Recipe of Sichuan Rounds - Food Recipes

Sichuan Rounds

Recipe By : Baltimore Sun
Serving Size : 4
Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Chinese

Ingredients - Preparation Method:

1/2 cup water chestnuts -- finely chopped 1/3 cup green onion -- finely chopped 1/2 cup celery -- finely chopped 3 cloves garlic -- finely chopped 1 cup white rice -- cooked 12 ounces ground chicken, or pork 2 tablespoons grated ginger root 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon cayenne 1 tablespoon orange marmalade 2 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons sesame seeds Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease baking sheet In large bowl, mix all ingredients except sesame seeds until well-blended. Form into 4-inch wide and 1-inch high flat round patties. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, pressing lightly to make them adhere. Place patties on baking sheet and bake 10-14 minutes or until done in center but not dry serve immediately. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : this recipe is for a main course, but it also can be adapted for hors d'oeuvres by shaping the mixture into small spheres and baking for about 8 minutes. The spiciness of the dish can be adjusted for low or high heat by varying the amount of cayenne. Serve with steamed red cabbage and thinly sliced zucchini.