Singapore Noodles for Two
Singapore noodles, a Hong Kong favorite, can sometimes be so heavily seasoned with curry powder that they can feel unpleasantly dusty and gritty. We start by blooming the curry powder in oil, which smooths out the texture and intensifies the flavor. Though the noodles are the main feature in the traditional dish, we tweak the […]
Roasted Pepper Frittata with Fontina Cheese
Nothing says Sunday brunch like an oversized Italian omelet. Sliced like a pizza, this easy-to-prepare egg pie features smoky, sweet roasted red peppers and creamy Italian Fontina cheese.
Sous Vide Vanilla Ice Cream
Before the freezing happens, an ice cream base often needs to be cooked. This cooking process denatures dairy proteins, which then capture free-roaming water in the base, resulting in smoother and less icy ice cream. Precise temperature control is important when cooking the base, especially with custard-based ice creams that include egg yolks. If the […]
Curried Potato and Green Pea Frittata
This simple frittata, studded with warmly spiced peas and potatoes, takes inspiration from Indian samosas. We bloom curry powder and whole cumin seeds in oil, creating a flavor-rich base for cooking the vegetables. We start the cooking on the stovetop and finish in the oven to make sure the frittata is thick, flat and […]
Simple Hibachi-Style Fried Rice
For a simple, comforting fried rice to accompany our Japanese Steakhouse Steak and Vegetables, we started by boiling the rice in plenty of water. This eliminated the need for leftover rice by effectively cutting the cooking time in half and rinsing away excess starch that can result in stickiness. To create the sweet and savory […]