Chopped pistachios - Yan Can Cook https://yancancook.com/home If Yan can cook, so can you! Thu, 13 Apr 2023 22:55:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://yancancook.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/favicon-150x150.png Chopped pistachios - Yan Can Cook https://yancancook.com/home 32 32 Pistachio Smoothie https://yancancook.com/home/recipe/pistachio-smoothie/ Fri, 14 Jul 2023 07:00:37 +0000 https://yancancook.com/home/?post_type=recipe&p=4943 Pistachios are a good source of several vitamins and minerals.  It will help you get an antioxidant boost, too.  A tasty healthy drink can make your day! Pistachio Smoothie Servings4 Ingredients 1/4cup Chopped pistachios 1 ripe bananahalved 1cup coconut milk 1tbsp sugar 1cup ice 8oz plain…

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Pistachio Smoothie
Servings4
Ingredients
Garnish
Instructions
  1. Blend together pistachios, banana, coconut milk, and sugar; blend until well combined.
  2. Add ice and yogurt; blend until smooth.
  3. Pour into individual glass cups. Garnish with extra chopped pistachios and mint.
  4. Remark: You can also prepare with your favorite flavored yogurt instead of plain. Adjust sugar accordingly.
Recipe Notes

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]]> Chilled Citrus Noodles https://yancancook.com/home/recipe/chilled-citrus-noodles/ Fri, 24 Mar 2023 07:00:17 +0000 https://yancancook.com/home/?post_type=recipe&p=4830 This is a mouthwatering colorful vegetarian dish with two types of noodles -- rice noodles & bean curd noodles. Slurp in, don't hesitate!

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Chilled Citrus Noodles
This is a mouthwatering colorful vegetarian dish with two types of noodles -- rice noodles & bean curd noodles. Slurp in, don't hesitate!
Servings4 people
Ingredients
Dressing:
Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the noodles and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again. Cut into 4-inch lengths. Cook pressed bean curd noodles in boiling water for a few minutes; drain. Place both noodles in a large bowl.
  2. To make dressing, combine all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Pour the dressing over the noodles. Add the citrus and toss to coat evenly. Garnish with the mint and pistachios; sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.
  3. Remark: You can add 1/3 cup shredded roast chicken, if desired.
Recipe Notes

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]]> Eight Treasures Rice Pudding (八宝饭) https://yancancook.com/home/recipe/eight-treasures-rice-pudding-%e5%85%ab%e5%ae%9d%e9%a5%ad/ Fri, 10 Mar 2023 08:00:35 +0000 https://yancancook.com/home/?post_type=recipe&p=4766 Eight Treasure rice pudding(八宝饭) is a typical delightful dessert in Chinese cuisine. The Eight-treasure Rice Pudding is used as a banquet course for its beautiful colors, taste and presentation. The glutinous rice indicate “united” and sweetness; the eight treasure sticky rice pudding suggests fortune in the coming new year.

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Eight Treasures Rice Pudding
Eight Treasure rice pudding(八宝饭) is a typical delightful dessert in Chinese cuisine. The Eight-treasure Rice Pudding is used as a banquet course for its beautiful colors, taste and presentation. The glutinous rice indicate “united” and sweetness; the eight treasure sticky rice pudding suggests fortune in the coming new year.
Servings8 people
Ingredients
Toppings: (your choice)
Syrup:
Garnish:
Instructions
Prepare the rice:
  1. Soak rice in warm water to cover for 2 hours or overnight; drain well. Toss with sugar.
To assemble:
  1. Coat or spray a bowl to prevent rice from sticking.
  2. Arrange an even layer of half of toppings of your choice attractively on bottom of bowl.
  3. Form lotus seed paste into a two flat circles, slightly smaller than diameter of bowl and lay one circle on top of the toppings.
  4. Place half the rice over paste.
  5. Layer remaining toppings and lotus paste on top of rice.
  6. Place remaining half of rice on top, gently pressing rice down with a spoon to flatten.
Cooking:
  1. Place bowl in a steamer or on a rack in a wok. Cover and steam rice pudding over medium heat for 50 minutes to 1 hour, replenishing water if needed.
  2. While pudding is steaming, heat water, coconut milk and sugar in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until syrup is reduced by about half. Thicken with cornstarch solution.
  3. Just before serving, add Triple Sec and mix well.
Serving:
  1. Place a serving plate over rice pudding bowl and invert, gently shaking to unmold.
  2. Pour hot syrup over pudding. Sprinkle with shredded coconut and chopped pistachios; serve.
Recipe Notes

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