Started prepping at 8 this morning and didn't stop cooking until 5:30ish. I did my usual assessment of available ingredients and made a hodgepodge of mismatched, tasty dishes.
I began with an 'imitation is a form of flattery' homage to my friend Pauly's mamasgreens, which don't necessarily taste like hers as much as were inspired by their deliciousness.
I used:
Lacinato Kale
Collard Greens
Turnip Greens
Leeks
Onion
Garlic
Green pepper
Red pepper
Serrano chilies
Ham shank
Roma tomatoes
Chicken stock
White pepper
Cloves
Allspice
Oregano
Brown sugar
Salt
pepper
&
A lil Sherry vinegar when I ran outta
Apple Cider Vinegar :)
After approximately 2 hours...
This is a Vietnamese inspired seafood salad with pomelo and perilla.
The 'recipe' calls for:
Sea Scallops
Wild Tiger Prawns
Pomelo
Vietnamese Perilla Leaves,
(which are closer to Japanese Shiso than the Korean kind)
Mint
Red Peppers
Cucumber
Fried Shallots
Nuoc Cham Dressing:
Lime
Fish Sauce
Brown Sugar
Garlic
Serrano Chilies
White Vinegar
This is the Napa, Radish, & Garlic Chive Kimchi
I put together in a kimono and fuzzy boots while in the middle of an amusing conversation
during a spontaneous visit from a friend.
