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
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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)
Method for boiling eggs
The Kitchn has great instructions for making hard, medium, and soft-boiled eggs. Details here: https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-boil-eggs-perfectly-every-time-video-202415 (Sept. 2018)
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
Coconut milk rice pudding with Indian flavors
This kheer-like recipe was a good use of leftovers: 1 cup cooked jasmine rice and 1 cup coconut milk. We tried this recipe: https://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/rice-pudding-made-with-coconut-milk-113661 Our modifications: first, we used 1 cup cooked jasmine rice (so we skipped the first step). Second, we skipped the cinnamon stick and used the lemon rind only as a garnish.… Continue reading Coconut milk rice pudding with Indian flavors
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
Oven fried chicken
We tried this Skinnytaste recipe: https://www.skinnytaste.com/oven-fried-chicken/ Our modifications: first, instead of bran flakes, we used a combo of 2 cups cornflakes and ½ cup breadcrumbs, and we omitted the salt. We placed the cornflakes, breadcrumbs, and dry spices in a handheld food chopper so that all of the coating would be evenly blended (see Note… Continue reading Oven fried chicken
Chinese sausage omelette with scallions
We followed this recipe, but halved it: https://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/chinese-sweet-sausage-omelet-138905 Our modifications: first, we omitted the MSG and salt. We also cut the sausage vertically and then into ½ inch slices on the diagonal. Second, we added 1 Tbsp of milk to the 2-egg mixture. Third, perhaps because we used only 1 sausage (by halving the recipe),… Continue reading Chinese sausage omelette with scallions
Tomato fruit salad
We tried this recipe as a side dish for Rosh Hashanah: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016885-tomato-fruit-salad We omitted the pomegranate arils and substituted with 1 ½ tsp pomegranate molasses, along with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil, as well as a dash of freshly ground black pepper. (Sept. 2018)
Sheetpan sweet and spicy chicken with carrots, lemon, and dates
We tried this NYT recipe for an easy Rosh Hashanah dinner: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016808-sweet-and-spicy-roast-chicken As some NYT comments suggested, we cut the carrots a little thinner to make sure they would be done at the same time as the chicken. After marinating overnight, we placed the vegetable mixture in a single layer on an oil-sprayed rimmed baking… Continue reading Sheetpan sweet and spicy chicken with carrots, lemon, and dates
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