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Chinese-American recipes & tinned fish

Savory · January 22, 2025

Miso Garlic Clams

If you love savory flavors you’ll love this recipe for miso garlic clams. The whole recipe comes together in one pan in less than 15 minutes. Clams might look intimidating, but they’re arguably the easiest type of seafood to cook….

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Savory · January 6, 2025

Sichuan Paocai (Infinite Pickle Jar)

Paocai (泡菜), literally meaning “soaked vegetables” in Chinese, is a traditional Sichuanese pickle made through lacto-fermentation. Paocai is deeply rooted in Sichuan cuisine, prized for its versatility as both a side dish and ingredient. Unlike many other fermented pickles, paocai…

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Tinned Fish · January 3, 2025

Tinned Fish with Dressed Winter Citrus

Brighten your table with this quick, refreshing small plate that pairs pantry-staple tinned fish with vibrant winter citrus. My plate features canned hake, but feel free to swap it for any tinned white fish, tuna, or mackerel. The citrus pictured…

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Sweet · December 27, 2024

Black Sugar Ginger Hot Chocolate

A cozy twist on hot chocolate, this 5-ingredient recipe features the warmth of black sugar and ginger. Dark chocolate and a pinch of salt balance the flavors, creating a rich yet not-too-sweet treat. Inspired by black sugar and ginger tea,…

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Sweet · December 23, 2024

Apricot Kernel (Chinese Almond) Ice Cream

All about apricot kernels! Plus a custard-based ice cream with an intoxicating nutty almond aroma.

Sweet · December 18, 2024

Bay Leaf Chip Ice Cream

Bay leaf chip is mint chip’s sophisticated cousin from the back of the pantry. Bay leaf’s minty and woodsy fragrance meets dark chocolate in a nod to the nostalgia of mint chip ice cream. It’s my direct response to people…

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Chilled beet soup with @lifewaykefir #ad Ingredie Chilled beet soup with @lifewaykefir #ad

Ingredients (4 servings)

8oz beets, skip step 1 if using precooked
3 cups Lifeway plain kefir
1 cup diced cucumber, about 2 persian cucumbers
1/4 cup dill, finely chopped
2 scallions, finely chopped
1/4 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/2 cup water or beet cooking liquid, to adjust consistency
4 hard boiled eggs, halved

1. Scrub the beets thoroughly to remove dirt. Place beets in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 30-40 minutes, until easily pierced with a knife. Drain and let beets cool until safe to handle. Scrub skins off with a paper towel.

2. Pass the beets through large holes on a grater.

3. In a large bowl, combine the beets, kefir, cucumbers, dill, and scallions. Stir to combine and adjust to your desired consistency with additional water or beet cooking liquid. Season to taste with salt.

4. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with hard boiled eggs and additional dill and scallions. Makes 4 servings. 

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$3 vs. $21 tinned anchovies 🎣 Tinned Fish Talk $3 vs. $21 tinned anchovies 🎣 Tinned Fish Talk

🐟 Cento anchovy fillets ($3) are your pantry workhorse—intensely salty, fishy, and ready to melt into a garlicky pasta or Caesar dressing. A little goes a long way, so I prefer to cook with these instead of eating them as-is.

🐟 El Capricho’s anchovies ($21 from @rainbowtomatoesgarden) are hand-cleaned, aged in barrels for at least 12 months, then carefully hand-packed into each tin. It’s rich, buttery, almost meaty in flavor. These are a centerpiece, not meant to be hidden or cooked.

Salt-cured tinned anchovies are semi-preserved, so I recommend storing them in the refrigerator. Let the tin come to room temperature for an hour or two before consuming.
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