MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Spicy Pork And Kumquat Stir-Fry Categories: Epicurious, Fruit, Pork, Chiles Yield: 4 servings 1 lb 1/2-inch-thick boneless pork Loin chops (about 6) cut Crosswise into 1/3" strips 2 tb Hoisin sauce 1 tb Oyster sauce 1 tb Cornstarch 2 ts Chinese five spice powder* 5 oz Kumquats, quartered Lengthwise, seeded 1 tb Sugar 1 1/2 tb Hot chilli oil or chilli Sesame oil* 2 tb Minced peeled fresh ginger 1/2 c Canned chicken broth 1 ts Rice vinegar *Available at oriental markets and in oriental section of some supermarkets. Blend first 5 ingredients in medium bowl. Combine kumquats and sugar in small bowl. Let stand 30 minutes, stirring kumquat mixture occasionally. Heat oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add ginger and stir 1 minute. Add pork mixture and stir-fry until pork is just cooked through, separating pork strips, about 3 minutes. Add kumquat mixture, broth and vinegar and stir until sauce boils and thickens, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Round out this fast and easy entree with steamed rice and a sprinkling of finely chopped green onions. Serves 4 EPICURIOUS RECIPE from Bon Appetit - November 1992 Format by Dave Drum - 20 March 99 FROM: Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen MMMMM MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Chicken Salad With Cilantro And Ginger Categories: Epicurious, Salads, Poultry Yield: 4 servings 1/2 c Soy sauce 1/4 c Oriental sesame oil* 2 tb Rice vinegar 2 ts Grated peeled fresh ginger 1 lb Skinless boneless chicken Breast halves 2 tb Vegetable oil 1/2 ts Chilli oil* 1 Head romaine lettuce, torn Into bite-size pieces 1/2 c Fresh cilantro leaves 1/2 Red onion, thinly sliced 1 lg Ripe tomato, sliced 1/4 c Sesame seeds, toasted 1/4 c Slivered almonds, toasted *Available at specialty foods stores, oriental markets and in the oriental section of some supermarkets. Combine soy sauce, oriental sesame oil, vinegar and ginger in small bowl. Cut chicken crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide strips. Place chicken in medium bowl. Mix in 1/4 cup of soy mixture. Let chicken marinate 30 minutes. Heat vegetable oil and chili oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken to skillet and cook until springy to touch, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate and cool. Combine lettuce, cilantro, onion and tomato in large bowl and arrange on platter. Top mixture with chicken. Sprinkle salad with sesame seeds and almonds. Spoon some soy mixture over chicken salad. Serve, passing remaining soy mixture separately. Serves 4. EPICURIOUS RECIPE from Bon Appetit - November 1991 Format by Dave Drum - 20 March 99 FROM: Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen MMMMM ENJOY!!! -- Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchens Home of Yaaaah Hoooo Aaahhh HOT Sauce & Hardin Cider