Indonesian Liver Curry

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs liver
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 3 onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon lemon rind, grated
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 fresh red chili, chopped
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 beef stock cube
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 1/2 cups coconut milk
• salt

Directions

1. Heat oil in a pot and fry the onions till tender, add the lemon rind, garlic and spices, stir well and add the chilli and diced pepper, cook for 3 minutes.
2. Slice the liver into 1" strips and add to the pot fry for two mins . . Crumble the stock cube into the water and add to the pot with the coconut milk. Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 mins with the pot covered.
3. Season with salt to taste.
4. Serve with boiled rice and a vegetable curry.

Boiled Shrimp and Pork Dumplings

Ingredients

• 200 g ground pork
• 100 g shrimp, finely chopped or ground using food processor
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice wine
• 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 30-40 wonton wrappers
• 3 cups chicken stock
• salt and pepper, to taste (for the stock)
• 1 dash mushroom soy sauce (optional, but remember that the stock will look a bit brown)
• iceberg lettuce (optional) or broccoli (optional) or cauliflower (optional) or carrot, chopped (optional)

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients except wonton wrappers and stock.
2. Place a teaspoon of meat mixture in the center of wrappers.
3. Enclose the filling - you can shape the wontons into any shape you want. Don't forget to wet the edges of wrappers to ensure the filling is sealed well.
4. Boil the chicken stock over high heat.
5. Reduce heat to low and simmer.
6. Carefully put dumplings into stock and cook, covered, until dumplings float in the surface. Don't crowd the dumplings - you may need to repeat this step for 2-3 times.
7. Add the vegetables along with the last batch of dumplings, if using.
8. Add salt, pepper, or soy sauce to taste.
9. Enjoy!