We modified an America’s Test Kitchen recipe for pork pozole to use smoked turkey instead. We used 5 lb smoked turkey, a combo of 4 drumsticks (2 packages) and 2 wings (1 package). Because it is both tough and high in sodium, we prepared it as follows (loosely based on http://horizonsmagazine.com/blog/how-to-heat-up-smoked-turkey-drumsticks/): first, using a large… Continue reading Mexican pozole with smoked turkey
Tag: soups and stews
Korean-Chinese fish cake soup over noodles (ool myun), kombu and daikon version
This is a dish from my childhood, with modifications. Place 10 cups in Dutch oven, then add 1 ½ large pieces (three 5-inch squares) of dried kombu and about 30 dried anchovy (myul chee) to a boil, and keep at a rolling boil, uncovered, for about 10 mins. Reduce to a simmer, and flavor as… Continue reading Korean-Chinese fish cake soup over noodles (ool myun), kombu and daikon version
Burmese mixed chicken and noodle (nangyi thoke)
This multi-step recipe is courtesy of my friend Andrea, and it will involve many pots and pans. You will be making the chicken sauce and chicken broth, and boiling noodles. You also will need the following garnishes to serve with the finished dish per person: 2 tsp to 1 Tbsp toasted chickpea flour (besan), a… Continue reading Burmese mixed chicken and noodle (nangyi thoke)
Beef barley mushroom soup
We followed this recipe: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/rich-beef-barley-soup-recipe-2041687 Our modifications: first, we used 1 lb each oxtail and boneless beef roast. Second, we added 8 oz cremini mushrooms (cut into bite-sized pieces - halved, then each half cut into 3-4 pieces) to the carrot and celery mixture. Following the instructions, we cooked the barley separately, then we drained… Continue reading Beef barley mushroom soup
Sri Lankan beef and potato curry
We were inspired by these two Sri Lankan recipes: https://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/spicy-beef-curry-331044 and http://www.recipesaresimple.com/south-indian-beef-curry/. First, combine 1 lb boneless beef chuck roast (cut into 1 inch chunks) with: 1 tsp chili powder (not cayenne or paprika), 2 tsp Sri Lankan curry powder (we substituted with Jamaican), ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp ground black pepper, 1 tsp salt,… Continue reading Sri Lankan beef and potato curry
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 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
Japanese chicken and radish stew
We tried this recipe: https://www.cookforyourlife.org/recipes/simmered-chicken-with-daikon-radish/ Our modifications: we used 6 skinless drumsticks, 1 ½ purple topped turnips (peeled and cut into 2x2 cubes), and one bunch red radishes (trimmed and either halved lengthwise or left whole, depending on size). We added some freshly ground black pepper. To nearly cover the chicken and radish, we ended… Continue reading Japanese chicken and radish stew
Mexican pinto bean stew with fire-roasted tomatoes (frijoles charros)
We tried this recipe: https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2016/06/frijoles-charros-mexican-pinto-beans-bacon-recipe.html Our modifications: first, we made fire-roasted tomatoes following this recipe: http://piglettedc.tumblr.com/post/176167609311/fire-roasted-tomatoes-broiler-version-we-tried Second, we used about three ½ inch matchsticks (1 ½ inch width total) of 5 frozen bacon slabs. Finally, to reduce sodium overall, we used homemade fire-roasted tomatoes (instead of canned), no-salt chicken broth, and reduced or omitted most… Continue reading Mexican pinto bean stew with fire-roasted tomatoes (frijoles charros)
Lentil stew with butternut squash and carrot
We tried this NYT recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1013357-lentil-stew-with-pumpkin-or-sweet-potatoes We used 1 lb butternut squash (the smallest we could find) (see Note below) and 1 carrot instead of ½ lb squash and 2 carrots. We finished the soup (after turning off heat) with juice from half a lemon. We also found this recipe took about 2 hours to… Continue reading Lentil stew with butternut squash and carrot
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