Saliva Chicken Meatballs
Ingredients :
Meatballs1 pound (450 grams) boneless skin-on chicken thighs1/4 pound (105 grams) chicken knuckles/cartilage (if unavailable, omit)1 1/2 tablespoons grated ginger1 1/2 tablespoons sake2 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil2 teaspoons fish sauce1 1/4 teaspoons ground white pepperCanola oil, for shaping the meatballsSesame Sauce (below)Ultimate Sichuan Chile OilFinely ground Sichuan peppercorns, for dustingSesame Sauce1/2 cup (127 grams) tahini3 garlic cloves, smashed1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar1/2 teaspoon sugar1/2 cup crushed ice, plus more if needed2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro or scallions
Pompano Fillet with Flying Fish Roe
Ingredients :
1/4 cup lime juice1/4 cup sweet rice wine (mirin)2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger2 tablespoons cornstarch1 pound pompano fillets, skinless and bonelessWondra flour for dredgingSalt and pepper to taste2 tablespoons peanut oil2 to 4 ounces flying fish roe1 small bunch fresh pea shoots or water cress, about 1 cup1 small daikon radish, julienned
Miso Honey Glazed Fish
Ingredients :
2 tablespoons light or white miso2 tablespoons honey4 (6-ounce) black cod or halibut fillets, 3/4 to 1-inch thick
Shichimi-Seared Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients :
0.25 cup white sesame seeds0.25 cup black sesame seeds2 tablespoons shichimi togarashi (Japanese 7 spice)4 pounds pork tenderloinsKosher salt2 tablespoons canola oil3 shallots, minced2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger0.75 cup dry white wine2 tablespoons fresh lime juice1 cup whipping cream2 tablespoons soy sauce3 tablespoons white miso paste1 cup cold, unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch cubesKosher salt to taste
Cheater's Ramen with Country Ham, Parmesan and Egg
Ingredients :
1 tablespoon unsalted butter3 ounces country ham, prosciutto or serrano ham, coarsely chopped1 small onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, crushedOne 1-inch piece of fresh ginger3 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth2 teaspoons Asian fish sauce2 teaspoons red miso2 teaspoons soy sauce2 tablespoons white vinegar4 large eggs8 ounces dried instant ramen noodles8 thin slices of country ham, prosciutto or serrano ham (about 1/2 pound)1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese shavings1 Hass avocado, thinly sliced2 scallions, thinly sliced2 sheets of nori, quartered
Panko Crusted Fish Sticks
Ingredients :
1 large Egg ; lightly beatenCoarse salt and pepper2 cups Panko1 tablespoon Old bay seasoning2 tablespoon Olive oil1 1/2 pound Tilapia fillets ; cut into wide strips1/2 cup Light mayonaisse1/4 cup Fresh parsley ; chopped1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice ; plus lemon wedges for serving2 teaspoons Prepared white horseradish