1 lb lean ground pork 3 tbsp chopped chives 2 cloves garlic, sliced 1" ginger, peeled, minced 4 tsp soy sauce 1 egg 2 tbsp flour 2 tsp milk 1/2 tsp chili flakes buns mayonnaise hoisin sauce arugula Combine the chives, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, egg, flour, milk, and chili flakes. Mix well. Mix in… Continue reading Asian Pork Burgers
Garlic Cheese Grits
2 cups chicken stock sea salt and cracked pepper 1 large garlic clove, minced 1/2 cup quick cooking grits 3/4 cup jalapeno jack cheese, shredded 1 1/2 tbsp heavy cream In a saucepan bring the chicken stock to a boil. Add the garlic and stir in the grits. Reduce the heat, and cook on low,… Continue reading Garlic Cheese Grits
Soba Salad
1 tsp sesame oil 3 tbsp light soy sauce 1 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tsp brown sugar 1/2 lb soba noodles, cooked in salted water, drained, cooled 1/3 of a cucumber, julienned 2 tbsp chives, minced 1 chili pepper, seeded, minced 1 tbsp sesame seeds Combine the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and brown… Continue reading Soba Salad
Japanese Summer Noodles
2 eggs sea salt sugar 3 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp rice vinegar 1/2 tbsp sesame oil 1/2 lb soba noodles 1/4 cucumber, julienned 2 large red radishes, julienned 1 chicken breast, thinly sliced canola oil Combine the eggs, with a pinch of salt and a pinch of sugar. Beat well. Heat 1 tsp canola… Continue reading Japanese Summer Noodles
Chicken Noodle Bowl
1/2 lb vermicelli rice noodles 1/2 lb chicken breast, cut in thin slices salt and cracked pepper olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 leek, white part only, minced the juice of 1 lime 2 tbsp sugar 1 pickled thai chili, minced 3 tbsp fish sauce 2 cups bean sprouts lettuce, chiffonaded roasted peanuts, ground… Continue reading Chicken Noodle Bowl
Thai Chicken Skewers
6 cloves garlic, sliced 1/4 cup cilantro, roughly chopped 1 tsp coriander 1 tsp white pepper 2 tbsp whiskey 1 tsp sesame oil 2 tsp sugar 1 tbsp chili oil 1 tsp salt 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless, chicken breast, cut in 1 1/2 inch cubes 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, cut in 1"… Continue reading Thai Chicken Skewers
Rich Crepes
2 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup light cream 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup flour 2 tbsp sugar a pinch of salt Combine all the ingredients in a blender and mix well. Pan fry in butter. Serve with whipped cream and strawberries
Japanese Vinaigrette
3 tbsp rice vinegar 1 scallion, minced 1/2 tsp sugar 1 tbsp sesame oil sea salt cracked pepper Combine all the ingredients. Season to taste. Serve on a salad.
Pork Congee
3/4 cup glutinous rice 1" ginger, peeled, sliced 2 tsp salt 1 onion, quartered 1 lb pork butt, whole 3 cups chicken stock 1 scallion, minced white pepper Wash the rice in 3 changes of water, rubbing the grains between your hands. Drain and place back in a bowl, covered with cold water and let… Continue reading Pork Congee
Almost French Toast Pancakes
2 cups flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 2 cups milk 3 eggs 1/4 cup canola oil 2 tbsp vinegar butter Combine all the ingredients except the butter. Beat until combined but still lumpy. Melt some butter in a skillet and then pan fry the batter. Serve with maple syrup.