12 ounces dried spaghetti (or wheat noodles) 3 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce 3 1/2 tablespoons Shanghai rice vinegar (or seasoned/regular rice vinegar) 1 tablespoon chili oil (75% oil, 25% flakes, or to taste) 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorn powder 3/4 teaspoon sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon… Continue reading Sour Spicy Cold Noodles
Trini Chicken Curry
2 packets of boneless thighs, chopped into cubes 1/2 cup Trinidadian Green Seasoning (buy at Caribbean store or homemade is best) 1 large onion, chopped 2-3 cherry pepper chopped ( to taste) 1 head garlic, peeled and chopped 2-3 scallions chopped 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped 3 tbs Trini curry powder Few curry leaves cayenne pepper… Continue reading Trini Chicken Curry
Roasted Cauliflower Gratin with Olives
2-2 1/2 lbs cauliflower – cut into large florets (think 2 bites) 4 large shallots or 1 medium onion – diced to make about a cup 2-3 cloves garlic – minced 1/2 tsp anchovy paste – optional 12 oil cured black olives – regular kalamata will do in a pinch, chopped, plus a few for… Continue reading Roasted Cauliflower Gratin with Olives
Chana Chaat
2 cans chickpeas 15 ounce cans 1 small red onion thinly sliced 1 small cucumber thinly sliced 3 tbsp cilantro 3 green chilies thinly sliced 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp chaat masala 1/2 tsp kashmiri chili powder 2 tbsp tamarind sauce e.g. maggi tamarina 1/2 tsp kosher salt Preheat a skillet… Continue reading Chana Chaat
Kachumber
The salad: 1/2 white onion – coarsely diced 3-4 tomatoes – diced 1/2 large cucumber – diced 1/3 cup cilantro leaves – minced 2 Tbsp mint – minced The dressing: 1/4 tsp kashmiri mild chili powder – or a pinch of cayenne 1/4 tsp cumin powder 2 green finger hot chilies – or 1/2 jalapeño,… Continue reading Kachumber
Thai Cucumber Salad
2 english cucumbers sliced thinly 2 large shallots sliced thinly 2 tbsp fish sauce 1 tbsp lime juice 2 tsp palm sugar jaggery or even white sugar works 1 clove garlic crushed 1/4 cup cilantro chopped 2 thai red chilies sliced thinly 2 tbsp chopped roasted peanuts Combine the fish sauce, lime juice, garlic and… Continue reading Thai Cucumber Salad
Skillet Lemongrass Chicken
500 grams boneless skinless chicken thighs boneless skinless 4 tsp avocado oil Lemongrass chicken marinade: Juice of 1 lemon 1 stalk lemongrass white part only 2 tsp garlic minced 1.5 tbsp brown sugar (for less sweet: use 1 tbsp) 1/2 tbsp regular soy sauce not light or dark! 1 tbsp fish sauce On a chopping… Continue reading Skillet Lemongrass Chicken
Grilled Lemongrass Chicken with Nuoc Cham
4 cloves garlic 1/2 tsp black peppercorns 1 stalk lemongrass, bottom half only, finely chopped 2 Tbsp neutral oil 1 Tbsp fish sauce 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp sugar 2 Tbsp water 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless, skinless Jasmine rice or rice vermicelli, for serving Nuac Cham Dipping Sauce: 1 small garlic clove 1… Continue reading Grilled Lemongrass Chicken with Nuoc Cham
Stovetop Lemongrass Chicken
4 lemongrass stalks, tough outer layers removed, chopped 1 medium shallot, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons fish sauce 2 teaspoons light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 4 6-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil… Continue reading Stovetop Lemongrass Chicken
Pressure Cooker Cilantro Lime Rice
2 cups vegetable broth 3/4 cup water 2 tablespoons canola vegetable, or grapeseed oil 3 tablespoons juice of lime divided 2 cups long grain white rice Zest of one lime 1/2 cup of fresh chopped cilantro 1/2 teaspoon salt Put the broth, water, oil, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, and rice in the pressure cooker… Continue reading Pressure Cooker Cilantro Lime Rice
Thai Ribs with Whiskey
2 slabs of meaty baby back ribs, weighing between 2½ to 3 pounds each 1 cup dark rum or whisky (tequila works too) 6 large cloves garlic, peeled 2 teaspoons whole white peppercorns 4 cilantro roots or 1/2 cup chopped cilantro stems 3 tablespoons fish sauce 1/4 cup oyster sauce 1/3 grated palm sugar or… Continue reading Thai Ribs with Whiskey
Scallion Rice
5 cups cooked jasmine rice (from 1? cups/300g uncooked) 12 large scallions (rinsed clean and wiped dry) 3 tablespoons neutral oil (ideally, Chinese cai zi you) 1 slice ginger (1/8-inch thick, 1-2 inches/3-5 cm long) 3 cloves garlic (roughly chopped) 1-3 teaspoons green Sichuan peppercorn infused oil (to taste) 1 teaspoon sea salt (to taste,… Continue reading Scallion Rice
Pan-fried Chicken Breast
1 – 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast (about 2 chicken breasts) 2 teaspoons light soy sauce 2 teaspoons oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (or white pepper) 1 tablespoon garlic (finely minced; or substitute 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder) 2-3 tablespoon water 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons oil (any… Continue reading Pan-fried Chicken Breast
Pressure Cooker Thai Braised Pork Ribs (Si Krong Moo Mha Ngean)
For pork: 1 pound (450 grams) Pork ribs (or loin roast) 2 tablespoons (32 ml) Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon (16 ml) Golden mountain green sauce 1 tablespoon (13.5 ml) White soy sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons (6.75 ml) Sesame oil 1 1/2 teaspoons (6.75 ml) Chinese liqueur 1/2 teaspoon (2.25 gram) Chilli powder 1 tablespoon (18… Continue reading Pressure Cooker Thai Braised Pork Ribs (Si Krong Moo Mha Ngean)
Grilled Corn With Peanut Sauce
6 ears fresh corn in their husks 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 1/4 cup crunchy peanut butter 1/3 cup canned full-fat coconut milk 1 fresh red chile (such as Thai bird’s eye or Fresno), stemmed, seeded and finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium… Continue reading Grilled Corn With Peanut Sauce
Easy Method for Shucking Corn
Cut off the stalk end of each cob (the end opposite the silks) right through the first row of kernels. Run water over the ears to soak them thoroughly. Put three of them on a microwaveable plate and microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes. Hold each ear by the silk end and shake up and… Continue reading Easy Method for Shucking Corn
Rice Noodle Salad With Salted Peanuts and Herbs
For the Salad 1 bunch radishes, thinly sliced 1 large carrot, grated 1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 2 teaspoons granulated sugar Pinch of fine sea salt 8 ounces pad Thai rice noodles For the Dressing 3 tablespoons lime juice (from about 2 limes), plus more to taste 2 tablespoons grapeseed or other neutral oil… Continue reading Rice Noodle Salad With Salted Peanuts and Herbs
Southern Classic Carrot Salad
1 (8-ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained (about 1 cup) 1/2 cup golden or brown raisins 1/4 cup mayonnaise or plain yogurt 1 tablespoon honey (optional) 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest, (optional) 6 medium carrots, peeled and grated (about 4 cups), or 1 (10-ounce) bag of carrot matchsticks In a large bowl, add pineapple, raisins, mayonnaise,… Continue reading Southern Classic Carrot Salad
Classic French Carrot Salad (Carottes Râpées)
3/4 pound medium carrots 1 small shallot, finely diced 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon finely grated garlic 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons thinly sliced chives Peel carrots and cut into fine julienne. Place in a medium bowl. Put shallot, lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl. Stir… Continue reading Classic French Carrot Salad (Carottes Râpées)
Carrot Salad With Cumin and Coriander
1 pound medium carrots, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks or grated 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon) 1 small garlic clove, grated 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds, toasted and ground Pinch of ground cayenne Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons finely diced preserved… Continue reading Carrot Salad With Cumin and Coriander