Adventures in a Chinese- American Kitchen
Category: Soups and Appetizers
AND............ I'm done! Another difficult quarter in the books. Most importantly, I finished my last econ exam ever. I figured I'd treat myself to something extravagant. That typically means blowing an irrational amount of money on a fancy dinner. I figured I'd try something different and instead blow an irrational amount of time on some … Continue reading Mackerel Tartare 3 Ways
Hi! School is back in session! Between grad apps and more maths, this year will be the hardest yet (real analysis will probably come up a few times in the coming months) In light of that, I decided to cook for my teammates. I'm also doubling as a culinary instructor of sorts and showing them … Continue reading Recipe Post: Grilled Rice Balls
The experimentation continues! Warning though, this one is a lot. Mum went to the Chinese market and bought me a treat That's right, duck head. While duck head sounds exotic or scary, it's actually a VERY popular snack in China. Companies like 周黑鸭 sell millions of these a year Of course, I'm wasn't going to … Continue reading Stuffed Duck Head
Hi! Guess what, I just got back from Pittsburgh! I met some of my online friends for the first time and it's been AMAZING! One thing they have in common is a love of bread. As someone with a gluten intolerance, I stay away from bread; however, I realized that I can't really call myself … Continue reading Easy Miso Bread (no knead)
Behavioural science research continues to be slow, so I've been doing some more delicious research. I was watching My Greatest Dishes, a show where top British chefs share 4 of their signature dishes. One recipe, by Michael Roux Jr., really resonated with me- his signature chicken liver parfait with hollandaise. I just HAD to give … Continue reading Beef Liver Parfait with Mustard Cream Sauce
Hi! I'm back earlier than usual, but since research has been a bit slow (no more math courses to blame), I've gotten busy in the kitchen! I LOVE liver. It gets a bad rap, but it really doesn't deserve so much hate. It's versatile, cheap and incredibly nutritious. A mere 3oz serving has 23g of … Continue reading Liver Pate with (Keto) Soda Bread
As promised, I'm back with a recipe and this one is very special. I've been wanting to try this one out for YEARS, and finally decided to give it a try. Wait.. roasted bone marrow? Where did I get bone marrow from? Does it even taste good? What's the twist?To answer the first question, marrow … Continue reading Recipe Post: Roasted Bone Marrow- with a twist
Hi! It's been a while. My convenient excuse this time is midterm, and an intro to pure maths class that's really kicking my butt. I spent most of winter break studying for it, attend office hours and supplemental instruction AND am still struggling. Needless to say, real analysis is not happening anytime soon. Aside from … Continue reading Recipe Post: Hearty Seafood Stew
Hi! Fall's in full swing! It's the season for pumpkin spice everything, and the holidays are just around the corner. For me, the best part about fall is the harvest season. So, I'm going to celebrate one of my family's favourites Ingredients 8oz green beans, washed4-5 cloves of garlic, chopped1.5-2Tbsp soy sauce1.5-2Tbsp oil1/8 tsp salt1/4 … Continue reading Garlicky Green Bean Stir-fry
Another day, another recipe! My parents got some kimchi and tofu before the Asian store closed, and I decided to dip into the precious Asian stores. I must say, it was 1000% worth the splurge. Ingredients 1 package (16oz) firm tofu, cubed 1 large onion, sliced 1 cup kimchi, chopped 6 cups chicken stock 3/4 … Continue reading Recipe Post: Kimchi Tofu Stew
The Red-braised Twinkie 