Strawberry Coconut FrosĂ© FrosĂ© was invented in 2016 at Bar Primi in NYC. I’d read that the original recipe contained vermouth, and indeed, the articles about the bar’s drink sensation contain vermouth. I came, however, to a shocking discovery on YouTube video from the time: the original recipe contained Cocchi Rosa, which tastes nothing like […]
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Dramatic Chocolate Chip Cookies
Rye flour, chocolate chunks, black sesame, and nori. Yes, the same substance wrapped around California rolls (but in this case, kizami nori, a special variety made for garnish). The ingredient list may seem pretentious, but the flavor is actually a strikes a delicious balance of sweet and savory. The only substitution I make is swapping […]
Tea Tree Sour
Every time I serve an up-style cocktail, it’s flat surface reveals the disquieting slope of my window seat. I have tried photographing cocktails like this on a wooden coaster with a bit of balancing material underneath, but that the coaster isn’t resting flush is just as noticeable. The window seat has been slanted as long […]
Bulgogi Burger
I have been on a cooking marathon since finals finished, which includes revisiting old favorites such as this burger from Serious Eats. This burger features bulgogi sauce, kimchee mayo, and pickled daikon, and, of course, I made adjustments. You can get away with half the soy sauce and half the mayo in the condiment preparations. […]
Beef Keema
I nailed this keema. I started with 80% beef, drained a way the fat, and added back only as much fat as needed. For masala based, I used onion, ginger, jalapeños, tomato paste, ground cardamom, cumin, red chile, and mixture of garam masala and this recipe of rajma masala powder from Su’s Recipes, although I […]
Kimchee Borscht
Borscht! But with kimchee in place fo sauerkrat! This recipe from from My Name is Andong of Youtube.
Khao Soi
Never wear anything but black when eating khao soi. Ever. I caught myself in time, and layered on a black hoodie before digging in to khao soi. Unforunately for my t-shirt, I should have done this while cooking as well. I follow the Pok Pok recipe for khao soi, and there is a full tablespoon […]
Jok/Jook/Congee/çČ„
Jok, jook, congee, çČ„, rice porridge, whatever you want to call it. I’ve been nailing it since I learned about broken rice. Most recipes calls for bashing rice grains to pieces using a blender or mortar and pestle. These are are all decent (and traditional) options, but one of the problems I have with the […]
Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup
Hearty beef soup in a spiced broth is one of my favorite things in life, and I can’t pick a single favorite. BĂČ kho, bĂșn bĂČ Huáșż, boat noodles, pho, and this Taiwanese beef noodle soup. If there’s a meat ball or a piece of tendon floating in there, the better. For the fleshier ,braised […]
Forbidden Sweet Potato Casserole
One Year for Thanksgiving I brought this as one of my dishes to my family’s dinner and I was forbidden from ever brining it again, on account of it being too decadent. Sweet potatoes, bacon, bourbon, sage, rosemary. There is nothing in here I wouldn’t marry. Frankly, if I ever get married, I’ll take this […]