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Toasted sesame oil: taste test

There’s no mistaking the taste of toasted sesame oil: sweet, nutty, caramelized like the aroma of a slice of bread just out of the toaster (some say the smell is the most important aspect, vs how it feels on your … Continue reading

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Recipe: Asian Slaw

Asian Slaw is a crunchy accompaniment to any main involving sesame oil… like our Trader Joe poke. Of course we could grate a head of cabbage, but because this is all about quick and easy we like to grab a … Continue reading

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Taste test: How to keep bean sprouts fresh

In the frozen tundra where I live, it’s a half hour drive to the nearest Asian market selling fresh bean sprouts. Consequently, I always buy more than I need. And the unused portion slowly turns into a sad puddle in … Continue reading

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A soup noodle tour of San Francisco

The Bay Area Eats (dine-in / take-out) Facebook group came into existence on April 2, 2020, in the very darkest early days of the pandemic. As the world turned upside down it became a culinary lifeline, chronicling what restaurants and … Continue reading

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The Hmong Aunties of Angel Cruz Park

Angel Cruz Park is a public park in Stockton, CA where a number of Hmong vendors set up each afternoon to sell traditional foods. Some offer pickled veggies and tropical fruits, others set up grills and cook meats over charcoal, … Continue reading

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Recipe: Quick Kapoon (Lao Chicken and Coconut Soup)

Quick Kapoon is thanks to some member quotes on the Lao and Asian Kitchen Cooking Facebook group; I faithfully followed the House of X Tia recipe but realized I could get almost the same result with some dramatic shortcuts. For … Continue reading

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Recipe: Carrot Pickles with Ginger and Anise

Carrot pickles are a bit mild on their own, but they play well with others on a pickle plate. The ginger, anise and rice vinegar provide sweetness even without sugar. Makes 1 pint. Ingredients: 3-4 fat carrots, peeled 1 whole … Continue reading

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Recipe: Fried Rice Mu Noi

Fried rice has infinite variations, but a good place to start is this recipe modified from a Yelp tutorial featuring Mu Noi Brunch, a Laotian restaurant in Auburn, ME. Chef Sayvepen Sengsavang has an interesting way with sauces and I’ve … Continue reading

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Food for Thought: Myra Waldo Complete Book of Oriental Cooking

We have published a couple of recipes from Myra Waldo’s grandiosely-titled paperback, and when we went looking for another in our tattered copy its page was missing. That led us to Amazon.com (affiliate link!) where we were surprised to discover … Continue reading

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Recipe: Soba Noodle Salad with Tahini Dressing

Cold soba noodle salad is a nice change of pace from macaroni salad, especially when served with other Asian dishes. Feel free to modify it with other mix-ins such as red onion replacing scallions, or some finely chopped celery. Serves … Continue reading

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