Black Bean Relish Recipe
Ingredients:
3/4 tsp of salt
Freshly cracked black pepper
1 pc of Serrano pepper (or Jalapeno); diced finely & seeded
1 tsp of cumin powder
2 Tbsps of honey
2 Tbsps of fresh lemon juice
1 c of bell pepper (green, red and yellow); diced
1 can of black beans (15 oz); cooked
Instructions:
Thoroughly clean black beans. Transfer to one medium sized bowl. Mix in one-third cup of each bell peppers.
Whisk up honey and the lemon juice. Pour into the bean mix. Season with cumin, salt, pepper and chili. Toss evenly.
Cover with cling wrap and put in the fridge (about 24 hours), but making sure to mix every now and then. Can yield three cups.
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A Cauldron Of Beans Recipe
Ingredients:
1 pc of zucchini (medium); diced finely
1 pc of carrot (medium); diced finely
1 pc of potato; diced finely
1 c of water
15 oz of black beans (2 cans)
3 pcs of tofu dogs; cut up
1/4 c of catsup
Instructions:
Place carrot, potato, and zucchini inside a saucepan; add water then cook over moderate heat for ten mins or till vegetables soften.
Add the tofu and the catsup then continue cooking for fifteen mins or till heated thoroughly.
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Chilied Red Bean Dip Recipe
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp of oil (corn)
1 clove of garlic; mashed
1 pc of onion; chopped finely
1 pc of chili (green, fresh); seeded and chopped finely
1 tsp of hot chili (powder)
1 can of beans (red kidney, 15 oz )
1/2 c of cheese (cheddar); shredded
Salt
Slivers of chilies (green and red, fresh)
Sprig of parsley (fresh, optional)
Chips of tortilla
Instructions:
Heat the oil on skillet and add the chili powder, chili (green), onion and garlic then cook slowly (4 minutes). Drain and reserve the kidney juice.
Set aside 3Tbsps of the beans then process the remainder using the blender (food processor) or blender to puree. Pour onion mix then put 2 Tbsps of the bean juice, mixing well.
Add the cheese and beans, then cook slowly (2 minutes), stirring ’til cheese is melted. Pour in salt to taste then mix and add bit more of bean juice when mixture is very thick.
Spoon on dish then garnish using parsley and chilies, if preferred. Serve dish while warm coupled with the chips.
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Bean Curd With Chinese Parsley Recipe
Ingredients:
2 pcs of hot peppers (italian)
1 pc of bell pepper (red, small)
1 tsp of cornstarch
1/4 tsp of salt
2 Tbsps of oil
1/2 c of coriander (or chinese parsley); chopped
1/2 lb of bean curd (medium); cut into cubes
1 Tbsp of soy sauce
Instructions:
Slice the italian peppers lengthwise; do same with bell peppers. Dissolve cornstarch on (1/4 cup) water; stir. Heat the oil on an iron-cast wok.
Once oil is heated, fry pepper for half a minute. Add bell peppers and tofu. Pour soya sauce and gradually add the cornstarch mix while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
Sprinkle parsley then increase heat and cook until the sauce has slightly thickened. Serve while hot.
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Mung Bean Pancakes – Bindae Duk Recipe
Ingredients:
1 & 1/4 c of beans (mung); peeled & split into two, soaked overnight (cold water) & drained
1.5 c of salt-cured pork or ham (diced finely)
1.5 c of kim chee (or Chinese cabbage); chopped
3 Tbsp of onions (green); chopped
2 tsp of garlic; crushed
1 tsp of salt
2 pcs of eggs (large)
1/2 tsp of black pepper
Sesame and vegetable oils
Instructions:
Process or blend (grind) mung beans into paste with smooth texture, pouring about a cup of water (cold). Except oils, add the rest of ingredients and beat ’till well-mixed. If cabbage is used instead of kim chee, add bit of powder chili to batter.
Lightly oil and heat skillet using sesame and vegetable oils mixture. Put batter in spoonfuls on skillet then cook ’til underneath is golden and tiny bubbles surfacing.
Flip pancake to cook other surface. When cooked, stack pancakes below a single cloth ’til all pancakes are cooked and serve cold or hot with soy sauce and chili dips.
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Bean Curd With Pineapple Recipe
Ingredients:
1 lb of tofu (or bean curd); cubed
2 Tbsps of soya sauce
1 can pineapple (chunks, large)
1 tsp of cornflour
1 Tbsp of oil
2 Tbsps of dry sherry
Chopped scallions
1 c of bean sprouts; roots removed
Instructions:
Drain pineapple and reserve 1 tablespoon of the syrup. Dissolve the cornflour with the syrup; stir and add sherry and soya sauce, mix well. Add tofu and let it rest for fifteen mins.
Heat an iron-cast wok and place oil. Stir-fry marinated tofu until it liquid is absorbed. Take out tofu and drain.
Use the same wok and add small amount of oil then add scallion, bean sprouts, and pineapple (at about a minute). Add tofu and cook (at about two mins). Serve it with rice.
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Calico Bean Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
6 pcs of lettuce (leaves)
1 bell pepper (red); finely sliced
A bunch of scallions; finely sliced
1/4 tsp of pepper (cayenne)
1 tsp of lime juice
1/2 tsp of sugar
1/4 tsp of salt
2 tsps of olive oil
4 Tbsps of vinegar (red wine)
1 c of beans (white); dried
1 c of beans (red); dried
1 c of beans (black); dried
Instructions:
Clean beans and submerge in water for twenty four hours. Using a deep kitchen pot, place beans in and cook to boiling about an hour. Careful not to overcook.
Just prior to serving, mix onions, oil, vinegar, sugar and salt and lemon. Season with salt, cayenne and pepper. Mix in the bell peppers. Toss.
Divide equally on top of four lettuce leaves. Perfect for four persons.
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Chinese Potatoes With Chili Beans Recipe
Ingredients:
4 pcs of potatoes (medium); sliced into chunky sizes
3 pcs of onions (green); sliced thinly
1 pc of pepper (chili, large); sliced and seeded
1 Tbsp of cooking oil (flavored)
2 pcs of garlic cloves; mashed
1 Tbsp of sesame seeds
1 can of kidney beans (16 ozs)
2 Tbsps of soy sauce
Pepper and salt
Instructions:
Boil potatoes ’til a bit tender and don’t overcook. Let drain then set it aside. Stir-fry chili and onions with oil (1 minute). Sprinkle garlic then let mixture fry in another for several seconds.
Drop the potatoes into garlic mixture as well as soy sauce and beans, mixing thoroughly in the process. Add salt and pepper for taste then cook ’til vegetables get well-heated. Sprinkle seeds (sesame) to garnish.
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