We tried this recipe: https://www.koreanbapsang.com/beef-doenjang-jjigae/ Based on our pantry, we omitted zucchini and added enoki mushrooms and baby spinach towards the end. (Nov. 2021)
Tag: soups and stews
Filipino chicken soup with bottle gourd and bean thread noodles
This is one of our favorite soups. It comes together quickly and makes a light, flavorful dinner. Details here: https://www.kawalingpinoy.com/sotanghon-at-upo-soup/ We prefer to cut the bottle gourd into 1/2" dice (instead of 1"). Instead of water, we use diluted chicken broth (1 Tbsp Better Than Bouillon dissolved in 4 cups hot water). In terms of… Continue reading Filipino chicken soup with bottle gourd and bean thread noodles
Japanese simmered salmon and daikon (sake daikon)
We tried this recipe: https://www.justonecookbook.com/buri-daikon/ Although the original recipe called for mature yellowtail (buri), the author said skin-on salmon would be an appropriate substitute. This did take many steps, but it was quite simple, clean-tasting, and tasty. We ate it immediately after the 30 min simmering time, but because we doubled the recipe, we will… Continue reading Japanese simmered salmon and daikon (sake daikon)
Rotisserie chicken noodle soup
We made this recipe: https://www.averiecooks.com/easy-30-minute-homemade-chicken-noodle-soup/ Our modifications: first, after removing the rotisserie meat from the bones, we sauteed the bones and skin in 2 tsp unsalted butter in a large Dutch oven for 5 mins on medium heat. We then discarded the skin and bones. We added another tsp butter and 1 tsp olive oil,… Continue reading Rotisserie chicken noodle soup
Korean zucchini and potato stew (kochujang jjigae)
We tried this recipe, using a bone-in pork chop: https://www.koreanbapsang.com/hobak-gochujang-jjigae-korean-spicy/ We liked the use of rice water (2 cups), which added a satiny texture. Our only modification was to add 1 tsp fish sauce at the end for briny balance. This was simple and very tasty. (Oct. 2021) Note: With only 2 cups of liquid,… Continue reading Korean zucchini and potato stew (kochujang jjigae)
Filipino chicken garlic ginger soup (tinolang manok)
We tried this recipe: https://www.kawalingpinoy.com/tinolang-manok-chicken-tinola/ Our modifications: first, instead of a whole chicken cut up, we used two skin-on, bone-in chicken quarters (cut into drumsticks and thighs cut into two pieces) and one large skinless, boneless chicken breast. Second, consistent with a YouTube video recipe, we first sauteed onion (sliced on a vertical), 4 cloves… Continue reading Filipino chicken garlic ginger soup (tinolang manok)
Mexican chicken vegetable soup (caldo de pollo)
We made this recipe: https://www.mexicoinmykitchen.com/mexican-chicken-soup-caldo-de-pollo/ Our modifications: first, based on our pantry, instead of a whole chicken, we used 2 skin-on chicken quarters (cut into drumstick, 2 pieces of thigh) and 3 small skinless, boneless chicken breasts. Second, we used 6 cups chicken broth (made from Better Than Bouillon) and 4 cups water. Third, we… Continue reading Mexican chicken vegetable soup (caldo de pollo)
SkinnyTaste slow cooker three-bean turkey chili
While on vacation, we tried this recipe: https://www.skinnytaste.com/crock-pot-3-bean-turkey-chili-3125-pts/ Our modifications: first, instead of canned chopped chilis, we used ½ jalapeño (seeded and diced). We also used a mix of dark and white minced turkey. Second, due to our pantry, we used 1 tsp coriander instead of cumin. We also ultimately increased the chili powder to… Continue reading SkinnyTaste slow cooker three-bean turkey chili
Beninese-style smoked chicken and tomato stew (moyo de poulet fume)
Inspired by High on the Hog, we tried Dr. Jessica B. Harris’s recipe using rotisserie chicken (minus skin and bones): https://www.today.com/recipes/moyo-de-poulet-fume-smoked-chicken-sauce-recipe-t218192 Our modifications: first, we used 4 ½ fresh, peeled, and seeded hothouse tomatoes and supplemented with a 14.5 oz can of marzano plum tomatoes (omitting about 1 Tbsp liquid). Second, we slightly increased the… Continue reading Beninese-style smoked chicken and tomato stew (moyo de poulet fume)
Red beans and rice
Details here: https://damndelicious.net/2019/04/15/red-beans-and-rice/Based on our pantry, we used a combo of red kidney beans and pinto beans. We added 2 large frozen jalapeños (seeded and chopped) instead of bell pepper. For the sausage, we used 12 oz of Aidells pork andouille. At the end of cooking, we mashed a bit and drizzled about 2 tsp… Continue reading Red beans and rice
