This is a modified version of kyazan chet from Copeland Marks’ cookbook, The Burmese Kitchen (not available online). First, in separate containers, soak the following dried ingredients in hot water for 10 mins: 2 oz dried cloud ears (dark brown wood ear mushrooms); 2 oz dried lily buds (if unavailable, you can use dried shiitakes);… Continue reading Burmese glass noodle soup with chicken (kyazan chet)
Tag: soups and stews
Korean banquet noodles (janchi guksu)
I haven’t had this dish of years but had a sudden craving. We tried this recipe: http://aeriskitchen.com/2012/03/sempio-banquet-guksu/ Our modifications: we used ½ lb minced pork in lieu of 1/3 lb minced beef (and adjusted the seasonings accordingly). Instead of zucchini, we trimmed and cut ¼ lb string beans in half crosswise and lengthwise, blanched them… Continue reading Korean banquet noodles (janchi guksu)
Filipino salmon sour soup (salmon sinigang)
We had a surplus of salmon fillet, so we made this soup. Cut 1.5 lb salmon fillet (without skin) into bite-sized chunks (about 2x1"), marinate in 1/3 cup lemon juice, and refrigerate for a max of 20 mins (beyond 20 mins, the fish will start to “cook” in the citrus juice, which you want to… Continue reading Filipino salmon sour soup (salmon sinigang)
Lebanese eggplant, chick pea, and tomato stew (maghmour)
We tried another version of maghmour, this time a family recipe from Hadia’s Lebanese cuisine: http://www.hadiaslebanesecuisine.com/content/my-moms-lebanese-moussaka-maghmour-velvety-vegetarian-eggplant-stew-chickpeas-garlic-onions Our US measurements: 2 large eggplant (which we cut into 8 vertical pieces) and about 9 medium vine-ripe tomatoes. Our modifications: first, as a shortcut, we used a handheld blender to finely chop the onions and then the peeled… Continue reading Lebanese eggplant, chick pea, and tomato stew (maghmour)
Italian wedding soup
We tried this recipe: http://www.goodinthesimple.com/favorite-soup-italian-wedding-soup-recipe-cant-beat/ Our modifications: first, because the meatball mixture was too liquidy, we supplemented it with about 4 oz minced beef and about 2 Tbsp plain breadcrumbs. Second, we used shredded (not ground) Parmesan in the mixture and did not add any additional Parmesan directly to the soup. Third, we increased the… Continue reading Italian wedding soup
Ground beef stew with root vegetables
We tried this Pioneer Woman recipe: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/beef-stew-with-root-vegetables-recipe.html We used minced beef and bison in lieu of beef stew meat, which cut out about 2 hours of cooking time. We also drained out the oil after cooking the meat, and once we removed the meat, we added about 1 tsp grapeseed oil to saute the onion… Continue reading Ground beef stew with root vegetables
Cuban picadillo
We tried this version: http://www.panningtheglobe.com/2016/09/11/cuban-picadillo-ground-beef-stew/. Our modifications: (1) In lieu of smoked paprika, we used half paprika and smoked chipotle pepper; (2) we used golden raisins instead of black raisins; and (3) we used canned diced tomatoes instead of canned whole plum tomatoes, crushed by hand. We also added a dash of sugar at the… Continue reading Cuban picadillo
Curried lentil and amaranth soup with spinach
Heat a large Dutch oven, add 2 Tbsp olive oil, and then sauté 1 chopped medium onion and five minced garlic cloves until tender (about 3-4 mins). Add the following spices: 2 tsp cumin seeds, ¾ tsp each turmeric and ground coriander, ½ tsp ground black pepper, and ½ tsp ground ginger (here, microplaned fresh… Continue reading Curried lentil and amaranth soup with spinach
Middle eastern-style chicken and chick pea stew. We tried this recipe: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/252878/middle-eastern-chicken-chickpea-stew/ We used 4 boneless chicken breasts (equivalent to two packages of Purdue packets, which we got at BJ’s Wholesale Club). After finding the stew too acidic, we added dash of sugar and about ½ tsp chicken beef bouillon (Better Than Bouillon) directly into… Continue reading
Indian-style curried minced turkey with potatoes
We tried this recipe: http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/curried_ground_turkey_with_potatoes/ Our modifications: first, instead of 1 Tbsp garam masala (which imparts a strong cinnamon flavor), we used 1 tsp garam masala and 2 tsp McCormick’s curry powder; second, we used 1 medium-sized Vietnamese red chili pepper; third, we used ½ cup chicken broth in lieu of water; fourth, after cooking… Continue reading Indian-style curried minced turkey with potatoes
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