40 california fresh gingered Recipes

garlic cloves, chopped, peeled fresh ginger, chopped, warm water, whole-milk yogurt, salt, turmeric, chili powder, whole chicken legs , cut into drumstick and thigh portions (3 lb total), skin discarded and meat trimmed of any fat, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, vegetable oil, red onion , halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced crosswise, turkish bay leaves or 1 1/2 california, jasmine or basmati rice

granny smith apples, gala apples, cider vinegar, light brown sugar, onion, chopped, hot red-pepper flakes, chopped peeled ginger, turkish bay leaves or 1 california, fresh lemon juice, golden raisins

sushi rice, water, rice vinegar, salt, california fresh eggs, hard cooked, sheets nori, chopped, avocados, thinly sliced, wasabi (optional), pickled ginger slices (optional)

soy sauce, dry white wine or sake, cream sherry or mirin, chopped green onions, chopped fresh ginger, sugar, boned salmon fillet, lemons (4 oz. each), rinsed and thinly sliced (ends discarded), olive oil, onion or radish sprouts (1 cup; optional), toasted dried tender sea palm fronds or california nori (optional; see notes), toasted sesame seeds (see notes ), crunchy cucumber salad

milk, moulard duck breasts* (1 3/4 to 2 lb total ), kosher salt or 2 tsp table salt, black pepper, chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 tsp dried, crumbled, chopped fresh marjoram or 1/8 tsp dried, crumbled, ground allspice, ground ginger, tawny port, cognac or other brandy, heavy cream, egg, lightly beaten, shelled pistachios (2 1/2 oz), dry red wine, red-wine vinegar, sugar, kosher salt or 1/4 tsp table salt, fresh thyme sprig, turkish or 1/2 california bay leaf, shallots, peeled and trimmed, sheets pork fatback (without rind), cut from about a 5- by 8-inch slab (6 oz) by butcher, or caul fat

short-grain sushi rice, water, seasoned rice vinegar, sugar, salt, carrot, wasabi paste (japanese horseradish paste), vegetable oil, seedless cucumber (usually plastic-wrapped), peeled, halved lengthwise, cored, and chopped (1 cup), scallions, thinly sliced diagonally, drained sliced japanese pickled ginger, coarsely chopped, tablespoonsesame seeds, toasted, firm-ripe california avocado, fresh shiso leaves (optional), toasted nori (dried laver), cut into very thin strips with scissors

short-grain sushi rice, water, seasoned rice vinegar, sugar, salt, carrot, wasabi paste (japanese horseradish paste), vegetable oil, seedless cucumber (usually plastic-wrapped), peeled, halved lengthwise, cored, and chopped (1 cup), scallions, thinly sliced diagonally, drained sliced japanese pickled ginger, coarsely chopped, sesame seeds, toasted, firm-ripe california avocado, fresh shiso leaves (optional), toasted nori (dried laver), cut into very thin strips with scissors, its essential oils provide for a strong taste whose intensity might be compared to that of mint or fennel.

sliced shallots (about 4 large), turkish or 1/2 california bay leaf, ground ginger, curry powder, chopped fresh thyme, unsalted butter, boiling potato (3 oz), carrots, peeled and cut crosswise 1/4 inch thick, reduced-sodium chicken broth (14 fl oz), apple cider (preferably unfiltered), water, salt, black pepper, sliced almonds, toasted

a 1.8-oz package bean-thread (cellophane) noodles, jumbo shrimp (about 3/4 lb total), shelled , leaving tail and connecting shell segment intact, fresh chicken broth, fresh jalapeno chili, halved lengthwise (wear rubber gloves), fresh long coriander sprigs, washed, dried,and stems and leaves reserved separately, a 1/2-inch piece fresh gingerroot, peeled sliced thin, and cut into strips, avocado (preferably california ), radishes, sliced thin, scallions, sliced thin, mushrooms, sliced thin, fresh lime juice , or to taste

salmon carcasses (heads, bones, and tails ), leeks (white and pale green parts only), halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise, celery ribs, chopped, onions, chopped, carrots, chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, fresh ginger, sliced, fresh parsley stems (without leaves ), fresh thyme sprig, coriander seeds, bay leaf (not california ), salt, dry white wine, qt cold water, egg whites , shells reserved, creme fraiche, water, salmon caviar (roe) or other caviar, garnish: fresh dill sprigs, black pepper cornmeal crisps

lean pork , cut into 2x1/2-inch strips, onion, sliced, garlic clove, minced, fresh california plums, halved, pitted and cut into thick wedges, plain low-fat yogurt, all-purpose flour, fresh ginger, grated, ground turmeric, black pepper, cooked brown rice (preferably nutty rice #331348), plum, wedges for garnish, orange section, for garnish, sliced green onion, for garnish

yellow split peas (1/2 lb), coconut, ghee, grated peeled fresh ginger, ground turmeric, fresh thai chiles (2 to 3 inches long; preferably green), slit lengthwise on 1 side (not all the way through), garam masala (indian spice mixture), sugar, salt, dried hot chiles (about 3 inches long), stems removed, cumin seeds, turkish or 1 1/2 california bay leaves, cinnamon stick, broken in half, whole cardamom pods

water, sugar, cinnamon stick, by 1/4-inch) pieces fresh ginger , smashed, green or white cardamom pods, lightly crushed, coriander seeds, lightly crushed, whole black peppercorns, lightly crushed, dried hot red pepper flakes, raw green (hulled) pumpkin seeds (not roasted), firm-ripe california avocados (1 to 1 1/4 lb), fresh lemon juice, asian pears (1 lb total ), mixed microgreens or baby greens (4 cups)

water, posto (white poppy seeds; 2 oz), unsalted butter, whole green or white cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, broken into several pieces, turkish bay leaves or 2 california, onions , halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced lengthwise, fresh ginger, peeled and minced (2 1/2 tbsp), garlic cloves, minced (2 tbsp), boneless lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes, salt, sugar, whole dried red chiles, steamed white rice

oil, onion, minced, garlic cloves, minced, fresh ginger, minced, tomatoes, roughly chopped or, crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, crumbled, dried red chilies, seeded and torn into pieces (california or new mexico), cider vinegar, honey, soy sauce, cardamom seeds, coriander seed, fennel seed, cinnamon stick, mustard seeds

skinless chicken thighs, water, creamy peanut butter, chili sauce, soy sauce, vegetable oil, vinegar, garlic, minced, grated gingerroot, cayenne pepper, chopped fresh fruit (peaches, plums, pears, apricots etc, whatever you like), seeded chopped cucumber, sliced green onions, snipped cilantro, sugar, vegetable oil, vinegar

boneless boston butt or 1 shoulder blade roast, about 4lbs, cumin seed, crushed red pepper flakes, coriander, fresh ground black pepper, salt , to taste, california raisins, red wine vinegar, red wine, brown sugar, white onions , cut in matchstick-size pieces (julienned), stone-ground cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, grated fresh nutmeg, ground ginger, ground cardamom, california raisins, eggs, milk, buttermilk, warm melted butter, corn (optional), chopped flat leaf parsley (optional)

ground nutmeg, cooking oil, green pepper , cut into julienne strips, cucumber , halved lengthwise and sliced (optional), ground ginger, snipped fresh basil or 3/4 tsp dried basil, crushed, boneless skinless chicken thighs, salt, onions, chopped (1 cup), ground coriander, snipped cilantro, shredded lime peel, garlic cloves, minced, red dried anaheim chiles or 1 -3 california chili pepper, ground cumin, canned unsweetened coconut milk, stalk lemongrass , cut into 2-inch pieces or 1 tsp finely shredded lemon peel, hot cooked rice, sliced bamboo shoots, drained