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Archive for Spicy Food
Restaurant Review: Fujian Grand China Buffet, Austin
I’ve been to Xiamen, China several times, and enjoy the food there very much. (Xiamen is in Fujian Province, for those without a China map handy.) Because of that, I watched with interest as the Old San Francisco Steakhouse in Austin morphed into the Fujian Grand China Buffet, over a couple of agonizing years (it [...] Read more »
Thursday Fish: Ancho Chile Fish with Corn and Cream
Most times, I prefer simple recipes over complex. Less to go wrong, and if the ingredients are fresh there will be plenty of flavor. Sometimes, though, I like to pretend I’m a chef and try something a little bit showy or involved.
This recipe is more on the show side:
Ancho Chile Fish
That’s not to say it’s [...] Read more »
Chicken Soup Weather
When the weather cools down I get out my soup recipes. And my stews and chilis too, but I always like to start with something simple, not too hearty (it’s only in the 70’s after all, not that cool yet!), and with “adjustable zing.”
Thai-style chicken soup is just the thing, I think.
Of course there are [...] Read more »
Thursday Fish: Black Bean Garlic Fish Recipe
Here’s a quickie for your fish requirements. (No, those fish don’t need a quickie, YOU do!)
Black Bean Garlic Fish
This one is flavorful and spicy (if you include the chile strips), but what I like about it is how easy it is to make. Almost any firm white-flesh fish works. Probably would work for shrimp or [...] Read more »
Cool Weather Zest: Green Chile Stew
Cool weather’s on its way, even to central Texas! Time to drag out the recipes for hearty soups, stews and chilis. Life’s too short for wimpy cold-weather fare!
Here’s a dish that mimics a chile verde a bit, but isn’t quite as time-intensive to make:
Green Chile Stew
This stew is plenty green, and if you use hot [...] Read more »
Thursday Fish: Chunky Ceviche
Sometimes you want fish, but you just don’t want to cook. Like maybe it’s really hot out. Or you just want a quick, chilled appetizer.
Whatever you need, this version of ceviche will get the job done for you…
Software:
1 lb tilapia fillets (or similar whitefish)
12 oz fresh lime juice (six limes or so)
1/2 tablespoon dried Mexican [...] Read more »
Gandhi’s Birthday Feast
Today is Gandhi’s Birthday, a major holiday in India. He is revered as the father of modern India, now 60+ years ago. A man of strong will and gentle ways, he led the (mostly) nonviolent ejection of the British from their largest colony, and was featured on the cover of Time magazine three times. He [...] Read more »
Working Hard for You: Buffet Grazing in Hyderabad
There are so many good things to eat in India that I’m glad my hotel serves several buffets each day. It doesn’t matter to me that they feel obliged to serve Western and Far Eastern style dishes to accommodate the range of their visitors. I wave hi as I go by the maitre d’hotel (who [...] Read more »
