This dish (sometimes called lagman) is part of Sogd cuisine, food from what we call “the ‘stans”, in the general region of The Silk Road.
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Koreanish Beef with Carrot and Turnip
I made this last night and it turned out fantastically – I wasn’t going to post it since it was a bit improvised, but we haven’t had a post in a while. I was going for a cross between (American) Chinese and Korean flavors. This is really easy to make, and doesn’t even involve chopping […]
ROOT VEGETABLE STEW This is a hearty, colorful stew, with a variety of textures. I invented it in my head before I went to the store, so I selected the ingredients intentionally. Of course, it is a great way to combine root veggies that have accumulated in the fridge, and it doesn’t matter if they […]
Turnips (or Cauliflower) with Parsley
I originally got this recipe for ‘navets persilles’ from the Julie/Julia project. In the original the turnips are par-boiled and then cooked again for 30 minutes. I don’t usually blanch the turnips before boiling them, and I find they usually cook in less time (especially if they are fresh from the garden and not the […]
Brats and Kraut in the Slow-cooker
This recipe isn’t much different from Porky Kraut, but I thought I’d post it anyway, since it’s a little faster (you don’t have to cut up the meat) and more colorful, and it reminds us all to use our beloved slow-cookers. ~6 raw bratwurst2 lbs. sauerkraut1 large carrot1 large turnip (optional)1/4 c. white wine1 tsp. […]
Sherwa – Afghani Lamb Soup
This soup is simple and satisfying and turns out great in the crockpot or pressure cooker. It’s essentially a flavorful lamb-based broth with large chunks of root vegetables floating in it. It’s traditionally served with strips of flatbread immersed in it, which I think is even tastier when the bread is stale. You can use […]
Porky Kraut
This recipe has one of the greatest deliciousness:ease ratios that I know of. I learned it from our Hungarian cousin Kriszti, and I can’t remember the Magyar name for the life of me, so I made this one up myself. All you need is: 1.5 lbs pork shoulder roast, cubed or sliced fresh Polish sausage […]
Turnips: not just starvation food anymore!
You may or may not know that Dan and I are splitting a CSA (community supported agriculture) share with our friend Kristine. It still seems to be ‘springtime’ at the farm, so we’re deluged in greens of all sorts. One nice break from those, though, are the sweet little Hakurei turnips we get. Unlike the […]