170 fried optional Recipes

recipe marinara sauce (see recipe below ), marinated artichoke hearts, all-purpose flour, eggs, water, fine dry bread crumbs, snipped fresh oregano, crushed red pepper, freshly ground black pepper, cooking oil for deep fat frying, marinara sauce, in a small saucepan heat 1-1/4 cups purchased marinara sauce just until bubbly. stir in 1 tbsp snipped fresh oregano and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper (optional). serve warm with fried artichokes. makes 1-1/4 cups.

flour (optionally, use 1-1/2 cups each of and cornmeal), cornmeal (see above), garlic granules , plus, garlic granules, divided, italian seasoning or 1/2 tsp dried oregano , plus, italian seasoning or 1/4 tsp dried oregano, lightly crushed,divided, dried basil, lightly crushed, creole seasoning or 1/4 tsp cajun seasoning, divided (i use tony chachere s), salt , plus, salt, divided, fresh ground black pepper , plus, fresh ground black pepper, divided, cayenne pepper , to taste (optional), eggs, beaten, buttermilk , as needed, fresh okra or green tomatoes or mushrooms or zucchini or summer squash or eggplants or broccoli or cauliflower (or a combination of any and all. this recipe should take care of 2-3 lb of veggies), peanut oil or canola oil, for deep frying or pan frying or pure olive oil (if you are an olive oil freak like me), salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste,for final seasoning

fried garlic, crushed, red pepper flakes, crushed, low sodium soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sugar (or two if you prefer sweeter), sesame oil, ground ginger, corn or 2 tbsp peanut oil, shredded baby bok choy, toasted cashews (optional) or sesame seeds (optional)

cooked long-grain rice, egg, oil, garlic clove, crushed, sesame oil, light soya sauce, spring onion, sliced, prawns (optional) or 1 cup shrimp (optional)

leftover mashed potatoes, spicy tomato sauce (optional) or ketchup (optional), mayonnaise (optional)

cooked sushi rice (calrose rice, do not add seasoned vinegar), olive oil, green onion, separate green and white parts , chop both finely, black pepper, onion, finely chopped, frozen peas and carrot, soy sauce (to taste), eggs, whisk, dried shiitake mushrooms (soaked in water and slice thinly) (optional), chinese sausage (sliced thinly, can substitute cooked meat of anykind or shrimp), egg, hard boiled and sliced thinly (optional, garnish ) (optional)

oyster sauce, soy sauce, peanut oil or 3 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil, eggs, beaten lightly, shrimp, peeled and deveined, frozen peas , preferably baby peas, thawed, dried shiitake mushroom , rehydrated in 1 cup hot water until softened, about 15 minutes, then drained, trimmed of stems, and (5 to 6 medium), ground pork (optional) or 8 oz sliced smoked ham, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (optional), roast pork, cut into 1/2 inch chunks, garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tsp), cold cooked white rice, scallions, sliced thin

brown rice, cooked, cold, green onions, chopped, oil , to 4, soy sauce, salt (optional), sugar (optional), sherry wine, eggs, beaten, roast pork (optional), roast beef (optional), lamb , roasted (optional), duck , roasted (optional), turkey , roasted (optional), chicken , roasted (optional) or , boiled (optional), boiled ham (optional) or baked ham (optional), bacon, pan fried (optional), chinese sausage, steamed (optional), crabmeat, flaked (optional), lobster, boiled and diced (optional), shrimp, cooked (optional), bamboo shoot (optional), bean sprouts, blanched (optional), celery, blanched (optional), cucumber , add at the very end (optional), green peas , parboiled (optional), lettuce , add at the very end (optional), mushrooms, fresh, canned (soak if dried, optional) (optional) or dried mushroom (soak if dried) (optional), onion (optional), bell pepper (optional), pimiento (optional), scallion (optional), string bean , parboiled (optional), tomato, peeled , add at the very end (optional), water chestnut (optional), almonds, blanched and chopped (optional), peanuts, chopped (optional), walnuts, blanched and chopped (optional), raisins (optional)

shrimp, small size (fresh ), coarse salt, egg white, tapioca starch (substitute cornstarch), sesame oil, granulated sugar, white pepper, firm tofu (firm recommended for frying ), chicken stock (option, won ton or chicken powder), light soy sauce, rice wine, bean sauce (amoy sichuan spicy noodle sauce or other similar types), garlic, chopped, chili paste with garlic, chili pepper flakes (optional), tapioca starch (substitute cornstarch), scallions (spring onion, green onion), peanut oil, grated ginger, cooked rice (optional yellow or white rice)

low-fat chicken hot dogs or 4 turkey hot dogs, onion, chopped, yukon gold potatoes, olive oil, minced garlic, salt and pepper, cayenne (optional) or seasoning salt (optional) or red pepper flakes (optional) or bell peppers (optional) or taco seasoning (optional), cheese (optional) or ketchup (optional) or mustard (optional) or hot sauce (optional) or relish (optional) or sour cream (optional)

pork-flavored ramen noodles (or smoked ham flavor or oriental flavor), frozen peas, eggs, beaten, sesame oil, white pepper, peanut oil, green onions, finely chopped, chopped garlic, diced roast pork (i use tofu if i include this at all, optional, optional) (optional) or 1/2-1 cup cooked chicken (i use tofu if i include this at all, optional, optional) (optional) or 1/2-1 cup shrimp (i use tofu if i include this at all, optional, optional) (optional) or 1/2-1 cup tofu (i use tofu if i include this at all) (optional), soy sauce

ground beef, salt, garlic powder, pepper, onion powder, condensed mushroom soup, condensed cheddar cheese soup, frozen shoestring french fries, catsup (optional) or mustard (optional) or pickles (optional) or tomato (optional)

sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into fries, ketchup (for dipping, optional ) (optional) or thin cranberry sauce (for dipping) (optional), kosher salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper, ground ginger, cayenne pepper (optional)

vanilla ice cream, egg whites, crushed cubed cereal (recommended : golden graham), vegetable oil, for frying, cinnamon , honey, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, optional garnish

makes 4 sandwiches, red bell pepper, cut in half, stem and seeds removed, sweet onion, about 1/2-inch thick, olive oil, extra-large eggs, salt and pepper to taste, sliced provolone or asiago cheese, fresh basil , arugula or baby spinach leaves (optional, but good), good sandwich bread, mayonnaise or best salad dressing(optional)

boneless round steak or 1 lb stewing beef, cut into bite sized pieces, garlic powder, ground ginger, onion powder, frozen broccoli florets (or frozen cut broccoli, the florets just look nicer), soy sauce (i prefer lite , less salty), cornstarch, water, rice vinegar, brown sugar, vegetable oil (whatever you have or prefer) or 1 tbsp sesame (whatever you have or prefer) or 1 tbsp peanut oil (whatever you have or prefer), shredded carrots (optional) or 1/2 cup sliced sweet red peppers (optional) or 1/2 tsp ground red pepper (optional) or 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional) or 1/4 cup peanuts (optional)

brown rice, water, olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, crushed, eggs, slightly scrambled, frozen mixed vegetables, green onions, chopped, leftover cooked pork (optional) or 1 cup cooked chicken (optional) or 1 cup cooked beef, diced (optional), soy sauce, drops sesame oil (optional)

oil (for frying ), curry paste (whatever kind you like), chicken breasts or 1/2 lb chicken thigh, cubed, frozen mixed vegetables , for stir fry, canned light coconut milk, potato starch (optional) or 1 tsp cornstarch (optional), salt