Crispy Mongolian Beef and Shrimp Pasta

15 Then the kings of the earth and the great ones and the generals and the rich and the powerful, and everyone, slave and free, hid themselves in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains,

16 calling to the mountains and rocks, "Fall on us and hide us from the face of him who is seated on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb,

17 for the great day of their wrath has come, and who can stand?" - Revelation 6:15-17

Wow!!!

Beef and shrimp seasoning:

1 t kosher salt

1/2 t brown sugar

1/2 t of granulated garlic powder

Dipping batter for shrimp and chicken 

1/4 c soy sauce

1/2 c cornstarch 

1 egg, beaten

Whisk together, will be very thick

Oil for frying.

10 shrimp, cleaned, 

2 small filets, sliced 

1/2 box prepared pasta noodles

2 baby bok choy, cleaned and sliced lengthwise then chopped

1 t fresh ginger, minced

2 carrot, cut into matchstick 

1/4 c Mirin

1 T roasted garlic, minced

1 leek, sliced thin

1/2 of a shallot, diced

1 T olive oil

1 t sweet basil and chive compound butter, recipe on this blog under compound butter tab

Preheat the oil to hot.

Add the shrimp and beef to a bowl and season with salt, brown sugar and granulated garlic. Mix well.

Add shrimp and beef to dipping batter and coat.

Fry the shrimp and beef separately in the oil until golden brown. Cooks quickly using Fry Daddy. Then, remove the from the oil and let the shrimp and beef drain on paper towels to absorb any excess oil. 

In a large skillet heat the hot oil, add the ginger, bok choy, carrots, leeks, shallots and garlic.

Sauce:

1/2 c soy sauce

1/2 c honey

1/8 c brown sugar

1/4 c water

Pinch red pepper flakes

1 T oil

Cook the sauce ingredients over medium high heat stirring occasionally. Once the sauce thickens, it’s ready for use.

Combine the meat, veggies and sauce.

Serve over pasta.

Greek Lemon Roasted Potatoes

But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. - 2 Peter 2:1

Small red potatoes( I used baby new potatoes)

Juice of 1/2 lemon

Olive oil

Kosher salt

Fresh chopped oregano

Black cracked pepper

Garlic granules

Microwave covered potatoes 2 minutes on one side and flip, repeat, 

Cut in half and place in roasting pan, cut size up. Drizzle olive oil over cut side. Squeeze lemon half over potatoes. Season with oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Bake in toaster oven on 450 degrees for 15 minutes, then toast for 15 minutes or until slightly crispy.

Savory Smoky Sweet Potato Casserole

just as Sodom and Gomorrah and the surrounding cities, which likewise indulged in sexual immorality and pursued unnatural desire, serve as an example by undergoing a punishment of eternal fire. - Jude 1:7

2 sweet potatoes, sliced really thin using mandolin

1 can evaporated milk, 5 oz

1/2 c half and half

Season blend( garlic granules, onion powder, kosher salt, smoky paprika, black pepper, turmeric, ancho chili powder) 1/8 t each 

1 shallot, diced

1 1/2 c Cheese blend, 1c sharp Cheddar, 1/4 c smoky Gruyere and 1/4 c smoky Gouda

Layer 1/2 of potatoes, cheese and liquid. Season. Repeat.

Bake at 400 degrees covered 40 minutes, then uncover and bake 450 degrees an additional 15 minutes uncovered.

Asian Black Bean Sauce/Paste

And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, yet your Teacher will not hide himself anymore, but your eyes shall see your Teacher. - Isaiah 30:20

1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drain

1 T rice wine

1/4 c water

1 T low-sodium soy sauce 

1/2 t sugar

1 t chicken base seasoning

1 t grated ginger 

1/2 t grated orange peel

1/2 t crushed red pepper 

1 T roasted garlic 

Combine all the ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes. Sauce will be thick.

Garlic and Black Bean Sauce Shrimp and Chicken

Therefore the LORD waits to be gracious to you, and therefore he exalts himself to show mercy to you. For the LORD is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for him.  - Isaiah 30:18

• 2 T roasted garlic
• 1/4 c Asian black bean sauce( I made my own, recipe on this blog under sauce tab)
• 1 t olive oil
• 1 bag frozen shrimp, tails removed
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 t brown sugar
•  oil for deep frying
• 1/2 cup chinese rice wine
• 1 1/2 c water plus 1/2 t cornstarch
• 1 heaping T chicken base seasoning
• 1/4 of a roasted poblano, seeded and chopped
• 1 t roughly cilantro 
• 1 shallot, diced

Take garlic and black bean sauce and mash together.

   

Season meat with a sprinkling of brown sugar and kosher salt. Let sit 5 minutes.

1. Dredge meat in cornstarch. 
2. Deep fry.
3. This meat is delicious even without the sauce!!!

In a skillet, add 1 t olive oil, shallots and Poblanos, heat until fragrant. Add garlic and bean sauce.

Add water, wine, chicken base seasoning, and simmer 10 minutes until sauce thickens. To serve, first layer noodles or rice, then meat and end with sauce. You must keep these 3 sets of ingredients separate until serving if using starchy noodles such as stir fry noodles, they become gummy.

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