Indonesian Fried Rice With Coconut-Shrimp Sambal This is one of the most popular items at Spice Market. Fried rice is commonly eaten for breakfast in Indonesia, where it is called “nasi goreng,” and in some locales it is still served wrapped in a banana leaf. For a truly authentic experience, look for some kecap manis…
These moist cupcakes get their coconut flavor from coconut milk and chopped coconut. Just spoon the easy coconut glaze over the top. Why this recipe works: Very soft butter allows you to easily whisk it with the sugar. Coconut milk adds rich and natural coconut flavor. The icing glaze is an easy alternative to a…
Ingredients:10 ounce refrigerated fresh spaghetti noodles1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced2 dried red Chinese chiles or chiles de arbol, seeded and sliced into rings2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon fish sauce3/8 teaspoon kosher salt2 tablespoons chopped fresh Thai basil1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley1 tablespoon fried garlic (optional)
Most recipes for classic mignonette don’t give it the respect and attention it deserves. With a sharp knife and a little attention to detail you can raise the bar on this raw bar staple. Why It Works Precise knife cuts prevent the shallots from producing sulfurous aromas that can overwhelm the flavor of a mignonette.…
Serves 4 Author Notes Curry noodles are a favorite food. I know everything is my favorite food, but Thai street food, especially the kind sold off a boat floating dock side, has to be really good food. A big batch of sauteed Asian greens would be a nice side. – thirschfeld —thirschfeld Test Kitchen Notes…
Creamy, chocolatey, and a snap to make, this chocolate lover’s tiramisu gets an extra pick me up with a shot of coffee liquor. Notes: When whisking the mascarpone, take care not to over-whisk or the mixture will curdle. If you choose not to use the coffee liquor, increase the coffee to 1 3/4 cups. 1…
Stun your guests with this simple noodle dish. Why It Works Nuts are finely chopped so that they coat each noodle strand.Preserved mustard greens and a drizzle of chili oil add depth to the dish. The first time I tasted these noodles in China, it was in Beijing and from one of those little hole-in-the-wall…
For a holiday so frequently associated with tipsy merriment, St. Patrick’s Day is certainly celebrated with a bum bunch of drinks. Okay, there’s Guinness—I’ll give you that as the primary redeeming tipple for the day, with a tip of the hat also to the decent drams of Red Breast. But what else do you see…
Photo by Annada Rathi Prep time 5 minutes Cook time 25 minutes Makes 1/4 cup Author Notes Thecha means a hot, sometimes super hot, green chile peppers chutney. Thecha comes from the Marathi (my mother tongue) word for “to pound.” And that’s how thecha is made, by pounding cooked or uncooked green peppers – with…
Serves 4-6 Author Notes Sarde means sardine in Italian, but these are no canned sardines. This beautiful salty, sweet combination of flavors soaks into golden strands of whole wheat spaghetti and you won’t be able to get enough. I feature this pasta during my Feast of the Seven Fishes every year, and it’s always the…