We followed this recipe, but halved it: https://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/chinese-sweet-sausage-omelet-138905 Our modifications: first, we omitted the MSG and salt. We also cut the sausage vertically and then into ½ inch slices on the diagonal. Second, we added 1 Tbsp of milk to the 2-egg mixture. Third, perhaps because we used only 1 sausage (by halving the recipe),… Continue reading Chinese sausage omelette with scallions
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Tomato fruit salad
We tried this recipe as a side dish for Rosh Hashanah: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016885-tomato-fruit-salad We omitted the pomegranate arils and substituted with 1 ½ tsp pomegranate molasses, along with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil, as well as a dash of freshly ground black pepper. (Sept. 2018)
Korean potato soup with beef and cellophane noodle (gamja guk)
We tried this recipe: https://www.koreanbapsang.com/gamjaguk-potato-soup/ Our modifications: first, the recipe called for garlic, but didn’t specify the amount; we used 4 minced garlic cloves. Second, we doubled the amount of beef to 8 oz (½ lb) but kept the soup soy sauce to 1 Tbsp. Third, we found the soup a little underseasoned, so we… Continue reading Korean potato soup with beef and cellophane noodle (gamja guk)
Korean shredded potato, carrot, and pepper stirfry
This is a version of a recipe I ate during my childhood. Also, technically the potato is not shredded, but cut into ½" sticks. The carrot and peppers are julienned. We followed this recipe: http://aeriskitchen.com/2011/08/potato-vegetable-bokkeum/ For the pepper, we used a red jalapeño (medium hot) and two green shishitos (mild). (Sept. 2018)
Korean-style salmon bulgogi
We tried this clever version of a Korean soy marinade typically used for beef. https://www.koreanbapsang.com/salmon-bulgogi/ Our modifications: to reduce sodium, we doubled the salmon to 2 lb but kept the marinade amount the same (for 1 lb). We also broiled the salmon pieces on a oil-sprayed baking rack set inside a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet,… Continue reading Korean-style salmon bulgogi
Vietnamese-style pork and beef meatballs
We tried this recipe from Once Upon a Chef: https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/vietnamese-style-meatballs-with-chili-sauce.html To reduce sodium, we used only 2 tsp (instead of 3 Tbsp, or 9 tsp) fish sauce in the meatball mixture (see Note below). We also skipped the chili dipping sauce entirely, squeezing fresh lime juice over the meatballs. We served the meatballs with red… Continue reading Vietnamese-style pork and beef meatballs
Hinda’s meatloaf
We made this childhood recipe in honor of Daniel’s beloved late mom. Because he couldn’t remember exact proportions, we followed these basic guidelines: https://orgasmicchef.com/mains/beef/meatloaf-recipe-from-the-last-century/ Our modifications: first, we preheated the oven to 350. Then we lined a rimmed baking sheet with foil; we recommend lightly spraying the foil with oil. Second, for the meatloaf mixture,… Continue reading Hinda’s meatloaf
Korean slow-cooked chicken soup (dak gomtang), pressure cooker style
We found this recipe on the Facebook group, Instant Pot Korean recipes, and we made some modifications: Ingredients: For soup: 1 medium whole chicken (we used 2 bone-in, skin-on quarters and 2 bone-in, skin on breasts, about 5 lb total), 3 scallions (trimmed but otherwise whole), 1 garlic bulb (about 10-12 cloves, skin removed); and… Continue reading Korean slow-cooked chicken soup (dak gomtang), pressure cooker style
Vegetable hash with egg.
We tried this recipe, with some modifications: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1014138-vegetable-hash-with-poached-egg. We halved the dish. For the vegetables, we used 1 large shallot (instead of onion), 4 multicolored carrots, 2 celery stalks, and 5 shishito peppers (red and green), for about 2 cups total veggies. We added the diced shishitos a few mins after the heartier vegetables. We… Continue reading Vegetable hash with egg.
Chocolate-covered peanut butter Rice Krispie bars
We tried this no-bake, marshmallow-free recipe: https://amindfullmom.com/chocolate-peanut-butter-krispie-treats/ We used 4 cups Rice Krispies, omitted the added salt, and reduced the amount of chocolate chips from 2 cups to 1.5 cups. We melted the chocolate chips in a small microwave-proof glass mixing bowl, at four or five 30 second microwave intervals, stirring well at each break;… Continue reading Chocolate-covered peanut butter Rice Krispie bars
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