Source:Blue Ginger east meets west cooking by Ming Tsai
Makes 4 servings.
Preparation time: 25 minutes
Tips: Prepare ahead and warm before serving.
Five Spice Apples
Many Types
Ingredients
Preparation
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 small red onion, cut into 1/4" dice
1 1/2 teaspoons five spice powder, see note (1)
1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into slices
1 cup apple juice
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. When the oil simmers, add the onion and saute, stirring, until brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.
2. Add the five spice powder, brown sugar, apples and juice. Stir, season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook until the liquid is reduced by half, about 12 minutes. The apples should retain their shape and some liquid should remain in the pan; do not over cook. Stir in the butter and correct the seasoning.
Serve warm.
NOTE: Five-spice powder can be made at home by grinding/mixing equal amounts of: star anise, fennel seeds, cloves, Szechuan peppercorns and cinnamon.
