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That is why some guidance in this regard can sometimes be extremely helpful and other times, absolutely necessary. Read ahead to find out what it is, how its made, what it tastes like, and how you can acquire it. Doubanjiang is a staple primarily in Szechuan cooking and is one of the more classic fermented bean sauces and pastes that are used in Chinese cuisine. The sauce itself has a very bright, crimson color that screams spice and flavor and imparts a beautiful reddish hue to any curries or stews to which it is added....

If you’ve ever devoured Eggs Benedict, then you’ve had the pleasure of inhaling rich and creamy Hollandaise Sauce. It’s a “special occasion” sauce in my book because it’s made with a lot of butter. And it tastes like it. It’s rich, decadently creamy, tangy, buttery and drinkabley delicious. So in preparation for my Eggs Benedict Casserole I’m posting for Easter (update – now here!), I bring you this Blender Hollandaise Sauce....

Let’s talk about how to make green chili sauce, shall we? With a good green chili sauce, you can spice up anything from tacos and burritos to sandwiches, breakfasts foods, and even soups and stews. I have yet to find any foods that couldn’t benefit from a great sauce. It can be made with a variety of different peppers, most commonly made in the Southwest U.S. with different Hatch chile peppers, New Mexican green chilies, or poblano peppers, though other green peppers can be used....

Ingredients needed 🧾 How to make it 🔪 Recipe 📖 She preferred these cookies because they were eggless. We would be the happiest that day. Those Indian butter biscuits would just melt in our mouths. In fact, today’s recipe comes from that very bakery. The owner was kind enough to share it with me. That’s why my today’s recipe post is dedicated to that special bakery and the family that owns it....

Stuffed squids aka calamari are a classic and popular Goan appetizer! You will find it on the menu of most Goan beach shacks. It is stuffed with a mix of sauteed onions and chopped tentacles cooked in the fiery and tangy Goan recheado masala paste. You gotta try this Goan stuffed squids if you haven’t already! If you have the recheado masala paste, you don’t require other ingredients to make this dish....

Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. Case in point - Green Tomato Chutney. I very often wind up with a few jars of green tomato chutney at the end of my growing season....

However, winter plays an important role in the gardening cycle. If you want to make the most of the winter, consider the following: Keep them in full sun as you would your spring compost pile. Be sure to turn them to expedite the process, to allow the materials to generate heat. Maintain a solid 50/50 mixture of green and brown materials. Your insulated can won’t compost as quickly in winter as in spring or summer, you should ensure the temperature in the can stays above freezing....

Make this shrikhand recipe in minutes and watch it disappear in seconds! It’s that good! In fact, shrikhand is a very basic no-cook recipe where thick yogurt is mixed with sugar, along with cardamom and saffron. It’s lusciously smooth and creamy in texture. This hung curd or yogurt is also known as matha or chakka. My hack is to use Greek yogurt instead. Making this dessert with Greek yogurt saves so much time and effort because it doesn’t require to be hung....

One of the activities we did in Fukuoka was stopping by the Hakata Port Tower and taking in the city view. There is a newer and taller seaside tower (Fukuoka Tower), but we decided to go to Hakata Port Tower instead because it was much closer to Hakata ward. Another bonus is it’s FREE! The Hakata Port Tower was completed in 1964 and designed by the same architect as Tokyo Tower....

Back on Earth, these seeds are then cultivated. Around 50 of each batch show positive signs of mutation. These are selected for a 3-5 year program of cultivation and field testing and selection until those with the best properties are ready for sale. The seeds tend to have a high disease resistance, be more nutritious and give a much higher yield. They are roughly 2 ounces in size and approximately 10 inches long....

Make Your Own Cayenne Hot Sauce Cayenne pepper sauce is by far one of the most popular hot sauce varieties in the U.S. You’ll see it packed into specialty hot sauce bottles all over the place, and there are some pretty famous cayenne pepper sauce products out there. Perhaps you’ve heard of some of them - Frank’s RedHot? Original Louisiana Hot Sauce? Crystal? Yeah, some big names out there making some pretty awesome cayenne sauces....

Next, pour the mixture into a wide pan or pot and bring to a quick boil. Reduce the heat and simmer on medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until you achieve your desired thickness. I couldn’t imagine as a kid not having some simple yellow mustard on hand for squeezing onto my hot dog, my favorite sandwiches, or a burger fresh off the grill. The thing is, you don’t have to limit yourself to store bought condiments, classic yellow mustard included....

I have been wanting to post Baked Chinese Orange Chicken for a while, but it being summer and all, I just couldn’t stay away from my grill. And I’m so glad I gave into its siren calls. This incredible juicy chicken is marinated then glazed in s a harmonious concoction of orange juice, orange marmalade, honey, and splashes of lemon juice, sriracha, hoisin sauce (like Asian BBQ sauce), ginger, garlic, etc....

Another scenario. You’ve arrived at your lunch spot, expecting to douse that wonderful sandwich with the bottle of hot sauce you keep in your purse and - GASP! - you forget it at home! The horror. As a hot sauce lover, I can relate. I’ve been there. It can be saddening and quite depressing to realize you have no hot sauce. In this case, we can only look to alternatives....

The people who have made my popular Kashmiri Chai and Phitti Hui Coffee know that when it comes to desi beverages I am not messing around. I test, retest, retest some more and find friends who are willing to as well before posting or making any edits. Why? Because I know these drinks are more than the caffeine that wakes you up. Before I proceed, repeat after me: Doodh Patti, literally translated as, Milk and (Tea) Leaves, starts with Milk....

If you try this recipe, please let us know! Leave a comment, rate it and tag a photo #ChiliPepperMadness on Instagram so we can take a look. I always love to see all of your spicy inspirations. Thanks! – Mike H. The easiest way is to roast your tomatillos under a broiler or in the oven. It doesn’t take long at all. You’ll need a good dozen or so tomatillos along with some spray oil, and that’s pretty much it....

What should I do with all the hot peppers from my garden? No one likes to see food go to waste. If you don’t properly store your peppers, they will eventually rot and you’ll then have to throw them away. So unfortunate. Properly storing them will extend their life by many days, so let’s discuss the best way to store them. You do not need to wash the peppers before storing....

In Japanese cooking, you’ll find many Chinese-influenced dishes known as Chūka Ryori (中華料理). Many dishes like Mapo Tofu, Crispy Noodles with Seafood, and Sweet & Sour Chicken have a velvety, gravy-like sauce. This thick sauce allows the food to retain the heat and flavors of the dish very well. Today let’s learn how to thicken sauce and soup in Japanese cooking! What is Slurry? A slurry is a mixture of thickening agents and liquid to thicken soups and sauces....

When you’re hungry for breakfast, it’s hard to beat the classic Mexican favorite, Huevos Rancheros. It’s a hearty breakfast, perfectly filling and delicious, enough so that we like to serve them up for dinner sometimes. Huevos Rancheros - the Ultimate Breakfast The name “Huevos Rancheros” translates to “rancher’s eggs”, where the recipe originated and served on farms. Eggs are traditionally fried and served over corn tortillas then smothered in zesty ranchero sauce and fresh salsa....

With Japanese milk bread stuffed with fresh fruit and whipped cream, you might think these bright and colorful sandwiches called Japanese fruit sandwich or fruit sando (フルーツサンド) are slightly outlandish. But once you give it a try, you’ll know instantly why fruit sando is so popular in Japan. You may even wonder why you have never thought of this combo yourself! What is Japanese Fruit Sandwich (Fruit Sando)? Simply put, it’s a sandwich filled with fresh fruit and whipped cream between two slices of Japanese milk bread known as shokupan....