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Grilled Pork Chops Teriyaki
Barley Pilaf
Oriental Zucchini (Courgette)
Cooking time: 35 minutes for menu Cooking schedule: see below for instructions
I try to incorporate a variety of grains into our diet. Quick-cooking barley is easy, healthy and hearty. The grains stay separate, and somewhat dry, making it great for pilafs. If you don't have any Teriyaki marinade you can use a 1:1 soy sauce / orange marmalade or juice mix.
Grilled Teriyaki Pork Chops
Total time: 25 minutes
Sometimes we just have to be easy... And it's not easy to duplicate a bottled Teriyaki sauce!
Ingredients:
- 2 - 4 pork chops, depending on size 12oz (360gr) boneless, 16oz (480gr) bone-in
- 4 - 5 tbs Teriyaki marinade
Instructions:
- Pour marinade over chops. and let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Remove from marinade and cook on barbecue 10 - 15 minutes turning once or under broiler for 12 - 15 minutes turning once - or sauté in large skillet 10 - 15 minutes (you get the picture).
- Baste with any remaining marinade.
- In all cases it depends on thickness and test for doneness by slicing and peaking. Remove and serve.
Barley Pilaf
Total time: 25 minutes
Barley is a hearty, nutritious grain; easy to cook and flavorful. I get the quick-cooking barley which takes 15 minutes. Here it's cooked in chicken stock with sautéed carrots and onion; a pretty, flavorful side dish.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (2.8oz, 80gr) quick-cooking barley
- 1 cup (8oz, 240ml) chicken stock (or more, depending on type of barley)
- 1 small - medium carrot
- 1/2 onion
- 1 tbs soy sauce
- 1 tbs dry sherry
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp olive oil
Instructions:
- Chop onion and carrot.
- Heat oil in a small saucepan. Add onion, carrot and sauté until they start to get tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add barley, stock, soy sauce, basil and sherry; stir to combine.
- Cover and simmer until barley is done, about 15 minutes or according to package directions.
- Serve.
Oriental Zucchini (Courgette)
Total time: 25 minutes
Thinly slice the zucchini using a box slicer, mandolin, or food processor. Sauté quickly, until just starting to get soft but stop while they still retain their shape. Finish with toasted sesame seeds.
Ingredients:
- 1 medium zucchini (courgette) - about 2 cups thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion or 1/2 large
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp sesame or walnut oil
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 tbs soy sauce
- 1 tbs ginger, minced
- 1 tbs sesame seeds
Instructions:
- Slice onion.
- Mince garlic, ginger.
- Thinly slice zucchini.
- Heat oils in medium, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, and sauté until tender.
- Add garlic, ginger and soy sauce and sauté briefly.
- Turn heat to medium, add courgette and continue to sauté for about 7 - 10 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until zucchini is tender.
- Remove, top with toasted sesame seeds and serve.
Note: To toast sesame seeds put into a bare, nonstick skillet over medium heat and brown, tossing/stirring frequently. It takes 8 - 15 minutes depending on heat and size of pan.
Cooking Schedule: 35 minutes |
Sauté chopped onion, carrot for barley |
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