February 27, 2004

By: Taylor Kent
Website: http://www.1st-in-steaks.com

Take your tastebuds on a non-stop adventure around the world

Enjoy a trip around the world without leaving your kitchen. New exotic spices like Wasabi, Lemon Grass, Garam Masala, Red Curry Powder, Chipotle and Ancho Chile Peppers are your tickets to a culinary flavor adventure. Use them to create authentic, richly-flavored Indian curry dishes, simple Thai noodle bowls, and fiery Wasabi salmon in your own home. Simply travel to your local supermarket and pack your bags with these new ethnic spices - your passport to flavor.

First stop, a taste of the Orient to add exotic flair to your meals with Wasabi Powder. Wasabi is a Japanese horseradish most commonly served as a spicy, pale green condiment with sushi. Its pungent, fiery flavor adds spark to mashed potatoes, sandwich spreads, marinades for seafood and chicken, and vinaigrettes for salads and vegetables. Wasabi Powder can also be mixed with water to make a quick paste for sushi. Enjoy Sesame Grilled Salmon with Wasabi Marinade highlighting Wasabi's bite with a touch of brown sugar to create an exciting taste combination.

Next stop, Southeast Asia/Pacific Rim to experience fragrant Lemon Grass. Lemon Grass is known for its light, lemony flavor that comes from the essential oils in the stalks. It adds a subtle and unique flavor to noodle dishes, soups, curries, sauces and marinades. Satisfy the palate and soul with this extraordinary Thai Shrimp & Noodles. Shrimp, noodles and fresh spinach are bathed in a light Lemon Grass broth with a hint of heat.

Layover in India? Experience the warm, exotic flavors of Red Curry Powder and Garam Masala. A unique mix of select sweet and savory spices with hot chilies creates Red Curry Powder's essential blend for richly-flavored Indian curry dishes and many Thai recipes. Garam Masala is a sweet aromatic blend containing cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper, cumin, and coriander. Garam Masala and Red Curry Powder add intrigue to chicken, lamb, peas, potatoes, soup and rice. Savor a medley of flavor sensations by sampling Bombay Chicken made with chunks of chicken and apples nestled in a creamy coconut sauce.

Final destination, Mexico invites you to sample two of its more appealing offerings, Chipotle Chile Pepper and Ancho Chile Pepper. The Chipotle pepper is a dried, smoked jalapeno pepper commonly grown in Mexico and praised for its high heat level with a sweet, smoky twist. The Ancho Chile Pepper is mildly hot in flavor and commonly used in combination with other chilies to achieve a richer flavor than when used alone. Use these chilies to turn up the heat in chili con carne, spice rubs, stews, sauces and marinades. Combine traditional Mexican flavors such as chipotle and ancho chile peppers with cinnamon, oregano, and cumin to create sizzling Cinnamon Chile Crusted Steak.

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About The Author:

Taylor Kent is a successful author and regular contributor to http://www.1st-in-steaks.com.  Great tips on buying top quality meats, steaks and seafood from the finest ranchers and butchers.