Ginger Chicken and a Safe Laotian Festival

Laotian Entree GINGER CHICKEN INGREDIENTS 3 garlic cloves 2 shallots 2½” fresh ginger 5 chicken breasts 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1½ tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons oyster sauce* 3 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro […]

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Chicken Vegetable Stew and the Saharan Eggplant Empire

Mauretanian Entree MARU WE-ILHAM (chicken vegetable stew) INGREDIENTS 3 chicken breasts 1 small cassava root 1 small eggplant ⅔ head cabbage 2 carrots 2 garlic cloves 1 large onion 1 pili pili pepper (or other […]

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Chicken Stew and Chicken Soccer Powerhouses

Ivory Coast KEDJENOU (chicken stew) INGREDIENTS 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 eggplant 3 tomatoes 2 jalapeño or other hot peppers 3 garlic cloves 2 onions 3 tablespoons peanut oil ¾ cup chicken stock […]

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Guatemalan Hot Dogs and How To Conquer the World With Dirt

Guatemalan Entree SHUCO (Hot Dog) INGREDIENTS 1 yellow onion ⅛ head cabbage 2 chorizo sausages 4 foot-long hot dogs (or as long as you can get) 2 loganizas (white sausage, linguica) ¼ pound thinly sliced […]

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Brined Turkey Breasts, Ninja Turkeys, and the American Revolution

American Entree BRINED TURKEY BREAST INGREDIENTS -BRINE 1 gallon ice-cold water 2 bay leaves 2 garlic cloves 1 teaspoon peppercorns 1 teaspoon allspice ½ teaspoon mustard 1 teaspoon rosemary 1½ cups coarse salt ½ cup […]

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Iraqi Potato Beef Casserole, Scrabble, and World Domination

Iraqi Entree POTATO BEEF CASSEROLE (kibbe batata) INGREDIENTS 6 medium brown potatoes ½ teaspoon turmeric 2 garlic cloves 1 onion 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 pound ground beef or lamb 3 tablespoons parsley ¼ teaspoon […]

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Bangladeshi Chicken Pilaf and Egg Time Travel

Bangladeshi Entree MOROG POLAO (Chicken pilaf) INGREDIENTS 4 chicken breasts 1 medium onion 1 ounce cashew nuts 4 large garlic cloves 1½ ounces ginger root 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 1 teaspoon cardamom ¾ teaspoon chili […]

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Nigerien Peanut Chicken Stew and Birth Control

Nigerien Entree PEANUT CHICKEN STEW INGREDIENTS 3 chicken breasts 1 small eggplant* 1 leek 1 medium onion 3 potatoes 4 tomatoes 4½ tablespoons peanut butter 2½ tablespoons peanut oil 1 cup chicken broth 1 pili […]

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