We tried this recipe to use up ½ small head of red cabbage: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020172-classic-okonomiyaki-japanese-cabbage-and-pork-pancakes?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share Our modifications: first, in lieu of 1 tsp bonito soup base, we used 2 tsp smoked bonito flakes, which we mixed into 1 cup room temperature water. Second, we used 2 tsp Chinese pickled radish (ya cai) instead of pickled ginger.… Continue reading Japanese savory cabbage and pork pancake
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Korean soybean soup with vegetables
We tried this Maangchi recipe: https://www.maangchi.com/recipe/baechu-doenjang-guk Our modifications: we didn’t have napa cabbage, so we used one Idaho potato and three types of fresh Asian mushrooms (shiitake, bonapi, and enoki) and 1 scallion. We did not need to parboil any vegetables, and the potato already has starch. We combined dried anchovies, soybean paste, one chopped… Continue reading Korean soybean soup with vegetables
Chinese-style chicken with cashews and water chestnuts
We tried another version of this recipe, but this time we used 2 chicken breasts (instead of minced chicken) and omitted the lettuce cups due to our pantry. We also used 5 chopped scallions in lieu of the onion, reserving 1 Tbsp chopped greens for garnish. Our major modifications: First, we added ½ cup minced… Continue reading Chinese-style chicken with cashews and water chestnuts
Chicken and string beans stirfried with black bean sauce
We tried this recipe: https://omnivorescookbook.com/string-bean-chicken/ We tried using a large nonstick pan instead of a wok. We also used salted black beans (not premade black bean sauce). (Dec. 2020)
Singapore noodles with leftover shredded roast turkey
We followed this recipe: https://thewoksoflife.com/singapore-noodles-mei-fun/ Our modifications: first, for protein we used 1.5 cup handshredded leftover roast turkey breast and 6 freeze-dried medium shrimp (about 1.5 Tbsp). Second, for the noodles we used 5.5 oz pea and mung bean vermicelli noodles (2 small bundles of LongKou brand) instead of rice vermicelli. We soaked the noodles… Continue reading Singapore noodles with leftover shredded roast turkey
Filipino sour soup with salmon and daikon, shortcut style
First, dice 1 large onion (or 1 medium onion plus 1 small shallot) and mince 3 large cloves garlic. Trim 6 oz green beans and cut into bite sized diagonal pieces (about 1.5-2 inches), and set aside. Peel a small daikon (about ½ lb), cut into ¾ inch slices, and set aside. Cut 1 lb… Continue reading Filipino sour soup with salmon and daikon, shortcut style
Chinese-style soup with frozen dumplings
We loosely followed this recipe for broth only: https://omnivorescookbook.com/recipes/wonton-soup/ Our modifications: first, we cut ½ block of five-spice pressed tofu into matchsticks (about ½ cup), and sauteed in 1 tsp oil in a medium Dutch oven until browned. Second, add to the pot: 6 cups chicken broth (4 cups unsalted, 2 cups Better Than Bouillon),… Continue reading Chinese-style soup with frozen dumplings
Chinese carrot and celery salad
We tried this recipe: https://www.vietworldkitchen.com/blog/2012/07/celery-and-carrot-tossed-with-sesame-recipe.html For the Sichuan peppercorns, we used ¼ tsp that we toasted and then ground with a mortar and pestle. At the end, we added ½ tsp of Marukan salad seasoning rice vinegar (yellow label) for brightness. (Dec. 2020) Source: Andrea Nguyen, author and teacher, Vietworldkitchen.com.
Chinese steamed cod fillet with black bean sauce
This recipe is from Grace Young’s The Wisdom of the Chinese Kitchen, which used a whole sole fish. First, thoroughly rinse 1 lb cod fillet (in lieu of sole) in cold water, pat dry, and sprinkle the front and back ½ tsp (we used ¼ tsp) salt. Peel and julienne a 2" knob of ginger… Continue reading Chinese steamed cod fillet with black bean sauce
Chinese cabbage stirfry with bacon and chicken
We tried this recipe: https://thewoksoflife.com/chinese-cabbage-stir-fry/ Our modifications: first, for the protein we sauteed bacon (about 2 strips) cut into matchsticks, and then once the bacon rendered a bit, we added one boneless chicken breast, cut into ½" thick slices (each piece about 2x2"). Second, we hand-tore ½ small head of red cabbage. This dish was… Continue reading Chinese cabbage stirfry with bacon and chicken
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