19 steamed wraps Recipes

how to wrap a tamale, time required : 2 minutes per tamale, how, sort the husks, go through the corn husks removing any debris. separate the larger usable pieces from the smaller bits and pieces. save the smaller pieces for later., soak the husks, place the husks into a large bowl. cover husks with warm water. set a heavy item (like a heavy bowl) on top of the husks to keep them submerged., prepare the husks, husks from the water and pat dry. place into a covered dish or a large plastic bag to prevent from drying out. use only the larger and medium sized husks for the tamales. the smaller ones can be used later for ties or patches. when looking at the husk, they have a narrow end, a broad end, and 2 long sides., adding the dough, lay a husk on a flat surface. place 1-2 tbsp of dough onto the husk. when spreading the dough , leave a space of about 4 inches from the narrow end of the husk and about 2 inches from the other end. spread the dough to the edge of 1 of the long sides and 2 inches away from the other long side. try to keep the dough approximately 1/4 to a 1/2 inch thick., spread about a tbsp of filling down the center of the dough ., folding, locate the long side with a 2 inch space with no masa. fold that over, slightly overlapping the other side so the edges of the dough meet. wrap the extra husk around the back., then fold the broad end over the top and then the longer narrow end over the broad end., tying, create strips of husk by cutting or tearing 1/4 inch lengths off of some of the smaller or unusable husks. use these to tie across the middle of the tamale to hold the flaps down., steaming, tamales upright in a steamer. you can buy large steamers made just for this purpose. you may have something else you can use to create the same effect. the key is to have a small amount of boiling water on the bottom of the pot and a colander or mesh of some sort to keep the tamales away from the water., steam for about 90 minutes

fish (can use any white flesh like salmon), red chili powder (or according to taste), turmeric powder, mustard oil, salt, sugar, slit green chilies, black mustard seeds or 1 cup yellow mustard seeds, ground to a paste with water. (i use black), banana leaves , to wrap the fish fillets in

tilapia fillet, olive oil, chopped cilantro, minced gingerroot, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, ground dried thai chiles, lime , juice of, steamed banana leaf , to wrap the fish, white rice, water, kosher salt (for added flavor , skip salt and add 1 chicken boulion cube)

chopped corned beef, shredded steamed cabbage, diced cooked potato, shredded carrot, sliced onion, salt and pepper, to taste, egg roll wraps, oil (for deep frying, or less if you want to just pan fry)

chinese five spice powder, kosher salt, pepper, ground, pork shoulder, boneless cut into 10 pieces, canola oil, onions, yellow chopped, ginger, finely grated, garlic, minced, soy sauce, hoisin sauce (plus some for serving), siracha chili sauce (plus some for serving), chicken stock, bibb lettuce, steamed rice, bean sprouts, green onion, thinly sliced, cilantro, lime

monkfish loins , 6 to 7 oz each, veal bacon, orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, rice vinegar, virgin olive oil, salt, white pepper, citrus vinaigrette, lobster, 2 lb, steamed, shell removed, white wine, cognac, sherry wine, lobster stock, roux, heavy cream

bok choy, chopped very fine, ground beef, garlic salt, dry mustard, lemon pepper, green onions, chopped, eggs, beaten, kikkomen light soy sauce, sugar, ground ginger, wonton wrappers, cold water

olive oil, fresh white mushrooms sliced, minced garlic, flour tortillas, fresh spinach trimmed and steamed, plum tomato diced, shredded mozzarella cheese

diced fresh mozzarella cheese (3 oz), chopped fresh basil, chopped pitted kalamata olives, chopped fresh chives, chopped fresh oregano, olive oil, sliced pepper ham, asparagus spears, steamed and chilled (about 1/4 lb), fat-free flour tortillas

sliced green onion, low-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, bottled minced garlic, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, lime , zested and juiced, flank steak, nonstick, nonflammable cooking spray, head iceberg lettuce, separated into leaves, toppings: matchstick carrots , bean sprouts, sliced waterchestnuts, sliced green onions, fresh cilantro leaves, steamed white rice

fresh baby asparagus, steamed, smoked bacon, cooked, japanese mayonnaise (no substitution!), white onion, cut up, fresh cilantro , rough chopped, sugar, splenda

puff pastry sheet , 1 3x4-inch piece (buttered), baby asparagus , freshly steamed al dente, gorgonzola (blue cheese substituted if necessary), salt and pepper

salmon, skin off, napa cabbage leaves, blanched, black mushrooms, de-stemmed and rehydrated, szechwan peppercorn salt (1 part szechwan pepper to 4 parts kosher salt), canola oil, diced ginger, diced red bell peppers, chopped green scallions, chicken stock or fish stock if available, juice of 1/2 lemon, juice of 1 orange, butter, salt and white pepper to taste, zest of 1 orange

mature fresh coconut, grated, warm water , for extracting, water , for washing millet and for steaming, millet, banana leaf , for wrapping, sugar, salt

eggs, cheese, chopped into small pieces (about 2 tbsp) or 2 tablespoons shredded cheese, chopped tomatoes, diced chile, heavy cream, butter, hot sauce (to taste), salt, to taste (about 1/16 tsp (or more )

anything is optional add or remove to suit tastes, chopped cabbage can be any variety if you prefer use a coleslaw mix, crab meat, shrimp, mushrooms as many of few as you prefer, onion as much or little as you like, garlic fresh or powdered use to suit taste, bean sprouts, soy sauce, wok oil or another oil of choice just to get fresh vegetables sauteed, you will need a skillet , wok, or another pot to saute filling. it can be steamed if you prefer., you will also need a baking pan, egg roll wraps .

udon noodles, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, minced green onion, sugar, dried shiitake mushrooms, dashi, water, fresh cod , striped bass, or other firm-fleshed white fish, salt, white pepper, banana leaves (each long enough in which to completely wrap the fish), biased cut green onion tops, for garnish, fresh chopped cilantro leaves, for garnish