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Savory, Tinned Fish · December 24, 2023

Tinned Tuna Ventresca with Citrus and Perilla Vinaigrette

This recipe was conceived and delivered during an all-fish supper party I hosted with my friend Sadie. Every course features a different fish, and yes that includes dessert! Get my recipe for Vanilla Panna Cotta with Passionfruit and Anchovy Granola…

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vanilla panna cotta in a large oval bowl with passionfruit pulp and anchovy granola on top

Sweet · December 22, 2023

Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Anchovy Granola and Passionfruit

Yes, you read that right— fish in desserts are now a thing. I got together with my friend Sadie to craft 5 courses served family-style, each featuring a different type of fish. This is my dessert course featuring dried anchovies…

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Tinned white fish drizzled with parsley caper served atop cauliflower puree

Savory, Tinned Fish · December 20, 2023

Tinned White Fish with Parsley Caper Dressing

Don’t throw away the oil that tinned fish comes with! Save it and make this easy tinned fish recipe with parsley caper dressing in less than 10 minutes. It’s not quite a gremolata and not quite a vinaigrette either: it’s…

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Sweet · December 15, 2023

Triple Toasted Vanilla Ice Cream

This vanilla ice cream is anything but boring with 3x the toastiness and all the same ingredients as the classic. That is: toasted milk, toasted sugar, and toasted vanilla bean. Yes, you can toast vanilla beans! It lends a smokier,…

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Savory · December 11, 2023

Fish Head Soup

Fish head soup is a comforting and inexpensive meal made in just one pot. When it’s picking apart the tender cheek meat or serving the head whole, cultures from all continents prepare fish heads. Fish heads are packed with flavor…

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Savory · December 11, 2023

Chinese-ish Fermented Black Bean Clams and Congee

This is a two-in-one recipe where the clams see a dual purpose served as the primary protein and as a flavor base for the congee. The juices released from the clams are added directly to the congee, so you’re getting…

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Millions of people are hearing about Sichuan hot pot in the context of appropriation this week, but is anyone actually doing the work towards appreciation?

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2 cups cooked short grain rice
1 can @wildplanetfoods Sardines in EVOO 
2 tablespoons mayo
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
2 nori sheets, halved diagonally
Kosher salt

In a bowl, add the drained sardines, toasted sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds, and mayo. Mix until evenly combined. 

Wet your hands with a splash of water and spread a big pinch of salt between your palms. Flatten a quarter cup of warm rice into a circle, then add a couple tablespoons of the sardine filling. Cover with another quarter cup of rice and squeeze with cupped hands to seal the filling inside. 

Wrap with half a sheet of nori and roll the exposed edges in the remaining sesame seeds to garnish. Makes 4 onigiri.
Why does Chinese cuisine cut meat into small piece Why does Chinese cuisine cut meat into small pieces before cooking? 

Find the recipe for Hunan Stir-Fried Pork on my blog and check out the referenced readings below. 

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Pork sourced from @eat.campogrande
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