Shrimp Soup and the Fate of the T-Rexes
Chilean Soup SHRIMP SOUP (Chupe de Camarones) INGREDIENTS 6 slices white bread 1 12-ounce can evaporated milk 1 medium onion 1 small carrot 1 stalk celery 1 red bell pepper 2 cups water ½ cup […]
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Shrimp Fried Rice and the Ascent of Humanity
Chinese Entree SHRIMP FRIED RICE INGREDIENTS 1 cup rice 2 medium carrots 1″ ginger root 2 stalks green onions 2 eggs ½ tablespoon sesame oil (1 more tablespoon later) 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons […]
Shrimp and Grits and Portraits
American Entree SHRIMP AND GRITS INGREDIENTS 1 cup chicken broth ¾ cup milk 2½ cups water 1 cup grits ¼ teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons butter 1¾ cups grated Cheddar cheese 1 garlic […]
Shrimp in Garlic Butter
Mexican Entree SHRIMP IN GARLIC BUTTER INGREDIENTS 4 garlic cloves 6 tablespoons butter ¼ cup lime juice 1½ pounds jumbo shrimp peeled, deveined 4 small flour tortillas 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (optional) Serves 4. Takes […]
Brazilian Stew and the Spanish Inquisition
Brazilian Entree XIN XIM (chicken and shrimp stew) INGREDIENTS 3 garlic cloves ⅓ cup lime juice 2 tablespoons olive oil (2 more tablespoons later) ½ teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 1½ […]
Shrimp Tempura, Earthquakes, and T-Rexes
Japanese Appetizer SHRIMP TEMPURA INGREDIENTS 2½ cups vegetable oil (or enough to cover shrimp) 1½ cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ cup cornstarch ¼ teaspoon salt 1 egg yolk 1 cup ice-cold water 1 […]
Shrimp Ceviche and the Viking Settlers of Ecuador
Ecuadorian Appetizer SHRIMP CEVICHE INGREDIENTS 8 limes or ¼ cup fresh lime juice 3 oranges or 1 cup fresh orange juice 1 large red onion 3 tomatoes 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined ¼ cup […]
Camarones Enchilados and the Cuban Missile Crisis
Cuban Entree CAMARONES ENCHILADOS INGREDIENTS 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 tablespoons lime juice ½ teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon salt ¼ cup fresh cilantro 4 garlic cloves 1 large onion ¼ cup fresh parsley […]
Indonesian Rice, Penises, and the Great Shrimp Riot
Indonesian Entree NASI GORENG INGREDIENTS 1½ cups rice 1 pound chicken breasts 2 garlic cloves 2 green onions 1 shallot 1 inch gingerroot 1 large carrot 1 chile pepper, red or green ½ small cucumber […]
Pancit and Spell Check
Filipino Entree PANCIT INGREDIENTS 1 pound chicken breast 4 garlic cloves ⅓ cup soy sauce 10 ounces rice noodles 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ½ head cabbage 8 ounces deveined shrimp ¼ teaspoon pepper 3 lemons […]