Thursday, January 27, 2011

Zaks Shrimp n Calamari Pasta




Ingredients :

for marinade :

cleaned de-veined Shrimp,Calamari cut in rings- no tentacles -only the body, lemon juice,salt ,pepper,paprika ,dry mint leaves.



for cooking :

unsalted butter , minced garlic cloves, ginger chopped into half inch long thin strips ,chopped chives ,chopped spring onions ,olive or grape-seed oil (which i used now) ,chopped green chillies or habaneros,salt,vinegar , a small dash of worcestershire sauce(can use soya sauce and little tamrind extract) ,dry oregano,garlic cloves smashed,angel hair pasta (can use any other thin one tht is available)



Procedure :

1) marinade the shrimp and calamari seperately and let it set for 10 mins .
2) heat the oil in a saute pan .and add the garlic and ginger and chillis(or habaneros)
3) saute it for 30 secs .Add the shrimp and calamari and saute it well for 2-3 mins . add salt if needed .
4) add vinegar and worcestershire sauce ,chives and spring onions and saute it for 30 secs. add the cube of butter and saute it for 30 secs so the butter mixes well. take it and keep it aside
5) Boil the pasta in salt ,with butter,oregano and garlic cloves until its fully cooked.
6) drain the water away and mixt the pasta with the cooked seafood. Sprinkle some oregano and chives on top .
7) Mix with a teaspoon of tomato ketchup and serve with wine :)



...Cheers

Sunday, January 23, 2011

ZFC


Zaks Fried Chicken

Ingredients :

Chicken breast and thigh meat cut to cubes,yogurt,ginger and garlic paste ,lemon juice,salt,chilli powder,sharp cheddar cheese , corn flour.

Exact Procedure :
Mix the chicken in yogurt . then add salt and mix well . Mix Ginger garlic paste .Mix well and keep it aside for 10 mins .
Mix lemon juice and chilli powder . Then add the cheese and corn flour. Mix well .Chicken should be covered in a thick paste .Fry it and eat . The above procedure will make sure the chicken is juicy