Spicy Watercress With Ginger Recipes

SPICY WATERCRESS WITH GINGER

Steps:

• Remove the tough stems from 2 bunches watercress; wash and dry well, then transfer to a bowl. Heat 3 tablespoons peanut oil in a small skillet over high heat until very hot. Add 1 tablespoon chopped peeled ginger, 1 minced garlic clove and 2 teaspoons Sriracha and stir-fry 30 seconds. Carefully stir in 2 tablespoons rice vinegar. Pour the warm dressing over the watercress and toss. Season with salt.

SPICY WATERCRESS SALAD

Steps:

• Combine cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, and hot pepper sauce in a bowl.
• Place watercress on a serving platter or bowl. Pour cucumber mixture over watercress.

SPICY STEAK AND WATERCRESS ON A ROLL

Steps:

• Season beef generously with salt and pepper. Cook to medium rare in a pan, under a broiler or on a grill, about 4 minutes per side depending on thickness. Set aside to cool for at least 10 minutes. Slice thinly on a bias and set aside. Blot extraneous juice with paper towels.
• Make horseradish sauce: Put grated horseradish in a small bowl. Season with a good pinch of salt and pepper and a little sugar. Add sour cream and stir to combine.
• Split rolls and lay them cut side up on a work surface. Butter each piece lightly, then spread with 2 teaspoons horseradish sauce.
• Divide sliced meat among the 6 bottom roll pieces, then garnish with cornichons, jalapeño and watercress. Replace top pieces of rolls and serve.

SPICY GINGER CHU-HI

Steps:

• In a mortar and pestle muddle together the ginger and sugar. Add the mixture to a cocktail shaker filled with ice along with the shochu, raspberry flavored rum, guava and lime juices.
• Strain and pour into a martini glass and garnish with the slice of ginger.

SCALLOPS WITH SAUTEED WATERCRESS AND GINGER

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add garlic and ginger and cook until garlic is lightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1/2 of the watercress and cook until wilted, 1 to 3 minutes; transfer to a bowl. Repeat with 1 tablespoon oil and remaining watercress. Stir in lemon juice and sesame seeds and season with salt and pepper. Wipe skillet clean.
• Pat scallops dry with a paper towel; season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in skillet over medium-high. Add scallops and cook until browned on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook until opaque throughout, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Serve scallops with watercress.

GINGERED FISH AND WATERCRESS SOUP

Steps:

• Soak mushrooms in 1/2 cup hot water until softened, about 20 minutes. Drain mushrooms, reserving soaking liquid. Squeeze out excess moisture. Thinly slice caps, discarding stems.
• Heat peanut oil and sesame oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add green onions, garlic and ginger and sauté until just tender, about 3 minutes. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until mushrooms are tender, about 3 minutes. Add chicken broth, mushroom soaking liquid, clam juice, Sherry and soy sauce. Bring to boil. Stir in catfish and watercress and boil until fish is just cooked through, about 2 minutes.

MACKEREL, WATERCRESS AND RHUBARB GINGER SAUCE

Steps:

• Put rhubarb in saucepan with orange juice, half the sugar, half the ginger and the butter. Cook over medium heat until rhubarb is tender but still holding its shape. Taste for sweetness and add more sugar and ginger if necessary.
• The sauce must be sharp and intense.
• Preheat broiler or grill. Stuff cavity of the mackerel with tarragon sprigs. Brush fish with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and cook over or under high heat for four to five minutes on each side.
• Meanwhile, discard stems from watercress. Rinse leaves and drain well. Heat oil in large skillet over high heat and add garlic and salt and pepper. Immediately add the watercress and stir until barely wilted. Remove from pan and put alongside mackerel on six individual plates. Serve immediately.

SWEET & SPICY WATERCRESS TOFU

Steps:

• Fry onions, garlic and ginger.
• Add sesame and walnuts and red chili.
• Place washed whole watercress; let steam.
• When wilted add the tofu.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Just before removing from heat add honey (to make this recipe vegan, use honey substitute).