Posts Tagged ‘vegetables and mushrooms’

Quinoa Pilaf "Rice" Plate

Saturday, May 18th, 2013

This post is a reprint of a post by tigerfish that originally appeared at Teczcape-An Escape to Food.

So how about pairing the kale and mushrooms with spiced quinoa, topped with a fried egg?

Would you fancy a rice plate like this?


In some Chinese restaurants in the US, you find rice plate combinations in the menu. We have heard before that the Chinese themselves will not order rice plate items (u (Read more...)

Vegetables and Mushrooms Medley Noodles 蔬菜蘑菇炒面

Saturday, May 11th, 2013

This post is a reprint of a post by tigerfish that originally appeared at Teczcape-An Escape to Food.

This is a typical all-vegetable-and-mushroom noodle that I cook at least once every week, and double-portioned to make sure there is enough for an additional meal in the same week.


I have since refused to order any vegetable noodles take-out that is always improperly balanced on the vegetables, no (Read more...)

Krill (Dried Shrimps) Cabbage Rice 磷虾/虾皮菜饭

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013

This post is a reprint of a post by tigerfish that originally appeared at Teczcape-An Escape to Food.

How does this bowl of rice look?


Basic? Simple? Strange? Unfamiliar? Well...

Fragrant, delicious, homey, easy to prepare and cook.  LOVEeeee!




Krill (Dried Shrimps) Cabbage Rice 磷虾/虾皮菜饭
Aromatize the dried krill and dried baby shrimps in hot oil, then dash(es) of ground black pepper, the (Read more...)

Tomato-Anchovy Sauce Pasta

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013

This post is a reprint of a post by tigerfish that originally appeared at Teczcape-An Escape to Food.

It was no where near puttanesca but a very robust and delicious sauce that can be easily prepared - in the oven. Heavenly sauce made in the oven. Who could resist the easy route to explosive flavors?

The Angel Hair pasta topped with "puttanesca" sauce - intensely savory.


and topped with roasted (Read more...)

Couscous, Broccoli, Bell Pepper Salad

Saturday, April 27th, 2013

This post is a reprint of a post by tigerfish that originally appeared at Teczcape-An Escape to Food.

Couscous does resemble quinoa when cooked, but it is a form of pasta, not a seed like quinoa and taste less earthy than quinoa. Best of all, couscous cooks instantly! I love the "instant" part of it. Really.

These days when the weather gets too hot making me lose my appetite, such quick and light o (Read more...)

Burdock Root/ Gobo Soup 牛蒡汤

Saturday, April 20th, 2013

This post is a reprint of a post by tigerfish that originally appeared at Teczcape-An Escape to Food.

The first time I tried Burdock Root or Gobo (牛蒡) was a salad in a Japanese restaurant in Taiwan. The Gobo was sliced so razor-thin and fine (thinner than matchsticks!) and the salad was really refreshing good as appetizer.

Though I usually see Burdock Root/Gobo in the Asian supermarkets here in Cal (Read more...)

Kimchi Noodles 朝鲜泡菜拉面

Sunday, April 14th, 2013

This post is a reprint of a post by tigerfish that originally appeared at Teczcape-An Escape to Food.

Kimchi noodles is supposed to be noodle soup in my understanding. I may be wrong, so you tell me. But in a way, does it really matter? The dry-version can be really interesting as well. Imagine. It is like having bibimbap but replacing the rice with cooked noodles, then the noodles tossed in a kimch (Read more...)

Lemongrass Chicken Curry Assam, Cabbage with Eggs, Kale with Mushrooms

Thursday, April 11th, 2013

This post is a reprint of a post by tigerfish that originally appeared at Teczcape-An Escape to Food.

That's our dinner!

What's for your dinner today?

Previously, I have shared a typical weekly meal routine with you. Today is not the day for one-dish noodle stir-fry. Rather, a day for side dishes with steamed plain rice or porridge. It begins with my old-time favorite - greens with mushrooms; spe (Read more...)

Asparagus with Organic Mushrooms 清炒芦笋蟹味菇

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013

This post is a reprint of a post by tigerfish that originally appeared at Teczcape-An Escape to Food.

Organic bunashimeji mushrooms is a frequent visitor in my kitchen. They are relatively inexpensive($1.50 for 4oz-pack) and with a mild earthy flavor, these beech mushrooms are also very easy to incorporate in a lot of dishes, be it soups or stir-fries.


With asparagus in season, this is a dish tha (Read more...)

Biryani-Inspired Spiced Quinoa Pilaf

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013

This post is a reprint of a post by tigerfish that originally appeared at Teczcape-An Escape to Food.

It has been months since I last cooked quinoa. I ran out of it and never had a chance to replenish it until I visited Costco where I would usually get a 3-4lb bag (truRoots Organic Quinoa) for less than $10.

Today, this quinoa dish is inspired by biryani, with the use of spices: