Subject: Chicken-Fried Steak for One
From: Unicorn (unicorn@indenial.com)
Date: Thu Oct 03 2002 - 06:09:57 EDT
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FOOD FUNNY
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Thanks once again to the mysterious "DRSPAGHETI" for this one:
A woman walked into the kitchen to find her husband stalking around
with a fly swatter. "What are you doing?" she asked.
"Hunting Flies" he responded.
"Oh, killing any?" she asked.
"Yep, three males, two females," he replied.
Intrigued, she asked. "How can you tell?"
He responded, "Three were on a beer can, two were on the phone."
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TODAY'S RECIPE
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Chicken-fried steak is a staple in many Southern kitchens, and many
cooks serve it with milk gravy. I have included a recipe for same if
you would like to add it, but consider it optional. It is traditionally
made with minute steaks (sometimes called cubed steaks), but any
thin, boneless cut of beef will do.
Chicken-Fried Steak for One
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
1 6-ounce (170 g) thin boneless beef steak,
pounded to tenderize
All-purpose flour for dredging
2 Tbs (30 ml) butter
2 Tbs (30 ml) vegetable oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
For the gravy:
1 Tbs (15 ml) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (125 ml) milk
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Beat the egg and milk together in a small bowl. Dip the steak into
the egg mixture and coat with flour on both sides. Heat the butter
and oil in a skillet over moderate heat and fry the steak until golden
brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Season with salt and
pepper and serve immediately.
For the optional gravy, remove the steak from the skillet and set
aside. Stir the flour into the drippings in the pan and cook for
about 2 minutes. Stir in the milk, salt, and pepper and bring to a
boil, stirring constantly. Spoon the gravy over the steak and serve
immediately. Serves 1.
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