Blodgett R11021 manual Mock Stir Fry Dishes, Bagels, Breaded Products, Special Tips & Techniques

SPECIAL TIPS & TECHNIQUES

"Mock Stir Fry" Dishes

Several variations of this dish are possible by varying the meat, poultry or fish used, as well as changing the sauces. A low-fat stir fry, fajitas or Italian beef are just a few possi- bilities.

Teriyaki Chicken (beef, pork or shrimp) is easily prepared by mixing canned sliced mushrooms, julienne sweet peppers (use green, red and yellow for great color), juli- enne Spanish onions and thin sliced bone- less, skinless chicken breast with dark, thick teriyaki sauce. Optionally add sliced bamboo shoots or water chestnuts. Mix all well to coat with teriyaki sauce. Spread in a shallow layer on sheet pans and cook in Combi Mode at 375°F/ 190°C for 10-15 minutes or until done. Vegetables should still be firm. Meat, poultry or shrimp should be fully cooked with dark highlights on edges of meat and vegetables. Serve over steamed rice.

"Southern stir fry" is a good variation: replace the teriyaki with thick barbeque sauce and omit the oriental vegetables. Use beef, pork or chicken and serve over red beans and rice.

For quick fajita filling, omit the mushrooms and oriental vegetables, and use fajita sauce in place of teriyaki. Serve with wheat tor- tillas.

Italian beef is quickly prepared by omitting the oriental vegetables, adding chunks of fresh tomatoes and using creamy Italian salad dressing in place of the teriyaki. Serve over fettucini or in a hero sandwich. Sliced Italian sausage also works well in this prepa- ration.

Bagels

Bagels can be produced in the COMBI by preheating the oven to 350°F/177°C in Combi Mode. Set Steam On Demand for three minutes. Quickly load the proofed bagels on sheet pans into the oven. Bake for a total of 10-13 minutes. Dough formula- tions vary widely, so you'll need to experi- ment with exact times and temperatures.

Breaded Products

For best results, place breaded products on screens or wire racks on sheet pans so bot- toms brown and crisp properly (perforated sheet pans also help). Bake in Combi Mode at 375°F/190°C. If breading does not brown but looks white and dry (or simply burns), spray product with pan release next time before cooking. Some fat is necessary for proper browning. Most prepared and frozen breaded products have sufficient fats in the breading to brown properly without any additions, but a few will require help.

7 Blodgett Combi Cooking Guide