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Soy Sauce Eggs

Posted on 04/27/2020 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This recipe is an adaptation of Momofuku’s eggs. The cooking time must be followed exactly. Fresh farm eggs give the best result. Soy Sauce Eggs 6 tbsp hot water 1 tbsp brown sugar 3 tbsp rice wine vinegar 3/4 cup … Continue reading →

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Pork Meatball Soup

Posted on 11/15/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This soup has an excellent light broth that pairs well with the fatty pork meatballs and spicy broccoli. Pork Meatball Ramen 1 lb ground Italian sausage 1 cup dried shiitake mushrooms soaked in 2 cups boiling water 1 head broccoli … Continue reading →

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Sesame Crusted Tofu

Posted on 11/04/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a great appetizer or small plate. The dipping sauce can be hotter if desired just add more dried pepper. Sesame Crusted Tofu 1 lb firm tofu pressed for at least 8 hours 1tbsp ginger minced 3 cloves garlic … Continue reading →

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Wasabi Marinade

Posted on 09/15/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This marinade works many different ways. It is good for fish, chicken or any meat really. You can grill it or roast it or make a noodle bowl with it. All you need to do is save a little prepared … Continue reading →

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Sesame Chicken Wings

Posted on 04/20/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a really simple quick way to use up all those chicken wings that may be around after butchering a bunch of chickens. What, you buy chickens already cut up without the bones and pre made chicken stock from … Continue reading →

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Water Velveting Chicken

Posted on 12/11/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a healthier way to prep chicken, or any meat, for Chinese cooking. The traditional way is in oil, but the water bath works just as well and is far easier to clean up after. Water Velveting 1 lb … Continue reading →

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Fried Brown Rice

Posted on 09/14/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a simple dish that uses up leftover rice. It can have many different ingredients added or substituted in it. Fried Brown Rice 2 cups cooked brown rice 2 eggs beaten with 1 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp garlic … Continue reading →

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Stir Fried Tofu and Eggplant

Posted on 08/21/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is another great way to use tofu and all the fresh eggplant from the garden. Tofu with Eggplant and Chilies 10 oz tofu cut into bite sized cubes 3-4 Japanese eggplant cut into 1/2″ slices about 3 cups 1 … Continue reading →

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Glazed Tofu

Posted on 06/24/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a simple and tasty way to cook tofu. If sorghum is unavailable then honey can be used. Glazed Tofu 1 package extra firm tofu 2 tbsp sorghum 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar 2 tsp … Continue reading →

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Massaman Curry

Posted on 06/15/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This curry is more in line with Indian food than Thai due to the sweetness of the sauce and the use of potato. Regardless it is very tasty. Authentically this is made with cheap beef cubes, but chicken thighs work … Continue reading →

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