Chicken Kievs

[Workingman]

Well, that went well - sort of.

During my cookathon I thought that I'd try Kievs.

The first batch of two was a disaster - garlic butter leaking out everywhere. However, the next two batches were fine. The trick is to seal the pocket whilst the butter is still very cold or even frozen. It's a quick flash fry thing holding the pocket opening next to the pan for 30 seconds or so. Then turn once or twice for two minutes to seal everything and make the coating stick, then bake for 20 mins or until golden brown.

[JanB]

And for me, the mix for the spring rolls was just a little too wet.

Either I use three layers of filo or not so much teriaki sauce, which is all I had.

Tasted nice though

[Workingman]

Goodness, spring rolls are so easy and delicious.

Chopped / sliced chicken or prawns, or both; thinly sliced carrots, onions (spring onions), bamboo shoots and beansprouts; mix in some five-spice powder and hoisin or oyster sauce then wrap and fry. A bit of garlic helps.

You can't beat them.

Chinese wraps are best but two sheets of filo do the job.

[JanB]

Not that easy when you can't get the ingredients WM.

Never seen a Chinese wrap here, hoisin sauce either. And spring onions? Never. I thought of using leeks, but thought better not too.