Recipe /ˈrɛsəpi/
Learning a new language isn’t just about learning vocabulary and grammar, you must also learn the culture of that language. You must consider where it is spoken, who speaks it, and what the traditions and customs are of its native speakers. So, what are some ways you can go about learning the traditions and customs of a group of speakers? Well, one great way to start is by learning to cook their food! As mama always says, there’s no better way to a person’s heart than through their stomach!
Here is a recipe for a typical dish from South Carolina, in the south eastern part of the United States. It is usually served at brunch alongside an ice-cold mimosa (a drink made from champagne and orange juice) and great company!
Now have a look at this video: Southern Shrimp and Grits
Ingredients
2 cups (470 milliliters) chicken broth
2 cups (470 milliliters) milk
1/3 cup (76 grams) butter, cubed
3/4 teaspoon (3.5 grams) salt
1/2 teaspoon (2.85 grams) pepper
3/4 cup (100 grams) uncooked old-fashioned grits (substitute with polenta)
1 cup (130 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
SHRIMP:
8 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
1 pound (450 grams) uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon (5.7 grams) Cajun or blackened seasoning
4 green onions, chopped
Instructions
Mix the broth, milk, butter, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan. Bring the ingredients to a boil. Slowly stir in the grits (or polenta). Cover the saucepan with a lid and cook for 12 – 14 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened. Stir occasionally. Once the sauce is thick, stir in the cheese until it has melted. Put the sauce aside and keep it warm.
Cook the bacon in a large skillet until it becomes crisp. Once the bacon is crisp, set it aside on paper towels and keep 4 teaspoons (20 milliliters) of the drippings. Saute the shrimp, garlic, and seasoning in the bacon drippings until the shrimp turn pink.
Serve the shrimp over grits and sprinkle with green onions.
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When the sauce becomes thick you must set it aside.
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Crisp is another word for crunchy.
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Cajun seasoning is a mix of many other seasonings including oregano and paprika.
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Green onions must be added last.
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You must cook the shrimp in the leftover bacon fat.
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