The Hunger Service

INGREDIENTS 1/2 lbs shrimp BROTH 4 cups of water 1/2 tsp chicken bullion  1 stalk lemongrass 5 slices of galangal (or 3 slices of ginger) rind of half a lime 2-3 Thai birdseye chilis  5 garlic cloves For the Soup 1/2 cup oyster mushrooms 1 tomato, wedged 1/2 white onion sliced  1 tsp sugar (or …

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INGREDIENTS 4 Chinese Long Eggplant, sliced 2 tsp salt 2 tbsp cornstarch Sauce 2 tbsp light soy sauce 1 tsp dark soy sauce 1 tsp oyster sauce 1 tbsp water 1 tbsp sugar 2 tsp cornstarch To Stir-Fry 2 tbsp oil 2 tsp ginger, minced 5 cloves garlic, chopped 1-2 Thai chilis, sliced (optional) Scallions, …

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INGREDIENTS 4 servings of fresh jjajangmyeon noodles Sauce 5 tbsp Korean Black Bean Paste 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp oyster sauce 1 cup chicken stock 1 tbsp corn starch dissolved in 1/4 cup of stock Meat 12 oz of pork shoulder, cut into chunks 1/2 tbsp grated ginger 1 tbsp mirin …

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INGREDIENTS 1 lbs chicken cut into bite sized pieces 1 onion, chopped 2 tbsp butter Juice of half a lemon 5 cloves garlic, grated 1/2″ piece of ginger, grated 1 tsp garam masala 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste 1 bay leaf 1/4 cup plain yogurt …

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INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp butter 8 oz andoullie sausage, cut into 1/4″ slices 2 tbsp ground paprika 1 tbsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 cup diced tomatoes 1 large green bell pepper diced 2 stalks celery, diced 2 green onions thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic minced 1 tsp salt 1 bay leaf 1 cup …

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INGREDIENTS 1 lb ground pork 1 lb ground beef ½ cup green onions 1 cup carrots, minced 1 cup onion, minced 5 cloves garlic minced 2 eggs 2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons garlic powder MSG optional ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 25-30 pieces Spring roll wrapper 1. Combine meat, onion, carrots, green onions, garlic, egg, …

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Mapo tofu is one of my classic Chinese dishes. I love eating it and I love making it.  Usually this dish is made with pork mince, but I’ve been adapting a few of these dishes for my friend Diego who is vegan / vegetarian.  This is one of those dishes, and I have to say …

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INGREDIENTS 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite sized pieces 2 green onions cut into 2″ lengths 1-1.5 cups Thai basil leaves, loosely packed 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 birds eye chilis chopped 2 tbsp neutral oil (I used Peanut) SAUCE 1 tbsp oyster sauce 2 tsp light soy sauce 2 tsp dark soy …

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