Hawker's Chicken Wings 1 small shallot 1 thumb ginger, grated 2 tablespoons sesame oil 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce 2 tablespoons light soy sauce 1 tablespoon oyster Sauce 1 tablespoon fish Sauce 1 tablespoon honey ½ teaspoon salt 8 whole chicken wings (wings, drumettes, and tips), about 2.5 lbs Blend all the ingredients, other than wings, in a small blender Place wings in a large Ziplock bag or shallow pan to marinade. Pour marinade over wings. Marinate for at least 4 hours or

Baked Scotch Eggs 1 pound pork or turkey sausage 8 larges eggs, ideally with dark yolks 1/4 flour 1 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley Boil 6 of the eggs in gently simmering water for 8 minutes. Peel and chill in cold water in refrigerator. If sausage is in casing, remove it. Divide meat into 6 equal portions. Shape into long flat rectangles, about the length of your open hand. Place flour in a small dish or bowl. Dip each egg in

Coupé-Coupé Steak Sandwich 1 cube Maggi® or 1 chicken bullion cube, crushed (or one teaspoon powdered bullion) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or red pepper (or to taste) 1 teaspoon cooking oil 1.5 lbs flank steak or brisket Smoker, smoker tube, or wood chips and small foil pan for smoking on the grill Mixed lettuce Baguette Spicy Peanut Sauce 1 large onion 1 red pepper 1-2 jalapeños (or to taste) 1/4 cup natural peanut butter Mash together bullion, salt, cayenn

Disclaimer: This was a social-distancing experiment. We had the ingredients and the time. The kids loved the noodles; my husband and I found them too dense. I normally would not post as a result, but it was a fun afternoon task. Hand-Pulled Noodles 2 2/3-3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup + 3 tablespoons room-temperature water Combine 2 2/3 cups flour and salt in the mixing bowl of a large mixer. With a fork, slowly blend in water and mix with a pair of chopstic

Zagorski Štrukli (Cheese-Layered Pastry) 1 egg 1¾ cups flour ½ teaspoon salt ½-1 cup warm water 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1½ teaspoon vinegar 1 cup cottage cheese 1 cup sour cream (half for the filling, half for the topping) 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 egg 2/3 cup cream Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift flour into a large bowl. Mix in salt, egg, oil and vinegar. While mixing all together slowly add the water (little at a time), mixing with a fork. Once combined, dust

Pescado Encocado (Fish with Coconut Sauce) 1½ lbs firm white fish, such as halibut or monkfish Juice from 1 lime Juice from 1 large or 2 small oranges 2 cloves crushed garlic 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 bell peppers, any color, diced 4 Roma tomatoes, diced 1 Birds’ Eye or serrano chili, seeded and minced (optional) 14 oz can of coconut milk 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped Fresh

Pork and Chicken Momos 1/2 pound ground chicken 1/2 pound ground pork NOTE: Can do all 1 pound of either pork or chicken 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 red onion, grated 1/4 cup finely chopped cabbage 1 clove minced garlic 2 tablespoons minced peeled ginger 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1 package round dumpling wrappers (NOTE: You can make your own if you prefer. I use this recipe when I do.) Place all ingredients, other than the wra

Boxty (Mashed Potato Pancakes) with Smoked Salmon 1 large or 2 small Yukon gold potatoes 2 tablespoons salted butter 1 cup milk 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1/3 cup flour 2 eggs 8 oz smoked salmon ½ cup crème fraîche or sour creme Peel and chop potatoes into 2-inch cubes. Cover with salted, cold water in medium saucepan, bring to a boil, and cook until fork tender. Drain. Mash potatoes with butter, until butter is melter and no lumps

Shredded Roast Chicken on Sopes with Pumpkin Pesto 1 lb shredded chicken, off a rotisserie Pumpkin Pesto 2 cups packed cilantro 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 cup toasted pepitas 1/3 cup finely grated parmesan 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons water Pulse cilantro, oil, pepitas, parmesan, land lime juice a food processor until finely chopped; season with salt Sopes (can be bought precooked at many Latin markets) 1 1/2 cups masa harina 1 cup water 1 pinch salt M

Tandoori Chicken with Mango Rice 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 garlic clove 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin 1/2 tablespoon sweet paprika 1/2 tablespoon coarse kosher salt 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup plain whole-milk yogurt 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 (~2 1/2-pound) chicken, quartered 1 ½ cups mango, cut into ½ cubes (may use frozen, thawed) 2 cups basmati rice 3 cups water 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted Purée first 7 ingredients in processor. With

Grilled Cheese and Tomato Stacks 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh mint 1/2 pound Halloumi cheese,* cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 8 mini pitas 2 ripe medium tomatoes, cored, halved, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices Whisk 1 teaspoon oil, mint, and pinch of salt in medium bowl to blend. Add cheese and tomato slicesMarinate at room temperature at least 30 minutes and up to 2 days ahead. Keep covered in refrigerator Heat grill or grill pan to medium

Turkey Meatballs over Egg Noodles 1.5 lbs ground turkey 2 egg yolks 3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 2 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 cups beef broth 1/4 cup heavy cream 8 ounces egg noodles Heat a medium saucepan with boiling water In another saucepan, cook egg noodles as directed In a mixing bowl, combine first 7 ingredients. Shape into 1 1/2 inch meatballs and set aside on a baking sheet In a

Bobotie and Rice 1 lbs minced lamb or beef, or a mixture of the two 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 1/2 tablespoon curry powder 1 slice white bread, crumbled 1/8 cups milk juice of 1/2 lemon 1 egg ½ teaspoon salt 2 ounces dried apricots, chopped or 1 teaspoon apricot jam ¼ cup raisins, ideally golden 1 ounce slivered almonds Topping ½ cup milk 1 egg 2 pinches salt Preheat over to 350. Butter a large casserole. Heat oil in a saucepan and fry the onion until transl

Burmese Chicken and Coconut Soup 1/2 medium onion, chopped 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2 inch chunks 2 tablespoons chickpea/garbanzo bean or fava flour 3 cups chicken broth 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons paprika 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1 cup coconut milk 12 to 16 ounces thin rice noodles (may substitute vermicelli) 1 lime 1/2 cup dried onion rings, such as Du

Pan Seared Pork with Lemon Brown Butter Spaetzle 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs ½ tablespoon salt ½ tablespoon paprika ¼ cup vegetable oil ½ cup butter 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 12 oz dried spaetzle or egg noodles Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook spaetzle according to directions. In a large, oven-proof sauté pan heat the oil over medium-high heat. Diagonally slice the por

Potato and Cheese Pierogis Filling 1 baking potatoes, peeled and cubed 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese ¼ cup cottage cheese Dough 2 1/2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg 2 teaspoons oil 3/4 cup warm water Place potato pieces into a pot and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain. Mash with cheeses and salt while still hot. Set aside to cool. Mix the flour with the salt in a deep bowl. Add the egg, oil and water to make

Pork and Sticky Rice Cake (Banh Chung) 2 cups sticky rice 1/4 cup dried mung beans, hulled 6 ounces boneless pork shoulder or roast, cut into thin-inch slices 1 tablespoons scallion, chopped finely 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1/2 tablespoon soy 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil plastic wrap aluminum foil string Place rice in one bowl and mung beans in another. Cover each with water and soak overnight. The next morning, combine pork, scalli

Palta Rellena con Camarones · 16 oz cooked shrimp, peeled fully · 4 avocados · 1 banana, sliced · 1 cup cooked green peas · 4 tsp lemon juice · 1/2 cup mayonnaise · 2 T half & half · salt and black pepper · 1 pinch paprika Cut avocados in half and remove pits. Remove some flesh from avocado skins. Reserve skins. Dice remaining avocado flesh and combine with banana then sprinkle with lemon juice. Combine mayonnaise, half & half, salt, honey, pepper, and paprika. Fold in banana

Oyakodon (Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl) 2 cups uncooked jasmine rice, cooked 4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into small pieces 1 onion, cut in half and sliced 2 cups dashi stock, made with dashi powder (readily ordered on Amazon, if not in the market) 1/4 cup soy sauce 3 tablespoons mirin (Japanese rice wine) 2 tablespoons brown sugar 4 eggs Cook rice according to directions Place the onion in a nonstick skillet with a lid, and cook and stir over medium heat until the o

Ham Croquettes 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for deep-frying 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 heaping tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups whole milk, heated 3 ounces jamón serrano or other dry-cured ham, finely chopped Salt 2 eggs 2 tablespoons fine dried bread crumbs In a saucepan, heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil and the butter over medium heat. When the butter has melted, add the flour and, using a wooden spoon or whisk, mix well. Continue to stir or whisk for ab