Receta Asian Influenced Barbecue Brunch, May 23, 2001
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Direcciones
- Here is an outdoor barbecue brunch inspired by southeast Asian flavors. Generally well received, the menu has sufficient different foods to provide differing individual tastes.
- In a couple of cases, as result of experience, I have adjusted the recipes.
- Notes on individual recipes:Iced Green Tea with Lemongrass Infusion: Somewhat sweet and with a distinctive flavor. Most liked it, but a few did not.
- Almond-ginger-pear Scones: Tender and sweet. The ginger flavors come through.
- Brie and Herb Cheese in Pastry: A perennial favorite with the dinner club. I tried to drop from the menu this year but was overruled. good, artery clogging stuff.
- Peanut-Butter Fruit Dip with Fresh Fruit: The peanut butter flavors were perhaps too dominant. Not the best.
- Grilled Chicken Satay with Thai Peanut Sauce: The sauce with this satay was a real winner,
- Pineapple Sticks with Sugar-Lime Sauce: Interesting, but probably should have been served as a dessert.
- Grilled Beef Fillets with Star Anise: Outstanding! Meltingly tender beef, served with a little anise flavored sauce. Could be done with a less expensive cut of beef.
- Spicy Malaysian Pineapple Relish: Very good. Probably would have been a better match with simply grilled chicken or possibly pork.
- Cucumber Salad with Red Onion: Outstanding! Very flavorful and low heat.
- Lemon Strawberry Triffle: A good, lower calorie alternative to regular strawberry shortcake.