This month we will celebrate the cuisine f rom China when we learn to make Scallion Pancakes.
\nLike to cook? J oin us for Chef Theresa's International Cuisine Series. Ingredient list wi ll be posted a few weeks before each session.
\nRegister online or b y calling the library at 973 584-2400 and the link will be sent to you the day before the event.
\nIf you are going to cook along with Chef Th eresa\, please have your ingredients measured out and chopped\, if necessa ry\, in advance and all your materials ready!
\nChinese scal
lion pancakes
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose f
lour
1-1/3 cups boiling water
4 teaspoons sesame oil
6 gree
n onions\, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup canola oil
Dipping Sauce:
\n3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 t
ablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 teas
poons rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/8 teaspoon crushed
red pepper flakes
Directions
Place flour in a large bowl\; st
ir in boiling water until dough forms a ball. Turn onto a floured surface\
; knead until smooth and elastic\, 4-6 minutes. Place in a large bowl\; co
ver and let rest for 30 minutes.
Divide dough into 8 portions\; roll
each portion into an 8-in. circle. Brush with 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil\; s
prinkle with 1 heaping tablespoon of green onion and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Ro
ll into a thin cylinder (jelly-roll style)\; starting at one end\, twist c
ylinder onto itself forming a coil\, pinching to seal. Flatten slightly. R
oll each coil to 1/8-in. thickness.
In a large skillet\, heat 1 tabl
espoon canola oil. Over medium-high heat\, cook 1 pancake at a time until
golden brown\, 2-3 minutes on each side.
Meanwhile\, in a small bowl
\, combine sauce ingredients. Serve with pancakes.
Equipment:
Mixing Bowl
Rolling pin
Cutting board
Knife
Small bow
l
small Spoon
Frying pan
Tongs
Theresa Navarro is a successful owner and chef of Jeremiah&rsquo\;s catering and cooking studi o in Parsippany. She started at the young age of 13 working in restaurants . Achieving ownership at age 24 Theresa opened Jeremiah&rsquo\;s cafe and catering. For the last 23 years Theresa has prepared\, catered and taught for her community. Jeremiah&rsquo\;s Catering offers cooking classes creat ed especially for children. Theresa holds these classes and teaches childr en how to cook healthy meals for themselves. Of course\, everything is mad e to be safe for children and Theresa is extremely patient and pays attent ion to each child in her class. She chooses easy\, yet healthy\, recipes f or the children and does her best to stir in them the joy and happiness of making tasty food. The whole idea is to help the children acquire new ski lls\, enjoy group activities\, and teach them all about healthy foods. And Theresa does this with a lot of dedication and enthusiasm.
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