Fried breadfruit with sesame seeds

Breadfruit is a tropical tree related to Jackfruit. Breadfruit flesh is an excellent staple, rich in proteins and with a range of amino acids. It is low in saturated fat and Cholesterol and Sodium, and very high in Vitamin C.  It also contains lots of starch and fiber. When ripe, the breadfruit’s flesh will be sweet and the fruit has a nice fragrancy. With a large amount of nutrients, breadfruit has been considered as a nutritionally beneficial fruit. It’s a great option for children and vegan.

Ingredients: serves 3-5 people

-          1 breadfruit (400- 600g)

-          100g white sesame seeds

-          50-70 g flour

-          ½  teaspoon of turmeric powder

-          1 teaspoon of table salt

-          A cup of water

-          cooking oil ( for deep frying)

-          lightly saltwater solution for soaking.

Method:

1.      Wash and cut the breadfruit into four sections lengthwise. Remove the hard center core and peel. Slice them into the desired size ( thin pieces).

2.      Soak breadfruit pieces into lightly salt water about 5-10 minutes. Dry well in a colander.

3.      Combine the flour, turmeric powder and a cup of water in a large bowl. Toss to mix well. Then add salt. Mix to make a smooth paste.

4.      Dip breadfruit pieces, one by one, into the flour paste to make a light coating.

5.      Then roll them in the sesame seeds several times to make sure that they are well coated.

6.      Heat oil in a saucepan or a deep fryer over medium hight heat.

7.      When oil is hot, add breadfruit pieces in batches and deep fry until soft inside and golden both side.

8.      Remove from oil. Keep oil hot. Flatten each breadfruit piece in a flat bottomed bowl.

9.      Then return breadfruit pieces in batches into the oil pan. Deep fry, turning and submerging until they are crispy and golden brown on the outside, about 2-3 minutes.

10.  Remove from oil and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

11.  Serve hot. Bon appetit !

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Grilled scallops on the half shell

Scallop - a shellfish with sweet dedicate flavor and pratically fat-free, found in all the world’s oceans. Scallop meat is so tender and succulent . It is an excellent source of protein, has many of the vitamins and minerals in good nutrition, and is low in fat.

Scallop with scallion oil is a stunning combination. Scallion oil has a strong fragrance, will help improve the smell of scallop meat and make the appearance look better. This recipe is a best choice for your family in weekends. Forget the stressful days, let your body and mind relax with this delicious scallop.

Ingredients: serves 4 portions

-          20 fresh bay scallops

-          500 g scallion

-          200 g laksa leaves

-          1 teaspoon of kosher salt

-          2 teaspoons of granulated sugar

-          3 tablespoons of cooking oil

-          100 g unsalted dry-roasted peanuts.

Method:

1.      Wash the scallops: remove any remaining side muscles from the scallops. Rinse under running cold water.

2.      Clean the scallion. Cut off the white ends. Finely chop the green parts into tiny pieces.

3.      Clean laska leaf. Tear off and discard the root of laska leaves .Drain and place them to a bowl for serving.

4.      Pulse peanuts in a food processor until coarsely chopped.

5.      Make the scallion oil: Heat the oil in a small saucepan. When hot, add the scallion, salt, sugar. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir and remove the saucepan from the heat. Set aside.

6.      Place the scallops on hot grill and let them cook for 4-6 minutes, or until just cook through.

7.      Spoon the scallion oil on top of each scallop and grill for another 2 minutes.

8.      Finally top each scallop with a teaspoon of peanut.

Serving:

-          Using tongs, remove the scallops from the grill and place them on a flat platter.

-          Serve hot immediately with laksa leaves and sweet sour fish sauce.

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