Spicy Chicken Thai Soup – Exploring the boundaries between culinary pleasure and pain. I almost called this “Cream of Endorphin-releasing” soup, but it didn’t quite have the same ring to it.
Endorphins are those mysterious pain-relieving, pleasure-giving chemicals released by your brain when the body comes under some type of trauma. While intended as a support mechanism when the body is seriously injured, two groups of people have figured out how to intentionally induce the release of these precious substances; athletes and spicy-food aficionados (actually there is a third group that we really can’t discuss here). The “natural high” that you hear athletes talk about is a result of these endorphins. Today’s clip is in honor of the second group. Most fans of spicy foods know exactly what I’m talking about, that post-meal euphoria that makes it worth every tear and bead of sweat.
The only exotic ingredient would be the fresh lemongrass. 1 quart chicken stock note: traditionally this soup is served with a side plate of sliced jalapenos, cilantro leaves, and lime wedges. "Get Well Soon" Chicken Soup - Take 2 bowls and email me in the morning. This video recipe was shot about a month ago, when my wife and I had colds.
This is Michele's surefire cure to the common cold, and she likes to make it as soon as the first symptoms appear. You may have heard about the restaurants in China that are sort of like food clinics, and you order according to your symptoms. Various herbs and spices are combined to cure what ails you, and while there is no scientific proof that these dishes cure anything, as the old saying goes, "they can't hurt. " You'll notice the obvious lack of a voice-over in this video. I just wasn't feeling up to it at the time and figured I would go back and do one later. Ingredients:2 lbs chicken wingswater to cover by a few incheshandful of shiitake mushrooms4 green onionsred bell pepper6 cloves garlic1/2 cups thin sliced gingersoy sauce to tastefresh chopped cilantrohot pepper, optional. Dad's Turkey Stew Recipe. African Chicken Peanut Stew Recipe. Like peanut butter?
Chicken? Then this African chicken peanut stew by Hank is for you. Perfect for chilly weather. ~Elise Chicken, sweet potatoes and peanuts are one of those magical flavor combinations that make me feel all warm and happy, especially because I never would have thought to do this 20 years ago, when I met some fellow University of Wisconsin students from Ghana who made this stew at their apartment. The best way to make this stew is with two whole stewing hens—older chickens available at Asian and Latin markets. What is a little unusual about how you make the stew is that you first brown the chicken and then stew it on the bone. Sweet potatoes or yams are a must in the African version, but if you hate them, use regular potatoes or turnips. The stew is supposed to be pretty spicy, so I normally use a lot of hot sauce thrown in at the end of the cooking. Use chicken legs, thighs or wings for this recipe. Ingredients Method.
Tortilla Soup Recipe. Method 1 If you are starting with somewhat old, dried out tortillas, great.
If not and you are starting with relatively fresh tortillas, put them on a baking sheet and put them in the oven at 200°F for 10-15 minutes to dry them out a bit. It is best to start with tortillas that don't have a lot of moisture in them. Cut tortillas in half, and then cut the halves into 1/4-inch wide strips. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a 3-quart pot. 2 Add the chopped onions to the pan, cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. 3 To serve, pit, peel, and cut the avocado into 1-inch pieces.