Best Matchsticks Recipes

MATCHSTICKS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to very hot.
• cut the pastry sheet in half, and then cut each "half" into 5 pieces.
• place on backing trays that have been sprayed with oil.
• place in oven, wait one minute and then turn the heat down a little (200c).
• Cook about 10 mins, or until puffed and golden.
• Cool on wire rack.
• Filling.
• pour cream into large bowl, put the milk into the cream container to get all the cream and pour into the bowl whisk well.
• sprinkle over the pudding mix, and whisk for about a minute, untill it thickens, and is smooth.
• cover and refrigerate.
• When ready to serve, split the pastry, length ways, and spread jam on the bottom piece.
• Using large nozzle, pipe the filling over the jam, and cover with the "top" piece, dust with icing sugar.

SWEET POTATO MATCHSTICKS

Steps:

• Begin by putting the oil, herbs and garlic in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Bring the oil up to 365 degrees F, then remove the herbs and garlic with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. They should be nice and crackly at this stage. Reserve for garnish.
• Using a mandoline, cut the sweet potatoes into matchsticks. Put in a large bowl of ice water to remove any starch. Soak for a few minutes and rinse with fresh cold water until it runs clear. Drain the matchsticks and pat dry in a kitchen towel, to remove as much water as possible. Fry in 365 degree F oil, in small batches, until crispy and golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to paper cones, resting in cups, and season with Cajun spice mix. Peel the garlic cloves and sprinkle over the matchsticks along with the fried herbs before serving.
• Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl.

YELLOW SQUASH OR ZUCCHINI MATCHSTICKS SAUTED - 4 WAYS

Steps:

• Place your matchstick squashi in a colander and set it in the sink or over a larger bowl. Toss with 1 tsp salt. Let it stand 10 minutes. Squeeze well to remove as much excess moisture as possible. Do not rince.
• Way 1 - toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat, tossing until brown -- about 3 minutes. Remove from skillet.
• All Ways - Heat oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and spices until fragrant, just a minute or two.
• Add squash (and carrots for Way 3) and cook, tossing occasionally, until crisp tender, about 2-5 minutes. Don't let it go limp.
• Move to a serving bowl.
• Finish Way 1 - fold in parmesan and almonds.
• Finish Way 2 - cover with lime juice and pepitas.
• Finish Way 3 - Whisk together miso and vinegar. Sprinkle over squash.
• Finish Way 4 - Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt on top.
• Salt and pepper to taste.

MATCHSTICKS

Steps:

• Cut puff pastry sheet into three strips and then the three strips in half.
• Bake pastry in a pre-heated oven 180C for 10 minutes or until lightly brown.
• Let pastry cool.
• Spread Jam and Cream on pastry and top with another piece of pastry.
• Sift icing sugar on top.

CURRIED CHICKEN MATCHSTICKS

Steps:

• In a pot over medium heat, place chicken and wine. Bring to slow boil and skim. Add herbs and salt, and continue cooking for 12 minutes. Add curry and cook 3 minutes more. Allow the mixture to cool slightly. Discard herb sprigs.
• Place solids from chicken mixture in food processor. Pulse while adding 1/2 remaining liquid. Continue to pulse until a fine paste forms. Refrigerate to chill completely. Add mayonnaise and chives, and season with salt and pepper.
• Lay out sheets of pastry. Spread with curried chicken paste. Wet the edge of the pastry with water, cover with second sheet of pastry and seal edges. With a very sharp knife, cut into 1/2-inch by 3-inch pieces. Lay on cookie sheet and freeze until needed.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush frozen matchsticks with simple egg wash of 1 egg beaten with 3 tablespoons of water. Bake matchsticks for 15 to 18 minutes. Serve hot.