Let me describe the flavors of sesame sprouts
Sesame seeds that had been sitting in the freezer for over a year were soaked and left to sprout. I don’t know what’s more surprising: that the seeds actually …
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Can soft tofu be substituted for firm tofu?
The general answer is no. Soft tofu and firm tofu both exist because they are meant for different uses in cooking. That’s why recipes specify if you need one or the …
Microgreens and a side dish of green beans
El Niño. Long hot and dry season; delayed and short rainy season. We’ve been through it so many times that one would think we should be used to it by now. But it gets …
Chicken liver and green beans stir fry
Marinated chicken livers are deep fried then tossed with stir fried garlicky string beans, mushrooms and quail eggs.
Mango sago
Although sago (it comes from palm) and tapioca pearls (they are made with tapioca starch) are not the same, these days, they are used interchangeably in cooking. Choose …
Thai mango and sticky rice with coconut sauce (khao neaw mamuang)
I've had this iconic Thai sweet snack in different regions of the country. I've had bad ones and good ones, but the best is still what we make at home.
Stir fried pork, chayote, ginger and chilies
Salty, subtly sweet and mildly spicy, the rich umami flavor of this dish is derived largely from fish sauce. I do not recommend substituting salt.