Iraqi Shorbeh (Easy Lentil Soup) This food is a staple in my house. You can’t go wrong. It’s fast, incredibly easy, and healthy, too. Serve with toasted pita.-Lorraine’s homecookingThis recipe is courtesy of Lorraine’s homecooking via Food.com
This image courtesy of Joseph DeLeo It’s most authentic to prepare curry pastes with a mortar and pestle. Don’t be deterred. This pungent, aromatic curry paste can also be prepared in a mini–food processor. The result will be a smoother paste, but the flavors won’t suffer in the least. Use as a seasoning for any…
Photo by Posie Harwood Serves 4 Author Notes Zucchini noodles may be the darling of the food scene right now, but don’t stop there with your spiralizing. Ribbons of carrots are tossed with broccoli, mushrooms, peppers, and a spicy Thai peanut sauce for a satisfying, wholesome, and easy dinner that comes from—of all places—the Swanson…
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…
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…
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…
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Notes: Mei cai, or Chinese preserved vegetables, have been fermented with a salt brine. Preserved turnip is a common choice for this dish, though I used a jar labeled as “vegetables”. It can be purchased in packets or in jars in Asian supermarkets. If you can’t find it, either omit or use a lesser amount…
Photo by tomandanitamorgan.blogspot.com Serves 2 Author Notes Today’s recipe is Pad Thai with Chicken. It is plated similarly to the plating of one of Chiang Mai’s street vendors. Chiang Mai is a delightful city high in the mountains in the North of Thailand along the Ping river. It has a rich cultural history and is…
Why It Works A mortar and pestle draws out flavor from fresh aromatics.Stir-frying in batches ensures that the tofu and green beans sear properly instead of steaming. Stroll by a curry vendor in a Thai food court and you’ll likely see one curry that stands out from the rest: phat phrik khing. Unlike most other…