32 the west coast Recipes

south coast portuguese fish chowder, recipe from: 50 chowders, this chowder has a relationship to new bedford and the area new englanders call south coast, which includes that part of southeastern massachusetts west of cape cod and a small piece of eastern rhode island. the area is ethnically diverse, with a large portuguese population, but everyone, even those who aren tsp portuguese, loves good food. i served this chowder recently to a group at sakonnet vineyards in little compton, rhode island. as soon as word got out that there was chourico (a dry, spicy, garlicky portuguese sausage) in the chowder, the crowd demolished it. almost everyone in this region loves chourico, which the locals pronounce shore-eese. all over new england where the portuguese have settled, chourico is included in clambakes, clam boils, and other traditional yankee fare., its translucent reddish broth and colorful pieces of bell pepper, tomato, chourico, potato, fish, and cilantro, this portuguese-style chowder is very enticing. it has a splendid aroma and a savory spicy flavor, making it an interesting and exciting alternative to milder creamy chowders., i like to serve this chowder with toasted garlic bread or a crusty loaf of portuguese or italian bread., serves: 8 as a main course, equipment, you will need a 4- to 6-quart heavy pot with a lid, a wooden spoon, a slotted spoon, and a ladle., olive oil, dried bay leaves, garlic, finely chopped (1 tbsp), onions (14 oz), cut into 1/4-inch dice, green bell pepper (6 oz), cut into 1/2-inch dice, ground allspice, yukon gold , maine, pei, or other all-purpose potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/3 inch thick, fish stock , chicken stock, or water (as a last resort), canned whole tomatoes in juice (from a 28-oz can), cut into 1/2-inch dice (measured with their juice), spicy chourico or andouille sausage, casing removed and sliced 1/4 inch thick, kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, skinless silver hake , cod, haddock, or bass fillets, pinbones removed 10 sprigs fresh cilantro, leaves and tender stems finely chopped (1/4 cup), coarsely chopped fresh italian parsley

sliced bacon, diced, beef stew meat, cut into 1/4-inch cubes, onions, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, diced tomatoes, undrained, barbecue sauce, chili sauce, honey, beef bouillon granules, bay leaf, chili powder, baking cocoa, worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, ground cumin, cayenne powder , optional, kidney beans, rinsed and drained, shredded cheddar cheese

asparagus tips, trimmed and steamed, carrot, sliced thin, cooked, red onions, diced, steamed, mushroom, sliced and steamed (or sauteed in 2 tbsp chicken broth), cauliflower floret, steamed, soy sauce or 1/4 cup reduced sodium, rice wine vinegar, dijon mustard (optional), sesame seeds, toasted (2 minutes in medium-high pan), nonfat sour cream, parmesan cheese, butter buds, evaporated skim milk, up to 1 cup to desired consistency

smoked salmon, cream cheese, shredded swiss cheese, grated asiago cheese, eggs, light cream, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, fresh dill chopped, parmesan crust, all purpose flour, kosher salt, cold unsalted butter cut into small bits, grated parmesan cheese, ice water

shallots, thinly sliced, leek, thinly sliced (white part only ), andouille sausage, diced, olive oil, hot sauce, worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, white wine, tomato puree, fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined, butter, cubed and chilled, salt and freshly ground black pepper, water, milk, butter, cubed and chilled, salt, stone-ground coarse grits, shredded parmesan

russet potatoes, vegetable oil for deep frying, flour, cornstarch, salt, fresh ground black pepper, club soda, egg yolks, west coast halibut fillets, (get 1 whole side of boned and skinned fish), kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish, lemons cut into wedges, for garnish, mayonnaise, sour cream, capers, chopped, chopped cornichons, chopped flat leaf parsley, fresh tarragon, finely chopped, lemon, juiced, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

sweet vidalia or maui onion, minced, garlic, minced, minced ginger, olive oil, butter, red wine, pineapple juice, reduced to 1/4 cup, chicken stock (not canned - too salty), ketchup, tomato sauce, tomato paste, soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, dark molasses, black pepper, chili powder (pendery s terlingua won is a good choice), salt, cayenne pepper, ground thyme, ground dry mustard (coleman s preferably), juice of 1 lime

soy sauce or 1/4 cup reduced sodium, rice wine vinegar, dijon mustard (optional), sesame seeds, toasted

pomfret fish, cleaned and sliced, raw mango (peeled , you can use five kokum pods or even a tsp of tamarind pulp), curry leaves, onions, finely chopped, green chilies , slit vertically., coconut milk, coriander seeds, oil, chili powder, coriander leaves, chopped, garlic paste, turmeric