Buttermilk Lovers Buttermilk By Sy Food

ITALIAN STYLE SHRIMP AND ARTICHOKE ANTIPASTO BY SY

Steps:

• Bring about 2-3 cups of water to a boil in a pot, add vinegar and cleaned shrimp, cook for about 1-2 minutes, until they are pink. Make sure the shrimp are not over cooked, drain and let cool. (If using large shrimp cut in half).
• Add chopped up artichoke hearts, marinade and shrimp in large bowl.
• Add chopped up olives, mushrooms, dry tomatoes oregano, pepper flakes and 2 tablespoons parsley into bowl and toss.
• Add 2 plus tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice and toss.
• Transfer food from the large bowl into a nice serving dish.
• Add caper berries all around and on top of shrimp, artichoke mixture.
• Sprinkle 2 tablespoons Italian parsley on top of dish as well.
• Place lemon wedges around and on inside edge of the dish for a decorative effect.
• Let stand for a while at room temperature to blend flavors and serve.
• Enjoy!
• NOTE- You might want to add less reserved maranide to taste, since the marinade dominates the taste of this dish. As an alternative you can substitute two 13.75 oz cans (non- marinaded) artichoke hearts and then add more spices to taste. Using large shrimp is best, since it is one of the main ingredients. Finally, use lemon wedges and squeeze on individual portions.

SPICY COD FISH AND TOFU SOUP/SAUCE BY SY

Steps:

• In a large pot add peanut oil, then garlic and ginger.
• Stir fry for about 15 seconds.
• Add ground meat and stir fry about 1 minute, then add soy sauce.
• Add soup stock, curry powder, cayenne pepper, sugar and heat to a simmer.
• Add fish and simmer for about 3-5 minutes (don't over cook the fish).
• Add tofu, rice wine and cook for about 2+ minutes.
• Then add cornstarch to thicken (stir carefully and making sure not to break up the fish or tofu) Add sesame oil and then scallions and one easy stir.
• Serve in individual soup bowls.
• "SPICY FISH SAUCE" (alternate recipe)- Reduce the stock to 3-4 cups, add about 2 or more tablespoons of cornstarch (for the thickness of the sauce you desire) and bring to a boil to thicken. Then serve on individual plates and with white rice.
• Finally, you can add more spices to taste -- Enjoy.

HOMEMADE YOGURT BY SY

Steps:

• Place the milk and cream into a pot and bring to almost a boil. Making sure you don't burn the milk on the bottom of the pot (A non-stick pot if possible).
• Turn off heat and let cool to 115 degrees.
• As the milk is heating up and then cooling add 3-4 tablespoons of cultured yogurt in a cup.
• Let sit at room temperature (about 70 degrees).
• When the milk has cooled to the correct temperature, add some to the cup with the yogurt.
• Next stir well and then add back into the pot of milk, stir.
• Next take a clean glass jar/ovenproof bowl and pour the milk into it, stir well.
• Cover the jar/bowl with plastic wrap and then a dish cloth.
• Take a clip-on desk lamp (shade and with a 75 watt bulb) and point it toward the surface of the jar/bowl (about 6 inches away).
• Let the jar/bowl with the milk and yogurt starter incubate under the heat lamp for about 8 to 12 hours. I prefer 12 hours, with the finished yogurt having a nice tangy taste and consistency!
• Refrigerate!
• NOTE: The longer you let the yogurt stay under the heat lamp, the more tangy the yogurt will taste.
• The amount of yogurt starter used is another factor in the success of the finished yogurt; too much or too little is no good.
• Also, the environment in which you place the jar/bowl can effect the finished yogurt as well.
• For example, if you are placing the jar/bowl of milk in a 80-85 degree kitchen area you can reduce the time it sits under the lamp. Or in some cases no lamp is needed.
• Further, you can use a conventional oven which has been heated to 200 degrees and then turned off. Then place the jar/bowl with the milk & yogurt starter inside the oven for about 2 to 4 plus hour.
• (I have also used my microwave convection oven, but not the microwave feature).

#1 FAVORITE CHINESE STEAMED WHOLE FISH BY SY

Steps:

• Clean and scale the fish and remove the insides, however, leave the head and tail on.
• Rinse under cold water and then pat dry.
• Place the fish in an oblong oven proof/microwave proof dish and add a little rice wine to both sides.
• After 5 minutes, remove the wine.
• Place two whole scallions under the fish to prop the fish up, which will allow steam to flow underneath.
• STEAMING THE FISH: Place water in a large wok and using a flat round trivet on top of the wok, bring water to a boil.
• Place the fish plate on the trivet and cover.
• Steam the fish for about 10-15 minutes, use a fork to poke the flesh of the fish to see that it is done (It should be white and not translucent, don't overcook).
• Remove the fish plate from the wok, pour off the cloudy liquid, discard the scallions and then place the plate in the kitchen sink.
• (Why? Cause when you pour hot oil over the fish, it will splatter all over).
• As an alternative for steaming, put plastic wrap over the fish plate and then into the microwave oven.
• Microwave on high for about 5-6 minutes; check for doneness as noted above, and pour off the cloudy liquid and discard the scallions.
• Sprinkle the fish with pepper& salt.
• Spread over the fish the scallions and ginger strips.
• In a small frying pan add the peanut& sesame oil and heat just to smoking.
• Then pour smoking oil over the fish, be careful with the oil splattering.
• Next add the soya sauce.
• Serve hot with white rice and chinese vegetables toped with oyster sauce!

BUTTERMILK SYRUP

Steps:

• In a medium sauce pan, combine butter, sugar, and buttermilk and bring to a boil.
• Once it's at a complete boil, let it boil for 1 minute.
• Take off heat and whisk in baking soda and vanilla.
• It will foam up during the boiling, and especially when other ingredients are added.
• Serve with your favorite pancakes or waffles. Best served warm.

BUTTERMILK LOVERS BUTTERMILK BY SY

Steps:

• In a clean pot heat the milk but do not boil.
• Then let cool to the touch, about 70°F.
• Mix some of the milk in the cup that contains the buttermilk;stir well.
• Then add this mixture to the milk in the pot, along with the salt; stir, but do not overdo it.
• Transfer to a glass jar or container and cover with plastic wrap.
• Let sit in a warm place for about 14 hours; the time will vary depending on how long it takes to clabber and it can be as long as 24+ hours.
• Using a hand motorized blender, blend until you have just the right consistency/thickness.
• Put in the refrigerator and chill.
• Note: Since this is not a commercially made product and the process is not controlled (temperature sensors) -- it may not clabber correctly; There are many factors which might cause this; You need to use fresh Active Buttermilk Cultures (look on the container for live cultures and date), need fresh Milk, clean utensils (pot, jars) and most importantly the correct room temperature (70°F) while it sits and clabbers; Also, try not to disturb it and put the jar or container in a low light, dark area too.