Pineapple Delight Ma Haw Recipes

PINEAPPLE DELIGHT (MA HAW)

Steps:

• Heat 2 T oil then stir fry all ingredients in STEP 1, until fragrant.
• Add pork and stir fry until color changes and pork it cooked through.
• Add STEP 2 ingredients to above and crushed peanuts; stir to mix.
• Remove from heat, drain on paper towels, allow to cool completely.
• Place meat mixture over pineapple pieces; top with whole cilantro leaf and sprinkle with shredded red pepper.

SHAW FAMILY PINEAPPLE DELIGHT

Steps:

• Combine pineapple, a bit of it's juice; approximately 1/4 cup and marshmallows in a large bowl.
• Refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours. Overnight is the best.
• About 2-6 hours prior to serving, drain any excessive liquid though some should remain. Whip the cream and fold into marshmallow mixture.
• Refrigerate before serving. This holds up very well in the fridge for days without the cream separating. The cook time is the refrigeration time.

PINEAPPLE DELIGHT

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press into an ungreased 9-in. square dish. Refrigerate until firm. , In a bowl, combine gelatin and water; stir until dissolved. Cool to room temperature. In a blender, combine the cottage cheese and sugar substitute; cover and process until smooth. Slowly add gelatin mixture and blend until smooth. Pour into crust. Refrigerate until firm. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Add pineapple. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool to room temperature. Spread over gelatin layer. Refrigerate for at least 1 hours before serving.

MAH-HAW (THAI SEASONED PORK ON PINEAPPLE)

Steps:

• Place peppercorns in a mortar and pound with a pestle until finely ground. Add cilantro root and garlic; pound until everything is mashed together well. Set aside.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook garlic paste until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add pork and cook, stirring often, until pork is cooked through and mixed well with garlic paste, about 5 minutes. Season with fish sauce and palm sugar and stir until well combined. Mix in peanuts. Taste pork; it should taste savory with a hint of sweetness. Adjust seasonings if necessary.
• Peel, core, and slice pineapple into 1-inch slices. Cut slices into bite-sized pieces and lay onto a serving dish. Top pineapple pieces with pork mixture. Garnish each pineapple piece with a cilantro leaf and a sliver of red chile pepper.