Thai Style Grilled Vegetables Food

GRILLED SUMMER VEGETABLES WITH TAHINI DRESSING

Steps:

• Make the tahini dressing: Put tahini, lemon juice, cayenne and garlic in a small mixing bowl, and whisk until smooth. Whisk in olive oil, yogurt and a good pinch of salt.
• Prepare a charcoal or gas grill, or a stovetop grill pan. Heat should be medium-high. Make sure grill racks are clean.
• Cut onions crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. Brush lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise. Remove stems and seeds, and discard. Cut each half in two, making eight pieces. Brush lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a baking sheet or roasting pan.
• Cut zucchini and eggplant lengthwise or at an angle into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Brush slices with olive oil on both sides, and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a baking sheet or roasting pan.
• Cut tomatoes in half crosswise. Brush lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a baking sheet or roasting pan.
• Grill onions and peppers (they take longer to cook): Set onion slices carefully on grill so they don't fall apart. Start peppers skin-side up. Peppers and onions should take 4 to 5 minutes per side. As they are done, remove to a serving platter.
• Grill zucchini and eggplant for about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Grill tomatoes on one side only, until heated through, about 5 to 6 minutes. As they are done, remove to a serving platter.
• Arrange vegetables in rows on the platter (or use two platters). Serve warm or at room temperature. Just before serving, drizzle tahini sauce over the vegetables. Sprinkle with paprika, if using, and shower with green herbs. Serve lemon wedges on the side.

ROASTED VEGETABLES WITH THAI VINAIGRETTE (THAILAND)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Put all the vegetables on a baking sheet and toss with the oil to coat. Sprinkle with salt and roast until they are soft and pliable, about 15 to 20 minutes.
• While the vegetables are roasting whisk together all of the ingredients for the vinaigrette in a small bowl. Remove the vegetables from the oven and put them in a bowl along with the papaya. Add the vinaigrette in stages to make sure the vegetables are well coated but not overdressed. Add the basil and papaya and toss. Arrange on a pretty platter alternating the vegetables. Garnish with the lime wedges, peanuts, and cilantro. Drizzle with 1 or 2 more spoonfuls of the vinaigrette and serve. Delicious!

GRILLED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Slice all vegetables. Place in large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, I use probably about 1 tablespoon. Sprinkle with seasonings. Toss to coat all vegetables.
• Grill using an outdoor grill pan or mesh screen base that has been sprayed with Pam (my pan has large holes for the flames to do their job). Stir occasionally until veggies are cooked to your liking.

ASIAN GRILLED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Cut pepper into 1" cubes, Cut onion in half and then quarter and separate the layers. Slice zucchini into 1/2" thick discs. Place in a mixing bowl and ddd the rest of the ingredients - toss to coat. Allow to marinate for 30 minutes to 6 hours.
• Preheat grill and set gas to low heat (somewhat indirect heat on charcoal)- heat grill wok and add vegetables. Toss briefly and let cook for 2 - 4 minutes before checking for browning. Continue to toss every few minutes until carmelized and fabulous.

THAI VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add ginger and garlic; sauté 20 seconds. Add bell pepper and mushrooms; sauté until pepper is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Add green onions and bok choy and sauté until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.