biotransformation (medicine) and Spicy Beef Turnovers (recipes)

biotransformation (medicine)

biotransformation
<biochemistry> The series of chemical alterations of a compound (for example, a drug) which occur within the body, as by enzymatic activity.

Spicy Beef Turnovers (recipes)

Yield: Makes 10 appetizers

Ingredients:

1/2pound 90% lean ground beef or turkey

2cloves garlic, minced

2tablespoons soy sauce

1tablespoon water

1/2teaspoon cornstarch

1teaspoon curry powder

1/4teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder*

1/4teaspoon red pepper flakes

2tablespoons minced green onion

1package (7-1/2 ounces) refrigerated biscuits

1egg

1tablespoon water

Preparation:

1.Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly coat Baking sheet with nonstick Cooking spray; set aside. Cook beef with garlic in medium skillet over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink, stirring to separate beef. Spoon off fat.2.Stir soy sauce and water into cornstarch in cup until smooth. Add soy sauce mixture, curry powder, five-spice powder and red pepper flakes to skillet. Cook and stir 30 seconds or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; stir in onion.3.Roll each biscuit between 2 sheets of waxed paper into 4-inch rounds. Spoon heaping tablespoon beef mixture onto one side of each biscuit; fold over, forming a semi-circle. Pinch edges together to seal.**At this point, turnovers may be wrapped and frozen up to 3 months. Thaw completely before proceeding as directed in step 4.4.Arrange turnovers on prepared Baking sheet. Beat egg with water in cup; brush lightly over turnovers. Bake 9 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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