This is part of the Venezuelan Pabellon recipe that I learned from Chef Cristian Feher in 2010. Take 3 sweet, ripe plantains (the blacker the skin, the sweeter the flesh – which will caramelize when cooked), peel, and cut into ¼ inch diagonal slices. Heat ½ to 1 inch of peanut oil in a cast… Continue reading Fried sweet plantains
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Cuban-style skirt steak (churrasco estilo cubano) with chimichurri
Inspired by our meal at Jimmy'z Kitchen in Miami, we decided to try out this dish at home. Its origin is Argentinian, but it is popular in a lot of Latin American cuisines. First, prepare the marinade (mojo): Place peeled garlic cloves from 2 bulbs, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp whole black peppercorns, and 1… Continue reading Cuban-style skirt steak (churrasco estilo cubano) with chimichurri
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)
Blueberry crumble with cornmeal-almond topping
We tried this Food Network recipe: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/blueberry-crumble-with-cornmeal-almond-topping-recipe-1973476 (Jan. 2014) Note: If you use frozen blueberries, they elicit more liquid than fresh blueberries. So you may want to supplement frozen blueberries with additional flour to absorb that liquid.
Fried rice with Chinese sausage
Heat some canola oil in a large wok on medium-high heat, then sauté 1 Tbsp each minced garlic and micro planed ginger, 4 scallions chopped (whites only), 1 chopped carrot, and 2 chopped celery stalks. When fragrant, add 3 links Chinese pork sausage (here, Kam Yen Jan brand lap xuong thuong hang), diced. After a… Continue reading Fried rice with Chinese sausage
Shanghai Lion’s Head (Chinese pork meatballs with bok choy)
Combine the following: 1 ¼ lb minced pork, 2 chopped scallions, 1 minced garlic clove, 30 water chestnuts (diced), 1 tsp microplaned ginger, 1 Tbsp each soy sauce and cooking sherry, and 1 large egg (beaten). Slowly add enough cornstarch, 1 Tbsp at a time (and up to 3 Tbsp) to bind the meatball mixture.… Continue reading Shanghai Lion’s Head (Chinese pork meatballs with bok choy)
Burmese jackfruit curry
Saute 1 diced onion, 2-3 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tsp microplaned ginger in a little oil (1-2 tsp). When fragrant, add 1 chopped medium tomato, 1 can (5 oz) chunk tuna (drained), 1 tsp paprika, and ½ tsp turmeric. Saute until tomato has wilted, then add 1 can (10 oz) unripe jackfruit (drained and… Continue reading Burmese jackfruit curry
Artichoke and cannelini bean salad with tuna
Combine 15 oz cannellini beans (drained and rinsed), 12 oz marinated artichokes (drained and rough-chopped), and 5 oz tuna (drained) with 2 chopped celery stalks, ¼ chopped Italian parsley, 1 Tbsp chopped shallot, 3 Tbsp olive oil, and the juice and zest of 1 lemon. Toss lightly, then season with salt,pepper, and a little crushed red pepper. Serve over… Continue reading Artichoke and cannelini bean salad with tuna
Chinese stir-fried snow pea shoots
Heat neutral oil in a wok, then add sliced garlic (about 10 cloves). When fragrant, add about 2 lbs of fresh snow pea shoots (they will reduce volume when cooked). Season lightly with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper, and sauté on medium-high heat until the shoots are tender. Serve immediately. Thank you to my friend Amy… Continue reading Chinese stir-fried snow pea shoots
Buttermilk roast chicken drummettes and wings
We made this for gameday. Marinate 3 lbs chicken (here, wings and drummettes) in 2 cups buttermilk, ¼ cup neutral oil, 5 cloves garlic (peeled and bruised), 1 Tbsp kosher salt, 1 Tbsp freshly ground black pepper, 1 tsp cumin, 1 Tbsp maple syrup, and a dash of marash pepper flakes. Let marinate overnight. Preheat… Continue reading Buttermilk roast chicken drummettes and wings
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