Russian cabbage borscht
1 1/2 c. thinly sliced potato 1 c. thinly sliced beets 4 c. water 1-2 T butter 1 1/2 c chopped onion 1 scant tsp. caraway seeds 1 1/2 t sp. salt (or more to taste) 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 medium-sizes carrot, sliced 3-4 cups shredded cabbage, freshly ground pepper 1 t. dill (plus […]
The ultimate root soup: Borscht
1/3 cup (1 ounce) dried porcini 2 large leeks 3 or 4 small russet potatoes, peeled 1 1/4 pounds beets, peeled 3 celery ribs 1 carrot finely chopped parsley or dill 3 bay leaves 7 garlic cloves, chopped sea salt and freshly ground pepper 1 large onion 1 rutabaga, about 1/2 pound 2 tbsp butter […]
Napa-wasabi slaw
1 tablespoon wasabi paste 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1/4 cup sesame oil 1 cup orange juice 1 head Napa cabbage, very thinly sliced 6 carrots, shredded 1 chopped onion 2 tablespoons sesame seeds Whisk wasabi, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, and orange juice until thoroughly […]
Chinese cabbage salad
5 cups chopped Chinese cabbage 3/4 c. sliced or shredded radishes 1 1/2 cups chow mein noodles (the crunchy ones) 1 cup crushed peanuts 1/4 cup sesame seeds (black, if available) 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 4 tablespoons sesame oil 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon honey 1/2-1 teaspoon dry mustard Combine cabbage, radishes, chow mein […]
Indonesian curried cabbage
1 large cabbage 1 large bay leaf 3 whole cloves 1 clove garlic 2 cups beef broth 3 tbs. grated onion 4 tbs. butter 1 tbs. curry powder 6 tbs. flour salt and cayenne pepper 2 cups milk; 1/2 cup grated Gouda cheese Shred cabbage. Rinse in a colander with lukewarm water. Make a bouquet garni of bay […]