This is the story of a Chinese girl who made an Irishman’s fried rice recipe. You see the irony in that, right? It’s a simple tale with a happy ending, which is why I’m sharing it with you….
Turkey Jook
Roasting a turkey? Don’t throw away the carcass! Do what my mom has done for years and cook jook, aka congee. Call it what you want, this rice porridge hits the spot on a chilly day. It’s a humble dish, but it is amazing….
Vegetable Fried Rice
Growing up, fried rice made a regular appearance on the kitchen table – for breakfast, lunch and dinner. That’s because my mom refused to let leftover cooked white rice go to waste. She could deftly transform the cold, hard grains into a satisfying dish the whole family enjoyed. It was also her smart way of repurposing food….
Thai Forbidden Rice Salad
For a Chinese person, I don’t eat a lot of rice. When it comes to carbohydrates, bread, pasta and potatoes rule my world. And when I do cook rice, I often stray from the plain white variety, opting instead for Arborio (to make creamy risottos), brown (which has a subtle nutty flavor and slight chew that I prefer) and, most recently, forbidden. Yes, such a kind exists!…
