I learned this easy, versatile recipe from a friend many years ago. First, peel about 2 ½ lb root vegetables (here, 2 russet potatoes, 1 Korean sweet potato, and 2 carrots) and cut into ½" thick sticks. Set aside in a bowl. Peel and halve 1 medium onion, and slice along the vertical axis (¼"… Continue reading Korean stirfried root vegetables
Tag: side dishes
Lebanese fattoush salad
We tried this recipe: https://feelgoodfoodie.net/recipe/lebanese-fattoush-salad/ We omitted scallions and bell pepper, and toasted cubed whole wheat pita bread (lightly sprayed with canola oil) at 400 for 8 mins. We served this with hand-shredded rotisserie chicken. (July 2021)
Red romaine lettuce with garlicky toasted almond dressing
We didn’t have Little Gems lettuce, so we tried this softer Romaine. Details here: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1022263-little-gems-salad-with-garlicky-almond-dressing?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share (June 2021)
Simple arugula salad with apple, pecan, and dried cherries
We tried this recipe: https://juliasalbum.com/arugula-salad-with-apples-cranberries-and-pecans/ We substituted the cranberries with dried cherries, and we plumped in hot water as suggested. (June 2021)
Cuban avocado, grilled pineapple, and watercress salad
We tried this recipe: https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cuban-avocado-watercress-and-pineapple-salad-em-ensalada-de-aguacate-berro-y-pina-em-51203230 The original recipe called for watercress, but we used baby arugula. We also omitted the red onion. (May 2021)
Chinese stirfried spinach and garlic
Details here: https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-stir-fry-spinach-and-other-greens-226712 We used a large nonstick pan, and it turned out well. The sprinkling of salt and sugar made a difference. (May 2021)
Mashed cauliflower and potatoes
We generally followed this recipe: https://www.skinnytaste.com/creamy-cauliflower-puree/ Our modifications: first, we omitted the garlic and buttermilk. Second, we added one medium russet potato, cut roughly into the same size as large (3x2") florets from one medium cauliflower. We boiled the potato and cauliflower chunks together until fork-tender (about 8 mins). We drained them, and then placed… Continue reading Mashed cauliflower and potatoes
Jamaican-style peas and rice with coconut milk
We tried this recipe: https://www.curiouscuisiniere.com/caribbean-red-beans-and-rice/ We used a straught and high-walled 10" All-Clad stainless steel saute pan. Our modifications to the recipe: first, we doubled the pigeon peas to 1 cup (from ½ cup); we used canned “dry pigeon peas” (which were fully cooked) that we rinsed and drained. Second, for the rice, we used… Continue reading Jamaican-style peas and rice with coconut milk
Dry-charred skillet asparagus
Details here: https://www.seriouseats.com/2020/08/how-to-dry-char-asparagus.html (Mar. 2021)
Blistered string beans
We tossed this together as an alternative to oven-roasting, with a nod to the Chinese dry-frying technique. Heat a large nonstick pan (without any oil) on medium-high heat, then add a handful of trimmed string beans (they should be bone dry), laying in a single layer. Let sit for a few mins, until the bottom… Continue reading Blistered string beans
