Why It Works Cutting the cabbage into wedges with the root intact helps it hold together on the grill.Charring adds sweetness and nutty depth to the cabbage.Very high heat allows you to char the cabbage while retaining plenty of fresh crunch in the interior. It seems like every year, the internet has a new darling…
Photo by James Ransom Serves 8 Author Notes I got the idea for this dish from a fantastic Thai restaurant in Hercules, California. It’s just off Highway 80 and a must-stop if traveling from the Bay Area to Sacramento. They have a Panang curry beef (Panang Nuer) on their menu that the waiter described as…
The dressing for this salad fires on all cylinders with big bursts of hot, acidic, sweet, and savory elements all in balance. The dressing coats crisp fried pork rinds, softening them up slightly, and making them taste almost bright and refreshing when coupled with plenty of fresh herbs and bean sprouts. Why this recipe works:…
Serves 4 Author Notes In the time between winter and spring, I crave warm & hearty food one moment, and bright & zesty flavors the next moment. This Thai-style red curry satisfies both those cravings, with enough heft to be filling and enough heat to chase away the evening chill, yet with vibrant lime, ginger…
Note: Glutinous rice (also known as sticky rice) can be found in most Asian grocers. It has opaque, pearly white grains, not the translucent grains of regular rice. For best results, use ground dried Thai chilis and palm sugar, though red pepper flakes and regular sugar will do. Adjust all sweetness, heat, and acidity to…
Serves 6 (13-15 fritters) Author Notes When summer corn starts flooding markets, these corn fritters are the first seasonal treat we make. In Thailand, these corn cakes are served fresh from street vendors where they are fried up in huge batches. This is our take on this classic street food using pantry ingredients. These are…
Note: The dip can be made in advance and kept refrigerated. Gently reheat the chilled dip to restore its honey-like consistency before serving. 1 cup finely-chopped palm sugar 1/4 cup water 1/2 tablespoon salt (more or less to taste) 1 bird’s eye chili, finely chopped 3 to 4 fresh tart, crisp apples, cut into slices…
Serves 1-2 Author Notes This is one of my all-time favorite dishes…I could live on it (and I’m not really kidding). Try to find scallops that are ecologically harvested…it’s not always easy, but it’s important (esp. if you do eat them a lot). If you aren’t a fan of spicy foods, I would add the…
2 cloves garlic, grated on a microplane grater 1/2 cup fish sauce 1/2 cup lime juice 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 to 4 red Thai chiles, finely minced (or 2 teaspoons Sambal Oelek crushed fresh chile sauce) 1/4 cup finely minced cilantro 1/4 cup finely sliced scallions Nutrition Facts (per serving) 57 Calories 0g Fat 14g…
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