Daniel and I recently enjoyed this dish at a restaurant, so I wanted to recreate it at home. Marinate catfish in brown sugar, freshly ground black pepper, homemade Vietnamese bittersweet caramel sauce, fish sauce, and a dash of salt for 15 minutes. In the mean time, sauté scallions (whites only, cut into 1 1/2inch straws) and freshly sliced… Continue reading Vietnamese caramelized catfish
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Japanese nabeyaki udon
Despite a relatively short list of ingredients, this dish is very challenging to execute. First, make the bonito stock: combine 2 quarts water with kombu (kelp) in a stockpot and heat on medium. Just before it boils, remove the kombu. Add 1 cup packed bonito shavings, bring to a boil, then immediately turn off heat.… Continue reading Japanese nabeyaki udon
Burmese coconut chicken soup (o-no kauswe)
Marinate 4 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces, in 2 Tbsp paprika, 2 tsp turmeric, 2 tsp garlic powder (or 6 minced garlic cloves), and 2 ½ Tbsp fish sauce. Separately, mix 1 cup chick pea flour (besan) with 2 cups water and mix into a slurry. Bring 16 cups of water to… Continue reading Burmese coconut chicken soup (o-no kauswe)
Korean-style clear beef soup
I had lots of beef stock leftover from the oxtail soup, so I decided to improvise. Bring beef stock to a boil, then add daikon radish (cut into thin squares). Cover and let simmer for about 20 minutes, then add scallions, cut into straws. Continue to simmer for about 5 minutes, then season to taste.… Continue reading Korean-style clear beef soup
Korean spicy beef soup (yuk gae jang)
This is one of my favorite winter soups, recipe courtesy of my aunt Haeran. Soak (1) 3 lb bone-in beef shank or short rib bones and (2) 2 to 2 ½ lb beef brisket or chuck (see Note 3 below) in water for 10 minutes, then drain and place beef in a stock pot with… Continue reading Korean spicy beef soup (yuk gae jang)
Burmese sour soup (chin-yay hin)
I learned this homestyle Burmese recipe from Waimar's family. Saute 1 chopped medium onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, ¾ tsp microplaned ginger, 1 chopped tomato, 5 oz white albacore tuna (drained from a can), ½ tsp turmeric, and 2 tsp paprika in a pot with a little oil. When wilted, add about 6 cups water, bring to… Continue reading Burmese sour soup (chin-yay hin)
Chinese steamed salted chicken
Dry-brine bone-in, skin-in chicken pieces (here, thighs) in salt (about ¾ tsp salt per piece) and refrigerate overnight. Place pieces, skin side up, in a baking dish. Place baking dish in a Chinese steamer, then heat steamer pot. Let steam until chicken juice runs clear (about 30 mins). Serve with a sauce made of soy,… Continue reading Chinese steamed salted chicken
Burmese pork with bamboo shoots curry (wet-tha hmyit hin)
This recipe is from Flavors of Burma by Susan Chan.
Pan-seared king oyster mushrooms
I came across this recipe at a Korean supermarket, where they were doing a cooking demonstration. Heat oil (sesame oil is recommended) in a sauté pan, then add king oyster mushroom (cut into slices). Season with salt and black pepper, and then let brown on each side. (May 2013)
Korean soy-braised potatoes (gamja jorim)
Peel yukon gold potatoes, cut into cubes, then soak in salted water for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside. In a large wok, mix 4 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp sugar, 1 Tbsp Chinese cooking wine, and minced garlic. Bring to a boil, then add potatoes, mixing so that potatoes are coated. While the mixture… Continue reading Korean soy-braised potatoes (gamja jorim)
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