RUSSIAN VINAIGRETTE RECIPE. GINGER, SESAME DRESSING RECIPE. TEN GENERAL COOKING TIPS

RUSSIAN VINAIGRETTE  RECIPE. 

GINGER, SESAME DRESSING RECIPE.

TEN GENERAL COOKING TIPS

RUSSIAN VINAIGRETTE

Vinaigrette (/vɪnəˈɡrɛt/) is a mixture (emulsion) of olive oil and vinegar, sometimes flavored with herbs, spices and other ingredients. It is used most commonly as a salad dressing . It is also  a cold sauce or marinade for cold salad such as artichoke, asparagus and leek as in classical French cuisine.

Russian Vinaigrette (Винегрет) is also the name of a most popular classic Russian salad made with this dressing. The salad consists of the dressing, beet, pickled cucumber, potatoes, carrot and onion. Other ingredients, such as green peas and sauerkraut, are sometimes also added. Most ingredients are from pickles… in.spiration from Russian recipes

RUSSIAN  VINAIGRETTE

RECIPE INGREDIENTS:

2 medium cooked beets (medium size) 
*2 medium boiled potatoes (medium size)
*1 pickled cucumber 
*1 large size onion 
*1 boiled carrot 
1 medium sliced pickled cabbage 

3/4 cup braised green peas 

SAUCE INGREDIENTS:

3 tablespoons sunflower seeds oil,1 tablespoon vinegar, 1 teaspoon mustard and  salt 

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

Mix well the sauce ingredients. Cut ** ingredients into diamond shapes. Add in sliced pickled cabbage and green peas. Cut beets into diamonds and add the sauce.

 Mix it with the other ingredients. Store in the fridge for an hour, until cold and

All ingredients  blend in the red color of beets.

GINGER SESAME DRESSING

Ginger dressing (also called sesame ginger dressing or sesame dressing) is an Asian style dressing, made with seasoned and a variety of ingredients.. This  spicy sweet dressing, is served as toppings for salads. It is also used as a dipping sauce for grilled chicken.

SALAD INGREDIENTS::
1 cup grated  chinese cabbage
1 cup grated  red cabbage
1 medium size cucumber- grated, remove pith.
3  shallots- slice thinly
 2 tbsp minced  cilantro leaves
½ cup roasted peanuts

INGREDIENTS  FOR DRESSING;

1/3 cup  rice vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp sesame oil

1/3 cup peanut oil- or a more neutral oil, such as safflower or vegetable oil
3 tbsp soy sauce
¼ cup palm sugar (jaggery)
1 tbsp fresh young ginger- mince

1 tbsp scallion slices
2 tbsp sesame seeds
1/2 tsp pepper

1 green chili-cut into slices

THE WAY TO DO IT

Put all Dressing ingredients in an airtight small bottle/  lidded air tight container .

 Close the bottle and shake it to mix well all the dressing ingredients.
In a hour before serving, using a large bowl, mix in all ingredients except peanuts. Add in ginger dressing and mix again, then set aside. Keep excess dressing in the fridge –can last for 3 days..

Sprinkle with peanuts just before serving. Great as side dish with rice.


TEN GREAT COOKING TIPS


1-What does par means in cooking?

It means partial (part). Some recipes call for parboiling something before actually cooking it. Take for example grilling spare ribs, parboil first the ribs, then grill.


2-Is cocktail sauce the same as mayonnaise sauce?
Cocktail sauce is a red sauce that is tomato based and slightly spicy.A mayonnaise sauce as the name implies, has a mayonnaise base which typically has lemon juice and pickles added.

3-How do you fix an acidic sauce?

For acidic tomato sauce, simply add half of a large carrot and let it simmer with the sauce. The carrot takes out the acidic...

4-Can you use Olive oil for salad oil?

It is actually the best tasting oil to use for salads. You may want to experiment with different types. Extra virgin is the best...

5-What temperature should you cook potatoes at?

At 375 for about 45 min if they are chopped up in about 1/2 cubes and tossed with olive oil.

6- How long does it take to boil potatoes to make potato salad?

It does depend on the potato and size. some people boil them whole and keep the skins on and in the salad, 20 min....

7- How do you reduce vinegar taste in salsa/ dressings?

Adding a bit of sugar will help reduce the acidity of the vinegar

8-How long should potato fries thaw before cooking?

 You should fry /cook fries while frozen

9- What boils faster- salt or fresh water?

Fresh water boils faster than salt water. Salt water will cook food a little quicker as it has a slightly higher boiling point...

10- What’s good to eat ? 
Be in the habit of adding some seaweed to your veggies  when cooking or in your sandwiches. Seaweed is very rich in nutrients and fiber- such as minerals, chlorophyll etc. Seaweed  reduce estrogen. High estrogen levels encourage cancer growth.
Seaweed contains  calcium ten times higher than milk- prevent osteoporosis.
Japanese Scientists uncover, seaweed extract can lower blood pressure in patients with hypertension. and people with stroke. Sea grass can absorb excess salt in the body.

Just for the sake of getting general views from my readers, do tell me what is your favorite dip or dipping sauce or dressing (as in your salad dressing)-
One of my favorite is cesar's dressing for salad and ginger sesame dip for bbg fish, especially seabass.