8.17.2011

Barbecued Korean Ribs recipe.

Ingredients
4 pounds beef short ribs, 2-1/2 inches long
2/3 cup Kikkoman Teriyaki Marinade & Sauce
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
2 large cloves garlic, pressed

Directions
Score meaty side of ribs, opposite bone, 1/2 inch apart, 1/2 inch deep, lengthwise and crosswise. Place ribs in large plastic food storage bag.
Combine teriyaki sauce, sesame seed, sugar, pepper sauce and garlic; pour over ribs. Press air out of bag; close top securely. Turn bag over several times to coat all pieces. Refrigerate 4 hours, turning bag over occasionally.
Remove ribs; discard marinade.
Grill or broil 4 inches from hot coals or heat source 15 to 18 minutes, or until ribs are brown and crisp. Turn ribs over occasionally.

Asian Barbequed Butterflied Leg of Lamb recipe.

Ingredients
2/3 cup hoisin sauce
6 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2 cup minced green onions
1/4 cup mushroom soy sauce
4 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (5 pound) boneless butterflied leg of lamb

Directions
In a large resealable plastic bag, mix hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, green onions, mushroom soy sauce, garlic, honey, sesame oil, sesame seeds, white pepper, and black pepper. Place lamb in bag, seal, and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours, or overnight.
Preheat grill for high heat.
Oil the grill grate. Place lamb on the grill, and discard marinade. Cook 15 minutes on each side, to a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), or to desired doneness. Transfer meat to a serving platter, and allow it to rest for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Autumn Fruit Salad recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 cups cubed unpeeled apples
2 cups halved seedless red grapes
1 cup diced celery
1 cup walnut halves

Directions
In a saucepan, combine sugar and flour. Stir in water; bring to a boil. Cook and boil until mixture thickens. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Cool to room temperature. In a large bowl, combine apples, grapes, celery and walnuts. Add the dressing and toss gently. Refrigerate until serving.

Asparagus with Lime and Ginger recipe.

Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions
Pour about 1 inch of water into the bottom half of a steamer pan set, and place over medium heat. Place the asparagus in the top half of the steamer pan set; steam until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the asparagus and arrange on a serving platter.
Whisk the lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, ginger, and sugar together in a bowl; stream the vegetable oil into the mixture while whisking. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over the asparagus.