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Simple Garnishes
Once you begin Asian cooking, you will want to make the most
of each dish by adding pretty food decorations. Here are a few
suggestions:
Celery Tassels
Wash the celery stalks and cut into approximately 2 inch lengths.
cut lengthwise at narrow intervals nearly to the base. Leave celery
tassel in a bowl of cold water to curl.
Scallion Brushes
Using scallions, cut green stalks in approximately 2 inch lengths.
Cut down the lengths at narrow intervals to just half way. turn and
cut from other side. Leave in a bowl of cold water to curl.
Radish Roses
Make 6 to eight cuts lengthwise through the radish from the head
of the stalk. Place in cold water until they open like flowers.
Twists
Oranges, lemons, cucumbers can be easily twisted. Thinly slice
fruits or vegetables. Cut each slice through the center. Then twist
the two halves in opposite directions.
Carrot Curls
Using a potato peeler, peel carrots wafer thin. Twist the slices and
fasten with a toothpick. Place in a bowl of cold water to curl.
Celery Tassels
Orange Twist
Scallion Brush
Carrot Curl
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