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Roasted Aubergine (Eggplant) with Spicy Pili Sauce (Terong Saos Kacang Kanari Pedas)

10 May, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Entrees, Indonesian, Main Course, Roasting, Sides, Vegan, Vegetable

Pili nuts are similar to almonds but with a richer, creamier taste. They are plentiful in Maluku, a province comprised of nearly a thousand islands. The province was once known as the Moluccas or The Spice Islands, a historic trading hub for the visiting merchants...

After Butter Chicken Comes …

16 Dec, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Braising, Comfort food, Indian, Main Course, Pakistani, Poultry, Roasting, South Asian

Every once in awhile--and particularly when it's cold and grey out--I'll yearn for the stodgy British staples I learned to love during our stay in England:  toad-in-the-hole, bamgers and mash, pork pie, and ...

A Thanksgiving Side: Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Sweet Chili Sauce

18 Nov, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Appetizers/Sides, Celebrations, Roasting, Sides, Vegetable

I don’t know if I should feel lucky or left out because unlike many of my American friends, I never had any altercations with boiled Brussels sprouts when I was a child. (Big score for my Asian upbringing!) Since my first Brussels Sprouts experience as an...

Indian spices

Indian Spiced Buttermilk Chicken

08 Jan, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Entrees, Indian, Poultry, Roasting

Of all the ingredients I buy on a regular basis, cilantro and buttermilk give me the most angst. Wanna know why? I can't seem to use them up fast enough before the cilantro browns and the buttermilk curdles. Perhaps I should start a petition for...

Rellenong Manok–A Very Special Pinoy Holiday Dish

22 Dec, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Celebrations, Comfort food, Cooking method, Entrees, family, Filipino, Food traditions, Fusion, Meat, Roasting, Tips and techniques

Holiday traditions in the U.S. abound. From roasted goose to the Feast of Seven Fishes, many American immigrant communities bring a piece of their homeland to the Christmas table. The Filipino dish rellenong manok (rel-ye-nong ma-nok) must be one of the most intricate and elaborate, both...

A Steamed Thanksgiving Bird

20 Nov, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Celebrations, Chinese, Entrees, Food traditions, Poultry, Roasting, Steaming, Tips and techniques

When I was researching my first book, The Asian Grandmothers Cookbook, several Chinese Americans I spoke to told me that their parents prepared steamed chicken or duck instead of roast turkey for Thanksgiving. I wasn't surprised because steaming is more traditional than roasting in many Asian...

4-Ingredient Marinades for Your Labor Day Cookout

04 Sep, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Fish, Grilling, Meat, Pan-frying, Pork, Poultry, Roasting, Seafood, Tips and techniques, Vegetable

One morning last week, my husband came back inside the house after loading the car and declared," It feels like fall outside!" My heart sank, then rebounded. My mixed feelings were understandable: I was sad that the end of summer, as well as warm, sunny weather,...

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