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The Islamic Republic's first Kentucky Fried Chicken | Ha'aretz

Amir Hussein Ali-Zadeh spent five years working going through the necessary motions needed to obtain the permits, but it probably was worth it. This week he opened the first Iranian branch of Kentucky Fried Chicken, the bread crumb coated deep-fried chicken, served with a side of fries and coleslaw, one of the culture symbols of the "Great Satan."
Ali-Zadeh emphasized his is an Iranian company, not American, and that it is called "Kentucky Fried Chicken - Iran." He added that he plans to add an additional 32 dishes to his menu to suit the Iranian taste.

by gk (g k quattro due due sette "at" gmail.com) on Sun Feb 26th, 2012 at 03:35:34 PM EST

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I could murder some KFC at this moment.

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by Sven Triloqvist on Sun Feb 26th, 2012 at 03:44:50 PM EST
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it's easy to make.

by stevesim on Sun Feb 26th, 2012 at 03:47:04 PM EST
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I know, I know, but those little legs devoid of bodies have to be purchased in advance.

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by Sven Triloqvist on Sun Feb 26th, 2012 at 03:50:48 PM EST
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Darn it! You've made me hungry for fried chicken!

by ElaineinNM on Sun Feb 26th, 2012 at 03:52:54 PM EST
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New recipe for you, Elaine. Soak and boil any kind of raw beans in an Asian meat stock.

When 200 gms is tender (up to 1 hour), add two dessert spoons of tomato ketchup, two large garlic cloves, liberal sprinkling of dried mint, plenty of fresh-ground black pepper, salt and two dessert spoons of Canola (or more - depending on desired consistency). Then zap into a thick paste.

Great on good bread. The sophisticated cousin of peanut butter

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by Sven Triloqvist on Sun Feb 26th, 2012 at 07:09:17 PM EST
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Do you mean a miso stock, or chicken broth with Asian spices? I think I would like this with toasted sesame oil instead of the canola. Maybe a pool of the sesame oil on top with chopped green onions for garnish. I'm not sure about the catsup, though.

Sounds like an Asian version of hummus!

by ElaineinNM on Sun Feb 26th, 2012 at 08:52:39 PM EST
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The ketchup provides the necessary liquidity, but of course any tomato source would do the job.

The stock can be anything to your taste that adds flavour to the beans. I use these Vietnamese stock cubes. (available in a variety of flavours).

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by Sven Triloqvist on Mon Feb 27th, 2012 at 08:20:41 AM EST
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you mean something like this