Unicorn (Unicorn@Indenial.com)
Sat, 05 Jun 1999 21:25:33 -0400
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Reader Beth was the first of about a jillion readers to send in the
following food funny:
Mahatma Gandhi walked barefoot throughout the countryside so much that
his feet became very hard and callused. His diet was sparse, and he
was extremely thin as a result. To keep going, he tried to carry a
little bit of garlic with him at all times and chew on it for energy
and clarity of thought.
Thus, Gandhi became known as the Super Calloused Fragile Mystic
Blessed With Halitosis.
::::::::::::::::::::::::::: TODAY'S RECIPE ::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Today's recipe is as Spanish as the olives, almonds, and raisins that
grow throughout the Iberian peninsula.
Pollo al la Andaluza (Chicken Andalusian Style)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 Tbs (30 ml) chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup (60 ml) orange juice
1 chicken, cut into parts, about 2 1/2 lbs (1 Kg)
Flour for dredging the chicken
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
1/2 (125 ml) cup brine cured green olives
1/4 cup (60 ml) whole or slivered almonds
1/4 cup (60 ml) raisins, soaked for 2 hours in
1/4 cup (60 ml) dry sherry or water
Combine the garlic, parsley, and orange juice in an electric blender
or food processor and process until smooth. Add this to a bowl
containing the chicken parts and toss to coat well. Allow to marinate
for 1 to 2 hours, refrigerated. Dredge the chicken pieces in the
flour seasoned with the salt and pepper, reserving the marinade. Heat
the olive oil in a large heavy skillet until the surface shimmers.
Fry the chicken pieces until golden brown on all sides. Drain off and
discard the excess olive oil, and add the remaining ingredients,
including the reserved marinade and the sherry used to plump the
raisins. Cover the pan and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes,
adding more liquid if necessary to form a thick sauce. Serves 2 to 4.
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