Hey it's Curry time!

You know when it is curry, the weather is getting colder.... I love curry, beef,turkey(my favorite) or chicken....
So here you are Kelly.... You start out with your meat(cut into cubes: smaller cooks quicker, but size is not important, hahaha.... ) , whatever you use must be seasoned , salt, pepper put in pan to brown, make sure you use olive oil first. Then put into stew pot (big pot with lid), cover with water and simmer with cut vegi's: carrots first cuz it takes longer to cook, when tender then add, onions, celery, potatoes, eggplant, whatever is your favorite. Season by adding grated or minced ginger root, garlic, chili's, curry powder(pre-packaged)or make your own: 2tbs whole cumin seeds, toasted, 2 tbs whole cardamom seeds,toasted, 2 tbs whole coriander seeds, toasted, 1/4 c ground turmeric, 1 tbs dry mustard, 1tsp cayenne, these grind up and add as you like. simmer until everything is tender... I like it with mango chutney but apple will do in a pinch...

Basic Shoyu Sauce, Shoyu Chicken

I recently made some Shoyu chicken, and was told " It was amazing", so I guess I should give you the recipe...

Shoyu:
handful chili peppers
toe size of sliced ginger root
2 cloves garlic
Kikkoman soy sauce
1 pint jar

Shoyu Chicken:
1 frozen chicken breast
1 tsp sugar
2-3 tsp shoyu sauce

In  a pint jar, put a hand full of tiny Chili peppers (really hot ones), one toe size of sliced ginger root, about 2 cloves garlic sliced and then fill the jar with Kikkoman Shoyu, covering everything.  Let this mingle for week or so and then enjoy it...

To make Shoyu chicken:
Oil a frying pan [one you have a lid for] with about 2 tbs oil. Fry one (1) frozen chicken breast seasoned with salt and pepper on both sides on med-low. Then cover for 20 minutes.
Uncover pan turn chicken over and then add 2-3 tsp shoyu sauce from bottle and 1 tsp sugar (aka teriyaki sauce)
Put cover back on, turn your heat down to low for about 5 mins or until sauce bubbles and turn pan off.  

I have electric stove.  I walk away to watch my Korean Drama's or anime episode, then when it's over I check on chicken... lol.....   You can put more sugar if you like syrupy/sweeter.

Well it's about time I put something up huh?

1. You know when your life is just spinning out of control when you forget everything that you used to do regularly.  I really don't like working 3  PT jobs, but what can I do?  I really need a full time job but  have not been successful getting one.... hmmm   If you know what I feel, cuz you are in the same position then, this is a meal for you.  It gives you courage to face the world.  Not really but it makes me feel better.  All the ingredients are good for you, they keep you from getting sick, especially with the weather doing crazy stuff, hot then cold, rain , ice, snow, wha........  I hear coughing, sniffing all around me, really scary.  I am so prone to getting Pheumonia.  That's why I try to eat everything  that will support keeping me healthy.  So far I have been well....  Curried Meat Stew      
2. 1/2 cup diced onions
3. 1/2 cup celery sliced
4. 1lbs hamburger
5. 2-3 tbs minced garlic
6. 1/2 cup frozen peas
7. 1/2 cup diced potatoes
8. one packet chicken soup( I used ramen packet) 
9. 1 cup water 
10.  In a large pan saute onions,celery then add hamburger to brown, add garlic , potatoes,
11. 1 tbs tumeric, cummin, curry powder, to taste cayenne pepper, and ginger and pinch of cinnamon
12. add soup and water just  until you have enough gravy
13. add heavy cream or milk enough to make nice gravy color about 1/2 cup after it is warm taste and season if necessary serve over rice or mashed potatoes, or pasta, or inside tortillas, or even bread.  Eat it and enjoy!