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TAKEE-CUPEE
Takee-cupee
In the 40's & 50's in NYC, Takee-Cupees were street food. Chow mein in a noodle cupee to be specific. The twist was the serving cup.
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INGREDIENTS
- lo-mein or spaghetti noodles - cooked
- Canola oil
- 2 tea strainers that nest - the same size or one size apart
DIRECTIONS
To make a Cupee, start with 2 tea strainer type gadgets that nest.
Cook lo-mein or spaghetti noodles, put cooked noodles in 1 of the strainers, about 1/2 full.
Set the 2nd strainer on top and press down...then deep fry till crisp...drain and use as a serving bowl...you eat the bowl with the contents....a fun thing....and tasty too.
Fill with your favorite food...and eat it all...including the cup...
RECIPE BACKSTORY
In the 40's & 50's in NYC, Takee-Cupees were street food. Chow mein in a noodle cupee to be specific. The twist was the serving cup.
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Jan/29/2008 04:01 am babs
Pat - I confess, I eat everything in a cup! I am actually eating ice cream in a cup right now and I insist on eating pasta and soup in a cup. Perhaps I was born in the wrong era? :) I like that cups make less mess in the sink.
Pat - I confess, I eat everything in a cup! I am actually eating ice cream in a cup right now and I insist on eating pasta and soup in a cup. Perhaps I was born in the wrong era? :) I like that cups make less mess in the sink.
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