Cilantro Chicken Meatball Bahn Mis
Pork bone and daikon soup is one of the simplest yet most fulfilling Chinese soups in my repertoire. It’s a dish rooted in tradition, where comfort meets nourishment. The recipe begins by simmering pork rib bones in a hearty, flavorful bone broth until they become fall-apart tender. Then, the ribs are joined by chunks of daikon and carrots, creating a harmonious blend of savory and subtly sweet flavors.
Gong Bao Chicken
This beloved Chinese dish, especially popular in the Hunan province, owes its distinctive heat and sourness to a fermented pickled chili relish called du jiao. My recipe is adapted from Fuchsia Dunlop’s acclaimed book, Revolutionary Chinese Cookbook: Recipes from Hunan Province.
Fish Sauce Chicken Wings
In the third edition of Demystified: Fish Sauce, we're delving into its role as a marinade. Here, we're elevating it with a robust version of nuoc cham (the beloved Vietnamese dipping sauce), which doubles as both marinade and glaze. Rest assured, the high cooking temperature will obliterate any chicken-related concerns.
Thai Grilled Chicken Salad
Spice levels are not for the faint of heart on this one. While the Thai chilies can be left out of the dressing, nothing beats a cold, dreary day like this Thai Chicken Salad.
Jamaican Chicken Curry
This recipe was inspired by Raiz Phillips’ beautiful book, West Winds: Recipes, History, and Tales from Jamaica. If you want more of an insightful look into the perspective of the Jamaican diaspora, I highly recommend reading Phillips’ book.