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Japanese Salmon Sticks with Teriyaki Sauce

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Japanese Salmon Sticks with Teriyaki Sauce Recipe only This Japanese salmon and teriyaki sauce recipe is fantastic for a weekend BBQ or as a great entertainer dish. With this recipe the teriyaki sauce is made from scratch using garlic, ginger, sake, mirin, dark soy sauce, and brown sugar.  INGREDIENTS 750 g fresh salmon, cut into cubes (skinless) 1 tablespoon oil White sesame seeds Black sesame seeds Teriyaki sauce 2 garlic cloves 6 slices, fresh peeled ginger 140 ml sake 140 ml mirin 140 ml dark soy sauce 60 g brown sugar METHOD 1. Soak about 15 wooden sticks in hot water for 20 minutes, this will prevent them from burning. 2. Heat a pan to medium heat. To make the teriyaki sauce add all the ingredients and simmer until the sugar has completely dissolved, set aside to cool. 3.  Drain the sauce and discard all the solids. 4. In a bowl add the salmon cubes and gently mix in the teriyaki sauce to coat the fish well. Cover and place in the fridge to marinate overnight. ...

Thai Deep-Fried Bananas

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Thai Deep-Fried Bananas Recipe only Thai deep-fried bananas are a very popular Thai street food found all over the country. You would not eat them every day, but as a treat they are sensational. When I went to any market in Bangkok I would grab a bag and munch while I looked around. Give them a go and I am sure you wont be disappointed. INGREDIENTS BATTER 1 cup self-raising flour 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 25 g grated coconut or desiccated 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 350 ml (1 1/2 cups) water, at room temperature OTHER vegetable oil for deep-frying 4 ripe bananas METHOD 1. In a bowl, put the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, coconut, and sesame seeds. Add the room temperature water and lightly mix with a spoon of a fork until smooth. 2. Heat the oil in a deep wok to about 8 cm to medium heat. when you drop a little batter into the oil it should sizzle straight away and you know the oil is ready. DO NOT have the oil too hot as it will cook the batter...