Everything about this dish is good: the aroma during cooking, overall taste, ease of preparation and authenticity to its country of origin, in this case, Indonesia. I first heard about this food, years ago, from cook, author and guest James Oseland on “The Splendid Table,” so I thought I’d try it. I’ve made it dozens…
Toriniku Tatsuta kara-age (Japanese fried chicken)
Here’s another Japanese dish that is absolutely delicious—and easy to make. “Toriniku” means “chicken meat” in Japanese, and “tatsuta-age” is a frying technique. You get the idea. It’s one of my favorite Japanese dishes, along with agedashi-dofu (deep-fried tofu). This recipe is based on one found in an older Japanese cookbook “Japanese Cooking” by Lesley…
Caramelized Pork Belly and Shrimp
This Bon Appetite recipe from Vietnam is sure to please. It’s one of my 5 favorite meals. And, it is so easy to make that you’d not believe it’s so delicious. Many of my friends rave about this dish and ask for the recipe. What you’ll need for the sauce: 5 T fish sauce…