Wash and de-stem mint leaves. Cut carrot in matchsticks. Shred the cooked chicken meat. In a large bowl, combine chicken with vegetables and mint leaves. Mix dressing ingredients together well. Pour dressing over and let stand 10 minutes before serving. From Doreen Otsuka.

Drain peas & rinse well. Place in medium pot with water & 1/2 cup of chopped onion. Stir in garlic, cumin, ginger, cayenne & salt. Bring to a boil & simmer for 30 minutes, till all the liquid is absorbed. Cool slightly. In a blender, combine the peas with the remaining onions, pepper & cilantro. [...]

BOIL NOODLES IN SALTED WATER until just done, about 4 minutes. Drain well and rinse in cold water. Mix in a little oil to prevent sticking. Stir-fry mushrooms, celery, bamboo shoots and bean sprouts in oil. Add salt and broth, oyster sauce and sugar. Push vegetables up side of the wok and add noodles, stir [...]

Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over High heat. Drop in the lamb cubes and fry them 6-7 minutes. be sure to turn them constantly. Drain them and remove to a large casserole In the oil left in the pan add the onions, garlic, carrots, raisins, chick peas, salt, & pepper. Cook until browned [...]

Combine Cornstarch, Ginger, Chicken Broth & Soy Sauce in A 2 Cup Glass Measure. Stir Well. e Uncovered At High 2 To 3 Min. OR Until Thickened, Stirring Every 30 Seconds. Set Aside. Combine Carrot & Oil in A 2 1/2 Quart Casserole. Cover With Plastic Wrap; Microwave At High 1 To 2 Min. OR [...]

Cut Turkey Into 1-Inch Cubes. Salt & Pepper Lightly To Taste. Spray Cooking Spray in Large Skillet OR Wok. Add Oil. Heat Oil Until Hot Over Med-High Heat. Add Turkey. Stir-Fry Until No Longer Pink, About 3 Min. Add Onion & Celery; Stir Fry 1 Min. Add Mushrooms; Stir Fry 1 Min. Add Pea Pods, [...]

Note:Asian chiles, such as santaka or japones. Note:Kaffir limes leaves may be purchased in an asian market. Note:Galangal root is available in asian markets. Soak the New Mexican chiles in water to soften; remove and drain. Place all the paste ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Pan fry the catfish [...]

* Deveined ** or use Parsley ==== Remove skin from chicken breasts. Carefully cut meat from bones and pull out the pieces of cartilage. Cut meat into strips and set aside. Put bones in large saucepan. Add water, onion, bay leaf, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and cook slowly, [...]