Makes 30 pieces Ingredients 1 lb fresh trimmed pineapple 30 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 15 bacon slices, partially cooked and cut in half 1 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup diced onions 1/2 cup diced celery 1 garlic clove, chopped 1/2 cup […]
Makes 4 to 6 servings The key to good fried rice is using leftover rice, which is drier than freshly steamed. In the interest of keeping it simple, our favorite strategy is to keep a zip-top bag in the freezer where you can empty leftover rice from take-out or home-made […]
Makes 1 cup This staple vinaigrette comes in handy whether you’re dressing lettuce greens, noodles, or even just steamed green beans. The fermented black beans, found at the Asian market or online, add saltiness and a savory depth of flavor, but you can leave them out if you don’t have […]
Makes about 3 cups This pickled carrot mix is shredded and prepared like a relish, for use on sandwiches, salads, and grain bowls, or as a filling for rice paper-wrapped summer rolls. Ingredients 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut […]
Ingredients 1/2 cup light soy sauce 1/2 cup dark soy sauce (see note) 1/4 cup Korean soy bean paste (doenjang) One 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced 1 scallion, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 whole star anise 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 cup brown sugar, divided use 2 […]
Makes 8 Servings
Makes 4 servings In Peru, choclo can be found as an accompaniment to nearly any dish, and in this chilled salad, it marries with soybeans and seaweed inspired by this Peruvian-Japanese fusion dish. Look for frozen choclo at specialty markets or online. Don’t mistake it for the crunchy, corn-nut-style commonly […]
Makes 8 Servings Salad Rolls Ingredients 4 cups warm water 2 tablespoons sugar 8 rice paper rounds, 12-inch diameter 8 small cooked shrimp (30/35 count), peeled, deveined, and halved lengthwise 1/4 bunch cilantro leaves Salad Filling Ingredients 4 oz rice noodles 2 cups carrot julienne 2 teaspoons salt, plus as […]
Makes 2 quarts Swing by your local farmers’ market to find heirloom varieties of yellow tomatoes in the fall. While you are there, pick up a few extra pounds to core and freeze whole so that you can make this soup throughout the winter. If you can’t find yellow tomatoes, […]