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…
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…
Calamari is like an upmarket version of fish sticks. It’s both comforting and slightly elevated. A lot of people get nervous about frying, or about seafood in general, but fried seafood is one of the easiest things you can make, and it cooks in less than two minutes. Just take some calamari rings, toss them…
Serves 5 Author Notes Pasta with broccoli happens to be a staple in my house. Not only is it simple to make with a few, easy to procure ingredients but everyone loves it and it can be prepared for vegetarians (leave out the anchovy), gluten-free (use gluten free pasta), diabetics (use Kamut pasta) and anyone…
This hearty autumn salad combines nutty wild rice, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans in a slightly sweet orange-scented vinaigrette. Serve as a light vegetarian meal or side dish to roast chicken, turkey or pork. 1 cup wild rice, rinsed 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup dried cranberries 3/4 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped 2…
