Tag: spicy

Summer Saute

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A spicy colorful stirfry to give you pep for a hot summer day!

250g thinly-sliced pork

4-5 stalks asparagus

1 red bell pepper

1 onion, quartered

3-4 fresh shiitake mushrooms

Sauce

1 1/2 Tbsp kochijan(sunchan)

1 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce

1 1/2 Tbsp mirin( or sake)

1/2 Tbsp honey

1 tsp. sesame oil

1  clove garlic, grated

2 Tbsp minced onion

Cut asparagus in diagonal pieces, parboil. Season pork with salt and pepper. Saute in 1 Tbsp sesame oil, add vegetables, 1 Tbsp sesame oil. Cook and stir. Add sauce and continue stir-frying till veggies are cooked but still crisp. Very spicy so serve with green salad and rice!

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Spicy Mexican Rice

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An easy dish to prepare, it goes great with enchiladas or burritos!  This is very popular with my Japanese guests, too!

1 1/2 cups rice, wash and drain

1 chicken breast, cut in 8 pieces

3-4 chorizo cut in thirds

grated carrot (1/2)

1 1/2 cups chicken stock

red bell pepper

Season chicken with salt and pepper, Saute in 1-2 Tbsp oil. Add chorizo, saute. Remove from skillet, saute rice, add grated carrot, extra seasoning if desired.(chipotle flakes, chili powder?) Stir in stock. (I use water＋ chicken bouillon) Arrange chicken, chorizo and red, green or yellow bell pepper on top. Cover with a lid that fits tightly. Bring to a good simmer, then turn down to lowest heat, cook 15 minutes. Let set covered for  10 minutes!

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Bon appetit!