Savory and Sweet Pork Stew with Ancho Chiles

15 Mar 2014
Savory and Sweet Pork Stew with Ancho Chiles

Ingredients 1 medium red onion, sliced Juice of 2 limes Salt and freshly ground pepper 5 or 6 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded 4 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup blanched whole almonds 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts 1 tablespoon unsweetened dark cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 3 to 4 cloves garlic, grated or made into a paste 1 small yellow onion, chopped Handful of raisins 2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into bite-size cubes About 2 tablespoons vegetable or peanut oil, plus more for drizzling 2 large bay leaves 1 cinnamon stick 12 flour or corn tortillas Queso fresco or Cotija cheese, crumbled Directions Separate the red onions into rings.

Hearty Shiitake Mushroom and Miso Soup

14 Mar 2014
Hearty Shiitake Mushroom and Miso Soup

Ingredients 1 bunch scallions, sliced thin, white and green parts separated 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 8 cups water 3 (6-inch) pieces dried kelp (kombu) 1/4 cup bonito flakes 3 ounces dried shiitake mushrooms 1/2 cup light miso 1 pound baby bok choy, cut in quarters 8 ounces firm tofu, cut into cubes Directions In a large soup pot over medium heat add the scallion white parts, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Cook for 1 minute and add 8 cups water. Rinse the kombu and add it to the pot along with the bonito flakes. Bring it to a simmer.

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