Johnny Jalapenos Mexican Rice Recipes

JALAPENO CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Combine 1 1/4 cups flour, 1 1/2 cups cornmeal, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. Whisk 2 1/4 cups buttermilk, 2 eggs, 1/2 stick melted butter and 1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapenos; stir into the flour mixture. Pour into a buttered, cornmeal-dusted 9-inch cast-iron skillet; top with sliced fresh jalapenos. Bake at 450 degrees F, 20 to 25 minutes.

CHEF JOHN'S RED BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Place beans in a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir sausage in hot oil until oils slightly release from sausage and edges brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir onion, celery, and poblano pepper into sausage; cook and stir until vegetables soften and start to turn translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir garlic into sausage mixture; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Stir red beans, chicken broth, ham hock, bay leaves, black pepper, thyme, cayenne pepper, and hot sauce into the sausage mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for 1 1/2 hours. Add salt and continue simmering until beans are soft, meat is tender, and desired consistency is reached, 1 1/2 to 2 hours more. Season with salt.
• Spoon rice into bowls, ladle red beans mixture over rice, and top with green onion.

JOHNNY JALAPENO'S MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• NOTE: This step is important as it removes the starch from the rice so it will not stick. --- Place rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water until water runs clear- about 1-2 minutes, stirring with your (clean) fingers or shaking rice around in the strainer. Shake afterwards also to remove excess water/moisture. Set aside.
• In a large measuring cup or bowl, whisk the broth and tomato paste (and hot sauce if using) to incorporate. Set aside.
• Heat grease/oil over medium high heat in a Dutch oven (or heavy pot). Add rice and stir until rice is translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
• Add the onion, jalapeno, and garlic. Saute' for 1-2 minutes until onion is translucent. Stir the broth/paste mixture into the rice. Increase heat to medium high, and bring to a boil.
• Once it begins to boil, give a final stir and reduce heat to low, cover pot and simmer 20 minutes.DO NOT REMOVE LID. Remove from heat and let sit for an additional 5 minutes STILL covered.
• Remove lid and stir, fluffing rice. NOTE: If you have little browned crispy rice at the bottom of the pan (not burnt), this is considered a delicacy in Mexico, so don't fight over it!

JOHNNY JALAPENO'S TIJUANA ICE CREAM (WITH VARIATIONS)

Steps:

• CLASSIC ICE CREAM: To the fruit cocktail, add jalapenos and tequila. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate.
• Mix the half and half with the sugar and vanilla. Stir until sugar is dissolve. Place milk/sugar mixture into machine and churn for 15-20 minutes. Add fruit mixture and continue churning until ice cream is formed (about 5 minutes). Scoop into a freezer safe container with lid, cover and freeze for at least 2 hours.
• CUSTARD ICE CREAM: Combine the heavy cream, tequila, and chopped jalapenos in a saucepan and place over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, and cook gently about 10-12 minutes, then remove from the heat. Watch carefully so it does not boil.
• Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk the sugar and vanilla into the egg yolks until slightly pale and lightened. Pour about 1/3 of the cream mixture into the yolks while whisking vigorously.
• Add the yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the rest of the cream mixture and cook over medium heat stirring constantly until the mixture thickens sufficiently to coat the back of spoon. DO NOT allow the custard to boil.
• Remove from the heat and place in the refrigerator to cool for at least 2 hours. When it has cooled, place in an ice cream maker and churn for 15-20 minutes. Add in the well drained fruit cocktail and churn an additional 5 minutes. Place into a freezer safe container, cover and chill at least 2 hours.
• FRIED BURRITOS: Form 1/4 cup of ice cream into a 4" long log (or use a sharp knife dipped in hot water to slice). Roll the ice cream in the cinnamon sugar to coat. Wrap in tortilla burrito style tightly, then wrap in plastic wrap tightly. Repeat for remaining burritos. Place in the freezer to harden at least 2 hours.
• Heat deep fryer to 350°F Unwrap burritos from plastic wrap and carefully place burritos into fry basket ONE at a time. Deep fry for 2-3 seconds. Flip over and fry the other side for 2-3 seconds. Serve with whipped cream and a cherry.
• ICE CREAM BALLS: Scoop about 1/4 cup of ice cream and quickly form it into a ball. Roll in cinnamon sugar, then in crushed cereal, place on cookie sheet and keep frozen. When ready to serve, Serve as is, or deep fry for 2-3 seconds then drain on paper towels for a few seconds. Serve in a shallow bowl drizzled with chocolate and caramel toppings.

JALAPENO POPPER MEXICAN STREET CORN

Steps:

• Husk corn. Rub corn and jalapenos with 2 tablespoons canola oil. Grill, covered, on a greased grill rack over medium-high direct heat until lightly charred on all sides, 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat. When jalapenos are cool enough to handle, remove skin, seeds and membranes; chop finely. Set aside., Sprinkle corn with 1/2 teaspoon salt. In a small skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add panko; cook and stir until starting to brown. Add paprika and oregano; cook until crumbs are toasted and fragrant., Meanwhile, combine cream cheese, crema, lime juice and remaining salt; spread over corn. Sprinkle with bread crumbs, jalapenos and chipotle pepper. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

JALAPENO GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the peppers, 1/3 cup lemon juice, parsley, garlic, rosemary and thyme. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from the chicken breasts; gently stuff pepper mixture under the skin of each chicken breast. , Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine the broth, pepper, lemon zest and remaining lemon juice; pour over chicken. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours. , Drain and discard marinade. Place chicken skin side up on grill. Place chicken skin side up on grill. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 12-14 minutes. Turn and grill 12-14 minutes longer until a thermometer reads 170°.