Boil shelled edamame (fresh or frozen) until tender (about 3 mins), drain, and set aside. Separately, heat 2 Tbsp neutral oil in a large wok, then add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp microplaned ginger. When fragrant, add ½ lb dry tofu (tofu-gan) cut into ½ inch cubes. Sauté until lightly browned, then add… Continue reading Taiwanese dry tofu with edamame (dou gan chao mao dou ten)
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Korean seasoned acorn jelly (dotorimuk muchim)
I simplified this recipe from Maangchi: http://www.maangchi.com/recipe/dotorimukmuchim. I used store-bought acorn jelly, cut it into bite sized pieces, and then tossed with 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil, ½ tsp sugar, a few minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp sesame seeds. Garnished with 1 tsp chopped scallion greens. (June 2015)
Korean potato-soybean paste soup (gamja-doenjangguk)
Place in a large Dutch oven: 8 large dried anchovies (heads and guts removed), 6 cups water, 1 onion (sliced), 4 minced garlic cloves, and ¼ cup Korean soybean paste (doenjang). Cover and cook over medium-high heat for 40 mins. Add 4 scallions (cut into 1 ½ inch straws), 1-2 Korean green chili peppers (cut… Continue reading Korean potato-soybean paste soup (gamja-doenjangguk)
Korean spicy stir-fried pork (dwaejigogi-bokkeum)
Recipe from Maangchi’s Real Korean Cooking cookbook. Nearly identical recipe on Maangchi’s blog: http://www.maangchi.com/recipe/dwaejigogibokkeum. We used thinly sliced pork loin and white sugar instead of brown. (June 2015)
Korean persimmon punch with cinnamon and ginger (sujeonggwa)
After having this dessert beverage at Korean restaurants for years, I finally tried making it at home. Recipe from Maangchi’s Real Korean Cooking cookbook. Similar recipe on her blog: http://www.maangchi.com/recipe/sujeonggwa. The directions were the same, with only slight differences in ingredient proportions. Her cookbook calls for 10 cups water, 5 cinnamon sticks, 3 oz ginger,… Continue reading Korean persimmon punch with cinnamon and ginger (sujeonggwa)
Korean noodle soup in anchovy broth (guksu)
This involves two separate steps:Anchovy Broth: Place 3 ½ cups water, 8 oz daikon radish (peeled and cut into ¼ inch rounds), and 1 large onion (sliced) in a large stock pot, cover, and bring to a boil. Cook over medium-high heat for 45 mins. Add 20 large dried anchovies (heads and guts removed) and… Continue reading Korean noodle soup in anchovy broth (guksu)
Japanese minced pork with green beans (ingenno hikiniku itame)
Recipe from Harumi’s Japanese Home Cooking: Simple, Elegant Recipes for Contemporary Tastes cookbook, available at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1557885206/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_Kd9mxbMVKKNVD (May 2015)
Burmese coconut milk agar (kyaw kya)
This is one of my favorite Burmese desserts, a firm gelatin made of only a few ingredients. My dear friend Juju shared this recipe. Using a medium sauce pan, combine 1 ½ Mugs (see Note 1 below) white sugar, 1 package (0.88 oz) Telephone brand agar powder, 1 tsp (or slightly less) salt, and 5… Continue reading Burmese coconut milk agar (kyaw kya)
Japanese seasoned rice with green peas
Rinse and drain 1½ dry cups uncooked Japanese medium grain or haiga rice for 30 mins, then add to the rice cooker inner pot. Cover with 1 ¾ cups chicken broth, 1 Tbsp sake, and 1 tsp soy (the combined rice and liquid should meet the “2” line mark on the inside of the rice… Continue reading Japanese seasoned rice with green peas
Japanese ginger-soy pork over sautéed bean sprouts
The marinade is 3 Tbsp soy, 2 Tbsp mirin, and 1 Tbsp microplaned ginger for 2/3 lb thinly sliced pork (preferably pork butt, but shabu shabu-style pork belly is OK, too). Dip each slice in marinade, one at a time, then pan fry in cycles until complete. Separately, clean and trim root ends off of… Continue reading Japanese ginger-soy pork over sautéed bean sprouts
