Tag: 2022

Sesame-ginger chicken meatballs with sticky glaze

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We made these meatballs: https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/sesame-ginger-chicken-meatballs We baked them at 450 for about 18 mins. While they were baking, we prepared this sticky glaze: https://drivemehungry.com/sweet-and-tangy-sticky-soy-glaze/ Our modifications: first, instead of 2 Tbsp hoisin sauce, we used 1 Tbsp oyster sauce + 1 Tbsp pomegranate molasses. While boiling the sauce, we added 2 Tbsp white sugar to… Continue reading Sesame-ginger chicken meatballs with sticky glaze

Sichuan napa cabbage with cellophane noodles

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We tried this recipe: https://omnivorescookbook.com/chinese-napa-cabbage-with-glass-noodles/ Our modifications: first, we first sauteed 1/2 lb minced chicken in 1 Tbsp oil until browned, then we added only 1 tsp ground Sichuan peppercorns (instead of 2 tsp whole) and kept them in the stirfry. We added the scallions and microplaned ginger, then proceeded with the recipe. After the… Continue reading Sichuan napa cabbage with cellophane noodles

Thai candied kabocha squash

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Kabocha squash has become a recent obsession; it evokes the best qualities of a sweet potato and a custardy pumpkin. We tried this simple recipe for a kabocha dessert: https://praneesthaikitchen.com/2012/11/03/thai-kabocha-pumpkin-candy-recipe/ We made half a recipe (1/4 kabocha, which yielded 3 wedges, each of which we cut in half crosswise for 6 pieces.) The recipe instructions… Continue reading Thai candied kabocha squash

Italian fish stew of the Marchi region (brodetto di pesce alla marchigiana)

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We tried this recipe: https://apple.news/AabuGzchZTMSBAZBSggJ4kg Based on our local supermarket, we couldn't find fresh halibut or similar fish, so we used 1.5 lb cod fillet and 1 lb catfish fillet. The cod worked really well, but the catfish wasn't as compelling. We skipped the squid and added 7 jumbo shrimp (shelled). This was very tasty.… Continue reading Italian fish stew of the Marchi region (brodetto di pesce alla marchigiana)

Vegetarian chili

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We tried this Cookie & Kate recipe: https://cookieandkate.com/vegetarian-chili-recipe/ Our modifications: first, based on our pantry we had only 1/4 bell pepper and one jalapeño (seeded); we supplemented with 1 cup frozen corn kernels. Second, we used no-salt canned beans and no-salt canned diced tomatoes. Third, at the end of cooking, we added 1 tsp dark,… Continue reading Vegetarian chili

Turkey cottage pie

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We tried a lighter approach to cottage pie, replacing the beef and adding more vegetables. Because we had 2 lb minced turkey, we doubled the recipe: https://piglettedc.tumblr.com/post/114585999926/shepherds-pie-heat-oil-in-a-wok-cook-1-chopped Instead of ½ cup peas, we used 1 ½ cups diced vegetables (green beans, carrots, peas, and corn kernels). We also added some additional beef flavor (1 tsp… Continue reading Turkey cottage pie

Korean vegetarian rice cake soup (dduk guk)

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For the Lunar New Year, we tried this recipe: https://seonkyounglongest.com/soup-recipe-vegetarian-rice-cake-soup-recipe-vegetable-korean-food-asian-at-home/ Our modifications: first, we soaked 10 oz of frozen sliced rice cake in water for 30 mins. Second, at the same time we doubled the soup volume to 9 cups of water with an 8" piece of kombu and 6 large dried shiitake mushrooms. When… Continue reading Korean vegetarian rice cake soup (dduk guk)