Crunchy Parsnip Ribbons Food

SUPER CRISPY CRUNCHY ROAST PARSNIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 220C or 425F.
• Peel the parsnips and cut the ends off. Then cut lengthways down the middle, and again down the middle. This leaves you with 4 long pieces. Then cut the parsnips in half so you have 8 pieces per parsnip. They should look a bit like a finger of a fat chip/fry!
• Place in a saucepan with cold water and a pinch of salt, and bring to the boil.
• Keep an eye on the parsnips once the water starts to boil. After approximately 7 - 10 minutes drain the parsnips and set aside. (7 -10 minutes is from when the water starts to boil)
• Whilst the parsnips are in the saucepan cooking, place a baking pan with the oil in and leave until hot and sizzling.
• Then place the parsnips in the hot oil and spoon some of the oil over them. Cook for about 15 minutes, turning them over halfway through. If they are not golden and crispy like in the photo, leave them in for a little longer.
• When done, place on some kitchen paper then serve with your dinner. You may wish to sprinkle some salt and pepper

CARROT AND PARSNIP RIBBONS

Steps:

• Whisk 1/4 cup olive oil with 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Peel 3/4 pound each parsnips and carrots into ribbons using a vegetable peeler; add to the bowl. Add 1 cup fresh parsley; toss. Season with salt and pepper; top with chopped smoked almonds.

CRUNCHY PARSNIP RIBBONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200 C.
• Use a vegetable peeler to cut parsnips into long strips.
• Place on lined baking tray.
• Toss with butter, sugar and salt.
• Roast for 10 minutes and toss.
• Roast for another 8 - 10 minutes or till golden and crispy.

FRIED PARSNIP RIBBONS

Steps:

• Place a wire rack on a large, rimmed baking sheet and line the rack with 2 layers of paper towels. Heat the canola or vegetable oil in a large saucepan until the oil registers 325° on a deep-fry thermometer. Meanwhile, using a sturdy Y-shaped vegetable peeler, shave the parsnips lengthwise into ribbons, moving around on 4 sides of the vegetable, stopping when you reach the tough inner cores of the parsnips.
• Working in 5 or 6 batches, carefully drop handfuls of the parsnip ribbons into the hot oil and cook the ribbons over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until the ribbons turn a deep honey color, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon or Chinese wire-and-bamboo skimmer, transfer the parsnips to the paper towels and sprinkle with salt and either peppers. Let cool completely, then transfer to a large platter.

CRUNCHY PARSNIPS

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Blanch the parsnips in boiling water for 4-5 mins until slightly soft. Drain, leave to steam-dry, then tip into a large bowl. Drizzle over the oil and toss to coat all the parsnips.
• Mix the polenta, 2 tsp sea salt, 1 tsp ground black pepper and the paprika, and sprinkle over the parsnips. Toss well, then lay the parsnips out on one large baking tray (or two small ones), with lots of space between them. Roast for 15 mins, turn them over, then roast for another 20-25 mins until golden and crunchy.

PASTA WITH CRAB FOR ONE PERSON

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to packet directions, drain set aside and keep warm.
• Melt the butter in a nonstick frying pan over medium heat and add leek and garlic, and cook for 3-4 minutes or until leek is soft.
• Add zucchini and cook for 2 mins longer.
• Add pasta, crab meat and lime juice and black pepper to taste and cook for 3-4 mins until heated through.
• Remove from heat and stir in sour cream or yoghart and serve immediately.
• Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve with crusty bread if desired.

SESAME VEGETABLE RIBBONS

Steps:

• Using a vegetable peeler, peel "ribbons" of the zucchini, squash, and carrots; that is, run the peeler along the vegetables lengthwise to make long, thin strips. Use as much of the vegetables as possible, leaving the core and seeds behind.
• Heat vegetable oil and sesame oil in a large pan.
• Add carrots and saute for a minute or two.
• Add zucchini and squash and continue to saute until they start to soften.
• Add soy sauce and continue to saute until veggies are desired tenderness.