okay okay, I’ve been slipping a bit with the 2x a week recipes…
but I’m going to say that it’s totally okay to honour my own time and energy with all the movement going on right now!
I’ve been keeping busy with some exciting projects lately, from the launch of my new pop up dinner series (monty’s), to working on a dream-come-true project for a dtk magazine, where I get to eat my way through a ‘spice tour’ of mom and pop restaurants and write about them! I can’t wait to share my discoveries when the article is published and will definitely keep you posted.
anyway, here’s a super easy and delicious chinese condiment that I grew up eating. I recently made it for a cooking class I taught and wondered why it wasn’t already on my blog. so here it is! ginger scallion oil on mybfisgf.com!
Read Morewhen I first discovered thai chili jam a couple years back, my mind was blown. I had finally found an all-in-one flavour bomb that could instantly transform any stir fry into magic. the store bought version looks like this, but it contains some added flavour enhancers and colouring (if you’re not into that).
traditional homemade chili jam requires deep frying your own garlic and shallots, but this recipe uses store bought versions of those - cutting your time in half. store in the fridge for up to a month, or in the freezer for up to 6, and use with veg, seafood, meat, rice, noodles - the possibilities are endless!
Read Morecorn tortillas are the best! everyone should make corn tortillas! they could not be easier to make and there’s absolutely no question that they taste and hold together better compared to the store-bought refrigerated ones. all you need is masa harina, a.k.a. corn flour, a staple ingredient from latin america. add some water and bam! you’ve got corn tortillas. we use maseca which can be found at most major grocery stores near the crispy, crunchy, old del paso tex-mex shells. those are a guilty pleasure and have a different purpose of their own, but about that another time…if you’ve got a mexican store in your area, maseca is 100% sold there. consume with any of your favourite taco fillings or as a vessel for your breakfast!
Read MoreEver wondered how to make that mysterious fish sauce dressing you get at Vietnamese restaurants? The one that adds a little tang and life to your vermicelli bowl or fresh spring roll?This is it! Nuoc Cham is our go-to for livening up rice bowls, cold noodles, and even salads! Of course, you can add adjust the level of sambal or chili to your liking. If you don't have Chinese soup spoons, 1 is equivalent to 15-20mL or approximately 1 tablespoon.
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