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Canku Ota |
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(Many Paths) |
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An Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America |
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May 31, 2003 - Issue 88 |
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Culinary
Herbs - Vinegars
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Basic Herb Vinegar |
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Pack herbs into a hot, clean, 1-qt jar. In a stainless steel or enamel saucepan, heat vinegar until hot, but not boiling. Pour hot vinegar over herbs in jar, cover loosely with a glass, plastic, or cork lid. (Vinegar will corrode the metal.) Let cool completely, then cover tightly. Let vinegar stand in a cool, dark place for 1 week. After one week, remove herbs from jar. Transfer vinegar to a clean 1 1/2 pint bottle. If desired, add a sprig of fresh herbs to the bottle for easier identification. Cover tightly, label and place in a cool dark place up to 6 months. |
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Rose Petal Vinegar |
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Trim away white part of rose petals. Wash and drain thoroughly. Slightly bruise petals and place with cloves in a wide mouth canning jar. Place vinegar in a medium saucepan bring to a boil. Pour vinegar over petals, cover at once with metal lids, and screw bands tight. Let stand at room temp for 1 week. Strain vinegar into decorative jars, discarding rose petals. Seal jars with a cork or other airtight lid. Makes 2 cups. |
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Herb French Dressing |
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Crush the herbs in a mortar with a pestle, then shake all ingredients together. Serve with a salad of lettuce, fresh mushrooms and alfalfa sprouts. |
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Béarnaise Sauce |
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In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, onion and herbs. Simmer over very low heat until only 1 tbl. is left. Strain into a double boiler and add egg yolks, mixing thoroughly. Add the butter, 2 tbl. at a time beating each time until the butter is melted and mixed with the eggs. The sauce will thicken as it cools. A delicious sauce for steak or chicken. |
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