European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 31, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Microwaves Rimpas spicy As you like it by Barbara Kafka the new York times Quot shrimp recipes from different cuisines Are amazingly similar except for the seasoning. Shrimp Oriental and shrimp Creole Are Good �1 cases in Point. Both use tomatoes and peppers. Both use garlic and another member of the of in family it it both have a somewhat Crunchy ingredient celery in the Creole water chestnuts in the Oriental both Are thickened. Both have a Long list of ingredients mainly seasonings that Are Likely to be Coyour shelf if you like that kind of cooking. Shrimp Creole starts with Brown Roux flour. Browned in butter a that is the base of Many Louisiana dishes Brown Roux which can easily scorch on top of the stove is a snap in the microwave oven without a ? constant stirring i in fact shrimp ook extremely Well in a microwave oven without getting Tough or stringy. There is no water to bring to a boil and they can be cooked either on their own or in traditional dishes in Creole the Roux is the thickener but it gives a very particular flavor to dishes it also tends to mask seasonings so More seasoning is needed than would be Type Case without it. The following recipe is not a a wildly spicy version of this dish. You can add More Chili powder or hot Pepper sauce if you like fiery food. A r   thickened. With a cornstarch slurry a cornstarch stirred with liquid to a smooth _ mixture a As Are so Many chinese dishes. Finally both Are served with White Rice shrimp Oriental _ _ total time 45 minutes yield 6 Servings. _ 2 Tablespoons dark Oriental sesame Oila 10 cloves garlic peeled smashed and quartered Lengthwise. 3 Bunches scallions White part Cut in 1-inchreaders�?T action line questions on . Reassignment a e i extended 13 months past my reassignment Date of dec 28, 1990, to meet service remaining requirements for a  tour my battalion re enlistment a non commissioned officer called Bugadze officials who said their policy was that i would have to re extend to meet Ahorner 13-month requirement in order to be reassigned to the states or stay Here in Germany until my a discharge Date. I Only extended for a stateside tour and that s what is on my Extension contract. I seems very unfair to me and my family As i have served Here three years and three months so far. Will the. Army make an exception to this policy is this policy. V True i really Reed some information to ease my mind. At the moment. I work in my unit Supply room just for a Job. My military occupational specially is 31l wire system installation not Supply. What Are my options in order to get  the states As soon As possible can i cancel my Extension and pieces greens Cut across thinly to make 1 cup 3 medium size red Bell peppers Cut in i Inch pieces2 Tablespoons cornstarch 3 Tablespoons Mirin Sweet japanese wine f 1/4 cup Tamari sauce a Ait cup race wine vinegar Quot a cup peeled and grated fresh Ginger 1 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts drained and a. Rinsed Jacama May be substituted 1 1 Pound Large shrimp peeled and de veined 1 ounce dried Shiitake mushrooms stemmed and broken into a a Trinch pieces 10 ounces fresh Plum tomatoes cored and Cut in i Inch pieces. A 2 Bunches fresh coriander leaves chopped hot Pepper sauce to taste coarse Salt to taste a1. Combine Oil garlic and White parts of scallions in a -2vfe-quart-dish. Cook uncovered at 100 percent  a 650 to 700-Watt oven Tor 3 minutes. 2. Stir in Bell peppers. Cook uncovered for 2 minutes. 3. White peppers Are cooking place cornstarch and Mirin in a Small bowl and mix Well stir in Tamari sauce _ vinegar Ginger  chestnuts Reserve 4. Remove dish Forfi oven. Push vegetables toward the Center of the dish and arrange shrimp around the vegetables. Place mushrooms Over shrimp and vegetables. Place tomatoes Over mushrooms pour cornstarch mixture Over  tightly with a lid or microwave plastic wrap. Cook for 3vfe minutes prick plastic to release steam a ,. 5, uncover and stir in coriander and scallion greens. Re cover and Cook for 2 minutes prick plastic to release steam 1 1 �?T1 16 remove from oven. Uncover and stir in Pepper mixture and Salt. R 1low wattage variation Cook As in step 1 in a 400-to 500-Watt oven or 5 minutes. Cook As in step 2 for 3 minutes Cook As in step 4 for 6 minutes. Cook As in step 5 for 4minutes. Finish recipe As above. Shrimp Creole total time 45 minutes a yield 4 Servings 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter 3 Tablespoons All purpose flour. 10 cloves garlic peeled smashed and chopped -. A. 1 Large onion chopped 3 medium size red Bell Pepper Dice in a Inch cubes 1 i celery ribs peeled halved Lengthwise and sliced thin iv2 Teaspoons dried thyme y4 Teaspoon dried oregano 1 Teaspoon Chili powder preferably without cumin 1 Pound Large shrimp peeled and de veined 10 ounces Plum tomatoes cored and Cut in 1/2 Inch pieces 2 Teaspoons hot Pepper sauce. 1 Tablespoon fresh Lemon juice 1 Tablespoon coarse Salt freshly ground Black Pepper to taste 1. Place butter in a 2vfe-quart dish Cook uncovered at. 100 percent Power in a 650 to 700-Watt oven for 2 minutes 2. Whisk in flour Cook uncovered for 8 minutes 3. Stir  and Union. Cook uncovered for 5. Minutes. 1 4. Stir in peppers celery thyme oregano and Chili a powder. Cook uncovered for 3 minutes. A �5, remove from Qifen push vegetables toward Center of dish and arrange shrimp around the inside rim. Place tomatoes Over shrimp and vegetables. Cover tightly with a lid or microwave plastic wrap. Cook 2 minutes. Prick r 6, uncover and Stu Well. Re cover and Cook for 2 minutes. Prick plastic if using to release steam. 7. Remove from oven and uncover. Stir in Pepper sauce Lemon juice Salt and Pepper r _ Low wattage variation Cook As in step 1 in a 400, to 500-Watt oven for 3 minutes Cook As in step 2 for 16 minutes Cook As in step 3 for 8 minutes. Cook As in step 4 for 5 minutes. Cook As in step 5 for 3 minutes Cook As in step 6 for 3 minutes. Finish recipe As above. A Date of discharge what can i do acid How Carmst Lony g. Taylor to Germany answers to your Robert Mearns chief management. Branch enlisted personnel management directorate 1 St personnel come replies the writer raises issues of concern to Many soldiers affected by the department of the army s involuntary foreign service tour  questions Are a is it necessary to extend Agat reassignment. _ yes. The department of tie my requirement to have a minimum of 13 months remaining service Kom Date of departure from theater to the dog charge Date in order to be eligible for reassign Mecouc the states has not changed. The Only exception is for soldiers in Force reduction units and they must have a minimum of three. Months remaining service.ars.61.4-30 and 60v280, provide More detailed information. A is it possible to cancel the Extension of enlistment yes it is possible if no benefits of the Extension of enlistment have been received. A what other options Are available cancellation of the Extension of enlistment for the 1 purpose of re enlistment with options such As conus Continental United states station of Choice service school for retraining etc., or separation from the army. The write can Best be served by consulting his Chain a of command  command retention office prior to making career decisions. To write us readers action line is the readers a court of test a resort Quot a striving to answer some of the questions a a. About life overseas in a military environment or a a a a a a questions about policies and guidelines when other a avenues for answers Are not readily available. If you have a question and Don t know where to turn for the answer write to readers action line to the stars and stripes apr 09211-4211. All letters must be signed and preference will be Given to those a. Seeking information of. General interest to our a a a a a a readers. Page 16 athe stars and stripes 1 Friday May 31, 1991 a i