K'Tesh's Klingon Recipe Pages: Appetizers and Hors d'oeuvres

Appetizers

Appetizers, or Hors d'oeuvres, are hard to come by in the world of Star Trek, but with patience, and careful study, I have found a few. Some are Official, According to the book "Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion" (revised addition), the others are speculation

Fire Skin (qul Dir): This dish is made by soaking pieces of animal skin, from whatever kind of animal is available, in a strong liquor, then removing them from the solution and setting them afire just before serving. This dish is eaten quickly, while the pieces are still burning. ("STAR TREK KLINGON for the Galactic Traveler" [ST: Book])

I only use skin from a wild hunted targ, but my specific recipe is my own, and I will take it to Sto-Vo-Kor.

Seize The Fire!

Bularian Canapï¿½s: Seen in the episode "Journey's End" [TNG], after the opening credits, we get a quick look at them as the show fades in from the commercials. Watch carefully, Admiral Nechayev did not eat any of them, nor the sandwiches.

Here is the direct quote from "Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion" (revised addition), "Bularian Canapï¿½s, for the record, are actually just odd crackers with Cheez-Whiz and olives."

I'm inclined to use the new Triscuit Thin Crips, (they are triangular) add the Cheez-Whiz, and sprinkle with bits of olives. The Canapï¿½s were displayed on what appeared to be a pizza tray sitting on a larger pizza tray. Serve with Watercress Sandwiches and Earl Grey Tea.

Mushroom Cheese Canapï¿½s: Among one of the items that the food processor unit can replicate aboard old Constitution class starships. ("Mr. Scott's Guide to the Enterprise")

Mushroom Cheese Canapï¿½s

Ingredients

3 Tbs. butter
1 shallot, peeled and minced
1/2 lb. mushrooms
1 Tbs. lemon juice
1 1/2 cup Gruyï¿½re cheese, grated
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt and white pepper
12 to 13 slices of thin white bread, cut into 2 1/2-inch rounds

Preparation

Heat butter in medium skillet. Add shallot and cook over low heat for 5 minutes, and add mushrooms. Cook until mushrooms become tender (about 20 minutes), and stir in lemon juice and salt and pepper; set aside. Then, combine cheese, egg, and cream with salt and pepper.

Preheat oven to 550 degrees. Butter bread on one side and place on slightly greased baking sheet. Drop a dollop of the mushroom mixture onto each bread slice, and top with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture. Bake until cheese mixture browns slightly. Serve warm.

Serves 8

Cardaway leaves, stuffed: A speciality of Neelix. ("The Cloud" [VGR])

Stuffed Cardaway leaves

Ingredients

Grape leaves
4 medium onions, chopped
1 cup uncooked rice
1 cup parsley, minced
1 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Sautï¿½ onions in the oil until browned. Add rice and cook on a low heat for 20 minutes (covered), stirring occasionally. Add all other ingredients (except for the grape leaves) and cook for 5 minutes. When it has cooled a little, use approx. 1 tsp. of filling per grape leaf and roll up, as for a burrito. The filling should be totally enclosed.

Next, line a large pot with grape leaves and arrange the stuffed grape leaves in the pot. Put a plate on top to keep them from floating up, and cover with water. Simmer for about 1 hour.

Serve hot (with or without yogurt) or as a cold appetizer.

Deviled Eggs: I believe these were also seen at Guinan's literary party, on the Hors d'oeuvres tray next to the punch. ("Time's Arrow, Part I" [TNG])

6 hard-cooked eggs
1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon vinegar
Optional, paprika or parsley sprigsStar trek food rules! But Klingon food is Better!!!

Halve hard-cooked eggs lengthwise and remove yolks. Place yolks in a bowl: mash with a fork, add mayonnaise, mustard, and vinegar: mix well. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Stuff egg white halves with yolk mixture. Garnish with paprika or parsley, if desired

Makes 12 servings
Recipe from "Better Homes and Gardens NEW COOK BOOK"

Deviled Crab: One of the many items that the food processor unit can replicate onboard old Constitution class starships. ("Mr. Scott's Guide to the Enterprise")

Deviled Crab

Ingredients

1 lb. fresh crabmeat
2 ribs celery, finely chopped
2 eggs
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 bell pepper, finely chopped
3/4 cup corn bread crumbs
3/4 cup white bread crumbs
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbs. Dijon mustard
1 Tbs. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
Dash of Tabasco

Preparation

Combine crabmeat, bread crumbs, onion, pepper, and celery in large bowl. Beat together remaining ingredients until smooth. Mix well with crab mixture. Pack into a shallow baking dish-a quiche dish is perfect. Bake at 350F until hot, about 30 minutes.

You may use all white bread crumbs if you prefer not to use corn bread crumbs.

Serves 6 to 8.

Oysters on the Half Shell: As Guinan well knows, The Oyster must have taken at least 15 million years just to get right, by Mark Twain's judgment. ("Time's Arrow, Part I" [TNG])

24 Shucked Oysters
2 Cups Water
1/2 teaspoon salt
Lemon
Black PepperStar trek food rules! Klingon food is Better!!!

Scrub live oysters under cold running water. For easier shucking , chill them before opening. Shuck, reserving the bottom shells.
Simmer oysters, uncovered, in the water and salt about 5 minutes, or till oysters are plump and opaque. Drain and Chill, serve with lemon and black pepper.