Tag: homemade takeout

Moo Shu Duck

Ingredients: for the duck: 1 6 lb duck zest of one lemon 2 tablespoons five spice powder 1 1/2 tablespoons ginger powder 1 1/2 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar 1/2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper for the filling: 1/3 cup dried tiger lily buds 6 dried cloud ear […]

Pad See Ew

Ingredients: 3/4 lb thin cut boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into bit sized pieces 8-10 oz dried or fresh wide flat rice noodles 1 bunch gai lan (Chinese broccoli), sliced diagonally 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons black soy sauce 1 tablespoon mushroom flavored soy sauce 1 1/2 teaspoon fish […]

Homemade Mozzarella Sticks with Herbed Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: For the mozzarella sticks: 9 oz package low moisture mozzarella sticks* 2 eggs, beaten 2 cups matzo meal or bread crumbs 1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano 1 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley 1 1/2 tablespoons dried basil 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon ground fennel salt […]

Pineapple Fried Rice

Ingredients:4 cups cooked short grain rice (preferably day-old)2 cups shredded cabbage2 cups cubed fresh pineapple3/4 cup snow peas5 dried shiitake mushrooms, rehydrated and sliced thinly3 cloves garlic, minced3 Thai bird chiles2 Chinese sausages (lap cheong)2 inch knob ginger, grated1 small onion, chopped3 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon canola oil1 tablespoon Thai […]

Sourdough Seeded Rye Bread

Ingredients: for the starter: 1/4 oz active dry yeast 2 cups warm water 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup rye flour for the bread: 4 cups flour 2 cups rye flour 1/4 oz active dry yeast 2 tablespoons melted butter, slightly cooled 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons caraway […]

Grainy Deli-Style Mustard

Ingredients: 2 2/3 cups water 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1/3 cup brown mustard seeds 1/3 cup yellow mustard seeds 1/2 cup dry mustard 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons salt 1/2 tablespoon malt syrup 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon tumeric 2 […]

Black Pepper & Garlic Pizza Dough

Ingredients: 1 cup warm water 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1/4 oz active dry yeast 2 3/4 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon freshly coarsely ground black pepper 4 tablespoons olive oil coarse-grain cornmeal for dusting olive oil for greasing the bowl mozzarella cheese and/or a […]

Zesty Pizza Sauce

Ingredients:1 small onion, minced4 cloves garlic, minced28 oz canned crushed tomatoes2 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon tomato paste1 1/2 teaspoons oregano1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakesfreshly ground black peppersalt Directions:In a large saucepan, saute the onions, red pepper flakes and garlic, in olive oil, 3-5 minutes or until fragrant. Add […]

Mongolian Pork

Ingredients: 4 lb pork tenderloin 3 cloves garlic, grated 1 inch chunk ginger, grated 1 onion, cut into thin slices 1 shallot, grated 1/2 cup broth 1/2 cup light soy sauce* 1/2 cup shaoxing cooking wine 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce* 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons black vinegar 2 […]

Crab Pretzel

Ingredients: for the dip: 1 small shallot, grated 8 oz fresh blue crab meat 3 oz shredded sharp cheddar 3 oz cream cheese, softened 1 1/2 tablespoons sour cream 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1/2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard for the pretzel: 3/4 oz […]