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Ginger Shrimp with Coconut Rice

Ginger Shrimp with Coconut Rice

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

Anytime anyone says that the secret ingredient in a recipe is ketchup, you have the right to run away screaming. Not this time, though. The shrimp in this recipe are gloriously complex, with the perfect combination of ginger, Chinese Five Spice Powder, scallions and yes, ketchup. Don’t knock it till you try it. Continue reading →

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Shrimp Wonton Soup

Thrifty Shrimp Wontons

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

In Chinese, wonton means “swallowing a cloud” – easily the perfect descriptor for a soup that is both complex and delicate at the same time.Given that leftover dumpling filling does not tend to keep very well (overnight at best, and never defrosted from frozen), I have found a quick and easy solution with wontons. Continue reading →

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Chicken, Sausage and Shrimp Jambalaya

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

This version is far from super traditional, but I love it because it is way easy to prepare and incredibly piquant and flavorful. Some of the harder ingredients to find are substituted with pantry and supermarket staples. Though cajun purists would call this Creole Rice for its inclusion of tomatoes, culinary great Paul Prudhomme puts tomatoes in his, so I feel that I’m not in the wrong. Continue reading →

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Feast of the Seven Fishes

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Angela| 1 Comment

A custom with origins in Southern Italy, a series of fish dishes (and no meat) are prepared for Christmas Eve. The number of dishes varies – some say it’s seven for the seven sacraments, or 10 for the commandments. At the heart of the celebration is a gathering of family and friends for a delicious meal and (hopefully) fine company. Continue reading →

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Har Gow © Photo by Angela Gunder

Har Gow (Steamed Shrimp Dumplings with Bamboo Shoots)

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Angela| 2 Comments

I came across this recipe the other day in finding a cheaper way to nosh on the addictive Crystal Shrimp Dumplings from China Fun here in the city – the darn things are so delicious that when I eat them piping hot, the filling all falls out for lack of letting them sit and chill. Waiting is overrated. Continue reading →

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Spicy Stuffed Flounder

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Angela| Leave a comment

The flavor in this dish comes from a good dose of savory veggies that are simmered in stock rather than sauteed in butter. Flaky, moist flounder is topped with spices and lemon and nestled above a lovely stuffing of tender shrimp, herbs, vegetables and bread crumbs. It tastes like a million bucks and a million calories, but it is just plain good for you eatin’! Continue reading →

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Shrimp Risotto

Posted on March 28, 2010 by Angela| 2 Comments

There are a million variations on this recipe, and the good news is that you can use the same ingredients below and just swap out the shrimp for whatever your heart desires – blanched asparagus spears, porcini mushrooms, lobster, roasted butternut squash, you name it. Continue reading →

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Kanom Jeeb (Steamed Thai Dumplings)

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Angela| 8 Comments

Ah, kanom jeeb – you have officially earned platinum status in the dumpling ranks. You are a mere morsel of goodness, a two-bite treasure, and I thank you for gracing me with your presence. I love you for your simplicity in preparation – no rolling of dough or advanced pinching. No overfilling or fussiness. You are so damn cool. Continue reading →

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