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Caribbean chicken pepper pot 

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This is a much-beloved Food Network recipe for my family. When we first made it in 2011, it was called Caribbean chicken pepper pot. Over the years, Food Network changed the recipe name and inadvertently created an ambiguity regarding the amount and type of chicken (which I clarify below). The current recipe is here:  http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/caribbean-chicken-pepper-pot-recipe.html… Continue reading Caribbean chicken pepper pot 

Korean-Chinese fish cake soup over noodles (ool myun)

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This is a dish from my childhood, one that I did not realize was part of a Korean-Chinese fusion (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_Chinese_cuisine) until many years later.  This is one of my childhood favorites, with its delicate flavor and contrasting textures.  Sauté bite-sized pieces of 1/2 lb beef chuck (see Note below) in a little oil.  Season… Continue reading Korean-Chinese fish cake soup over noodles (ool myun)

Indian-style quinoa pilaf

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Another great recipe by Shubhra Ramineni's Healthy Vegetarian Indian Cooking. This is makes an easy and portable lunch. Rinse, clean, and drain 1 cup uncooked quinoa, and set aside. Heat 1 Tbsp vegetable oil in a medium sauce pan, then add 20 whole cashews (split into halves). Saute until cashews are light golden (about 20… Continue reading Indian-style quinoa pilaf

Indian cauliflower and potato (aloo gobi)

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This recipe is from a wonderful and easy-to-follow cookbook, Healthy Indian Vegetarian Cooking by Shubha Ramineni. Using a large skillet (or a low-walled Dutch oven), heat 3 Tbsp vegetable oil, then add 1 medium vine-ripe tomato (quartered).  Cover the skillet and cook until tomato becomes soft, stirring frequently.  Add 1 medium head cauliflower (washed and… Continue reading Indian cauliflower and potato (aloo gobi)

Vietnamese caramelized minced pork and/or chicken

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We love this recipe with freshly cooked jasmine rice. We often serve this dish with Javanese pickle (see Note 2 below). Mince 1/2 small onion (or 1 shallot). Heat a large wok, then add 3 Tbsp neutral oil and saute the onion on medium heat until fragrant. Then add 1 lb minced pork and saute… Continue reading Vietnamese caramelized minced pork and/or chicken