This marked my first time making this dish and using a new kitchen appliance (food processor). First, soak 2-3 lb beef short ribs (about 6 ribs) in water for a few minutes, then pat dry. Score the fleshy part of each rib, then set aside. Second, make the marinade: using a food processor, blend 1… Continue reading Korean braised short ribs (kalbi jjim)
Tag: soups and stews
Italian rustic vegetable, sausage, and polenta soup
Saute 2 hot Italian chicken sausages (casings removed) with some olive oil in a large Dutch oven, breaking up into pieces. When sausage is browned, remove and set aside. Using the same pot, add 2 onions (chopped), minced garlic, several sprigs thyme, 4 sage leaves (julienned), and 2 carrots (chopped). Season with a little salt… Continue reading Italian rustic vegetable, sausage, and polenta soup
Mexican pork, hominy, and ancho chile stew (pozole rojo)
Using a large Dutch oven, saute 2 chopped onions in a little canola oil, sprinkle with a little salt. When translucent, add 5 cloves minced garlic. Place large chunks of bone-in pork shoulder (here, 4 ½ lb pork butt) in pot, browning on each side (about 8 mins). Add 14.5 oz canned, diced tomatoes, 6… Continue reading Mexican pork, hominy, and ancho chile stew (pozole rojo)
Korean kimchi stew with pork (kimchi jigae)
This is a dish from my childhood. Using a large Dutch oven, heat some neutral oil and then saute bite-size pieces of pork (here, 1.5 lb boneless pork loin). When browned, add 1 onion, roughly chopped, andabout 3-4 cups of kimchi (here, a mix of radish and cabbage). Mix well, then add water - enough to… Continue reading Korean kimchi stew with pork (kimchi jigae)
Mexican meatball soup (sopa de albondigas)
We made this version with minced buffalo meat. In a small pan, sauté 1 minced onion in a little olive oil until fragrant, then set aside to cool. In a mixing bowl, hand-mix 1 lb minced beef (here, buffalo), ¼ bunch minced cilantro, ½ cup uncooked long grain rice, 1 tsp each salt and black… Continue reading Mexican meatball soup (sopa de albondigas)
Burmese yellow pea and prawn soup
Soak 1 ½ cups dried yellow peas for a few hours, then wash and drain. In a stock pot, sauté 1 finely minced onion in a little oil. When translucent, add 10 peeled, cleaned prawns (I used jumbo shrimp) and saute until slightly pink. Add yellow peas, ½ inch microplaned ginger (about 1 Tbsp), 5… Continue reading Burmese yellow pea and prawn soup
Italian fish soup with vegetables and herbs (zuppa di mare agli odori)
This recipe is loosely based on a recipe from Zuppa by Anne Bianchi. Saute 2 chopped onions, 6 cloves minced garlic, and ½ lb chopped baby carrots. When wilted, add 3 Roma tomatoes (chopped into large chunks), several sprigs fresh thyme (leaves only), 1 sprig rosemary, a few sprigs sage, several sprigs chopped fennel fronds,… Continue reading Italian fish soup with vegetables and herbs (zuppa di mare agli odori)
Brazilian chicken and rice soup with hearts of palm
Heat 1-2 tsp oil in a stock pot, then add 1 diced onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 serranos and 2 jalapenos (seeded and sliced), 1 tsp allspice, and ½ tsp cayenne pepper. When fragrant, add ½ cup uncooked long-grain white rice, 9-10 cups chicken stock, and 13 oz can of coconut milk (here, I used light). Bring to… Continue reading Brazilian chicken and rice soup with hearts of palm
Ghanaian spinach and corned beef stew (nko to mireh)
My friend’s mother shared her family’s recipe with me, but at her request, I cannot post the recipe. It’s considered a family secret. If I find a similar recipe online, I will share it. (Aug. 2014)
Poached salmon in miso soup
This recipe is from Gordon Ramsay’s Home Cooking, a gift from my friend Michelle. (Sept. 2014)
