Fiery Foods

fiery foods

Fiery Food Fried Eggplant

Seasoning Mix:
1 Tbs lightly packed light brown sugar
2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp cayenne *
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp dill weed
1 tsp dried thyme leaves
3/4 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp white pepper

Coating:
1 1/2 cups masa harina or fine corn flour
1/2 cups sesame seeds *

Egg Wash:
2 eggs
1-cup milk

2 cups vegetable oil
1 lg unpeeled eggplant, stem end trimmed

To make the coating, combine the seasoning mix ingredients, the corn flour and sesame seeds in a large shallow bowl or flat pan. To make the egg wash, whip the eggs with the milk in a bowl. Heat the oil to 350o in a large skillet.

Slice the eggplant lengthwise into pieces about 1/2 inch thick and cut each slice into strips about 1 inch wide and 2-3 inches long. Dip the strips in the egg wash and drain off he excess liquid. Dredge the slices in the coating, and then fry until the sesame seeds are golden brown, about 1 1/2-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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fiery foods

Chiles Jalapenos En Escabeche

1-Pound Jalapeno Peppers
Salt
Water
3 Cups Vinegar
2 Whole Cloves
1/4 Tsp Oregano
1 Small Cinnamon Stick -- piece
1/4 Tsp Ginger
1/2-Cup Oil
1 Medium Onion
8 Ounces Carrots -- sliced
1-Head Garlic -- Cloves Separated
And Peeled
4 Bay Leaves

Wash chiles and cut stems so they are no longer than 1/4 inch. Cut a slit in each chile and place in bring made by dissolving 2 Tbs salt in 3 cups water. Let chiles stand in brine for 4 or 5 days and change brine two or three times a day. On final day, drain chiles and rinse. Combine vinegar, cloves, oregano, thyme, cinnamon stick and vinegar and boil until even in color, about 10 minutes. Heat oil; add onions, carrots, garlic cloves and bay leaves and cook until onion and carrots are tender. In a hot, sterilized 1-quart jar, make layers of onion mixture and chiles until jar is filled, starting and ending with onion mixture. Add boiling vinegar to cover and seal. Let stand in a cool place at least 2 weeks before using to let flavors blend.

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fiery foods

Chili-Cheese Corn Squares

3 ears fresh sweet corn (to make 1-1/2 c. kernels)
3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 lb. Monterey jack cheese, grated
6 eggs, beaten
Salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut the kernels from the ears into a large bowl. Add the chopped peppers, grated cheese, eggs and seasoning. Butter heavily a 9x9" baking pan. Pour the mixture into the pan and bake for 30 min. until the top is nicely browned. Let the mixture cool until it hardens enough to cut into 1" squares. Makes 6-7 dozen squares

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