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Tomato, Cucumber, and Onion Salad/ Acar Ketimun

Friday, April 17th, 2009

Ingredients :

·         1 cucumber, washed well

·         1 tomato, skin and seeds removed, diced

·         1 small onion, cut into thin slices

·         3 tbsp. rice wine vinegar or white wine vinegar

·         2 tsp. sugar

·         1 red chili pepper, seeded and chopped

·        pinch of salt

How To Make :

·         With a vegetable peeler, remove strips of skin from cucumber lengthwise, leaving some of the skin intact to add color to the salad. Cut the ends from the cucumber and discard.

·         Cut cucumber into thin slices.

·         Arrange cucumber, diced tomato, and sliced onion in rows in a large, shallow bowl, and set aside.

·         In a small bowl, combine vinegar, sugar, chili pepper, and a pinch of salt. Pour the mixture over the vegetables.

·        Cover and chill until ready to serve.

       Preparation time: 25 minutes Serves 6

Thai Fragrant (Jasmine) Rice/Nasi Wangi Thailand

Friday, April 17th, 2009

Ingredients :

·         1 c. Thai fragrant rice

·        2 c. water

How To Make :

·         Combine rice and water in medium saucepan.

·         Bring to a boil, cover the pan, and reduce heat to a simmer.

        ·    Cook for about 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve immediately.

       Preparation time: 20 minutes Makes 2 cups

Carrot and Apple Salad/Selada Bortel

Friday, April 17th, 2009

Ingredients :

·         1 Granny Smith apple, cored and cut into quarters

·         3 tbsp. lemon juice

·         1 tbsp. canola oil

·         1 tsp. sugar

·         3 large carrots, washed and peeled

·         1/2 tsp. salt

        ·    1/2 tsp. pepper

How To Make :

·         Using a cheese grater, grate apple, including the skin, into a medium bowl. Sprinkle with lemon juice and use your hands to combine thoroughly.

·         Add oil and sugar to grated apple.

·         Grate carrots over a medium bowl. Add grated carrots, salt, and pepper to apple mixture. Mix.

        ·   Cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

       Preparation time: 15 minutes Serves 6