QUICK RECIPE OF HOT AND SOUR CHICKEN - CHINESE CUISINE

Posted By Aiman Ahmed

RECIPE OF HOT AND SOUR CHICKEN       

Aren't you bored of eating desi food daily? Do you want to try something different? Just like hot and sour chicken which is full of flavor and is healthy too. Oh, you don't know how to make it? Well- nothing to worry about. Let me introduce you to hot and sour chicken in my style. Let's get started.

INGREDIENTS:

FOR CHICKEN MARINATION:

To marinate chicken, all you need:

Chicken boneless ½ kg.

Egg white 1 large egg.

All-purpose flour 2 tbsp.

Corn flour / Corn starch / Rice flour ½ cup.

Salt ½ tsp or according to taste.

Garlic powder 1 tsp.

White pepper powder 1, ½ tsp.

Water 2 tbsp or as needed to make a paste.

Oil for frying.

FOR THE HOT AND SOUR SAUCE:

For making the kick of our dish, which is the sauce, you will need is:

Tomato ketchup 4 tbsp.

Brown sugar powder 3 tbsp.

Soy sauce 1 tbsp.

Salt according to your taste.

Vinegar 2 tbsp.

Hot sauce 2 tbsp.

Chili sauce 1 tbsp

Corn flour/ rice flour 1 tbsp.

Water 2 tbsp.

Oil 1 tbsp.

SOME VEGGIES:

To make our dish healthier and give it a Chinese cuisine touch, we will add some veggies that are:

Onion ½ cup.

Capsicum ½ cup.

Red bell pepper ½ cup.

Yellow bell pepper ½ cup.

Green onions ½ cup.

Pine apple ¼ cup.

Oil 1 tbsp.

METHOD:

The complete cooking process will be divided into 3 easy steps

FIRST STEP:

Our first step is of preparing chicken.

Firstly, cut the chicken into cubes.

Take a bowl, add corn flour, all-purpose flour, salt, garlic powder, and white pepper powder and mix it up properly.

Then add egg white and water and make a smooth paste.

Now add chicken cubes to the mixture and mix them very well, in such a way that all the ingredients are well combined.

Let the chicken enjoy for half an hour with all its spices.

Add cooking oil to the pan on the stove at medium flame.

Add chicken pieces in medium hot oil and fry them till it gets a nice golden brown color.

Now, set aside.

2ND STEP:

In the second, we will sauté veggies.

Cut all the veggies into cubes.

In a wok add oil, heat it, and add all veggies.

Let's fry it for min 3-4 minutes.

3RD STEP:

In the third and last step, we will make a sauce for hot and sour chicken.

In a wok, add oil and heat it a little bit.

Then add tomato ketchup, hot sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, salt, and vinegar. Stir it properly until the sugar melts.

Now add water in corn flour and make a smooth paste and then add it to the wok.

ASSEMBLE:

Now the final step is to mix the fried chicken, the sautéed veggies, and the delicious hot and spicy sauce. Serve it with freshly made fried rice or fried noodles.

Enjoy the mouth-watering Chinese cuisine, Hot and Sour Chicken.

               “No Oven Chocolate Cake Recipe”

Posted by Faryal Shah

 INGREDIENTS FOR SOAKING:

INGRIDIENTS FOR GANACHE:

Fresh Cream 200ml

Dark cooking chocolate sweetened 1 cup (chopped)
                              OR
Any chocolate spread/Nutella

METHOD:

The Chocolate cake seems like a delicious heavenly dessert which is easy as pie to forge a cake if you know the baking tips, either stove or oven baking but we’re not going to use any of these methods because I have something special for you to easily make one of the best cakes of all time in your life with the most straightforward way “No oven Chocolate cake” where I'm going to use a nonstick pan, the flavor of this cake will blow your mind I'm challenging you! subsequently, you can create cakes for any event in just 20 minutes.

                                                            STEP 01

 No use of baking molds or tools, the perfect and startling taste, so let's start by greasing the Non-stick heavy bottom pan by melting the half cup of butter in it on low-medium heat, we do not want the butter to get burned, transfer the butter to your bowl which already has greased your pan.

                                                           STEP 02

 Next, we’ll be sifting all the dry ingredients flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder, this will help you to facilitate the whole process. Set aside the dry components.

                                                           STEP 03

 Head to the next step, then add sugar to the melted butter, you can use granulated or powdered sugar for a quick mix. This is a very important step where the sugar needs to be completely dissolved, take 2 eggs at room temperature and add 1 at a time into the bowl of sugar and butter mixture, whisking gently until a gooey foamy texture appears.

                                                         STEP 04

                  Add the dry mix to the bowl and coat the batter using a spatula do not use a whisk for this step start coating the batter in a clockwise direction & do not over-mix the batter just when you see the dry ingredients disappear, incorporated well then add the milk in it. 

                                                        STEP 05

Now to the last step add 2-3 drops of vanilla essence & mix well. Our batter is ready to go in the pan place your greased pan on the stove on a medium-low flame and pour the batter in it gently, cover the lid and leave it for 20 minutes, give a toothpick test to the cake after 20 minutes, do not disturb the cake in between and if the toothpick comes out with the batter then give more 3-4 minutes.

          When it's ready don't bring it off the pan it will immediately break into pieces the hot cake is so soft enough so let it cool completely on the counter.

                                                     STEP 06

On the other side, let's prepare the soaking syrup, now you can use milk for this cake but I'm using coffee syrup that gives amazing flavor to the decadent chocolate cake, take 1 tsp coffee in half a cup of water and 2 tbsp sugar mix it and your syrup is good to go, prick the cake with fork or knife and pour syrup over the cake.

Place the soaked cake in the fridge for about 30 minutes at least.

                                                    STEP 07

It's so easy to make ganache with dairy cream and cooking chocolate and personally, if you want to make this cake more rich and flavorful you can use imported chocolates e.g KitKat, mars, etc.

     Using a small non-stick pan, heat the dairy cream and bring it to a boil then add chopped chunks of chocolate, it is essential to cut those pieces to melt them easily. I’ve used a nonstick pan so that my chocolate and cream don't get burned.

when you add chocolate turn off the store and stir, the residual heat will melt the chocolate perfectly .refrigerate for about 30-40 minutes.

          I prefer to use dark semi-sweet cooking chocolate if you don't wanna use imported ones. 

         All the things are ready to assemble so let's get to it.

                                                    STEP 08

Place the cake back into the pan it looks cute but that's optional, then add your ganache to the top and spread it gently with a spatula or knife.

         Decorate it with any kind of chocolate shavings, chocolate syrup, chocolate pieces, wafers & sprinkles.

Refrigerate for 1 hour, Our cake is prepared.

 cut a slice, and enjoy ;)

     

 Tips:

I didn't use any baking tools or molds but still, I'm kinda shocked that my cake was baked on the stove in a nonstick pan perfectly.

Now keep in mind if you are using any kind of nonstick pan for the cake make sure the bottom must be heavy but if it's a thinned bottom pan then place a griddle under it.
 The flame should be medium to low. Most importantly do not skip the butter otherwise you will not achieve the perfect taste and texture of the cake. It is the star ingredient of this recipe and the cocoa powder should be rich and dark, dutch processed cocoa powder does not confer better results.
You will feel the difference after using it at once.
Do not over-mix the batter because if you do the cake will lose the air majorly this step leads to how much you want to make the cake aerated, light, and moist but however overmixing results in a non-aerated, dense, chewy cake.

         

             

MACARONI FRUIT SALAD

Posted By Faryal Shah

Ingredients:

METHOD:

 

Let's prepare the macaroni fruit salad which is one of my favorite of all salads, rich creamy, sweet and flavorful best for all occasions and festivals as a starter. So let's dig into the recipe first of all you need to boil the macaroni following the packet instructions & while boiling make sure to add 1-2 tbsp oil in it so it won’t stick together and salt as per taste.

Secondly, take a bowl, add dairy cream, mayonnaise & condensed milk together whisk it gently then we’re going to add pineapple tin juice which is superb for the salad to give a smooth creamy texture and pineapple mouthwatering flavor to the salad it will also help to remain juicy fruits in the creamy salad what a sweet combo!

       When our sauce is whisked well then we’ll add a few spices like black pepper and salt that's it, kinda easy but so delicious.

For this salad, it's all up to you what kind of fruits you want to add to this appetizing salad just as pomegranate, cheese cubes, grapes, etc. According to my recipe, I’ve added in apples, bananas, pineapple chunks & heavenly delicious cocktail fruits.

Cut them into whatever shape you like, small or large any size. I guarantee for the taste when you’ll take the first bite and that melting sweetness will fly you to the sky, my mouth is watering too right now but let's just mix fruits in a creamy sauce, coat each fruit piece in it, and at last we’ll add vanilla essence. Here I'm giving you choice for essence as well, any chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry essence will work perfectly for your salad.

Top it off with some cherries if you like or garnish it with dry fruits raisins, nuts, almonds, peanuts, chocolate chips, and additionally any chocolate sauce.

My life has become easier for starter recipes as this one is on my list now and for the rest of my life. it is just something that's called a salad but of course, it's a sweet, summer-craving bowl of happiness that you can serve with any type of meal it perfectly goes with pasta, steak, and sandwiches. it's a go-to recipe for Macaroni Fruit Salad that barely takes time and tada we’re ready.

Tips:

    The most comforting tip is to serve it chilled, so it’ll taste better, the cream thickens giving your salad a luscious smack.

Chicken Shawarma with Mayo Garlic Sauce Quick Recipe

Posted By Faryal Shah

Chicken Shawarma is originated from Arabic Cuisine but very famous in Asian as well as European Countries. Its spicy & juicy chicken filling with veggies and special sauce wrapped in pita bread is the most delicious street food in Pakistan, India, U.A.E, and other Asian & European countries.

It's very easy to cook, within less time and a few ingredients. First, we will make the fillings, then the sauce, and at last prepare shawarma.

I love this quick recipe & I hope you will also like it.

Ingredients for filling:

Pita Bread / Tortilla Bread 

(Both loaves of bread have different tastes)

Chicken Boneless 500 gm

1 Tsp black pepper

1 Tsp white pepper

1 Tsp paprika powder

1 Tsp ginger powder

1 Tsp cumin powder (zeera powder)

1 Tsp salt 

1 cup plain yogurt

1 Tbsp garlic & ginger paste

1 Tbsp lemon juice

1 Tbsp vinegar

2 Tbsp cooking oil

1 Tbsp tomato paste

A handful of fresh chopped parsley/coriander

Spices

For Dressing:

Fresh chopped 1 tomato

Fresh chopped 1 cucumber

Fresh chopped 1 onion

Yogurt spices

Put the yogurt, oil & these spices in a bowl and mix well. Now add the chicken into this mixture again mix them and put them into the refrigerator for marination for at least half an hour.

Ingredients for Mayo Garlic Sauce:

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup plain yogurt (softly beaten)

1 Tbsp vinegar (very important)

1 Tsp olive oil/cooking oil

3-4 fresh crushed garlic cloves

half Tsp garlic powder (optional)

1 Tsp salt

1 Tsp fresh chopped parsley/coriander

Put all the ingredients in a bowl & mix well. preserve it in a jar covered with a lid and keep it in the refrigerator. It can be used for 3-4 days. All the spices and ingredients make a unique rich taste & aroma in this recipe.

Marinated chicken

Now put a pan on heat & add the marinated mixture into the pan. There is no need to add any oil to the pan because we have already added oil to the mixture. Cook the chicken on medium flame until the water dries and the chicken becomes tender. The sheen of oil appears around the pan then turn off the flame.

Now take the pita bread/tortilla bread & spread with mayo garlic sauce then add chicken, tomato slices, onions & cucumber slices. Then spread some tomato garlic sauce and more mayo garlic sauce & wrap it slightly.

Chicken Shawarma

Now let's prepare the shawarma. Take a pan and grease with oil slightly. Put the shawarma into the pan on low flame and grill it from both sides. Now remove it from the pan and serve it with french fries & chili garlic sauce/tomato ketchup.

Nargisi Kofta / Large Meatballs Coated with  

 Scotch Eggs Recipe

Posted By Samreen Saleem

This is my favorite recipe for “Mutton Nargisi Koftay”, it’s the most delicious & lovely Pakistani Cuisine but it’s also a traditional recipe in India. Normal Koftay is so tasty but this ‘Nargisi Koftay’ is more yummy & typical than a simple kofta recipe.

In Europe, these koftas are called “Meat Balls”. Meatballs are served with gravy & with pasta with a yummy taste. But Nargisi Meatballs or Koftay are yummier because it coated with boiled eggs which makes it rich & royal deliciously food.

Cuisine: Pakistani / Indian   Serves: 4-6 Persons 
Cooking Time: 1 hour approx

Ingredients for Meatballs / Kofta:

Mutton Mince 1/2 Kg (Beef / Chicken Mince can be used)

1/3 cup roasted lentil powder (Channa Powder)

Crushed Garlic Cloves 10

4 Green Chilies

2-inch Ginger Piece Sliced

1 Small Onion

Coriander Leaves

1 Tsp Salt

1 Tsp Red pepper

1/4 Tsp Turmeric Powder

1/2 Tsp Black Pepper Powder

1 Tsp Cumin Powder

1 Tsp Hot Spices (Garam Masala)

You can add spices in less or more quantity according to your taste.

Mix well and then grind this mixture in a chopper. If you don't have a chopper, get the very fine thinly chopped mincemeat from the meat shop.

Add all remaining ingredients & mix well and keep in the fridge for at least 1/2 an hour.

Use your palms to make the meatballs like this; & by binding both palms cover the meatballs with the Scotch egg as it is coated with egg. Make all the rest in this same way.

Then put the pan on flame & add oil to heat. Deep fry the meatballs until it will turn golden brown. Keep changing both sides while frying & after 6-10 minutes it will be ready to take out.

Curry for Koftay / Meat Balls;

Ingredients for Curry;

1 Large Onion (paste)

2 Medium Sized Tomato (paste)

1 ½ Tbsp Garlic Ginger Paste

1/2 Tsp Salt

1 Tsp Paprika Powder

1 Tsp Coriander Powder

1 Tsp Cumin Powder

1/4 Tsp Turmeric Powder

1 Tsp Red Pepper

1Tsp Hot Spices (Garam Masala whole)

Yogurt 50 grams

Dry Coriander Leaves

3-4 Green Chilies (paste)

1/2 cup Cooking Oil

Put the pan on heat & add oil. Then add onion & hot spices whole. Fry until the onion becomes light golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste. Sauté for 5 minutes, add green chili paste, and tomato paste, and add all the spices & fry for 4-5 minutes.

Now add the Meatballs to the gravy & cover the lid again. Cook it on a very low flame for 5-6 minutes. Check the consistency, not very thin & not very thick, it must be balanced.

Now add yogurt & cover the lid, let’s simmer until the extra water dries. Then fry spices for 2 minutes & pour 2 cups of water for gravy. Cover the lid & let’s simmer until a sheen of oil arises around the pan.

Add fresh coriander and chopped leaves to garnish & dish out to serve with naan or boiled rice.

CHEESE GARLIC BREAD QUICK RECIPE

Posted By Faryal Shah

Hi guys, I hope you are getting very curious about this “Cheese Garlic Bread Quick Recipe”. So many people loved the 'American Cuisine' and the loveliest food is cheese garlic bread usually added with “Lasania” or “Spaghetti” & “Creamy Pasta”. But Cheese Garlic Bread is not only adding to this delicious Italian food also it’s very yummy for breakfast and tea time with garlic creamy sauce or marinara sauce or simple garlic chili sauce.

Garlic Bread is found in “Italy” as “Bruschetta” & in ancient “Rome”, but in fact, it is “American Cuisine” served with yummy “Italian food”.

So many people don’t like raw garlic in food and some people have an allergy to raw garlic in food, they avoid this tasty garlic bread but the “Italian Cuisine” becomes lovely with this American food.

I really love this delicious cheesy garlic bread for breakfast with chili garlic sauce.

Let’s get the ingredients:

•        2 Long Buns (Large Bread Loaf)

•        ½ Cup Soft Butter (Salted)

•        1/4 tsp Garlic Powder

•        1 tsp Dried Parsley

•        ½ tsp Minced Garlic

•        ½ tsp Cooking Oil

•        2 tbsp Grated Cheddar / Parmesan Cheese

•        120 gm Mozzarella Cheese Grated

 

Add the soft butter, garlic powder, dried parsley, minced garlic, cooking oil & grated parmesan/cheddar cheese in a bowl & exclude the buns & grated mozzarella cheese.

Mix well with the spatula until the mixture will become softer. Cut the long buns into two pieces. Spread this garlic butter with the spatula on the open sides of the buns. Grease some melted butter or cooking oil into the baking tray and put the buns inside. Top with the Mozzarella grated cheese.

Preheat the Oven to 400° F and bake it for 5 minutes until the cheese melted and becomes brown.

 

Serve it with creamy garlic sauce or marinara sauce or chili garlic sauce!