Montenegro: Sesame Ginger Chicken, Potatoes & Cheese Cornmeal (Kacamak), & Priganice (Doughnuts w/ Apple)

I'll be honest - this was probably my least favorite set of recipes that I cooked. I don't know if it is because I messed up or that my taste buds were just not having it.
First off, the chicken was suppose to be a sesame ginger chicken soup. However, I actually really liked the chicken recipe so I've changed the recipe so that it is not a soup. I was not too fond of the potato dish. I'm just personally not a huge fan of cornmeal. The Donuts was yummy, but they just weren't that pretty haha and they were a little difficult to make.
Sorry for the lack of pictures - I forgot to take more! Hopefully I didn't scare you off from cooking recipes from the country of Montenegro - I recommend the chicken and donuts! Have fun!

Sesame Ginger Chicken

Serves 4-5

2-3 Chicken Breasts, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
1 Inch Piece of Ginger, minced
2 Tbsp Dry White Wine
6 Tbsp Sesame Oil
2 Tsp Sugar
1 Tsp Salt
- My FAV: Eden Foods Sea Salt -- 14 oz
Sesame Seeds

Heat the sesame oil in a large pan. Add the chicken and brown on all sides. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook until the chicken is cooked thoroughly (about 15-20 minutes). Stir throughout the cooking process.

May garnish with sesame seeds. Serve with potato cheese dish. Enjoy!

Kacamak with Potatoes, Cheese & Cornmeal

Serves 6-8

3 Cups Water

2 Potatoes, peeled, cubed and boiled

Salt to taste

- My FAV: Eden Foods Sea Salt -- 14 oz
1 1/4 Cup Cornmeal

1/2 Cup Feta Cheese

1/4 Cup Oil

Bring the water to a boil in a pot. Add the cooked potatoes and salt. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and gently mash the potatoes in the pot. Slowly add the cornmeal and continuously stir. Add the cheese and oil. Stir Well. 

Priganice (Doughnuts w/ Apple)

Dough: 

2 Tbsp Sugar

1 Cup Flour
2 Tbsp Warm Water
1/2 Cup Warm Water
1 Package of Yeast

Oil for frying
1 Green Apple, diced into small pieces
Sugar to coat

Mix the sugar with the 2 tbsp of warm water. Sprinkle in the package of yeast (don't stir). Set aside for 2 minutes and then gently stir. Set aside for 5 minutes. Foam or small bubbles must form on the surface - if this does not happen start over. (It can get messed up if the water is too warm or too cold and/or if the yeast is not fresh).

Stir 1 cup of flour and 1/2 cup of warm water into the yeast mixture. Mix well and then set aside - it should double its size.

After dough has risen, heat the oil in a pot with medium to high heat. Make sure you have enough in the pot so that the doughnut can be immersed in the oil.

Drop a piece of the apple in the dough. Take two spoons and scoop the dough that surrounds the apple piece. Then make the dough into a ball (with the apple piece in the middle).

Drop the ball into the oil. Make sure it browns on all sides. Take the doughnut out and place on a paper towel to soak up the remaining oil. Roll in sugar and serve warm. Enjoy!

Singapore: Chicken & Rice w/ Chili Sauce, & Pulut Hitam (Black Rice Porridge Dessert)

Chicken & Rice w/ Chili Sauce

Serves: 4-5

Chicken & Rice:

1-2 lb Chicken
1 Tbsp Ginger, shredded
1 Tbsp Garlic, minced
3-4 Cloves
1 Tbsp Cinnamon
Salt, to taste
- My FAV: Eden Foods Sea Salt -- 14 oz
2 Cups Rice (not shown in picture)
4 Cups Chicken Stock (not shown in picture)
Lettuce

Boil chicken in water and salt until fully cooked (20 to 30 minutes). Remove from water and shred the chicken with two forks.

Fry ginger and garlic with oil until it is golden. Cook rice on stovetop or in a rice cooker. Mix in the ginger, garlic, chicken stock, cinnamon and cloves. When finished remove cloves from rice. Serve with lettuce.

Chili Sauce:

1 Tbsp Fish Sauce
- TRY: Thai Kitchen Fish Sauce -- 7 fl oz
1 Tbsp Sugar (not shown in picture)
1-2 Red Chilis, minced (I couldn't find red so I used yellow)
1 Tsp Ginger, minced
1 Lime, juice
1 Tbsp Garlic, minced
1/2 Tsp Vinegar (not shown in picture)

Put all ingredients in a blender and blend roughly.

Garnish:

1 Tbsp Coriander
2 Tomatoes, chopped
1 Cucumber, peeled & sliced
2 Tbsp Sesame Seeds
2 Tbsp Sesame Oil (can use more for taste)
- My FAV: Eden Foods Selected Toasted Sesame Oil -- 5 fl oz
2 Tbsp Soy Sauce (can use more for taste)
- My FAV: Eden Foods Organic Tamari Soy Sauce -- 10 fl oz
1 Pineapple, chopped

Prepare all ingredients as listed. Serve with chicken & Rice. Top the chicken and rice with sesame seeds, sesame oil, soy sauce, and coriander.

Pulut Hitam (Black Rice Porridge)

Serves: 4-5

2 Cups Black Rice
- TRY: Lotus Foods Organic Forbidden Rice, 15-Ounce (Pack of 6)
4 Cups Water
2 Cups Thick Coconut Milk (I used the can version)
Salt, to taste
- My FAV: Eden Foods Sea Salt -- 14 oz
2 Tbsp Sugar

Cook rice in the water on the stove top or in a rice cooker. Once finished stir in coconut milk, sugar and salt. Serve warm. So Yummy!