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Chinese-American recipes & tinned fish

Sweet · March 18, 2024

Eggs & Toast Ice Cream

Egg, as a flavor continues to be controversial, but give this ice cream a try and you might just change your mind. The egg flavor mainly comes from salted egg yolk, a buttery concentrated umami that doesn’t carry the sulphury…

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Savory, Tinned Fish · March 11, 2024

Spiced Garlic Tinned Fish Spaghetti

This 5-ingredient recipe takes just 20 minutes to make, perfect for weeknights and dinner parties alike. This tinned fish dish is inspired by the classic Italian pantry pasta: Spaghetti Aglio e Olio. Traditionally, Spaghetti Aglio e Olio is prepared with…

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Savory · March 6, 2024

2 Minute Marinated Cold Tofu

This two-minute tofu recipe is high protein and easy to make, perfect for a quick and healthy meal. No knives, no tools, and no heat required— simply assemble this tofu dish directly on the final plate.

Sweet · March 4, 2024

Brown Sugar Braised Squash with Candied Seeds

Braised squash has a custardy, luxurious texture in this simple yet elegant dessert. It’s perfect for when you don’t feel like turning on the oven or for those without one at all. How to braise squash The braise happens in…

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Savory · February 23, 2024

Sichuan Pig Ear Salad

Sichuan pig ear salad is a traditional Chinese dish doused in a spicy garlic sauce. It’s perfect as a cold appetizer or even packed in school lunches alongside rice or noodles. Don’t skimp on the chili oil in this one!…

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Savory, Tinned Fish · February 16, 2024

Tinned Octopus Aguachile Negro

This aguachile negro is tangy, spicy, refreshing, and easy to make. If you’re not already on board with tinned fish recipes you will be after this. Let’s face it, how many people know how to cook octopus? And if you…

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The combo of peak summer produce + something creamy + something crunchy is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

1 box Firehook classic sea salt crackers
8 oz sweet peppers
1 tbsp olive oil
14 oz firm tofu
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 tbsp miso 
1 tbsp peanut butter
1 tsp kosher salt
1 scallion, thinly sliced

1. Heat the oven to 425F. 
2. Add the sweet peppers and olive oil to a sheet tray along with a generous pinch of salt. Toss to coat evenly then roast at 425F until charred, 15 to 20 minutes. 
3. Let the peppers cool then stem and chop into bite size pieces. 
4. In a blender, combine the firm tofu, lemon juice, miso, peanut butter, and kosher salt. Blend on high speed until completely smooth. Taste and add more salt if desired.
5. Transfer the blended dip to a serving bowl and top with the roasted peppers and scallions. Serve with Firehook classic sea salt crackers and vegetables for dipping. 
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