Gebackene Kohlsprossen Austria Recipes

GEBACKENE KOHLSPROSSEN (AUSTRIA)

Steps:

• Boil the sprouts for 15 or 20 minutes or until soft, then drain them and put half of them in the bottom of a casserole dish.
• Add a layer of half the diced ham, then half the mushrooms.
• Repeat until you've used up all the first three ingredients.
• In a small bowl, beat together the egg, cream and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Pour the mixture over the casserole and sprinkle with the remaining two tablespoons of grated cheese.
• Bake in a 400 degree oven for 10 to 15 minutes.

PARCHA-DOSHEME PLOV (AZERBAIJAN)

Steps:

• Rinse the rice in lukewarm water until the water runs clear.
• Fill a large bowl with lukewarm water and a tablespoon of salt and add the rice. Soak for 15 minutes or so.
• Melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the peeled chestnuts and stir-fry for 3 minutes.
• Add the apricots, barberries and dates. Keep cooking for another three minutes. Lastly add the golden raisins and stir fry for one more minute. Remove from heat.
• Put 10 cups of salted water in a large pot. Drain the rice and add to the pot. Boil for 7 to 10 minutes. The rice is done when it rises to the top of the pot. Don't overcook! The rice should be just a tiny bit chewy, not too soft. Bite a piece to make sure. Drain it in a colander and set aside.
• Melt a tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Put the uncooked chicken cubes in the bottom of the pot, distributing evenly. Add about a half teaspoon of salt and some pepper. Cover the chicken with the sliced onions and simmer for three minutes or so.
• Cover the chicken and onions with half of the rice. Spread the fruit and nut mixture out on top and then put the rest of the rice on top of that. Pour a tablespoon of melted butter on top.
• Put a clean dishtowel or two layers of paper towel over the pot. Be very careful to fold up the corners or otherwise make certain that the dishtowel or paper towel is nowhere near the flame.
• Put the stockpot lid on top of the towe and turn the heat down to low. Cook for 30 minutes, without stirring or disturbing it in any way.
• Combine the crushed saffron threads with three tablespoons of hot water. Stir until the water turns a deep orange. Pour the saffron water over the top of the plov and continue to cook for another 30 minutes.
• When the plov is done, it should look like this:
• 1. Fluffy rice with separate grains.
• 2. The meat should have a golden crust on the bottom.
• 3. The onion should be translucent (almost invisible).
• Scoop it all out of the pot and arrange it on a big platter. It's ready to serve.

KANGAROO BURGERS (AUSTRALIA)

Steps:

• Mix the kangaroo mince with the onion, garlic and cilantro. season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Shape the meat into four patties. Heat the oil over a medium hot flame and pan fry burgers until medium rare (if kangaroo is overcooked it will become dry and chewy).
• Serve on toasted burger buns with lettuce leaves and bush tomato chutney.

BUSH TOMATO CHUTNEY (AUSTRALIA)

Steps:

• Cut up the tomatoes, garlic and onions and put them in a medium sized saucepan. Add just enough vinegar to cover them.
• Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the vegetables are soft and the entire mixture has a jam-like consistency.

AUSTRIAN PUMPERNICKEL BREAD

Steps:

• Dissolve the yeast in the warm water and let it sit until it is frothy. Then add the molasses, vegetable oil, caraway seed, salt, rye flour, shredded wheat and cocoa.
• Mix until smooth, then add the all-purpose flour until the dough develops a good texture. Turn it out onto a floured surface and cover. Let it rest for 10 or 15 minutes.
• Knead the dough until it is smooth.
• Now place the dough in a greased bowl and cover. Let it rise in a warm place until the dough has about doubled in size, which usually takes about an hour.
• Sprinkle a greased cookie sheet with cornmeal. Punch down the dough and divide in two, shaping each half into a round loaf. Put loaves onto opposite corners of the cookie sheet so they don't bake into each other. Brush the top of each loaf with some melted butter, then let them rise again until they've about doubled, another hour or so.
• Bake the bread in a preheated 375 degree oven for about 30 to 35 minutes, or until the loaves sound hollow when you rap them with your knuckles.

LIPTAUER KäSE (AUSTRIA)

Steps:

• Mix the farmer's cheese with the onion, anchovies, capers, caraway seeds and paprika.
• Serve on pumpernickel or rye bread.