Sentences with phrase «slice an onion lengthwise»

Peel and slice the onion lengthwise as well into strips of the same size.

I never thought to slice an onion lengthwise first — genius!

Place 1 onion half on your cutting board so root end is facing you, then thinly slice onion lengthwise, starting at one side and working all the way to the other (so your knife runs through the root halfway through, not starting or ending at the root end).

Not exact matches

FOR THE FILLING 4 cups chicken broth 3 carrots, cut crosswise into 1 / 4 - inch slices 3/4 pound red potatoes (about 2 medium), quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1 / 2 - inch pieces 2 large celery ribs, cut crosswise into 1 / 2 - inch pieces 2 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken (the meat from around a 3 pound chicken) 1/2 cup green peas 1 onion, chopped 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter 5 tablespoons all - purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, to taste 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley leaves

4 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 2-1/2 pounds yellow onions, halved lengthwise and sliced 1 / 4 - inch thick 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 tablespoon all - purpose flour 1/2 cup dry red wine 4 cups beef stock 1 bay leaf 1 tablespoon fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 demi baguette, sliced 10 ounces Gruyere, grated

Asian eggplant, cut into 3 x 1 / 2 - inch pieces 2 tbsps vegetable oil 1 medium onion, quartered lengthwise and sliced thinly 2 tsps garlic, minced 1/4 cup Chinese cooking wine, sake, or water 1/2 cup Vietnamese stir - fry sauce (see below) 1/2 cup + 2 tbsps water 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk, stirred 2 tsps Asian chili paste 4 green onions, green parts only — cut into 3 / 4 - inch pieces

9 ounces frozen green beans, thawed in colander, drained and patted dry 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 green onions, thinly sliced 3 - 4 stalks celery, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced 2 - 3 medium - large cloves garlic, thinly sliced 4 ounces sliced mushrooms 2 tablespoon nutritional yeast (available at health food stores and some grocery stores near the flour) 4 tablespoons all purpose flour 1 1/2 cups unsweetened soy milk Coarse sea or kosher salt to taste White pepper to taste Optional garlic salt or powder to taste Optional onion powder to taste 1 2/3 cups French's Fried Onion Rings in a can, divided into 2/3 cup and onion powder to taste 1 2/3 cups French's Fried Onion Rings in a can, divided into 2/3 cup and Onion Rings in a can, divided into 2/3 cup and 1 cup

4 pounds cucumbers, sliced 1 / 4 - inch thick — «pickling» or kirby cucumbers work best here 4 bell peppers sliced lengthwise [ok to omit if you don't have them on hand] 3 large onions, thinly sliced 1cup Diamond Kosher salt [Updated: Why Diamond?

2 1/2 pounds fingerling potatoes, scrubbed, sliced in half lengthwise 1 teaspoon salt, divided 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced in rings 1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded, sliced into thin strips 1 (10 - ounce) package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley 3/4 cup dairy - free sour cream substitute (or soft tofu, mashed and combined with 1 1/2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar) 3/4 cup milk of choice (rice, soy, hemp) 1 cup dairy - free Swiss cheese substitute 1/2 cup gluten - free, dairy - free cracker crumbs (use buttery - type cracker) Vegetable oil spray

12 ounces dried soba noodles 12 ounces extra-firm nigari tofu 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 3 green onions, thinly sliced 1/2 cucumber, peeled, cut in half lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced 1 small handful of cilantro sprigs, for garnish 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

3 - 4 small eggplants — sliced lengthwise, 1 / 4 - inch thickness 2 - 3 bell peppers — seeded and sliced lengthwise 1 - 2 onions — sliced lengthwise about 7 small tomatoes or 2 cups cherry tomatoes coconut oil or other vegetable oil sea salt and freshly ground pepper — to taste 3 - 4 cloves garlic — minced good amount of fresh herbs — parsley, dill, basil, mint

Autumn Filling coconut oil or olive oil for frying 1 small red onion, finely chopped 2 fresh sprigs of rosemary 1 leek, thinly sliced (use the green leaves as well) 500 g fresh baby carrots, divided lengthwise 1 small sweet potato, thinly sliced 1 small romanesco, cut into smaller pieces 6 brown mushrooms, sliced 3 small kale leaves, stems removed and chopped 1/2 lemon, juice

For fajita bowl 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 poblano pepper, deseeded and sliced lengthwise 1 small red onion, sliced 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and sliced lengthwise 1 green bell pepper, deseeded and sliced lengthwise 1 yellow bell pepper, deseeded and sliced lengthwise 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 handful cilantro, chopped Crumbled tortilla chips for serving Lime wedges for serving

2 ounces dried mushrooms (such as morels, porcini, shitakes, and chanterelles) 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or extra virgin olive oil 1 cup pearl barley 1 stalk celery, cut into 1/4 - inch dice 1 medium leek (white part only), split lengthwise, cut into 1/4 - inch slices 1 medium onion, cut into 1/4 - inch dice 1 medium carrot, cut into 1/4 - inch dice 1 medium turnip, cut into 1/4 - inch dice 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped Salt 6 sage leaves, finely chopped (reserve stems for the herb sachet) 3/4 pound assorted fresh mushrooms, trimmed, cleaned, and cut in half 3 1/2 quarts unsalted vegetable stock * Herb sachet (6 reserved sage stems, 4 sprigs Italian parsley, 2 sprigs thyme, 1 bay leaf, 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds, and 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns) Freshly ground white pepper

1 pound large beans (Christmas limas, gigantes, etc.), soaked overnight 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 medium onions, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 8 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 6 ounces portobello mushrooms, chopped 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, thickly sliced 3 springs fresh thyme 1 28 - ounce can whole plum tomatoes in puree 1/2 cup red or white wine 1/2 cup reserved bean cooking liquid, or additional wine 1/2 cup chopped flat - leaf parsley 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

ingredients MARINATED CHICKEN: 1/2 cup olive oil 6 chicken thighs (bone - in, skin - on) 1 jalapeno (split lengthwise) 4 cloves garlic (peeled, smashed) 1 peel of lemon Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste) SMOTHERED CHICKEN: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 recipe marinated chicken 1 onion (peeled, thinly sliced) 2 cloves garlic (peeled, minced) 3 tablespoons all - purpose flour 1/2 cup chicken stock 1 cup whole milk 1 bunch fresh parsley (finely chopped, to garnish) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste) RICE: 1 1/2 cups long - grain rice (rinsed) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste)

2 cups butter leaf or mixed spring greens 1 cup strawberries, about 5 large strawberries, sliced lengthwise 2 thin slices sweet onion, coarsely chopped 3 Tbsp.

1 zucchini, cleaned and sliced lengthwise (three slices) 1 large Vidalia onion, chopped 1 medium green tomato, sliced into 1/4 ″ thick rounds 2 romaine lettuce leaves, cleaned 2 sandwich size ciabatta loaves 1/4 c cornmeal 1/4 c Basil Pecan Pesto 1/4 c Veganaise olive oil vegetable oil salt pepper paper bag

-2 small onions, peeled, halved lengthwise, and sliced thin -1 Tbsp.

Couscous and Feta - Stuffed Peppers Adapted from Epicurious Vegetable - oil cooking spray 1 1/4 cups fat - free chicken or vegetable broth 2/3 cup couscous 4 extra-large or 5 large bell peppers, mixed colors (or 6 smallish bell peppers) 2 tsp olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 6 oz zucchini, quartered lengthwise then sliced across thinly 6 oz yellow squash, quartered lengthwise then sliced across thinly 1/2 tsp fennel seeds (I left this out because I don't like nor have fennel seed... to each her own) 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half 15 oz canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed 4 oz crumbled feta cheese (about 1 cup) 3 tablespoons tomato paste (I only used 2 because 3 seemed like a lot for a strong flavor like tomato paste) Preheat oven to 350 °F.

* 8 cups organic chicken stock, preferably homemade * 5 kaffir lime leaves * 1 thumb - sized chunk of fresh ginger, peeled * 2 tablespoons «Dates and Tamarind Cooking Sauce» (I used the one from Stonehouse 27 which is a great combination of sweet and spicy; if you can't find it, I would add a tablespoon or two of palm or brown sugar to sweeten the broth and some minced fresh hot chile pepper / dried Thai chiles / hot chile sauce to spice it up) * 2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce * 3 medium carrots, peeled if not organic and cut lengthwise into strips a few inches long * 1 red pepper, preferably organic, seeded and thinly sliced lengthwise * green tops from 1 bunch of green onions / scallions, cut to approximately same length as carrots and peppers * 12 oz.

Serves 4 - 6 Recipe by: Stewart Dietz Catering Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup Whole Grain Einkorn 2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 4 tablespoons olive oil 4 ounces crimini brown mushroom, cleaned & trimmed, keep stems 1/2 small yellow onion, finely diced 1 small leek, cleaned, cut lengthwise in 1/2, thinly sliced using mostly white 1.5 teaspoon fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme... Continued

Salad 2 cucumbers, seeded, quartered lengthwise, sliced crosswise 1/4 - inch slices 1 pound cooked deveined peeled medium shrimp 4 cups thinly sliced Napa cabbage 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into matchstick - size strips 1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into matchstick - size strips 3 green onions sliced 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 1/2 cup sliced basil leaves

2 medium - large white, baking or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled (reserve skin) and cubed to make 3 cups 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon vegan butter (I like Earth Balance) pinch of salt 1/2 teaspoon of Liquid Smoke 3/4 cup chopped onion (medium fine) 1/2 cup chopped celery (split stalks lengthwise and slice crosswise fairly thinly) 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon kelp granules (you could try powdered kelp, though I haven't tested it) salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 3 cups vegetable broth, warmed in the microwave or in a saucepan 2 cups unsweetened soy milk, also warmed in the microwave or in a saucepan (may combine with broth to heat) 1 cup coarsely chopped homemade «seafood seitan» (see below) or Shitake or oyster mushrooms, sauteed in a skillet with 1 - 2 teaspoons olive oil for 2 - 3 minutes over medium - high heat, seasoned to taste with granulated kelp (in place of salt) liquid smoke to taste 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Optional garnish: a teaspoon of fresh minced parsley and a tiny pinch of Old Bay seasoning per bowl

4 tablespoons organic high - oleic safflower oil, divided 1 large onion, halved lengthwise then thinly sliced 8 oz.

2 large garlic cloves 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Pinch of saffron threads 2 teaspoons roughly chopped fresh ginger 2 teaspoons sweet paprika 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes (BPA - free brand) 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 1/2 cup dry white wine or dry vermouth 3 cups cooked chickpeas 2 cups chickpea cooking liquid 12 ounces baby spinach (or chopped spinach) 1/4 cup raisins 2 tablespoons sliced Spanish green olives (optional) Sherry vinegar and olive oil, for drizzling

4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 1/2 cups small cherry tomatoes (the fresher and sweeter the better) 2 medium zucchini, julienned (see note above) 1 medium yellow onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons basil chiffonade 2 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice 2 tablespoons slivered (not sliced) almonds, toasted Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced 1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise then sliced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 1/4 cups chickpea (garbanzo bean) flour 1 tablespoon ground flax seed 3/4 teaspoon aluminum - free baking powder 2 teaspoons cider vinegar 3 cups water, divided 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat - leaf parsley (optional) 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 3/4 teaspoon turmeric 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt (preferably black salt — kala namak) Freshly ground black pepper to taste

* 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil, divided * 1 pound boneless beef stew meat, cubed * 2 medium onions, chopped * 4 cloves garlic * 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, drained (reserve the tomato juice) * 1 Tablespoon grated ginger * 4 Serrano peppers, quartered lengthwise * 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced * 1 cup beef stock * 3/4 pound baby spinach * Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 carrot, cut into chunks 1 small onion, halved 3 medium celery stalks, 1 cut into rough chunks, the other 2 halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 sprig parsley (optional) 2 tablespoons chopped toasted pecans * 2 tablespoons raisins, chopped 1 shallot, finely diced 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Madras curry powder 1 tablespoon honey freshly ground pepper 3 8 - inch flour tortillas or wraps of your choice 1/2 bunch arugula, rinsed well, trimmed, and dried

Stir - Fry Vegetables 1 1/2 cups cabbage, in 1 - inch pieces 4 green onions, in 1 1/2 - inch pieces 1/2 large onion, 1/2 - inch slices 1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise, cut across in 1/2 - inch slices 1 small carrot, cut diagonally in 1 / 8 - inch slices 6 large white or brown mushrooms, 1/4 - inch slices

8 ounces dried rice noodles 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons reduced - sodium soy sauce or tamari 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 to 2 teaspoons hot chili sauce 1 tablespoon water 2 teaspoons peanut oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 to 2 teaspoons minced, peeled fresh ginger (bottled fresh is OK) 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into narrow strips 8 to 10 green onions, halved lengthwise and then cut into 2 - inch pieces 1 cup mung bean sprouts 2 tablespoons chopped dry - roasted peanuts 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional) 1 lime, sliced (optional)

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound white potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 / 2 - inch dice I onion, cut in half lengthwise then thinly sliced 4 garlic cloves, thickly sliced 1 teaspoon paprika 3/4 teaspoon cardamom 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablesppon chopped fresh Italian parsley 1 tablesppon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried 3/4 cup Chicken Stock 3/4 cup Tomato Sauce Serves 4 to 6Printable VersionHeat the olive oil in large saute pan set on high heat until sizzling, about 2 minutes.

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 medium onions, cut into 3/8 ″ / 1 cm slices (3 cups total) 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 2 peppers (1 red and 1 yellow), halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into strips 3/8 ″ / 1 cm wide (3 cups total) 2 cloves garlic, crushed 3 bay leaves 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder 3 tomatoes chopped (2 cups total) 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar 5 tablespoons cide vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus more for seasoning Freshly ground pepper 1 lb of pollock, cod, halibut, haddock, or other white fish fillets, divided into 4 equal pieces All purpose flour, for dusting (you can substitute gluten free flour) 2 extra large eggs, beaten 1/3 cup chopped cilantro

Kabocha Squash and Fennel Soup 1/2 medium kabocha squash 1 medium fennel bulb 2 T olive oil 2 t fennel seeds 3 T butter 1 cup sliced onions (I used a couple of shallots too) 1 T thyme leaves 2 chiles de arbol 1 bay leaf 1/3 cup sherry (I didn't have any on hand so I used Lillet instead) 4 cups chicken stock Preheat the oven to 400 Cut squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.

2 oz Nasoya ® Extra Firm Tofu, Nasoya ® Extra Firm Twin Pack, or Nasoya ® TofuBaked, drained and sliced thinly 1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1 / 4 - inch slices 2 large or 4 small (1 / 4 - inch thick) red onion slices 1 medium yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into quarters 2 tsp balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper 4 slices crusty white bread 2 tbsp pesto

1/2 cup water 1/4 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup tamari (soy sauce) 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 teaspoons natural sugar 1 teaspoon ketchup 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon neutral oil (e.g., vegetable oil) 2 cups broccoli florets, blanched 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips 2 cups thinly sliced napa cabbage 1 cup thinly sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms 8 ounces extra-firm tofu, drained, pressed, and cut into 1 / 2 - inch strips 1 large yellow onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 4 cups cooked brown rice 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts (optional)

6 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 leek, white and pale - green parts only, finely chopped 1/2 small white onion, finely chopped 1 celery stalk, thinly slices 4 cups low sodium vegetable or chicken broth 2 small carrots, peeled and thinly sliced lengthwise with a mandolin 1 cup shelled peas, fresh or frozen Kosher salt and black pepper 1/2 cup fregola, cavatelli, ditalini or other small pasta 1-1/2 cups flat - leaf parsley leaves 1/2 shallot, minced 1 garlic clove, minced Shaved Parmesan for serving

1 tablespoon butter 1tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 large onion, quartered lengthwise, cut in 1/4 - inch slices crosswise 1 large garlic clove, very thin slices

1/2 cup olive oil 4 medium onions, chopped medium - fine 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips (2 inches long, 1 / 4 - inch wide) 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips (2 inches long, 1 / 4 - inch wide) 3 large garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons mild Hungarian paprika or New Mexico chile powder 1 teaspoon hot Hungarian paprika, New Mexico chile powder, or ground cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled 2-1/2 cups raw medium - grain rice 3 to 4 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, then sliced crosswise into 1 / 4 - inch - thick pieces 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed but not cooked (optional) 2 cups chicken stock 1 cup white wine Juice of 1 large lemon 1 bay leaf 3 medium tomatoes, sliced crosswise into 1 / 4 - inch - thick rounds Garnish (optional): Crumbled feta cheese

4 tablespoons butter (divided use) 4 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided use) 2 pounds boneless pork, thinly sliced and cut into long strips about 1 / 2 - inch wide 3 medium onions, sliced thinly (crosswise) and separated into rings 2 tablespoons flour 3 tablespoons Hungarian paprika or New Mexico chile powder (medium - hot or hot, to taste) 1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut lengthwise into 1 / 4 - inch wide strips * 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut lengthwise into 1 / 4 - inch wide strips * 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut lengthwise into 1 / 4 - inch wide strips * 2 to 3 hot green peppers (jalapeños or serranos), cut crosswise into small rings 1 cup beef or chicken stock 3 tablespoons tomato paste 2 to 3 large garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1 bay leaf

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1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large yellow onion, halved lengthwise, cut in thick slices 3 large carrots, sliced 1/2 ″ thick 4 celery stalks, sliced 1/2 ″ thick on the diagonal 8 cups turkey stock 1 bay leaf 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 cups Swiss chard leaves, shredded 2 cups cooked turkey meat, in large chunks

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4 large yellow onions, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 large or 2 small bunches Swiss chard or lacinato (a.k.a. dinosaur) kale, center stems removed, leaves chopped 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large yellow onion, halved lengthwise, cut in thick slices 3 large carrots, sliced 1/2 ″ thick 4 celery stalks, sliced 1/2 ″ thick on the diagonal 8 cups turkey stock (see below) 1 bay leaf 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 cups thickly shredded Swiss chard leaves 2 cups cooked turkey meat, in large chunks

For the filling 1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced lengthwise 2 cups fresh spinach leaves 1 lb cremini or white button mushrooms, trimmed, washed and thinly sliced 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt Black pepper 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese

Slice the onions in half lengthwise and season the cut sides with salt.

1/3 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1/3 pound sea scallops, thinly sliced crosswise 1/3 pound tilapia or snapper fillet, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1/4 of a small red onion, sliced as thinly as possible into half moons 1 jalapeño, halved lengthwise, seeded and very thinly sliced Juice of 3 to 5 limes Juice of 1 lemon Freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/2 cup sweet potato, cut into 1/2 inch pieces and boiled until just tender 1/3 cup corn nuts Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Ingredients: 1 small yellow onion, halved and cut, lengthwise, into 1 / 4 - inch slices 5 oz.

1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 curry leaves, crushed (optional) 1 - inch piece galangal, peeled and grated, or substitute ginger 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 medium onions, sliced 1 cup coconut milk, recipe here 1/4 cup Indonesian Curry Paste, recipe above 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 3 tomatoes, coarsely chopped 2 teaspoons tamarind paste dissolved in 1 cup water 3 small, fresh, hot green chiles, such as serrano, seeds and stems removed, cut lengthwise in half 1 large fish head (about 1 pound) 6 small okras, parboiled and sliced