Author: La Vie Partagée

Pumpkin and Ribs Soup

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With the holiday approaching and the winter chill setting in, soup becomes a favorite for the winter. In the US, we have an abundance of pumpkin around the autumn time and into the winter months. Naturally, we merged pumpkin and traditional ribs soup into our version of a light yet filling meal. This soup can be eaten by itself or with toasted bread or rice. This recipe is rated easy. Ingredients ½ a block of soft tofu ½ lb. of pork ribs 2 ½ cups of pumpkin cube 2 tablespoons of chopped onion ½ tablespoon fish sauce Chicken bouillon powder (½ teaspoon for marinade and ¼ teaspoon for soup) Salt Sugar Ground pepper 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil (“EVOO”) 2 stalks of scallion and cilantro for garnish Directions Cut the short ribs strip into smaller pieces of approximately 2 inches. Marinate the meat with ¼ teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of diced onions, ¼ teaspoon of ground pepper and ½ teaspoon of chicken bouillon powder. Cut the pumpkin into …

Shredded Lime Chicken with Vietnamese Coriander and Pickled Onions / Thịt Gà Bóp Với Rau Răm

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Another simple dish that elevates the boiled chicken into a refreshing and healthy entree is my mom’s shredded chicken mixed with lime juice, Vietnamese coriander and pickled onions.  It is deceptively simple, filling and healthy.  Vietnamese coriander is an herb that can usually be found in Asian markets or grown at home.  It has a bite and mild citrus scent.  This is the herb that really makes the dish.  If this herb is not available, you can substitute it with Thai basil. This dish is rated easy. Ingredients ½ a chicken ½ of an onion, thinly sliced ½ of an onion for the stock 4 cloves of minced garlic 1 lime ¼ cup of Vietnamese coriander or basil if the Vietnamese coriander is not available ½ teaspoon of chicken bouillon powder 1 tablespoon of rock sugar salt pepper 2 Thai chili Directions In a large pot, boil 7 cups of water with 1 tablespoon of rock sugar and ½ teaspoon of salt. Once the water comes to a boil, add the chicken and ½ an onion and boil …

Farmer’s Market Grilled Cheese Sandwhich

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One of many great things about living in NYC is the abundance of farmer’s markets in many different neighborhoods. I discovered a small market two blocks away from my apartment after strolling around the area on one random Sunday. This is now my place to go for fresh seasonable vegetables straight from the source.  The weather finally turned from summer to autumn and nothing is better to welcome the cooler weather than grilled cheese sandwich served with a bowl of hot tomato soup. I saw some vibrant tomatoes, onions, freshly baked country bread and fresh Gouda cheese which inspired me to create my version of a grilled cheese sandwich for a fall day. Ingredients for 1 Grilled Cheese Sandwich: 2 slices of Gouda cheese or any mild melting cheese 2 thick slices of red tomato 2 thick slices of yellow tomato 1/4 of a red onion thinly sliced 1/2 of a ripe avocado 2 slices of country white bread or any type of dense bread 2 tablespoons of melted butter a few squirt of sriracha (not pictured) Directions: …

Aunt Qua’s Famous Fried Dumplings

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My aunt Qua is known for her juicy fried dumplings so much so that there are lines of people upset because she no longer sells them.  Luckily for me and for our readers, she decided to teach us how to make this deceptively simple dish.  The fried dumplings are juicy and sweet while the deep frying gives them a nice crunch.  Covered in fried sweet onions and dipped in a unique soy vinaigrette, these dumplings will be gone in seconds.  These are the best fried dumplings I have ever tasted and I’m excited to share the recipe in today’s post. There are three cooking methods to cook the dumplings. You decide based on your preference. a.  Deep frying (the preferred method) b.  Pan frying.  We used this method for this demonstration as the hotel did not have all the equipment we needed. c.  Boiling This recipe is rated easy and makes approximately 50 dumplings. Ingredients: 1 lb of ground pork 1/4 teaspoon of salt 1/2 teaspoon of pepper 50 round wonton wrapper 1 1/2 teaspoon of chicken …