by Admin | Apr 13, 2020 | Lunch
Braised Tofu in Caramel Sauce MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 30 minutes There were two things I couldn’t get enough of in Vietnam: crunchy lemongrass dishes and caramel sauce dishes. Here’s one of the latter, in which the caramel sauce essentially melted sugar,...
by Admin | Apr 13, 2020 | Lunch
Braised Tofu and Peas in Curried Coconut Milk MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 40 minutes This recipe features a classic Indian technique for making a deep-flavored gravy Preparing the tofu in advance by frying, pressing, or freezing (see The Basics of Tofu) makes for a subtle...
by Admin | Apr 12, 2020 | Legumes
Lentils and Potatoes with Curry MAKES: 4 servings TIME: About 1 hour You may want to double this recipe so you have some handy in the fridge or freezer, because it reheats beautifully. Don’t worry if the potatoes crumble a bit on the second go-round; they will...
by Admin | Apr 12, 2020 | Legumes
Stewed Fava Beans with Tahini MAKES: 4 servings TIME: About 11/2 hours, largely unattended Cooked beans and tahini always make a great combo, with real depth, richness, and incredible flavor. This mix can also be pured and served as a dip with toasted pita chips, like...
by Admin | Apr 11, 2020 | Legumes
Black Beans with Orange Juice MAKES: 4 servings TIME: 30 minutes with cooked beans An odd-sounding combination, but trust me, a delicious one. The sweet acidity of the orange juice works nicely with the earthy flavor of the black beans. Using a fruity red wine...
