-
The Bloggers
Enid
Jon
Fried Chickpeas
1 can Chickpeas 1/4 cup flour 2 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1 tsp cayanne pepper for a bit of a kick (optional) 1 tsp Italian Seasoning (optional) Heat oil on medium heat (or just above medium). Take chickpeas and drain can. Mix flour with other dry ingredients and then add the chickpeas. Once evenly … Read more
Banana bread of procrastination
I thought as my big comeback to the food blogging scene that I’d post my recently famous banana bread recipe for all to enjoy. I originally started making banana bread when in the beginning of the school year I found myself missing Alisha and Joy. Our apartment in Stuvi was never without delicious baked goods. … Read more
Cinnamon Roasted Almonds
1 Egg White 1 Tsp Water 1/2 Tsp Cinnamon 1/3 Cup Sugar 3 Cups Raw Almonds In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg white and water together until bubbly. Preheat oven to 250° F. Add almonds and mix well until almonds are wet evenly. Add Cinnamon and Sugar to coat almonds. Place almonds on a … Read more
Taiwanese Sausage and Bun (大腸包小腸)
Since I feel like procratinating tonight, let me share more photos from Taiwan. This is from the same Shilin night market, 市林夜市。One of the great foods they have are these sort of Taiwanese hot dogs in a bun kind of idea called Da Chang Bao Xiao Chang (大腸包小腸). Instead, it’s these pork sausages that have this really distinct … Read more
Homemade Kkakdugi!
Ingredients 1 large daikon (white radish) 3-4 stalks of green onion 3-4 cloves of garlic 1/2 cup of Korean Chili powder 1/2 cup fish sauce 2 tbs salt 3 tbs sugar So, many people might not know what a daikon is. You can get one at an Asian grocery store. I got mine from Ming’s … Read more
樂麵屋: The Best Ramen I’ve Ever Had
This one restaurant is in the heart of one of Taipei’s most famous food districts, 永康街 (Yong Kang Jie). I went twice. It was that good. They make a special pork broth. I had a spicy one. You can ask for refills for noodles. I think that was my favorite part. I think there are … Read more
Taiwanese Oyster Noodle Soup
In Taiwan, you have to order this in Taiwanese pronounced roughly, “Oo-Ah-Mi-Suan.” This is another very classically traditional Taiwanese dishes. It’s thin noodles with a starchy oyster soup. We went to this one hole-in-the-wall right near Breeze Center Shopping Center (微風廣場 ). The place was operated by a husband and wife. They were quietly chatting … Read more
Stinky Tofu
It’s been too long. I’m going to be doing a few one photo posts. Here’s a Taiwanese dish from the Shilin Night market （士林夜市）. Stinky Tofu （臭豆腐）. Both are incredibly famous in Taiwan and in Taiwanese culture. Here, the fermented tofu is deep fried, drenched in its sauce, and eaten with pickled cabbage.
Pondering pomegranates (and how to use them in dishes)
By now most people are over the pomegranate thing. I remember when pomegranate juice became the “it” fruit juice, packed with antioxidants and tons of vitamins. Riding that wave to almost celebrity proportions were POM products, with their chic, minimalist label and cool shaped bottles that made them look so attractive on grocer’s shelves. Thinking … Read more
