STRAWBERRY FOOL (GHANA)
This recipe has been posted for ZWT II & my source is africa.upenn.edu/Cookbook/Dessert. The intro says: "The term "fool" (also Egyptian for lentils) comes from the English & means essentially a fruit puree folded into a soft custard or whipped cream. You may begin w/any good custard recipe, vanilla pudding or whipped cream." Later he said there were 3 African Fools: Strawberry Fool (Ghana), Peach Fool (Liberia) & Peanut Fool (Nigeria).
Provided by twissis
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 8 1/2 cup servings, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Sprinkle 1/4 cup confectioner's sugar over 1 cup quartered strawberries.
- Beat 1 cup heavy cream w/the wine till the mixture is stiff. Fold whipped cream/wine mixture into strawberries.
- Pile high in footed sherbet glasses. Garnish ea w/1 whole strawberry.
STRAWBERRY BANANA TOFU SMOOTHIE
My mother and I came up with this--it's a bastardized version of several smoothie recipes we tried. This one worked best and tastes best!
Provided by Kat Staton
Categories Smoothies
Time 7m
Yield 16 oz, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Blender with"ice breaker" power level is needed.
- Pour juice into blender.
- If adding protein powder, add now, and blend before continuing.
- Add strawberries, banana, tofu, blend using"ice breaker" speed, until smooth.
- If too thick, add more juice and blend more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 647.2, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 22.9, Carbohydrate 161.7, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 144.8, Protein 3.5
KATHY #2 - BEAN SPROUT SALAD (ZWT II - ASIA)
Another of my sister's favorite recipes from her "Wei-Chuan Cookbook" by Huang Su Huei she originally found this when she lived in Taiwan. Like the last, this is so easy to fix.
Provided by twissis
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 4 4 oz servings, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put sprouts on serving dish. Top w/shrimp & green onions.
- Mix remaining ingredients in sml bowl & drizzle over top or toss like a salad.
TOFU PUDDING
Make and share this Tofu Pudding recipe from Food.com.
Provided by swirlycinnacakes
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- If the tofu seems a bit watery, squeeze it lightly in a non-terry cloth towel or several layers of paper towel.
- Place the tofu, sweetener and flavoring in a blender and blend until totally smooth. If you don't have a blender, push it through a fine meshed sieve or mash it up as fine as possible with a fork.
- Serve cooled with optional extra syrup, honey etc. on top if you so desire.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.6, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 19.8, Carbohydrate 42.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 39.5, Protein 16.2
ORIGINAL LECHE FLAN - PHILIPPINES
This recipe is posted for ZWT II - Asia taken from an Asian Food web site. The vanilla in this recipe can be substituted with lemon essence or peppermint.
Provided by Chabear01
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Caramel:.
- Put sugar and water in a saucepan. Caramelize on high heat. Line loaf tin with caramel. Be sure to line the sides of the pan.
- Custard:.
- Blend all ingredients in a blender. Pour mixture into caramel lined loaf pan.
- Cover with aluminum foil. Place tin in a larger baking pan half filled with water. Place pan in pre-heated oven at 375 degrees, and bake flan for about 1 hour or until firm.
- Place serving dish over top of loaf pan, and invert. Flan will easily plate, and the caramel provides a wonderful sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.9, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 412.9, Sodium 144.9, Carbohydrate 76.8, Sugar 72, Protein 13.1
RAINBOW SHERBET/ICE CREAM PARFAIT (AFRICA)
This recipe is being posted for ZWT II & my source is africa.upenn.edu/Cookbook/Dessert. The intro says "It is my belief that parfaits are best made to order. If you must prepare ahead of time, freeze before adding the whipped cream."
Provided by twissis
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 2m
Yield 1 Parfait, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In the bottom of a tall cold parfait glass, put 2 tbsp of strawberries (or raspberries). Add 1 sml scoop raspberry sherbet.
- Put another 2 tbsp of the strawberries (or raspberries) over the raspberry sherbet & add 1 sml scoop of lime sherbet.
- Put the remaining 2 tbsp of strawberries (or raspberries) over the lime sherbet & add 1 sml scoop of vanilla ice cream to fill the glass to the brim.
- Swirl whipped cream on top. (If you're ambitious, use a pastry bag to make a lrg star).
- Garnish whipped cream w/multicolored or chocolate sprinkles. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.6, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 15.8, Sodium 92.3, Carbohydrate 54.2, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 43.4, Protein 3.1
ASPARAGUS IN SOY CREAM SAUCE (ZWT II - ASIA)
This recipe has been entered for ZWT II & was found on the net courtesy of The Straits Cafe at: straitscafe.com. It is so easy to prepare & the name kinda says it all, doesn't it? Times have been estimated.
Provided by twissis
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 4 oz servings, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bend ea asparagus stalk till it snaps at its tenderest point.
- In a med-sized skillet, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Add asparagus & reduce heat to med. Cook for 5 minutes. Remove asparagus w/a slotted spoon to a serving platter.
- Return the remaining water in the skillet to a boil & reduce liquid to about 2 tablespoons Add soy sauce, butter & cream. Stir & remove skillet from heat.
- Pour the cream sauce over the asparagus & garnish w/toasted sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.5, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 25.5, Sodium 298.7, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.2, Protein 3.3
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