Spicy Thai Bites Recipes

Steps:

• Place all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix together. Divide the mixture into 16 golf ball sized portions.
• Put some oil in a non-stick frying pan and fry the bites for 5-6 minutes, turning frequently, until golden brown all over.
• Serve with a dip of natural yoghurt and chopped chives.

Steps:

• Mix crab meat with lemongrass, chilies, cilantro, and egg yolk, mixing well.
• Mix the half and half with cornstarch and heat, stirring, until thickened, and mix into crab meat mixture.
• Shape the crab into about 20 meatballs, squeezing to get out excess liquid and retain the best shape; place on plate and refrigerate 1/2 hour to firm up (you can do this up to 12 hours in advance).
• To make the dip, heat the sesame oil in a saucepan, add the green onion, then the curry paste; stir fry for a minute or so before adding the coconut milk.
• Bring the sauce to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes or until it reduces about 1/2 and gets fairly thick.
• Stir in the soy sauce, then set aside to cool.
• Heat deep-fryer to 350 degrees and cook crab bites in batches, about 3-4 minutes or until nicely browned, then drain on paper toweling.
• Serve warm with the curry dip.
• The crab bites can be made in advance, and reheated in the oven at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes.

Steps:

• Mix sugar and dry seasonings in a small bowl. In a 2-cup measuring cup, mix peanut sauce, coconut milk and broth. Split each breast by cutting in half horizontally. Lightly pound to about a 1/2-inch thickness. Place chicken and oil in a medium bowl; toss to coat. Sprinkle seasoning mix evenly over chicken breasts.
• Heat a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, then add chicken. Cook, turning once, until crusty brown and fully cooked, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest.
• Add peanut mixture to empty skillet; cook, stirring constantly to loosen brown bits, until sauce reduces by half, about 2 to 4 minutes. Return to measuring cup. (Chicken and sauce can be made 2 hours ahead; reheat in a warm oven or microwave.)
• To serve, cut each breast cutlet into 12 to 15 bite-sized pieces. Transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle with a little peanut sauce, then sprinkle with peanuts and scallions. Serve immediately with toothpicks and remaining dipping sauce.