Tag: serrano chile

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Thai Basil Chicken Stir-Fry

Red bell peppers are the star vegetable in this stir-fry, a crisp, sweet counterpoint to the serrano chile heat. Use any vegetables you like, but keep it simple; one or two vegetables, plus the basil and chicken, are all you need. Ingredients 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon fish […]

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Sablefish with Stone Fruit Salsa

ish with fruit and curry? Trust us, it works. Making your own curry powder takes just a few minutes and lets you tailor the blend to complement the fruit. Use a mix of fruit colors for the prettiest salsa. Wine Pairing: Complex, honeyed Lone Madrone 2013 “Points West White” Rhône blend (Paso Robles; $35). Ingredients […]

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Grilled Pork Adobo 13

Ingredients 1/3 cup white vinegar, divided 1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 bay leaves 1/2 cup vertically sliced red onion 1 serrano chile, halved lengthwise 2 (8-oz.) bone-in pork loin chops Cooking spray 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions How to Make It Step 1 Combine 2 […]

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Soba Noodle Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette 10

Ingredients 1 (8-ounce) package soba noodles 1 1/4 cups frozen shelled edamame (green soybeans) 3/4 cup matchstick-cut carrots 1/3 cup sliced green onions 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped serrano chile 1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Cooking spray 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice […]

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Prawns al Mojo de Ajo 7

Mojo de ajo is like a garlic gravy that infuses the grilled shrimp with fantastically zesty flavor. This dish employs a great trick many cooks don’t know: using skillets on the grill, which gives fiery grilled flavor to simmered components like the garlic and onion. Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup finely diced white […]

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Brined Pork Tenderloin With Plum and Jicama Relish 7

A quick brine keeps the pork moist and juicy. Ingredients 8 cups cold water 1/2 cup kosher salt 2 (1-pound) pork tenderloins, trimmed 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1 1/2 cups diced plums (3/4 pound) 3/4 cup finely chopped peeled jicama 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion 2 […]

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Cooking with Citrus 2

This quick fruit salad gives you 133% of your daily recommended intake of vitamin C. It’s also superfun to eat: The pearls of grapefruit pulp and delicate flakes of sea salt pop on the tongue. A drizzle of honey will tame the pucker from the fruit and the serrano heat. Use the chile sparingly; a […]

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Grilled Eggplant and Tofu Steaks with Sticky Hoisin Glaze 15

We turned up the the flavor with this Chinese-style barbecue dish of Grilled Eggplant and Tofu Steaks with Sticky Hoisin Glaze. This vegetarian dish captures the essence of great barbecue without relying on meat. Ingredients 1 (14-ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained 1/3 cup ketchup 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 1 […]

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Thai Basil Chicken Stir-Fry

Red bell peppers are the star vegetable in this stir-fry, a crisp, sweet counterpoint to the serrano chile heat. Use any vegetables you like, but keep it simple; one or two vegetables, plus the basil and chicken, are all you need. Ingredients 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon fish […]

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Four Citrus-Herb Chicken

Citrus zest perfumes the chicken while it marinates. A fresh salsa of citrus segments and herbs doubles down on fruit flavor. Ingredients 2 large limes 1 large ruby red grapefruit 1 large tangerine 1 large navel orange 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced serrano chile 1 (3 1/2-pound) […]