Ingredients:
1 cup gram flour (besan)
1/4 cup rice flour
1 medium-sized onion, thinly sliced
1 small potato, thinly sliced (optional)
1 small eggplant, thinly sliced (optional)
1 green chili, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
Salt to taste
Water as needed
Oil…
Weekend Special: 5 Crispy Non-Veg Snacks You Can Make Under 30 Mins
Who doesn’t enjoy the weekend? After a long and tiring week, we finally get to unwind and spend quality time with our loved ones. And if you’re a foodie, just like us, you know that your weekend is going to be all about trying out new food and experimenting with recipes. Guilty pleasures during the weekends are usually something indulgent. And what better than crispy and greasy snacks to satisfy…
Discover the Delicious World of Arare Rice Crackers
Arare rice crackers, otherwise called "kakimochi," are a well known snacks in Hawaii that is like the conventional Japanese arare rice wafers. The name comes from the Japanese word for "snow pellet," They are produced using mochigome, a sort of short-grain glutinous rice, and are commonly little and scaled down, with a fragile, fresh surface and a somewhat sweet flavor. Arare gets its vaporous puff and light mash from a similar glutinous rice as wagashi desserts like mochi.
Hawaiian arare rice crackers are typically framed into unpredictable shapes and prepared with soy sauce, sugar, and different flavorings. They are many times delighted in as a nibble all alone, or utilized as a fixing for flavorful dishes like jab and musubi.
There are various kinds of arare, from local styles to blended arare, which highlight a variety of flavors and specialty fixings, similar to wasabi peas.
1. Hina-arare: This brilliant and multi-shaded blend of crackers is a center part of Hinamatsuri, or Doll's Day, a unique festival in Japanese culture.
2. Norimaki arare: Norimaki arare are barrel shaped rice saltines enveloped by little bits of dried, cooked nori kelp.
3. Kaki no tane arare: This well known bar blend consolidates little sickle molded bits of senbei with red Iso peanuts.
What Is the Contrast Among Arare and Senbei?
Arare and senbei, one more sort of rice wafer, are both well known snacks in Japanese cooking with two key contrasts: size and fundamental fixings. Senbei are bigger level palm-sized circles produced using joshinko (non-glutinous) rice accessible in a wide range of flavors — among the most famous are dark sesame seeds, stew powders like togarashi, split dark soybeans, or cleaned with sugar. Arare are reduced down crackers produced using glutinous rice and soy sauce (some arare blends incorporate bits of senbei).
There are numerous assortments of arare rice crackers accessible, with various flavors and flavors to suit various preferences. A few well known flavors incorporate soy sauce, kelp, and sesame. They are likewise frequently sold in improving bundling, making them a famous gift for loved ones.
Arare rice crackers are a helpful and delicious tidbit that can be delighted in whenever of day. They are likewise an incredible choice for individuals with dietary limitations, as they are normally gluten-free and vegetarian.
In one bowl, place the flour seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
In a second bowl, have the beaten eggs.
In a third bowl, have the breadcrumbs.
Dredge each chicken tender first in the flour, then dip in the egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and fry the chicken tenders until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Bake the French Fries:
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Toss the cut fries with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Spread out the fries in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until crispy, flipping halfway through.
Make the Béchamel Sauce:
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Stir in the flour and cook for about 2 minutes until the mixture is pale yellow and bubbly.
Gradually whisk in the milk, and continue to cook, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using). Cook for an additional minute and remove from heat.
Serve:
Arrange the chicken tenders and French fries on a plate.
Drizzle the béchamel sauce generously over the chicken tenders.
Optionally, garnish with parsley and ground black pepper.
Oishii! McDonald’s Singapore just released two new Yakiniku Burgers last Thursday. One day before the official launch, a vending machine was installed at Plaza Singapura to dispense free burgers but only for just one day (24th April 2024) and while stock last.
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Asking mum not to cook dinner last Friday, I detoured to McDonald’s after work to order two different sets of the yakiniku burger. Mum got her Yakiniku Crispy Chicken Special (S$9.90) with Potato Wedges and I changed her carbonated drink to a hot Cappuccino (top up S$1). The burger came with a crispy chicken patty paired with luscious yakiniku sauce, caramelized onions, crunchy shredded white cabbage and lettuces, hugged by semolina buns. I asked mum how she liked her meal and she said it was good.
As for myself, I went with the Yakiniku Beef Special (S$9.90) with Potato Wedges and changed my gassy drink to a small Iced Green Tea (add S$0.75). Instead of chicken, mine had a slice of 100% Quarter Pounder beef and the same toppings but they are less generous with yakiniku sauce though. The semolina buns are soft & fluff and the shredded cabbages plentiful but the beef patty is on the dry side due to not enough of the savoury sauce.
I also picked up two Taro Custard Pies which normally cost S$1.80 each but as an add-on to the set meal cost me only S$1.20 each. Of all the McDonald’s pies I have devoured, this yam and custard combination is the best so far. Warm and crispy on the outside while the sweet filling is both creamy yet earthy at the same time.
Top two images and video courtesy of McDonald’s Singapore.
I go to get a whole chicken at this local butcher shop every Sundays.
This roasted chicken recipe is very simple and easy to prepare. It’s very comforting and festive and makes the whole house small so delicious! I’m sharing crispy roasted potatoes and homemade gravy recipe too! Enjoy!
"I love anything crispy, especially when I crave something Salty 🤪 So I recently made these vegan chick'n as a healthy crispy snack for my family and myself and it was a huge hit!"
From the rustic kampong (term for village) in Malaysia came this packet of homemade Spicy Tapioca Chips. The tapioca (木薯) or cassava is hand-peeled and shaven into thin rounds then dried before frying in hot oil. Seasonings like sugar, salt and chilli powder are added to give it that savoury sweet, yet slightly spicy flavours. It is so addictive as you munch on one piece after another.
Katsuki: what i dont understand is why everyone gives me weird fucking looks whenever i eat a bell pepper. do they think bell peppers are deadly spicy? is every single fucking person in my school a goddamn airhead? bell peppers arent spicy. they’re crisp and refreshing and in fact, can be eaten as a snack like a fucking apple. this is why im fucking #3 in the class and the two people that never question it are #2 and #1. im sick and tired of having to deal with people being dumbasses. bell peppers arent fucking SPICY FOR FUCKS SAKE!!
Tsunagu: your work study has been over for months. why are you in my office?