Using a mandolin, thinly slice one large zucchini on a diagonal, then set aside. Separately, heat 2 tsp neutral vegetable oil in a large wok, then add 1 clove garlic (microplaned) and 1 tsp anchovy paste. Sauté until fragrant, then add 1 Tbsp mirin and the zucchini ribbons. Mix well, and sauté until zucchini is… Continue reading Korean-style anchovy-infused zucchini
Tag: 2016
Indian stewed split red lentils with zucchini
Based on Shubhra Ramineni’s Healthy Indian Vegetarian Cooking, available at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0804843112/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awd_1ggbxbK87A26M. We added two small zucchini (cut into ½ inch thick wedges) but otherwise did not modify the recipe. (Apr. 2016)
Cuban black beans and rice (moros y cristianos)
I tried this recipe from Three Guys from Miami Cook Cuban: http://icuban.com/food/mobile/moros_y_cristianos.html. This was tasty, but I prefer the drier version crisped up with lard. It also was quite involved, since this recipe called for dried black beans that needed to be reconstituted. (Apr. 2016)
Oven-baked sweet plantains
We used extremely ripe plantains for this preparation. This is our favorite baked plantain recipe. We seasoned lightly with salt before placing the baking sheet in the oven. We also followed the suggestion to broil the plantains towards the end for added caramelization. http://www.natashalh.com/oven-baked-sweet-plantains-healthier-platanos-maduros/ (Apr. 2016) We typically used canola oil to coat the plantain… Continue reading Oven-baked sweet plantains
Cuban rice, made in a rice cooker
Rinse 2 cups (using a rice cooker measuring cup) of long-grain rice several times, drain, then place in the inner pot of an electric rice cooker. Add one garlic clove (peeled and bruised), 1 tsp salt, and 1 Tbsp olive oil. Carefully add water to the pot until it reaches the “2 cup” mark on… Continue reading Cuban rice, made in a rice cooker
Cuban minced beef hash (picadillo)
Recipe here: http://icuban.com/food/mobile/picadillo.html. We used olives stuffed with pimiento. We also made a few modifications: first, yellow and red bell peppers in lieu of two green; second, fresh marjoram in lieu of dried oregano; and finally, golden raisins in lieu of regular raisins. (Apr. 2016).
Oven-roasted shishito peppers
When I spotted fresh shishito peppers at H-Mart, I couldn’t resist trying them at home. We tried Michael Symon’s recipe from The Chew: https://abc.go.com/shows/the-chew/recipes/roasted-shishito-peppers-michael-symon Preheat the oven to 500. Trim the pepper stems slightly (¼ inch) to reduce the risk of them getting burnt and puncture the bottom of each pepper with a needle to… Continue reading Oven-roasted shishito peppers
Korean soft tofu stew with mushrooms and shrimp in earthenware pot (soon dubu jjigae)
We made a recipe from Maangchi’s Real Korean Cooking cookbook, which called for chicken stock instead of homemade dashi. We used enoki, bunapi, and oyster mushrooms instead of pork. Similar Maangchi recipe here: http://www.maangchi.com/recipe/sundubu-jjigae (Mar. 2016)
Ghanaian jollof rice with smoked turkey
I learned this family recipe from a Ghanaian-American friend’s mother, but she has not given me permission to share the recipe. I found this online recipe, which is fairly close: http://zoesghanakitchen.co.uk/recipe-jollof-rice-with-chicken/. The recipe I made uses smoked turkey wings in lieu of chicken and one package of onion soup mix as additional seasoning. (Mar. 2016)
Italian-style lemon polenta cake
We tried this almond and corn meal recipe from Nigella Lawson: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/nigella-lawson/lemon-polenta-cake-recipe.html. The lemon glaze is a nice touch. Our cake was a little grainy due to the cornmeal texture; we recommend using a fine-grain meal. (Mar. 2016)
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