Salsa Criolla (Creole Barbecue Sauce)

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There are many variations on this Creole sauce from Argentina, but this 
is my favorite. It is served with grilled, roasted, or barbecued meats,
especially matambre. Variation: Add 1 bell pepper and 1 jalapeño, both
seeded and minced.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons ají chile powder or substitute New Mexican red chile powder
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 onions, minced
3 ripe tomatoes, chopped fine
2 tablespoons minced Italian parsley
Salt to taste

Instructions

Combine the chile powder and the mustard with a little vinegar to make a 
paste. Add the rest of the vinegar and the olive oil and beat with a
whisk. Add the remaining ingredients, stir well, and allow to sit for 2
hours to blend the flavors.

Sauce Gombo

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Gombo means okra in West Africa, and that vegetable is the primary thickening agent of this simple sauce from Ghana.  The sauce can be served like a soup or poured over potatoes, plantains, or other starchy tubers.

Ingredients

1 pound fresh okra, sliced into rounds
1 cup water
1 teaspoon hot chile powder, such as cayenne
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tomato, coarsely chopped

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan and cook over medium heat for for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the okra is tender.   Serve it as is or puree it in a blended for a smoother sauce.

Apple-Horseradish Sauce

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This sauce is an excellent accompaniment to grilled meats, including sausages, as well as cold meats (beef, tongue, pork, ham) and smoked fish (salmon, sprats). You can find this recipe and others in the article Siberian Hot Stuff By Sharon Hudgins

Ingredients

3 tablespoons prepared horseradish (drained before measuring)
1/2 cup pure sour cream (containing no additives)
1/2 cup full-fat mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and shredded
1/4 teaspoon sugar (optional)

Instructions

Put the horseradish into a sieve and press as much liquid as possible out of it before measuring it. Combine all ingredients in a small glass bowl and whisk them together until well mixed. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Udang Goreng Chilli Prawns in Chilli-Garlic Sauce

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This simple dish is for people who like their seafood spicy. Find more recipes and read about Dave DeWitt’s Singapore trip in the article Singapore Fling By Dave De Witt

Ingredients

10 fresh red chillis such as Serranos

1/2 pound large prawns or substitute Gulf shrimp, peeled and deveined

10 cloves garlic

1/4 cup vegetable oil

2 tablespoons soy sauce (Kikkoman preferred)

Instructions

Trim the heads of the prawns by removing the feelers but leave the heads on. Wash the prawns and pat dry.

In a food processor, puree the chillis and garlic together to make a rough paste.

Heat the oil in a wok, and when it smokes, add the chilli-garlic paste and stir fry until fragrant. Add the prawns and stir fry until the shells turn red, about 5 minutes. Add the soy sauce and stir fry until well-mixed, about 1 minute. Serve with hot steamed rice.

Chicken and Beef Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce

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This recipe, by Chef Abdul Wahab of the Equatorial Penang Hotel in Penang, Malaysia, is a classic Malay dish that combines the heat of chillis with the nutty taste of peanuts and the exotic fragrances of the Spice Islands. Note: This recipe requires advance preparation.

Find more recipes and read about Dave DeWitt’s Singapore trip in the article Singapore Fling By Dave De Witt

Ingredients

The Marinade:

4 large pieces of ginger, peeled

5 cloves garlic, peeled

3 shallots, peeled

1 teaspoon cumin seed

1 teaspoon anise seed

1 tablespoon ground turmeric

3 pieces lemon grass

2 teaspoons sugar

1 pound boneless chicken, cut into strips

The Peanut Sauce:

1/2 cup red chilli paste (or red chillis pureed with water)

1/4 cup peanut oil

5 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 3 shallots, peeled and minced

3 pieces lemon grass, minced

3 large pieces ginger, peeled and minced

2 tablespoons poppy seeds

4 tablespoons minced cashews 1/4 cup minced peanuts

1 teaspoon tamarind paste (optional)

2 teaspoons sugar

Diced cucumbers and onions for garnish

Instructions

Combine the first 8 ingredients in a food processor and puree, adding a little water if necessary. Marinate the chicken and beef strips in this mixture for 12 hours.

Heat the peanut oil in a pan and add the chilli paste and the next 6 ingredients. Simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

To Assemble:
Thread the chicken and beef strips on separate satay sticks which have been soaked in water. Grill the satay sticks over coals until the meats are done, about 10 minutes, tuuming often.

Serve the satays with the sauce on the side and garnished with diced cucumbers and onions.