Sub out the chicken thighs for flanken-style beef short ribs for an equally delicious alternative to this meal. 🙂 Recipe 2 lemongrass stalks, tough outer layer removed, minced 2 serrano chiles, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 large shallot, minced 2 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp sesame oil 1 Tbsp brown sugar 1/4 cup canola…
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Nước Chấm (Vietnamese Dipping Sauce)
Look for chili garlic sauce at your local Asian grocery store. If you can’t find it, use 2 minced garlic cloves and 2 minced Thai chiles. Recipe 2 Tbsp sugar 2 Tbsp fish sauce 2 Tbsp lime juice 1 Tbsp chili garlic sauce 1/2 cup water Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, and stir…
Chả giò (Vietnamese Spring Rolls)
Recipe 1.5 lb ground pork 3 oz cooked bean thread vermicelli noodles, coarsely chopped 1 large carrot, shredded & chopped 2 green onions, thinly sliced 5 large shiitake mushrooms, finely minced 1 egg, beaten 1 Tbsp fish sauce Spring roll wrappers kosher salt freshly ground black pepper canola oil, for frying Sweet chili sauce, for…
Pork Carnitas Tacos
This recipe is all about getting those crispy bits on the juicy pork! Recipe 3-4 lb pork shoulder (Boston butt) 1 Tbsp dried oregano 1 tsp red pepper flakes 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp coriander 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided 4 garlic cloves, minced…
Stir-Fried Noodles with Chinese Sausage
Look for fried garlic at your local Asian grocery store. It’s my new favorite topping 🙂 Recipe 2 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp oyster sauce 1 Tbsp mirin 1 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp chile flakes 1 carrot, shredded 1 Tbsp chopped chives 4 Chinese sausages, cut on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces 2 Tbsp canola…
Handmade Noodles
Any stir-fried noodle dish is elevated to the next level with handmade noodles. The time and effort to make these noodles is definitely worth it! Note: this dough will seem very dry and crumbly at first — but just keep kneading it, and it will turn into a soft, stretchy dough. Recipe 2 cups flour…
Spätzle & Gulasch
I’m half German (Schwäbisch, sogar), so naturally Spätzle is one of my favorite dishes. 🙂 These Schwäbische pasta-dumplings are delicious with a variety of sauces, including Rahmsoße or Bratensaft – and even with cheese (Käsespätzle) – but especially with Gulasch. Gulasch 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 4 garlic cloves, minced…
Carrot Som Tum
Sticky rice’s best friend ❤ Recipe 3 carrots, peeled and shredded 1 tomato, chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 Thai chiles, thinly sliced 1 Tbsp peanut butter 1 Tbsp fish sauce 1 Tbsp lime juice 1 tsp sugar Using a large mortar and pestle, lightly mash the shredded carrots to tenderize slightly, working in…
Spinach & Potato Frittata
A delicious way to start your day! Tip: prep the filling the night before, so in the morning all you have to do is add the eggs & cheese! Recipe 1 large russet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes 2 cups spinach 1/2 large onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper olive oil 2…
Soy-Citrus Glazed Popcorn Chicken & Handmade Noodles
You can swap out the handmade noodles for store-bought ones, but you’d really be missing out on these deliciously chewy noods. Chicken: ~1lb boneless chicken thigh, cut into bite-sized pieces 1/4 cup fish sauce 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 garlic gloves, finely grated 3/4 cup flour 1 Tbsp five spice powder…
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