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You must remember we are all creatures of imitation: precept may teach us, but it is example that draws us. There is that in us all, that we are always disposed to catch the ways of those with whom we live; and the more we like them, the stronger does the disposition grow. Without our being aware of it, they influence our tastes and opinions; we gradually give up what they dislike, and take up what they like, in order to become closer friends with them. And, worst of all, we catch their ways in things that are wrong far quicker than in things that are right. Health, unhappily, is not contagious, but disease is. It is far easier to catch a chill than to impart a warmth; and to make each other's religion dwindle away, than grow and prosper.
At an early hour in the morning the family was assembled and a portion of Scripture was read from the Old Testament, which was followed by a hymn and a prayer, in which thanks were offered up to the Almighty for preserving them during the silent watches of the night, and for His goodness in permitting them to meet in health of body and soundness of mind; and, at the same time, His grace was implored to defend them amid the dangers and temptations of the day – to make them faithful to every duty, and enable them, in all respects, to walk worthy of their Christian vocation… In the evening, before retiring to rest, the family again assembled, the same form of worship was observed as in the morning, with this difference, that the service was considerably protracted beyond the period which could be conveniently allotted to it in the commencement of the day (Lyman Coleman).
Fresh green chilies, seeded and very finely chopped (up to 2)
1/4
c
Chopped coriander leaves
3
Chicken-breast fillets weighing about 12 oz (350 g)
3
tb
Flour
4
Eggs
The Juice of 1-1/2 inch (4-cm) piece of fresh ginger crushed in a garlic press, or the grated piece
Salt
Light vegetable oil for deep-frying, about 1 inch (2- 1/2 cm) deep
INSTRUCTIONS
Chop the scallions, chilies (half a chili is enough for me), and coriander
in the food processor. Then add the chicken, flour, eggs, ginger, and salt,
and process until the chicken is finely chopped and all the ingredients are
well blended. (I have overprocessed the chicken to a paste by mistake, and
the result was also delightful). Chill, covered, for 1-2 hours.
Deep-fry by the heaping tablespoon (dip the spoon in oil so that the
mixture does not stick) in medium-hot oil, turning over once, until browned
all over. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot or cold.
The recipe makes about fourteen 2 1/2-inch (6-cm) fritters and up to
thirty-six tiny ones.
VARIATION:
An Indian Baghdadi arook thayin is made with a pinch of turmeric.
SERGIO'S NOTES:
Jews from Calcutta, Cochin, Persia, and Iraq began to settle in Burma, in
Southeast Asia, in the mid-nineteenth century. It was Jews of Baghdadi
origin who organized the congregation, and it is their style of cooking
that influenced the Jewish style that developed locally. During the
Japanese occupation, almost all the community fled, many of them to India.
This recipe was given to someone I know by Mrs. Philomene Jacobs of the
Baghdadi community in India. These delectable fritters - soft and creamy,
gingery and peppery - make splendid finger food. Posted to JEWISH-FOOD
digest V97 #204 by Linda Shapiro <lss@coconet.com> on Jun 28, 1997
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