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No one will have to ask you twice to eat your vegetables-not after you've tried the
innovative Anchor Thai Coconut Breaded Green Beans, Anchor Teriyaki Breaded
Green Beans, or Anchor Teriyaki Battered Assorted Vegetable Appetizers by McCain Foods USA.
These prepared vegetable appetizers with the big, bold Asian-inspired flavors meet growing consumer
demand for "a little spice, a little heat" with minimal chef/operator effort.
"From a chef's standpoint, these asian vegetables deliver great flavor and visual appeal to any plate," explains John
DaLoia, CEC, corporate executive chef, McCain Foods USA, Oak Brook, lllinois. They're great for hotel bar and
room service appetizer menus and tie in with the Fusion trend, which is hot, hot, hot.".
They're versatile, offer ease of preparation, and a three-minute or less cook time."
Sarah Deetjen, brand manager, agrees that their versatility is virtually limitless. Hotels can
offer them as hotel bar appetizers or room service appetizers.
They'll appeal to restaurateurs as prepared appetizers, side dishes, and light entrees. Because of their
"sweet heat" and affordability, they're great garnishes and toppers on signature salads.
McCain appetizers are known for being innovative.
These asian vegetables were introduced at the 2004 National
Restaurant Association show, where the Thai Coconut Breaded Green Beans took second-place honors among the
top 10 new items.--SBH
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