Tag: nostalgia

Korean radish soy bean paste soup (mu doenjang guk)

I had a craving for a homestyle, simple Korean soup, so we tried this recipe: https://kimchimari.com/radish-soup-korean-mu-doenjang-guk/ Our modifications: first, we halved the recipe, using 6 large dried anchovies (cleaned), 5” kombu, and 4 cups water. Second, based on our pantry, we used 1/3 of a large daikon radish (about 1.5 cups) and 1 large chayote…… Continue reading Korean radish soy bean paste soup (mu doenjang guk)

Cinnamon toast

We were intrigued by this NYT recipe for cinnamon toast: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1022153-cinnamon-toast?unlocked_article_code=1.fVA.0Kl3.SI-lOK3lWUOb&smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share We halved the recipe, using 1.5 Tbsp white sugar, 1/2 tsp standard cinnamon, 1/2 tsp Vietnamese cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. We used about 3 Tbsp unsalted butter total. Our one modification was to sprinkle the second side with the cinnamon-sugar and then…… Continue reading Cinnamon toast

Tomato and stars soup

We tried this NYT Cooking recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/771009089-easy-tomato-and-stars-soup?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share&cgs=c. This was delicious. Our modifications: first, instead of 1 1/2 cups (12 oz) stelline pasta, we used 1 1/4 cups (about 10 oz). Second, we blended 4 medium Roma tomatoes, 1 medium shallot, 1 clove garlic, and 1 cup no-salt chicken broth. We then added 3 additional cups…… Continue reading Tomato and stars soup

Korean spicy leftover turkey soup, pressure cooker style (turkey gomtang)

We made a buttermilk-marinated turkey breast for Thanksgiving (see Note 1 below), and we decided to make a post-Thanksgiving recipe inspired from my childhood: leftover turkey slow-cooked broth (gomtang). We also picked up a few tips from this post: https://kimchimari.com/spicy-turkey-leftover-soup-korean/. First, remove as much cooked turkey meat from the turkey carcass (here, the breast bone…… Continue reading Korean spicy leftover turkey soup, pressure cooker style (turkey gomtang)

Simple (3-ingredient) mac and cheese

Mac and cheese is one of my husband’s favorite dishes. I always imagined it was too complicated to make at home, but we decided to try this recipe from J. Kenji Lopez-Alt: https://www.seriouseats.com/ingredient-stovetop-mac-and-cheese-recipe. It ingeniously calls for 6 oz each uncooked elbow macaroni, evaporated milk, and freshly shredded cheddar cheese. Our modifications: first, we doubled…… Continue reading Simple (3-ingredient) mac and cheese

Simple chicken rice soup with homemade broth

After having the most delicious chicken rice soup at Nick’s Sandwich Shop (Saddle Brook, NJ), we searched online for a recipe that had similar characteristics. Nick’s scratch version featured a clear broth with a golden yellow hue, dotted with diced carrots and lightly poached, diced chicken breast. The soup was flavorful yet uncluttered, and the…… Continue reading Simple chicken rice soup with homemade broth

Quasi-sticky rice with Chinese sausage and mushroom

I love Chinese sticky rice, and I have had a craving for it ever since I stumbled upon this NYT recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1014807-savory-sticky-rice-bowls-or-stir-fried-sticky-rice?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share. Unfortunately, we don’t have sweet rice in our pantry, so we tried this recipe using jasmine rice. In addition to not using sweet rice, we made a few other modifications: first, we halved…… Continue reading Quasi-sticky rice with Chinese sausage and mushroom

Korean curry with minced chicken and vegetables

We make Japanese or Korean curry rice quite often, but this time decided to try some new techniques, including cutting the vegetables into large chunks. The results turned out well, so I wanted to document this while fresh in my mind. Our ingredients: 1 to 1.5 tsp unsalted butter; 1 medium onion, cut into 1”…… Continue reading Korean curry with minced chicken and vegetables

Filipino sauteed bean thread noodles with vegetables and smoked tofu (pancit)

I first had pancit during college, when a Filipina-American friend made a huge batch for a potluck. Today we had a craving for a plant-forward version, so we decided to try this recipe: https://www.lifesambrosia.com/grandmas-pancit-recipe/ Unfortunately, we found the seasoning (1 Tbsp soy sauce, salt and pepper) too one-note, so we also took some seasoning tips…… Continue reading Filipino sauteed bean thread noodles with vegetables and smoked tofu (pancit)

Peruvian-Chinese fried rice with asparagus and egg whites (arroz chaufa blanco)

We first encountered a dish called chaufa blanco at Pisco y Nazca Peruvian restaurant, and we were blown away. Also called arroz chaufa blanco, it refers to fried rice seasoned without soy sauce. The Pisco y Nazca version featured only asparagus and egg whites, and it was not heavily seasoned except for toasted sesame oil.…… Continue reading Peruvian-Chinese fried rice with asparagus and egg whites (arroz chaufa blanco)