Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Misspelling names / Balance in refreshments / KFC Hot and Spicy Chicken

Sarah Rowlett did get my Christmas stuff, which she termed "a really sweet thing to do." She said that I didn't have to send her those cards in March... it's too late since I already addressed the cards and wrote a bit in them besides! Would have let me know earlier, but things got really busy: I can understand that. Says it's freezing cold in Flagstaff, where she is now... hope she gets back to more normal temperatures soon!

Lesley invited us all to dinner, and then misspelled my brother's name in the process when she said it wasn't like the Sunday Dinners he does occasionally. Oh well, he'd probably find that hilarious based on his reaction during Wail and Diana's wedding banquet when practically all our names were misspelled on the seating placard for our table! I always make sure to spell people's names correctly, except when I honestly don't know the spelling. It's a big thing for me... obviously, because I've had my own name misspelled so often over the years! Grrr!

More snack emails... this one has Jon saying that it's important we not make too many refreshments! We could always take them home, but the amount of leftovers we usually have is pretty immense! I agree that we have to strike a balance, however.

Obviously, all she wants to do is have sex with him in Taiwan or China or wherever. :P


KFC Hot and Spicy Chicken

Once Colonel Sanders perfected his Extra Crispy, he had customers who wanted it to be spicy and bold, so he created his Hot and Spicy Chicken. Here is his original recipe, which has changed a bit in this day and age. It comes frozen and is cooked frozen, and not prepared fresh in many stores.

1 whole frying chicken, cut up and Marinated
6-8 cups shortening
1 egg, beaten
1 cup milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon white pepper
3/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
3/4 teaspoon MSG
1/8 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/8 teaspoon Baking Powder

Trim any excess skin and fat from the chicken pieces. Preheat the shortening in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees. Combine the beaten egg and milk in a medium bowl. In another medium bowl, combine the remaining coating ingredients. When the chicken has marinated, transfer each piece to paper towels so that excess liquid can drain off. Working with one piece at a time, dip in egg and milk, then coat the chicken with the dry flour mixture very generously. Stack the chicken on a plate or cookie sheet until each piece has been coated. Drop the chicken, one piece at a time into the hot shortening. Fry half of the chicken at a time (4 pieces) for 12-15 minutes, or until it is golden brown. You should be sure to stir the chicken around halfway through the cooking time so that each piece cooks evenly. Remove the chicken to a rack or towels to drain for about 5 minutes before eating.

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