Simple Spicy Korean Hot Red Pepper Paste Dip For Cucumbers Food

SIMPLE SPICY KOREAN HOT RED PEPPER PASTE DIP FOR CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Combine red pepper paste, sesame oil and sesame seeds.
• Enjoy with fresh cucumbers or other vegetables.

SPICY ASIAN CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Chop 1 English cucumber. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon kosher salt; let sit 10 minutes. Whisk 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons each sugar and soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, 2 sliced scallions, 1 minced garlic clove and a pinch of red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Drain the cucumber and toss with the dressing; season with salt. Top with chopped cilantro.

KOREAN RED PEPPER PASTE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut chicken breast into small cubes and place into a bowl. Add sake 1T and a pinch of garlic and herb seasoning over the chicken. Hand rub chicken and leave it for 30 minutes.
• Boil water with a pinch of salt and cook pasta until it's chewy.
• Clean mushrooms. Slice shiitake and onion.Mince jalapeno.
• Heat canola oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Stir fry minced garlic 1T and onion. When the onion turns clear, add mushroom and jalapeno. Continue to stir fry quickly until the vegetables become tender. Place the vegetables on a dish.
• Pour the sauce over the chicken in the pan and cook. When the chicken is done, add the vegetables and mix everything together thoroughly. Add mozzarella cheese.

SPICY CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Clean cucumbers and slice 1/4" thick (unpeeled).
• Sprinkle over with salt, stir and let sit for 10 minutes.
• Combine ingredients, toss and serve.

BERBERé (SPICY RED PEPPER PASTE)

Steps:

• Toast ginger, cardamom, coriander, fenugreek, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon and allspice in a heavy skillet for one to two minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let spices cool.
• Combine toasted spices, onion, garlic, 1 tablespoon of salt and the wine in a food processor or blender and process until mixture is a smooth paste. You can also pound mixture together in a large mortar & pestle.
• Combine paprika`s, red pepper, black pepper and the other tablespoon of salt in the heavy skillet. Toast over low heat one minute, stirring constantly.
• Stir water into skillet slowly. Add the spice paste. Cook, stirring vigorously, over low heat for about 10 minutes.
• Store berberé in a jar or crock. After it has cooled to room temperature, cover with a thin layer of oil. This layer should be replenished after each use to help preserve the spice mixture. Store in refrigerator.

BERBERé (SPICY RED PEPPER PASTE)

Steps:

• Toast ginger, cardamom, coriander, fenugreek, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon and allspice in a heavy skillet for one to two minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let spices cool.
• Combine toasted spices, onion, garlic, 1 tablespoon of salt and the wine in a food processor or blender and process until mixture is a smooth paste. You can also pound mixture together in a large mortar and pestle.
• Combine paprika, red pepper, black pepper and the other tablespoon of salt in the heavy skillet. Toast over low heat one minute, stirring constantly.
• Stir water into skillet slowly. Add the spice paste. Cook, stirring vigorously, over low heat for about 10 minutes.
• Store berberé in a jar or crock. After it has cooled to room temperature, cover with a thin layer of oil.
• This layer should be replenished after each use to help preserve the spice mixture. Store in refrigerator.