Have we got a surprise for you! Not only do you get to see my kitchen for a change, you also get to see Teddy cook in it for the first time. He has a lot of fun too, as you’ll be able to tell from the somewhat noisy video. The brains of people with ADD or ADHD need stimulation. It helps them focus.
Noise must be stimulating to Teddy because he makes a lot of noise playing with a couple of my knives. One of them is a cross between a knife and a cleaver. It’s great. I use it a lot. The other one, a huge chef’s knife, came as part of a set. The thing looks like a prop from a horror movie. Both of them require a focused user. I think the loud chopping helps provide focus. Or, it could just be fun. Either way, Teddy was having a ball and it cracked me up.
But, focus isn’t enough. ADHD also causes memory and organizational problems, as you can see in the video. Even before he knew he had ADHD, Teddy described himself as living very much in the present. These are two sides of the same coin. Is the glass half empty or half full? Well, it’s both.
This dish has a mild yet exotic flavor. It’s low carb, high protein and moderate fat. Perfect if you’re on the Atkins diet. Or just add bread, rice and a salad for a well rounded meal.
Oriental Indian Chicken
with Vegetables
Serves 5
Meat from 1 Roasted Chicken
1 Eggplant, quartered and sliced
1 large bunch Bok Choy, cut into 1″ slices
4 bunches Baby Bok Choy
1 bunch Celery, sliced into 3/4 inch pieces
1/2 Whole Fresh Garlic, chopped
1 lb. Mushrooms, sliced
3 Oz. Organic Balsamic Vinegar
3 Oz. Apple Juice
3 Oz. Chenin Blanc White Wine
2 Tbsp. Butter
4 Tbsp. Ghee
1 1/2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1/4 tsp. Cayenne
1 tsp. Garam Masala
1 tsp. Marjoram
1 tsp. Sage
3 Tbsp. Trader Joe’s Soyaki (or 1/2 Soya Sauce and 1/2 Teriyaki Sauce)
1 1/4 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Sugar
1 tsp. Cream Style Horseradish
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Heat 2 Tbsp. Butter and 4 Tbsp. Ghee in a wok or very large frying pan
Add 1/4 tsp. Cayenne and continue to heat until the oil is hot
Add the Eggplant and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally
Add the Balsamic Vinegar and continue to cook
Add 1/2 tsp. Garam Masala
Cook until the Eggplant is very soft
Set aside 1/2 of the cooked Eggplant
Put the other half of the cooked Eggplant into a blender
Add 1 Tbsp. chopped Fresh Garlic and 1/2 tsp. Garam Masala
Add 2 Oz. Apple Juice
Puree and set aside
Heat 2 Tbsp. Ghee in a wok
Add the remaining Fresh Garlic plus the tops
Saute until lightly browned
Add 1 1/2 Tbsp. Olive Oil and cook for several more minutes
Add the Celery and the White Wine and cook for several minutes
Add the Marjoram, Sage and cooked Chicken
Add the Soyaki
Add the pureed Eggplant and Fresh Garlic
Add 1 Oz. Apple Juice
Add the non-pureed Eggplant
Saute the Mushrooms in 3 Tbsp. Ghee
Add the Mushrooms
Cover and simmer for 15 minutes
Fold in the mature Bok Choy leaves
Add the Cayenne, Salt and Sugar
Add the baby Bok Choy
Cover and simmer until tender
Stir in the Horseradish and cook for about 5 minutes
Garnish with Orange slices and Apple wedges
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The two of you have a very enjoyable zen between yourselves which make your videos very enjoyable to watch. Have you ever considered, perhaps, broadcasting live via Ustream so that viewers could interact via chat and ask ingredient questions while the meal is being prepared?
Interesting and well done!
Thank you, Alex. That’s very nice of you to say. I haven’t heard of Ustream, but I will check it out. That’s a very interesting idea. I’m going to have another video up in a couple of days. Please come back and give us your thoughts on it. And, don’t forget to tell your friends. Thanks, again!