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Suggested Dipping Sauces: Asian Peanut
Sauce, Wasabi Ginger Sauce.
*Star anise is a star-shaped dark brown pod
native to China. It is used in Asian and tropical
cuisines, and as a flavouring in baked goods in
many Western cuisines. It can be found in Asian
markets, as well as in many grocery stores and
specialty food stores.
SCALLION & GINGER SCENTED
BEEF BROTH
Makes 6 to 8 servings
6 cups (1.5 L) good quality beef stock or
broth (low-sodium) + 2 cups (500 ml)
additional hot broth to add as needed
3 scallions, cut in 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
6 slices fresh ginger, each about
the size of a quarter
1-2 cloves garlic, peeled and halved
4 whole peppercorns
1 tablespoon (15 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon (15 ml) mirin, rice wine or
medium dry sherry
3/4 pound (375 g) beef tenderloin, thinly sliced
3/4 pound (375 g) pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
8 ounces (250 g) baby carrots, steamed to
crisp-tender
6 ounces (175 g) thinly sliced daikon
8 ounces (250 g) small white mushrooms,
cleaned
8 ounces (250 g) firm tofu, cut into bite-sized
cubes
8 scallions, trimmed to 4-inch (10 cm)
lengths
4 ounces (125 g) canned water chestnuts,
drained steamed rice, optional
Place the beef stock, scallions, ginger, garlic,
and peppercorns in the Cuisinart
™
Fondue Pot.
Set temperature at Setting 6 and bring to a boil.
Reduce to Setting 3 and simmer for about 20 - 25
minutes, until broth has taken on the flavours of
the ginger and scallions.
Use skewers to dip slices of beef or pork
tenderloin and the accompanying vegetables
into the stock. May be served with small bowls
of hot steamed rice for each diner. Add additional
warm beef stock to the Fondue Pot as needed,
to keep the liquid deep enough for dipping
and cooking.
Suggested Dipping Sauces:
Asian Peanut Sauce, Wasabi Ginger Sauce
FRIED SHRIMP &
VEGETABLE FONDUE
Makes 6 to 8 servings
3-1/2 cups (875 ml) flavourless vegetable oil
1 pound (500 g) large shrimp (21-25 count),
peeled (leave on tail) and deveined
1 pound (500 g) dry sea scallops, tough
muscle removed
1/2 pound (250 g) salmon fillet, skinned, cut
into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes
12 ounces (375 g) Italian baby eggplant or
Japanese eggplant, cut in 1/2-inch
(1.25 cm) rounds
1 small zucchini, cut in 1/2-inch (1.25 cm)
rounds
24 green beans, cut in 2-inch (5 cm) pieces
12 pearl onions, steamed to crisp-tender
2 large carrots, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch
(1.25 cm) ovals, steamed to crisp-tender
8 ounces (250 g) new red potatoes, cut into
bite-sized wedges and steamed to just
tender
fresh lemon wedges
fresh basil leaves
Heat oil in Cuisinart
™
Fondue Pot on Setting 7-1/2
until hot and bubbly, but not boiling – oil should
test at 375° F (191º C) with a candy/deep fry
thermometer for best results.
Skewer seafood and vegetables and fry until
golden and crispy. Drain, allow to cool for a few
moments, and dip in sauces to serve.
Suggested Dipping Sauces:
Spinach Dipping Sauce, Roasted Red Pepper &
Sun-dried Tomato Dip, Olive Tapenade Aioli,
Tsatziki Sauce.