling pin, roll to make a circle 6 inches in diameter. Stack and roll
remaining pairs of pancakes the same way. Cover with a damp cloth to
prevent drying.

Cooking:
1. Place a nonstick frying pan over lm heat until hot. Add 1 pair of pancakes
and cook, turning once, until lightly browned and bubbles appear on the
surface, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove from pan and separate
into 2 pancakes while still hot. Stack cooked pancakes on a plate while
cooking remaining pairs of pancakes.

2. Serve pancakes hot. If making ahead, reheat pancakes in a microwave
oven or wrap in a clean dish towel and steam in a bamboo steamer for
5 minutes.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #127 - Empress Chicken Wings

1 1/2 pounds Chicken Wings
3 tablespoons Soy Sauce
1 tablespoon Dry Sherry
1 tablespoon Minced Fresh Ginger Root
1 Clove Garlic, Minced
2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1/3 cup Cornstarch
2/3 cup Water
2 Green Onions And Tops, Cut Into Thin Slices
1 teaspoon Slivered Fresh Ginger Root

Disjoint the chicken wings; discard tips (or save for stock). Combine soy
sauce, sherry, minced ginger and garlic in a large bowl; stir in chicken.

Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Remove chicken;
reserve marinade. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Lightly coat
chicken pieces with cornstarch; add to skillet and brown slowly on all sides.

Remove chicken; drain off fat. Stir water and reserved marinade into same
skillet. Add chicken; sprinkle green onions and slivered ginger evenly over
chicken. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes, or until chicken is tender.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #126 - Fried Won Tons

1 lb. Won ton skins
1/2 lb. Fresh ground pork
1/2 lb. Fresh prawns
4 Dried mushrooms, soaked for 2 hours
8 Water chestnuts, finely chopped
2 Stalks green onions, finely chopped
2 small Eggs, beaten
1/4 ts Pepper
1 1/2 ts Salt
Yield: About 60 to 70.

Shell and devein prawns. Mince fine. Stem mushrooms and mince caps.

Mix with prawns, pork, water chestnuts, green onions, half of the
beaten eggs and all of the seasonings.

WRAPPING:
Place won ton squares on working surface so corners face up, down,
left and right. Place 1 teaspoon filling in the center of each skin.
Dip a little of the beaten egg onto the bottom corner, bring top
corner to meet bottom corner. Press to seal. Moisten left corner
and bring right corner to meet it. Press to seal. This should give
you a little bundle that looks kind of like a nurses hat.

FRYING:
Heat 4 cups oil in wok. Fry wrapped won ton until golden (about 2
minutes). Turn over once. Drain and serve hot.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #125 - Lo Mein

4 cups cooked Chinese noodles (or very thin spaghetti)
rinsed and drained
12 oz. diced cooked meat (beef, chicken, pork ... any)
1 package frozen French-style green beans, thawed
2 cups fresh bean sprouts
3 scallions, chopped
1 slice ginger, shredded
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teas. MSG (Accent)
1 teas. sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 teas. sesame oil
2 Tbls. sherry

Mix together MSG, sugar, and soy sauce. Set aside.

Heat wok or pan hot and dry. Add just 3 tablespoons of the
vegetable oil and all the sesame oil. Put in ginger and garlic to
brown first, then all the other vegetables. Stir and cook for one
minute over high heat. Add the sherry. Cover and cook one
minute longer. Turn off heat. Remove vegetables, and drain;
discard these juices. Set drained vegetables aside.

Heat wok or pan dry again. Put in remainder of oil. Turn heat
to medium. Add cooked noodles and stir constantly to heat
through and to coat the noodles with oil for a couple minutes.

Add your choice of meat and reserved vegetables; mix
thoroughly. Add reserved soy sauce mixture and stir until
noodles become one even color. Serve.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #124 - Kung Pao Chicken

2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken

Sauce:
1/4 cup Chinese black vinegar or balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons cooking oil
8 small dried red chilies
4 teaspoons minced garlic
2 stalks celery, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
1 can (8 oz.) sliced bamboo shoots, drained
2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
1/3 cup roasted peanuts

1. Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces.
Place chicken in marinade and stir to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes.

2. Combine sauce ingredients in a bowl.

3. Place a wok over high heat until hot. Add 2 tablespoons oil, swirling to
coat sides. Add chilies and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 10
seconds. Add chicken and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Remove chicken and
chilies from wok.

4. Add remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil to wok, swirling to coat sides. Add garlic
and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Add celery, bell
pepper, and bamboo shoots; stir-fry for 1 1/2 minutes.

5. Return chicken and chilies to wok; stir-fry for 1 minute. Add sauce and
bring to a boil. Add cornstarch solution and cook, stirring, until sauce
boils and thickens. Add peanuts and stir to coat.

Luto Ni Aling Doray #123 - Hoisin Beef & Scallion Rolls

1 whole flank steak
1/2 cup soy sauce
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup ginger --chopped, fresh
dash black pepper
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1 bunch scallions

In a shallow dish, mix together the soy sauce, oil, garlic, ginger, and
some pepper. Add the beef and marinate overnight in the refrigerator,
turning once. Heat the broiler. Pat the marinated meat dry and broil
the steak, about 4 inches from the heat, until rare, 5 to 6 minutes
per side. Cool completely and then slice very think on the bias, across
the grain of the meat. Trim the slices to form approximately 2 x 4 inch
strips. Brush a thin layer of hoisin sauce on each strip of beef. Lay
a small bundle of scallion julienne at one end and roll up securely.

Arrange on trays, seam side down, cover tightly with plastic wrap
(make sure the plastic is in close contact with the beef),
and refrigerate until time to serve.