Vegetable Manchurian

This chile pepper gets its name from its origin. In Spanish, serrano is an adjective meaning “from the mountains” which is where it originated-in the mountains of Hildalgo, Mexico. The serrano is normally about twice as hot as Jalapeno (about 10,000 to 15,000 Scoville units). It is the second most popular chile pepper in Mexico. This chile is used mostly for salsas but can also be used in soups, sauces, chili or stews. Try these as a hotter substitute for Jalapeno.

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Ingredients

Manchurian
1 cup carrot, shredded
1 cup cabbage,shredded
1/2 red onion, shredded
1 serrano chile, shredded
3 tbsp all purpose flour
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tsp sesame seeds
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp red chili powder
salt + pepper to taste

Sauce
2 tbsp oil
1/2 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves,minced
1 inch ginger, minced
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp white vinegar
Sriracha, to taste
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 cup water
salt + pepper to taste
2 scallions, sliced
cilantro (optional)
Instructions

Manchurian
In a large bowl, mix together the shredded carrot, cabbage, onion, and spices. Sprinkle in the all purpose flour and cornstarch and bring together. Add in additional flour if needed. You want to be able to roll the mixture into loose balls.
Het oil in a large frying pan (I used my deep fryer) to 375 F. Roll the mixture into 1 inch loose balls and deep fry for 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain excess oil on paper towels.
Sauce
Heat oil in a skillet on medium high heat. Add onion and sweat for 1 minute. Add in ginger and garlic and stir for another minute. Stir in ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar and Sriracha. Cook for another minute.
Dissolve cornstarch into 1 cup of water. Add this to the skillet and stir well. Keep stirring until the sauce is nice, thick and glossy. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Add the Manchurian balls to the sauce and toss to cover. Serve immediately while nice and hot! Garnish with scallions and cilantro.

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