Parmesan Eggplant Fries

Something a little different, healthy and light! Great as an appetizer or side and a wonderful way to get picky little ones to eat a veggie! Goes well marinara dipping sauce.

Ingredients:

1 large eggplant
3 eggs
2-3 cups panko or seasoned breadcrumbs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup parmesan cheese

If using plain or panko breadcrumbs, you'll want to season them liberally with any or all of the following: salt, pepper, garlic powder, parsley flakes, paprika, crushed red pepper, lemon pepper, oregano, basil etc.

Preheat oven to 425. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet.
Cut both ends off the eggplant and cut it into fries (about 2 inches long and about 1/3-1/2 inch thick) Beat the eggs in a bowl. In another bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs and parmesan.

Dredge the eggplant in the flour and shake off the excess. Dip into the egg, then dip into the breadcrumbs, pressing lightly on all sides to ensure proper breading. Lay on the wire rack and bake for about 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Kung Pao Chicken

Ingredients:

1 lb boneless chicken cut into cubes
2 tbsp corn starch
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil

1 onion, diced
1/2 bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup roasted peanuts
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
4 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
2 whole dried red chillies
1 tbsp sambal (chili garlic sauce) or chili oil or 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp white pepper
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp vinegar or rice vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 tbsp corn starch mixed with cold water
Salt and Pepper to taste

Marinate the chicken in the soy sauce, corn starch and sesame oil for at least 30 minutes.

In another bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sesame oil, sambal or chili oil, white pepper, sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper and water and set aside.

Heat some oil over medium high heat. Add the chicken and cook until brown. Remove and set aside. In the same pot, Add ginger garlic paste and dried red chilies and stir for a few seconds. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for a minute. Add sauce and corn starch slurry and stir until it thickens. Adjust soy and spice level to your liking. Turn off heat, stir in chicken and peanuts.

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http://www.spendwithpennies.com/jalapeno-cheddar-burgers-turkey-beef/

Halal cart food

http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/12/serious-eats-halal-cart-style-chicken-and-rice-white-sauce-recipe.html