Kittencals Chinese Lemon Ginger Sauceglaze Recipes

GINGER-LEMON SAUCE

Steps:

• Using a Japanese ginger grater or very fine holes on grater, grate ginger to make 2 teaspoons ginger shreds and juice. In a small bowl mix ginger with remaining ingredients. Let stand 10 minutes. Pour sauce through a fine strainer and serve with pan-fried scallops.;

KITTENCAL'S CHINESE LEMON GINGER SAUCE/GLAZE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan mix all ingredients together until blended; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat whisking vigorously and continuously until bubbly and thickened.

KITTENCAL'S EASY MOIST SALMON STEAKS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Butter an 8 x 8-inch baking.
• Rinse the salmon steaks and pat dry.
• In a bowl mix/whisk the melted butter, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder; add to the glass baking dish.
• Add in the salmon steaks; turn to coat well and evenly in the butter/mayo mixture.
• Bake for about 20-22 minutes, or until the fish flakes with a fork.

KITTENCAL'S GREEK ROASTED LEMON-GARLIC CHICKEN WITH POTATOES

Steps:

• Set oven to 425 degrees F (set oven rack to bottom position).
• Grease a roasting pan (use a pan large enough to hold the chicken halves and potatoes).
• Using kitchen shears cut the chicken down the center between the breasts, then cut down each side of the back bone, then discard the back bone.
• Season the chicken halves on both sides with salt and black pepper, then place skin side down in the roasting pan.
• In a bowl season the potatoes with salt and pepper then place the potatoes around the chicken.
• Sprinkle the whole garlic cloves and olives around the potatoes.
• In a bowl whisk the juice of 2 lemons with the olive oil then drizzle over the chicken and potatoes in the pan.
• Sprinkle the dried oregano over the top.
• Drizzle 2 tablespoons broth into the 4 corners of the pan (do NOT drizzle on top of the chicken or potatoes).
• Roast uncovered for about 50 minutes.
• Remove from oven turn the chicken skin side up, drizzle the pan juices on top the chicken and potatoes, if the broth has cooked down then drizzle about 1/3 to 1/2 cup more into the sides of the pan if needed.
• Continue to cook for another 30-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through, you may want to baste with pan juices a few times during cooking (cooking times will vary slightly depending on the size of the chicken).
• Serve the chicken with pan juices.

KITTENCAL'S ASIAN-GLAZED BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Set oven to 400 degrees F.
• Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• Using your hands gently squeeze out as much excess water from the chicken pieces as possible, then dry using a paper towel/s.
• For glaze; in a bowl whisk the soy sauce with cornstarch, ginger and sesame oil (if using) until smooth. then add in honey, brown sugar, ketchup and chili sauce; whisk/mix until combined (taste the sauce if you prefer a slightly sweeter taste then add in more honey or brown sugar).
• In a small saucepan heat oil over medium-high heat.
• Add in onion and saute for about 3 minutes or until slightly softened, then add in the chopped garlic and chili flakes and cook for about 2 minutes.
• Add in the soy sauce mixture; bring to a simmer mixing constantly, cook until bubbly and thickened (the mixture will be fairly thick) set aside.
• Heat a small amount oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (you may lightly season the chicken with black pepper before browning if desired but do NOT salt).
• Add in chicken and brown on both sides; remove to prepared baking dish.
• Pour the sauce over the chicken then using your hands or tongs turn the chicken pieces to coat in the sauce (make certain that the chicken is facing skin side up).
• Bake uncovered for about 45 minutes or until completely cooked, basting with the pan glaze about halfway through cooking time.
• Serve with cooked rice.

KITTENCAL'S CHINESE CHICKEN BALLS WITH SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE

Steps:

• To make the sweet and sour sauce sauce; in a saucepan combine the first 5 ingredients until combined.
• In a cup or bowl whisk the cold water or pineapple juice with cornstarch until smooth and well blended, then whisk vigorously into the ketchup mixture; bring to a boil stirring or whisking constantly over medium-high heat until bubbly.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue simmering and mixing until thickened (be patient the sauce takes a few minutes to thicken up) remove from heat and allow to sit at room temperature while making the chicken balls or you may cool to room temperature then refrigerate until ready to use (I prefer the sauce at room temperature).
• To make the chicken balls: in a large bowl combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, garlic powder; add in water and sesame oil; whisk vigorously until smooth.
• Add in chicken pieces; using clean handsand mix until well coated.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven to 375 degrees.
• Carefully dip the battered chicken pieces in hot oil and fry until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes).
• Remove to a paper towel.
• Sprinkle with seasoning salt immediately after frying if desired.
• Serve immediately with sweet and sour sauce.
• Delicious!

GINGER LEMONADE

Steps:

• In an 8-quart saucepan combine sugar, water and ginger root. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
• Stir in lemon juice. Cool 15 minutes. Remove ginger. Refrigerate lemonade at least 1 hour, or until chilled.
• Serve over ice, and garnish with lemon slices.