The Experiment
[SIZE=10pt]Went out to the yard for a few items on this one. Wasn't planning on entering as I originally stated, but ended up at the store anyway so I said alright let's work on this. Wanted to try some things out, so I combined a few things together. It could be alive! ([/SIZE]not sure about the cow though.)
[SIZE=10pt]Ingredient List[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]1 cup Coconut Milk[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]some saffron[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Pieces of Shallot[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]3 teaspoons Garlic[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]5-6 12 inch segments of Lemongrass (pieces)[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]1 Jalapeno[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Grated Ginger[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]2 Limes[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]2 Tbsp Tamarind Juice[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]1 Tbsp Fish Sauce[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Salt as required[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Swiss Cheese as required[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]1 cup rice[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]ground beef as required[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]water as required[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]2 tbsp vegetable oil[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]1 sweet onion[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]1 long red florence onion[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]1 unidentified onion[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]1/4 tsp Turmeric [/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]1 egg white[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Hawaiian rolls[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]To make rice:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]1. Prepare sweet onion in pieces, and cut lemongrass stalks into smaller pieces.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]2. Heat 1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil in pan. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]3. Puree onion in blender. Add 2/3 cup onion puree and 1/4 tsp turmeric to skillet. Sautee 5 minutes.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]4. Add 1 3/4 cup water, 1 cup rice, some lemongrass pieces, and a few shakes of salt. Let bubble, then cover and reduce heat to medium low for 18 minutes. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]5. Discard lemongrass.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]To prepare tamarind:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]1. Boil some water.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]2. Peel Tamarind seed pod, and scrape paste with knife. Discard seeds. Strain paste through a cheesecloth, and add to a small amount of boiling water. Let sit 20 minutes[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]3. Stir.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]To prepare Coconut Milk:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]1. Pour 1 can coconut milk into mixing bowl. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]2. In a small skillet, toast some saffron briefly. Sprinkle saffron on the top of coconut milk, and refrigerate. Allow to sit for a while. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]3. When ready, yellowish color will begin to appear on milk.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]To prepare sauce:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]1. Peel and grate some ginger and set aside.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]2. Slice some lemongrass stalks into pieces and set aside[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]3. Slice Shallot, LRF Onion, and unidentified onion into pieces into blender.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]4. de-seed and halve a jalapeno. toss into blender.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]5. Toss in some lemongrass pieces and prepared ginger.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]6. Slice to limes, squeeze juice into blender. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]7. Add 2 Tbsp tamarind juice and 1 tbsp fish sauce.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]8. Add 3 tsp garlic and a few shakes of salt[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]9. Add 1 cup water and 1 cup prepared saffron coconut milk. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]10. Create a liquid consistency in blender. Set aside[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]To prepare burger[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]1. Combine ground beef and a quantity of prepared lemongrass rice in a mixing bowl. Add 1 egg white. Mix, and make a patty.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]2. Cook in skillet and carefully flip. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]3. When ready, add two slices of Swiss cheese to melt.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]4. Cook until done. Place on sliced Hawaiian rolls. Top with sauce.[/SIZE]