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GENERAL TSO'S GATOR Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
Peanut oil, to cook
1 pound cleaned alligator meat, 1/2-inch dice
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup naturally brewed soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cups snap peas, blanched
Salt and freshly ground black pepper,r to taste
8 kumquats, 1/8 inch slices (may sub with 2 zested and sectioned oranges or tangerines)

Directions:
Directions:
In a large saute pan on high heat, coat well with oil and add alligator. Season and quickly brown meat, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and set aside on paper towels. Wipe out pan and coat lightly with oil. Saute the garlic and ginger for 2 minutes. Add the kumquats and stir. In a small bowl, mix together the vinegar, soy and sugar until dissolved. Deglaze with mixture and reduce by 50 percent. Add back the alligator and snap peas, check for seasoning.

SPICY PEANUT RICE

Peanut oil, for cooking
1 cup whole roasted peanuts, unsalted
5 Thai bird chiles, chopped
1 small yellow onion, minced
4 cups cooked Chinese rice (or other long grain)
1 tablespoon naturally brewed soy sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste

In a small wok or sauté pan, coat lightly with oil and saute the peanuts, chiles and onions for 3 to 4 minutes or until onions start to take on color. Add the rice and stir until hot. Add soy sauce and check for seasoning.

PLATING
On a large round plate, place a small mound of rice in the middles and top with alligator. Ladle a little sauce on top. Enjoy.

Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4 servings
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
45 - 60 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
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