Seafood stews from around the world have distinct ingredients but the similarities are clear. Since there is no meat to brown, steps 2 - 5 go quickly, so get a early start on the veggies! Preliminaries For a total of 2 - 4 pounds of raw seafood: peel and devein shrimp (or buy it that way), scallops or sturdy white fish such as cod or halibut cut into in large chunks. For extra flavor and panache, scrub clean a pound of clams, mussels or octopus. Rinse in a colander, put the … [Read more...]
Stir fry
A quick, adaptable Asian stew. A stirfry is the quickest "stew". It needs nearly constant attention, so some veggie prep moved to step 1. Preliminaries Start rice or boiling water for noodles. In a jar with a tight lid combine a few tablespoons of soy sauce, a tablespoon of mirin (or sherry), a tablespoon of oyster or hoison sauce and a tablespoon of rice wine vinegar (the cornstarch is added later); cover and shake vigorously. For the main ingredient cut … [Read more...]
