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Tomato Bisque with Tofu

Tomato Bisque with Tofu
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A version of Tomato Bisque made with Tofu.
Servings Prep Time
4 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 30 minutes
Tomato Bisque with Tofu
Print Recipe
A version of Tomato Bisque made with Tofu.
Servings Prep Time
4 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 30 minutes
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Blend tofu & canned tomatoes in blender or food processor until smooth.
  2. In a saucepan, saute onion & garlic in oil until onion begins to brown. Add salt. Remove from heat.
  3. Dissolve cornstarch in 1 c of cold water & pour into sauteed onion & garlic mixture.
  4. Stir constantly to avoid lumps. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat & let simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Add tofu mixture, chopped fresh tomato, celery & the remaining water. Heat on medium for 10 minutes.
  6. Serve immediately.
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Goreng Pisang (Chinese Fried Bananas)

Goreng Pisang (Chinese Fried Bananas)
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As quoted from the book, "This is an exotic way to treat bananas and it's practically a national snack among migrant populations in Southeast Asia who serve it with scoops of coconut or mango ice cream." Source: A Little Chinese Cookbook
Servings Prep Time
8 people 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 people 30 minutes
Goreng Pisang (Chinese Fried Bananas)
Print Recipe
As quoted from the book, "This is an exotic way to treat bananas and it's practically a national snack among migrant populations in Southeast Asia who serve it with scoops of coconut or mango ice cream." Source: A Little Chinese Cookbook
Servings Prep Time
8 people 30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 people 30 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: people
Instructions
  1. Slice each banana lengthwise. Sift flours and add to water. Stir until consistency of cream. Add salt. Heat oil and, when smoking, dip each piece of banana in batter. Shake off excess and lower into hot oil. Fry until golden brown and roll in brown sugar. Serve with ice cream.
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Rinder Rouladen (Fake Beef Rolls)

Rinder Rouladen (Fake Beef Rolls)
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Vegetarian version of the German Rinder Rouladen (Beef Rolls).
Prep Time
45 minutes
Prep Time
45 minutes
Rinder Rouladen (Fake Beef Rolls)
Print Recipe
Vegetarian version of the German Rinder Rouladen (Beef Rolls).
Prep Time
45 minutes
Prep Time
45 minutes
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Lay dinner cuts on a flat surface, and cut in half lengthwise. Spread each with mustard; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Divide pickles, bacon bits, and onion among the dinner cuts equally.
  2. Roll up dinner cuts jelly-roll fashion, secure with beef-roll clamps, toothpicks, or thread.
  3. Heat oil in a heavy saucepan, add the dinner cuts, and brown well on all sides, about 15 minutes.
  4. Pour in hot broth, peppercorns, and bay leaf. Cover and simmer for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
  5. Remove dinner cuts, discard clamps, and arrange on a preheated platter.
  6. Blend cornstarch with a small amount of cold water, stir into gravy and bring to a boil. Boil until gravy is thick and bubbly. Correct seasonings and serve separately.
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