Heritage - The Cook's Cook A Community of Cooks, Food Writers & Recipe Testers Sat, 04 Feb 2023 02:11:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 Vietnamese Fried Spring Rolls https://thecookscook.com/recipes/vietnamese-fried-spring-rolls/ https://thecookscook.com/recipes/vietnamese-fried-spring-rolls/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2023 02:06:39 +0000 https://thecookscook.com/?post_type=recipe&p=24416 This recipe is from my friend’s Vietnamese grandma. They are mouth-watering delicious! If desired, serve spring rolls with sweet-and-spicy nuoc cham.

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This recipe is from my friend’s Vietnamese grandma. They are mouth-watering delicious! If desired, serve spring rolls with sweet-and-spicy nuoc cham.

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Murgh Aloo Do Pyaza (Chicken & Potato in Onion Gravy) https://thecookscook.com/recipes/murgh-aloo-do-pyaza-chicken-potato-in-an-onion-gravy/ https://thecookscook.com/recipes/murgh-aloo-do-pyaza-chicken-potato-in-an-onion-gravy/#respond Thu, 26 Jan 2023 11:00:34 +0000 https://thecookscook.com/?post_type=recipe&p=24383 ‘Do Pyaza,’ meaning double onions, is a term used for this north Indian curry. For the best results, marinate the chicken the day before cooking.

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‘Do Pyaza,’ meaning double onions, is a term used for this north Indian curry. For the best results, marinate the chicken the day before cooking.

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Pancit Molo: Filipino Pork Dumpling Chicken Soup https://thecookscook.com/recipes/pancit-molo-filipino-pork-dumpling-chicken-soup/ https://thecookscook.com/recipes/pancit-molo-filipino-pork-dumpling-chicken-soup/#respond Fri, 13 Jan 2023 15:00:38 +0000 https://thecookscook.com/?post_type=recipe&p=23794 Pancit Molo is a Filipino pork dumpling (wonton) chicken soup originating in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. The recipe is influenced by the large community of Chinese people living in the town of Molo in the province of Iloilo. The “dumplings” (molo) in this soup are wontons filled with seasoned pork and egg. […]

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Pancit Molo is a Filipino pork dumpling (wonton) chicken soup originating in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. The recipe is influenced by the large community of Chinese people living in the town of Molo in the province of Iloilo.

The “dumplings” (molo) in this soup are wontons filled with seasoned pork and egg. I like the dish because it’s Filipino-Chinese rolled into one, like my origin. I was born and raised in the Philippines with a pure Chinese father and a half Filipino, half Chinese mother.

I eat this soup summer or winter with bread. My tip is to sprinkle white pepper while it’s hot before eating to add more flavor and spiciness.

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A History of Sauerkraut https://thecookscook.com/features/sauerkraut-from-east-to-west-a-long-culinary-tradition/ https://thecookscook.com/features/sauerkraut-from-east-to-west-a-long-culinary-tradition/#respond Tue, 15 Nov 2022 18:56:05 +0000 https://thecookscook.com/?p=23209 From East to West, A Long Culinary Tradition

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From East to West, A Long Culinary Tradition

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Sheermal (Saffron Flatbread) https://thecookscook.com/recipes/sheermal-saffron-flatbread/ https://thecookscook.com/recipes/sheermal-saffron-flatbread/#respond Thu, 04 Aug 2022 22:35:54 +0000 https://thecookscook.com/?post_type=recipe&p=21545 Sheermal (also spelled shirmal), is a traditional saffron-flavored flatbread from Iran. It was  introduced to North India by Mughal Emperors. It is not commonly made in homes but can be found in Mughal restaurants.  It can be served with rich mutton stews and curries, or it can be had with tea or coffee like any […]

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Sheermal (also spelled shirmal), is a traditional saffron-flavored flatbread from Iran. It was  introduced to North India by Mughal Emperors. It is not commonly made in homes but can be found in Mughal restaurants.  It can be served with rich mutton stews and curries, or it can be had with tea or coffee like any other bread. It has subtle flavors of milk , saffron, keora, and rose water.

I serve sheermal as an accompaniment to mutton on the occasion of Eid. Sheermal are very flavorful and little sweet. If you don’t like sweetness you can reduce the amount of confectioners’ sugar in the recipe.

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Pullman Sandwich Loaf Recipe https://thecookscook.com/recipes/pullman-sandwich-loaf-recipe/ https://thecookscook.com/recipes/pullman-sandwich-loaf-recipe/#comments Sat, 23 Jul 2022 13:06:30 +0000 https://thecookscook.com/?post_type=recipe&p=21466 This recipe is for the sturdy, ultimately defining, classic Pullman Sandwich Loaf . Originally called pain de mie, the French bread was born in the eighteenth century. It got its American moniker from nineteenth century steam-driven railway cars.

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This recipe is for the sturdy, ultimately defining, classic Pullman Sandwich Loaf . Originally called pain de mie, the French bread was born in the eighteenth century. It got its American moniker from nineteenth century steam-driven railway cars.

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The Pullman Loaf Legacy https://thecookscook.com/columns/back-story/the-pullman-loaf-legacy/ https://thecookscook.com/columns/back-story/the-pullman-loaf-legacy/#respond Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:02:09 +0000 https://thecookscook.com/?p=21506 How a railway car shaped the concept of bread in the American imagination.

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How a railway car shaped the concept of bread in the American imagination.

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Pineapple Jam https://thecookscook.com/recipes/pineapple-jam/ https://thecookscook.com/recipes/pineapple-jam/#respond Wed, 25 May 2022 16:03:22 +0000 https://thecookscook.com/?post_type=recipe&p=20969 Pineapple jam is drier than berry jams but it is delicious! Pineapple does not lend  itself to making jam as there is an enzyme in it that does not work with pectin. This jam is full of pineapple pulp and has loads of pineapple taste, unlike some ‘pineapple jam’ that actually is a jelly. This […]

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Pineapple jam is drier than berry jams but it is delicious! Pineapple does not lend  itself to making jam as there is an enzyme in it that does not work with pectin. This jam is full of pineapple pulp and has loads of pineapple taste, unlike some ‘pineapple jam’ that actually is a jelly. This recipe is also versatile as it can be made more spreadable by reducing the simmering time. In the olden days, pineapple cooked this way (with more liquid) was used as an ice cream topping.

This jam is ideal for making pineapple jam tart, a favorite tart in Malaysia. These pineapple jam tarts are popular during Chinese New Year and Eid-al Fitr.

Pâte sablée is a classic French shortcrust pastry dough. find the recipe in the link for Peach Bellini Tart.

 

 

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Fresh Horseradish for Passover https://thecookscook.com/columns/les-trucs/fresh-horseradish-for-passover/ https://thecookscook.com/columns/les-trucs/fresh-horseradish-for-passover/#respond Sun, 10 Apr 2022 18:49:14 +0000 https://thecookscook.com/?p=20767 There’s nothing quite like fresh horseradish for Passover. My most vivid childhood memory of the various Passover rituals is my father coming in from the porch, crying like a baby. It was his job to grate the horseradish. Every year I salute his efforts by making ‘chrain’ for my own family (and often enough to […]

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There’s nothing quite like fresh horseradish for Passover.

My most vivid childhood memory of the various Passover rituals is my father coming
in from the porch, crying like a baby. It was his job to grate the horseradish.
Every year I salute his efforts by making ‘chrain’ for my own family (and often enough to
give to friends). I use a processor, but cry anyway. Though the window is open, there’s
no escaping the angry fumes. Like a nuclear cloud, they suck up all the oxygen.  So be
advised: when you remove the processor lid (to stir, to taste), stand back, breathe
through your mouth, and if you have them, wear goggles.

Sydney and Ida’ s Horseradish

Makes 355 to 473 ml (1 ½ to 2 cups)

355 ml (1 ½ cups, packed) .7 cm (1/3-inch) dice peeled horseradish root (about 198 grams/7 ounces)
60 ml (1/4 cup) sugar
4 ml (¾ teaspoon) Morton’s coarse kosher salt or 6-7 ml (1 ¼ -1½ teaspoons) Diamond Crystal
177 ml (¾ cup) distilled white vinegar
118 ml (½ cup) finely grated fresh beet (optional)

Blend the first 3 ingredients in a processor until very finely ground, scraping down the
sides of the bowl once or twice. Add the vinegar. Blend until the horseradish is thick and
fluffy. If desired, blend in the grated beet (the texture will be looser). Adjust to taste with
salt and/or sugar by 1/4 teaspoonfuls, and with vinegar by tablespoonfuls. Refrigerate
tightly closed in a glass container for up to 2 weeks.

Now that you’ve made fresh horseradish for Passover, use leftovers after Passover in Skirt Steak with Horseradish Potato Salad.

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Homemade White Butter https://thecookscook.com/recipes/homemade-white-butter/ https://thecookscook.com/recipes/homemade-white-butter/#respond Thu, 10 Feb 2022 22:16:05 +0000 https://thecookscook.com/?post_type=recipe&p=20288 Fresh homemade white butter has its own charm! It is called makhan in Hindi and is made without any additives or preservatives.  Making butter at home sounds difficult, but thanks to electronic mixers or food processors, you can whip it up in just 5 minutes! Many North Indian families make butter at home because it […]

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Fresh homemade white butter has its own charm! It is called makhan in Hindi and is made without any additives or preservatives.  Making butter at home sounds difficult, but thanks to electronic mixers or food processors, you can whip it up in just 5 minutes! Many North Indian families make butter at home because it tastes better than the butter you can buy at the store. As compared to the regular butter, Homemade white butter is natural, unprocessed, more nutritious, and can be enjoyed with literally anything. My Mom used to make butter in order to make homemade ghee or clarified butter. You can also keep the butter whole for everyday cooking. It keeps well in the refrigerator for 5-7 days  and in the freezer for a month or even more! It is delicious served on piping hot parathas or fried stuffed flatbreads of all sorts, like aloo/potato paratha, gobi/cauliflower paratha, mooli/ radish parathas, or paneer/Indian cottage cheese paratha.  It is also used liberally when serving the famous combination of makki di roti (corn meal flatbread) with sarson ka saag (mustard greens).

To make this recipe, collect fresh cream or malai daily at home from the top of slow-boiled milk and store this collected cream in freezer. You can use readymade heavy cream too.

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Punjabi Stuffed Radish Flatbread (Mooli Paratha) https://thecookscook.com/recipes/punjabi-stuffed-radish-flatbread/ https://thecookscook.com/recipes/punjabi-stuffed-radish-flatbread/#respond Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:26:03 +0000 https://thecookscook.com/?post_type=recipe&p=20295 Mooli Paratha is a popular Punjabi stuffed flatbread made with unleavened dough and filled with spiced grated radish stuffing. Mooli Paratha are often made for breakfast or lunch and make for a filling and tasty meal accompanied with pickle, curd (yogurt) or homemade white butter. There are two ways to make this paratha. Either the […]

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Mooli Paratha is a popular Punjabi stuffed flatbread made with unleavened dough and filled with spiced grated radish stuffing. Mooli Paratha are often made for breakfast or lunch and make for a filling and tasty meal accompanied with pickle, curd (yogurt) or homemade white butter. There are two ways to make this paratha. Either the stuffing is encased between two layers of the dough, or the stuffing is filled into a thick flattened single dough ball.

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Renaissance Neapolitan Pizza (Fruit Nut Pie) https://thecookscook.com/recipes/renaissance-neapolitan-pizza-fruit-nut-pie/ https://thecookscook.com/recipes/renaissance-neapolitan-pizza-fruit-nut-pie/#respond Sun, 23 Jan 2022 20:35:53 +0000 https://thecookscook.com/?post_type=recipe&p=20009 This sweet Renaissance Neapolitan Pizza (Fruit Nut Pie) recipe from Naples, (the birthplace of the modern pizza,) is adapted from the 16th Century cookbook by famed Renaissance chef Bartolomeo Scappi. His monumental cookbook, Opera dell’arte del cucinare, was published. in 1570. The first “celebrity chef!” The world’s first fully illustrated cookbook.

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This sweet Renaissance Neapolitan Pizza (Fruit Nut Pie) recipe from Naples, (the birthplace of the modern pizza,) is adapted from the 16th Century cookbook by famed Renaissance chef Bartolomeo Scappi. His monumental cookbook, Opera dell’arte del cucinare, was published. in 1570. The first “celebrity chef!” The world’s first fully illustrated cookbook.

Bartolomeo Scappi Renaissance Cookbook

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