Recipes


Cucumber Raita (Cucumber in Yogurt)

Anjan Ghose, assisted by his wife Kathy, prepared a Cucumber Raita (Cucumber in Yogurt) at an Asian cooking demonstration at the 8th annual Cleveland Asian Festival.  The side dish is made with cucumbers, yogurt and spices.

Ingredients:

  • 2 medium sized cucumbers, peeled and cut into 1/4″ cubes
  • 32 oz plain nonfat yogurt
  • 1/2 tablespoon table salt
  • 1/t tablespoon red chile powder
  • 1/4 tablespoon ground roasted cumin

Add all the ingredients in a bowl, mix well and refrigerate until served.


Sweet and Sour Strawberry Snack

Anjan Ghose, assisted by his wife Kathy, prepared a Sweet and Sour Strawberry Snack at an Asian cooking demonstration at the 8th annual Cleveland Asian Festival. This snack is made with strawberries, green Chile, cilantro and other spices.

Ingredients:

  • 2 boxes of strawberries – cut in half
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons of sugar
  • 1 green Chile chopped
  • 1/2 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Add all the ingredients in a bowl, mix well and refrigerate until served.


Vietnamese Chicken Cabbage Salad

Nancy and Susan from Pho Thang Café in Cleveland demonstrated how to make Vietnamese Chicken Cabbage Salad at the 8th annual Cleveland Asian Festival.


Vietnamese Summer Rolls

Nancy and Susan from Pho Thang Café in Cleveland demonstrated how to make Vietnamese Summer Rolls at the 8th annual Cleveland Asian Festival.


Tomatillos, Heirloom Tomatoes and making your Salsa dry less wet

Kevin Scheuring of the Coit Road Farmers’ Market in East Cleveland spoke about heirloom tomatoes, tomatillos and salsa in his weekly demonstration. He shared a technique to make sure your tomatoes are not too wet in salsa or on bruschetta or wherever. The Coit Road Farmers’ Market has been an anchor on Cleveland’s east side since 1932, with a mission of providing access to affordable, locally grown farm fresh products to the residents of Greater Cleveland. The non-profit Market is operated by volunteers supported by customers, farmers, sponsors and fund raising events. It is the 2nd oldest farmer’s market in the state of Ohio.


Coit Road Farmers’ Market in East Cleveland

Kevin Scheuring of the Coit Road Farmers’ Market in East Cleveland told us about the Coit Road Farmers’ Market which has been an anchor on Cleveland’s east side since 1932, with a mission of providing access to affordable, locally grown farm fresh products to the residents of Greater Cleveland. The non-profit Market is operated by volunteers supported by customers, farmers, sponsors and fund raising events. It is the 2nd oldest farmer’s market in the state of Ohio.