Moroccan Lamb or Beef Kebabs Recipes

The Middle Eastern Food Kitchen (The home of delicious Middle Eastern Food recipes) invites you to try Moroccan Lamb or Beef Kebabs (Brochettes) recipe. Enjoy cooking delicious, tasty, & easy Moroccan food and learn how to make Moroccan Lamb or Beef Kebabs (Brochettes).
Tender, flavorful cuts of meat work best for these easy, tasty kebabs. Try using leg of lamb or beef steak fillets.
Serve Moroccan kebabs as an entrée, as part of a multi-course meal, or as a sandwich filler in crusty Moroccan bread or pita-like batbout. Tomato and Roasted Pepper Salad is a popular accompaniment.
Serves four to six as a main course. Well suited for entertaining or special occasions.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
1 kg (2 lb. 3 oz.) leg of lamb or beef fillet, cut into 3/4" cubes
1 medium onion, finely choppped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Cover with plastic, and leave the lamb or beef to marinate for several hours in the refrigerator.
Transfer the meat to skewers and grill or broil on medium-high heat about 6 or 7 minutes on each side, or until the meat tests done to your preference. Serve immediately.

Tips For Chinese Roast Pork

My mother-in-law made some chinese roast pork when we were in Kuching for the Chinese New Year. Chinese roast pork here refers to siew yuk (in cantonese) or sio bak (in hokkien). With a crispy crackling roasted skin and semi-tender meat, you can be assured of spoonfuls after spoonfuls of rice to go with it. No wonder I put on weight over Chinese New Year!
In Malaysia, there are many roast pork rice stalls around. It is very popular. A plate of white / fragrant rice with a few cuts of these roast pork and a couple of pieces of sliced cucumbers can cost about USD1.00 on the average depending where you go to. Very cheap, right? Absolutely.
This is my mother-in-law’s recipe for Chinese Roast Pork and the measurements are approximate only because she cooks it more by feel than using a strict recipe to follow.
Ingredients
1 piece of pork belly weighing approximately 1 kg
3 tablespoons of coarse / rock salt
2 tablespoons of fine salt
1 tablespoon of five-spice powder
Method
Clean pork belly and pat dry with kitchen towel. Rub fine salt and five-spice powder on meat. Rub coarse salt on skin.
Heat up oven at gas mark 4 (about 180 degrees celcius). Place pork belly on a rack with a tray underneath to catch dripping oil. Roast the pork belly for at least 30 minutes and until the coarse salt crystalises just like in the picture above.
Remove the salt crystals and continue to roast till the skin is crispy. (Alternatively, what my mother-in-law did was to remove the pork belly and fry the pork belly in a wok with skin-downwards and without oil on medium heat till the skin turned crispy)
I have heard of some of the chinese roast pork recipe which called for the pork belly skin to be poked with a sharp knife so as to enable the fat to ooze out faster during roasting. You can try this additional step as well prior to rubbing the coarse salt.

Fruits as a Supplement of Delicious Food

In Uganda there are lots of tropical fruits to eat which include mangoes, paw paws, oranges, tangerines, avocados, jack fruits, lemons, sweet banana (some types of which are used to brew banana wine laced with sorghum for yeast), sugar cane, varies types of berries both localised and wild, guava, pineapples.

If you are in the city, try Nakasero for most of Uganda food and fruits which are also exported overseas. Uganda's fruit industry has not been well developed like that of Kenya so there is not a heavy production of hybridized fruits although some apples are now being grown on a small scale in Kabale in western Uganda.

Some temperate fruits from South Africa and Kenya find their way into Uganda and and on the quantity of Uganda food. Instead you will pleasantly be surprised to eat some wild mangoes and other fruits which although not having striking eye appeal have the juiciest taste you will ever dream of in the world.

There are varieties of fruits always in season and being sold on stalls all over the country especially on the roadside. Please remember to wash your fruit before eating it and any Uganda food.

Happy Life: Enjoy Your Evening

　　People are always busy with their routine task without getting some time free in between. In fact if they remain lazy all through out they won’t be able to reach the target within the specified time limit and this can drastically affect the performance level in the office. This can only eventually lead to the cancellation of their incentive packages which they are about to get by the end of the month.
　　It is very important for these people to relax at least for sometime in a day and if they work without get any rest,then performance chart is only going to drop down with the passage of days. Most of them are finding leisure time only by the end of their shift in the evening. With the view of encouraging people to take part in many entertainment activities many hotels and groups are organizing various events in the city. These people are considering this as the main forum where they can effectively get rid of the tensions and worries that are haunting them all though the day.
　　You will have to pay some entry fee to these hotels wherein you can enjoy your time in the best atmosphere with very good back ground music drinks and even delicious food with exotic desserts. You are also given the choice to dance with your friends on the dance floor arranged by the organizers. This can also be considered as some events in order to promote night life that is dominating in the western countries. You can definitely call this as the Happy Hour. Most of them prefer to spend their evening hours in the happy hours rather than directly heading home.
　　In fact these places are frequently visited by group of friends wherein each and every one will be able to enjoy their level best thereby taking them back to the student life where the life is completely free from responsibilities and tensions. This kind of relaxation is a must for those who are really interested in spending time with friends and especially for those with jovial nature. These hotels are organizing these parties and events all through out the week and people are flocking inside on each day to enjoy their life to the fullest.

Five Easy Ways To Enjoy Life

　　But the question is how can we live happy life? Well, it is impossible to be completely free from routine stress of life but still we can lead a happy life. Some people think that they cannot leave a happy life without lot of money and successful career. If you fell in either category, then I want to tell you that it is not necessary to have money to lead a happy life. Money doesn’t end troubles of life. In fact, money arise more troubles. You can enjoy you life with what you have. Here are some powerful tips on how to enjoy life.
　　Be Positive – There are two types of people in this world. First one is those people who are positive. They look every problem of their life positively. Their inner thoughts are strong and they are always happy. Second one is those whose inner thoughts are negative. They are always unhappy in their life. They don’t enjoy their life. So being positive in all situations is the key to happiness.
　　Laugh – Famous author E. E. Cummings said “the most wasted of all days is one without laughter.” That’s truly a great quote. Today, everyone is busy in his life, his career and everyone is running behind money. Everyone is so busy that he doesn’t have time to laugh. Don’t be so busy that you forgot laughing. Instead, Surround yourself with your friends and have some fun in life.
　　Read Funny Life quotes – Reading funny life quotes and sayings is a great fun. It helps you understand the humorous part of life. Reading them makes you feel that life is for fun and enjoy. They help you when you are stressed and I promise you that they will tickle your funny bone.
　　Stay Fit and Healthy – A healthy mind resides in healthy body. If you are physically fit and healthy, then your mind will also be positive and healthy. Exercise and eating healthy food should be part of your life because it keeps stay healthy and happy.
　　Celebrate your success – During the day, we are sure to get some minor success. It could be like making a sale, dealing with difficult customer, successfully making a public speech or got a nice compliment from your mates. I am not saying to give a huge party, but why not celebrate your success. Share your success with your friends, reward yourself with lunch or give yourself a mental pat on the back.
　　Visit our website to read Funny Life Quotes or read some Funny Sayings to make you feel happy

Enjoy The Now

　　If we are ever to enjoy life, now is the time, not tomorrow or next year. Today should always be our most wonderful day. – Thomas Dreier
　　Planning for the future is important. We need to have goals and dreams. They act as our road map on this amazing journey we call life. But while it’s
　　good to plan ahead and look to the future, a lot can be said for enjoying right now. Some times it’s really great to just live in the moment and to appreciate those moments as they happen. I’m kind of thinking about the fable of the grasshopper and the ants. The grasshopper just fiddled away his summer days, and the ants worked like – well, ants, getting ready for the upcoming winter. When winter arrived, the poor grasshopper was all cold and had no provisions and the ants were all warm in their hill and munching out. While the moral of the fable, don’t put off to tomorrow what can be done today, is a good one, I think maybe those ants could have taken a page from the grasshopper’s book too and enjoyed some of the summer sun. So make your plans, and work toward your goals, but just remember to take some time to enjoy the now while you’re at it.

Enjoy Happy Life

　　A brand new week has started and I got a lot on my schedule this week. Not just blogging but other things I need to focus too. Although – life can take a toll on me, I still love a busy schedule to look at. Why? It just seems I’m using my time wisely doing productive things. I do pamper myself – I consider sleeping in and doing home facial is pampering myself. You see – I balance both in my life. I never give myself the “stress feeling” anymore, because there’s nothing worth stressing over with. If I can’t get my work done for today – I can always get it done the next day. If I can’t find a job – I can always find it another time. If my friends are giving me drama – I can say goodbye.

　　Do I see life that simple? I sort of do – because you only get to live life once. Yes – only ONCE. Why be so stress right? I don’t understand why people stress there life out. When I’m taking everything in my own pace. I’ve learned it the good way. I was stress with family problems in the past – now its dealt with. I’m never going to be stress about that again – nor will I be stress with my life now.
　　Sometimes – you just gotta know how to relax and chill. Not everything will go your way even if your stress. So – don’t stress yourself out – even if there is a reason, just RELAX.

Teriyaki Chicken

　

My fascination with teriyaki sauce continues, I somehow do not seem to get enough of it.Teriyaki with basil leaves spiced with some green chillies make this a rather delicious dish with none of the flavours very overpowering.
Ingredients
Marinade
1 cup boneless chicken cut in strips
1 tbsp teriyaki sauce
1 tsp green chilli sauce
1/2 tsp grated ginger
1/2 tsp grated garlic
Sauce
1 onion cut into large cubes
2-3 deseeded green chillies cut into 1" pieces with slit in the centre
1 cup green capsicum cut into 1" long pieces
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp garlic
10 basil leaves
1 tbsp teriyaki sauce
1 tsp green chilli sauce
1/2 tsp soya sauce
salt to taste
2 tbsp sesame oil (tilsona brand)
To coat
2 tsp flour
2 tsp corn starch
Method
Mix all the ingredients for the marinade and toss the chicken pieces in it. Allow the chicken to marinate for 1-2 hours.
Heat 1 tsp oil in a wok. Mix the flour & corn starch. Coat the chicken pieces with the flour mix and fry them in the oil quickly for 2-3 minutes. Remove from fire.
Add the remaining oil, add the ginger-garlic and fry for a minute. Add the onions and fry for another minute. Add the capsicum, basil leaves and stir fry for another minute. Add the chicken, sauces and salt to season it.
Cook it till the chicken is cooked thoroughly. Remove from fire and serve with steamed fried rice.

Asian Beef Noodle Soup

Ingredients - 1 pound Lean Ground Beef

1 Onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced Garlic
1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
4 cups Water
1 medium head Bok Choy, chopped
2 (3 ounce) packages Beef Flavored Ramen Noodles
2 teaspoons Vegetable Oil
2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Preparation:
1. Add ground beef to large skillet. Brown over low heat. Use wooden spoon to crumble during cooking.
2. Drain off excess fat.
3. Add ground beef to strainer and rinse under cold water.
4. Transfer ground beef to a stockpot.
5. Stir in chopped onion, minced garlic, and ground ginger.
6. Stir in water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
7. Stir in bok choy. Reduce heat to low. Simmer 3 minutes.
8. Stir in ramen noodles. Simmer 3 minutes.
9. Stir in ramen seasoning packet, vegetable oil, and soy sauce.

Butternut Squash Soup

　
Makes 5-7 servings
Ingredients
3 TBS butter

1 large yellow onion, diced
2 med white thin skinned potatoes (or other potatoes peeled), diced
1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced
¼ cup orange juice (I used seasonal clementines)
1 TBS orange zest (used clementines as well)
3 cups vegetable stock
1 ½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp fresh ground pepper
¼ tsp all spice
¼ tsp fresh ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground ginger
½ cup dried cranberries
Instructions
Melt the butter in a large pot on medium, then add the onion. Stir to coat the onion in the butter and let cook 3 minutes until it starts to soften. Add the diced potatoes and squash and stir again. Let cook another 5 minutes, stirring every minute or so.
Add orange juice, zest and vegetable stock. Stir and cover the pot. Let simmer for 30 minutes.
Use an immersion blender (make sure it’s submerged, this soup is like napalm!) to blend the vegetables into a nice thick and creamy soup. Once blended, add salt pepper and spices, tasting as you go.
Ladle soup into individual mugs or bowls and sprinkle with dried cranberries (pomegranate seeds are fun too!).

How to Make the Apple Dumpling Sauce

　　1 Cup SugarPlace the sugar, water, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small saucepan.
　　Bring to boiling point.
　　Add butter or margarine and stir until melted.

　　Remove from heat and set aside.
　　1 Cup Water
　　1/8 (one eighth) Teaspoon Cinnamon
　　1/8 (one eighth) Teaspoon Nutmeg
　　2 Tablespoons Butter or Marg
　　2 Cups Enriched Flour
　　2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
　　1 Teaspoon Salt
　　2/3 (two thirds) Cups Shortening - I use Crisco
　　1/2 (one half) Cup Milk
　　6 Macintosh Apples
　　(about 3 inch diameter)
　　Preheat the oven to 375°
　　Lightly grease a 9" x 13" x 1½" baking dish.
　　Place flour, baking powder and salt in medium size bowl and mix it together with a fork.
　　Add the shortening to the bowl and cut in shortening. Not familiar with the term cut in shortening? You're simply passing the fork through the mixture. You can see what I mean in the movie below.
　　Add milk to bowl all at once and use a fork to just moisten the mixture
　　Place the apple dumpling dough mixture on a lightly floured pastry board. Roll the pastry out until it is large enough cut six 6-inch squares (one for each apple).
　　Note: Yes, for those of you who are in the know, the rolling pin usually has a cloth cover but I couldn't find it and the apple dumpling recipe show had to go on. But I floured it and it worked fine.
　　It's finally time to peel the apples! I peel them and cut them in half. I then cut out the core. I also think that cutting them in half helps insure the apple bakes thoroughly.
　　I keep the apples from turning brown by placing them in a bowl of ice water. I put ice cubes in the water to keep it as cold as possible.
　　Place the apple on one of the 6-inch dough squares holding the two halves together.
　　Pour some sugar into the apple and then generously sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg. I just about fill the center of the apple with the sugar.
　　Place a pat of butter on the top.
　　Take a little water and moisten the edges of the 6-inch dough square.
　　Fold the corners to the center of the top of the apple. Do you see now why you want smaller apples?
　　If you start to run a little low on dough doing the final apples you can always roll it out a bit more.
　　Pinch the dough together at the seams.
　　Try to place the apple dumplings in the baking dish about an inch apart if possible. You can see mine were a little close in the picture...but they got perfect anyway.
　　Pour the sauce we made earlier over the apple dumplings and then sprinkle them with sugar.
　　Place the baking dish in the oven preheated to 375° and bake for 35 minutes.