I came to appreciate (love!) mussels pretty late in life, and I’m still trying to figure out if I love the mussel itself, or the many delicious sauces they come with. I’ve gone down the white wine, lemon and garlic road, and then addicted myself to in romesco sauce. Fra Diavolo? Done! Red curry sauce…
Month: May 2024
My Favorite Stir Fry Sauce
Just add noodles, veg, and your choice (or not) of protein. 4 T. Chinese sweet soy sauce 4 T Chinese light soy sauce 1 to 2 T. sambal chile sauce — add to your taste. I’m more of a scant samba user — less than a tablespoon! 2 t. Chinese black vinegar 1/2 t. sichuan…
Salsa Macha
Slightly sweet, you can control the heat, completely delicious, and you make it in the blender. We first ate this at Cocina Chiwas in Phoenix — my favorite Mexican restaurant these days. 2 ounces dried chipotle chiles stemmed, seeded torn into pieces, about 1½ to 2 cups. I use Chiles Moritas. They have a kind of fruitiness that…
