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The Best Recipes in the World, by Mark Bittman Broadway Books, 2005

NOTE: Recipe titles in italics indicate that the ingredient they are listed under is suggested as a substitute. To look up recipes from a specific country or region, see the separate index of recipes by .

Achiote. See Alubukhara (prune-stuffed in sauce), Acorn squash. See Winter squash 424–25 , 616 , 10 chicken, 282–83 home- with and, 477 spicy, braised ribs with, 394 Amritsari (spicy ), 94–95 Adzuki beans Anchovy(ies), 6, 12, 25 and beans, Korean style, 511–12 , 167 (ice cream "drowned" with ), 642 canapés with piquillo peppers and, 48 Agua de jamaica (hibiscus iced tea), 665 dried: Aïoli, 603 crisp, 52 fish with (bourride), 137 sambal ikan billis, 515–16 white asparagus with, 430 sweet, 52–53 (creamy chicken with vegetables), 140 escarole with , pepper, and, 462–63 , 560 fresh: Akoori (spicy scrambled eggs), 338 broiled or grilled, 96–97 Alaria, 484 marinated (boquerones), 24 Alcoholic beverages. See Beverages: alcoholic panfried fish "," 57–58 All-i-oli. See Aïoli onion (sfincione), 574–75 Almendrado de pollo (chicken in ), 301–2 Jansson's temptation, 96 Almendrados, 631 mashed potatoes with, 480 Almond(s), 14, 29 with and, 552–53 almendrados, 631 roasted pepper, anchovy, and caper salad, 194 almond sauce, chicken with, 297–98 sauce, 605–6 almond , 664 sauce rémoulade, 603 almond , 663 Sicilian onion pizza, 46 sweet with (seffa), 641 warm olive oil bath (bagna cauda), 56 apricot with, 620–21 Andres, Jose, 401 baked figs or apricots stuffed with, 622 Annatto sauce, shrimp or ribs in, 218–19 baked whole fish with, 264 Annatto (), 609–10 , 628–30 Yucatecan pit-roasted (), 351–52 blancmange, 636 Appetizers and , 16–104; cold, cooked in advance, 27–40; braided coffee with , 644–45 cold, no-cook, 17–27; last-minute, 71–104; hot or warm, braised lamb with honey and, 406–7 suitable for advance preparation, 40–70 cake, 632–33 almond meatballs, 54 dried fruit stuffed with, 622 Alsatian "pizza" (tarte flambé), 44–45 Linzertorte, 631 baba ghanoush, 31 macaroons, 630 -fried fish and vegetables (), 91–92 macerated dried fruits and nuts, 627–28 batter-fried vegetables (), 90–91 madeleines, 649 -scallion rolls (negima), 102 meatballs, 54 beet caviar, 32 nutty zarzuela, 271 black-eyed pea , 87 orange- , 657 brandade de morue, 56–57 almond sauce, fish with, 268–69 buckwheat crêpes, 86–87 sauce, fish fillets in, 243 cabbage pie, 449–50 semolina (), 640–41 calf or chicken liver pâté (pashtet), 39–40 soup, 118 carpaccio, 26 spicy fried, 28 (marinated seafood), 21–22 sweet almond buns (semla), 578–79 and chile , 103–4 tarator, 600 cheese-filled vareniki or , 60–61 "tiles" or broomstick cookies, 652–53 cheese mantecaos, 35 -nut sauce for fish (romesco), 606–7 chicken salbutes, 324 Aloo (whole flatbreads stuffed with potatoes), chicken or shrimp egg rolls, 66–67 560–61 chicken or shrimp rice paper rolls, 68 Alsatian "pizza" (tarte flambé), 44–45 and bread (), 99–100 Appetizers and snacks (continued) Appetizers and snacks (continued) chorizo in red wine, 70 piquillo peppers stuffed with fish, crab, or brandade, 46–47 clam , 83 plantain chips (platanitos), 22–23 cold cut , 39 pocket eggs (hou bao daan), 73 crisp dried anchovies, 52 pork, piquillo, and cheese canapés, 47 crostini, 41 portobello spread, 18 crunchy (channa), 28–29 -filled vareniki or pierogi, 59–60 diced tomato spread, 19 pot stickers (wor teep), 63–64 egg in (brik), 74 raw meatballs (cig kofte), 26–27 caviar, 31 red or black bean dip, 29–30 eggplant fritters, 88–89 rice paper spring rolls (goi cuon), 38–39 , 48–49 roast pepper spread with walnuts and garlic, 32–33 , 42–43 cod fritters (bacalaitos), 90 fish quenelles with , 95–96 salt- and -cured (), 23–24 fish roe puree (), 24–25 sambal ikan billis, 515–16 fish "sandwiches," panfried, 57–58 sardines or smelts, broiled or grilled, 96–97 fish or shrimp cakes (tod mun), 83–84 , fried, 100 fresh corn fritters, 89–90 satay, grilled, 101 fried artichoke hearts, 71 sautéed peppers with miso, 78 (queso frito), 85–86 sautéed spinach with , 33 fried green chiles, 77 savory egg (chawan-mushi), 53 fried lamb ribs (tabak maaz), 103 savory (), 81–82 fried peanuts, 27–28 scallion pancakes, 78–79 fried pork-filled tortillas (), 69 shrimp, crisp-fried (rebozados), 92 balls (supplì), 43–44 shrimp cakes, Indian style, 84 gefilte fish, 36–37 shrimp fritters, 90 gougères, 69–70 shrimp with garlic, 98 green leaf wraps (miang gung), 33–34 shrimp with garlic, tomatoes, and chiles, 99 grilled baby squid, 97–98 shrimp or salmon deviled eggs, 34 grilled beef "," 40 spicy cheese straws, 35 grilled chicken wings, 73 spicy cold , 17 grilled octopus, 49–50 spicy fried , 28 grilled or pan-cooked mushrooms and bacon, 75–76 spicy fried fish (amritsari), 94–95 grilled squid with vinaigrette, 50 spinach or mixed- pancakes, 82–83 , 22 split pea or fritters (phulouri), 87 ham and , 86 steamed barbecued pork buns ( bao), 79–80 hardshell clams with garlic, 99 steamed dumplings, 64 herbed cheese dip, 20–21 stuffed (imam bayildi), 30–31 , 19 Swedish or Danish meatballs,101–2 onion pizza (pissaladière), 45–46 sweet dried anchovies, 52–53 Jansson's temptation, 96 tea eggs, 34–35 kasha-filled vareniki or pierogi, 60 tomato tart, 76–77 lamb-filled dumplings (), 65 vareniki, pelmeni, or pierogi wrappers, 58 lightly fried fish and vegetables (fritto misto), 94 vegetable, , or seafood , crisp (pajon), 80–81 Ligurian chickpea pancake ( genovese), 42 vegetable rebozados, 92 lotus root fries (nadroo korma), 71 vegetarian egg rolls, 68 lumpia rolls, 68–69 vegetarian gyoza, 64 mandoo, 64 walnuts, roasted, 28 mantou, 80 warm olive oil bath (bagna cauda), 56 marinated beef (carne cruda), 25–26 white bean dip, 19 marinated fresh anchovies (boquerones), 24 , fried, 63 marinated olives, 17 yogurt cheese, 20 meatballs (polpette), 53–54 yuca chips, 23 meat-filled pelmeni, vareniki, or pierogi, 61–62 yuca fritters (buñuelos), 87–88 meat and pancakes (gogi-jun), 51–52 zucchini custard, 44 meat or vegetarian , 65–66 zucchini fritters, 89 melted cheese (queso fundido), 84 zucchini tart with bacon, 77 mock ceviche, 35–36 Apple(s) mushroom caviar, 76 braised cabbage with, 445 mushrooms and eggs, 74–75 with and, 106–7 mushrooms with herbs and butter, cream, or herbs and oil, 55 cake (äppletorte), 619–20 mushrooms with sherry, 54–55 caramelized, 619 nori snacks, 485–86 cooked in butter, 619 octopus "confit," 51 green papaya salad with shrimp, 198–99 octopus and potatoes, warm, 50–51 lamb tagine with, 408 pickled herring, 37 macerated dried fruits and nuts, 627–28 piquillo pepper and anchovy canapés, 48 multifruit soup, 627 piquillo peppers with shiitakes and spinach, 48 salad, with meat, 203–4 Apple(s) (continued) Bacalaitos (salt cod fritters), 90 salad, Russian style, 169 Bacalao. See Salt cod sauerkraut vegetable stew (kapusniak), 114 Bacon, 12. See also Pancetta stewed eggplant and (choonth wangan), 458 Alsatian "pizza" (tarte flambé), 44–45 vegetarian tsimmes, 502 beef stew with red wine, mushrooms, and (boeuf Apple cider. See Cider bourguignon), 383 Äppletorte (), 619–20 braised endives with, 462 Apricot(s) and cheese puffs, 86 apricot-stuffed meatballs in yogurt sauce, 424–25 kasha with and, 529 baked, 621–22 mushrooms and, grilled or pan-cooked, 75–76 baked, stuffed with walnuts or almonds, 622 omelet, 344 beef daube with, 384 : chicken with, 305 all'amatriciana, 547 clafouti, 621 alla cacciatora, 303 couscous with, 527 alla gricia, 546–47 crisp-braised duck legs with, 331 , 547 dried fruit and nut sauce with cilantro, 599–600 with whole garlic , 556 macerated dried fruits and nuts, 627–28 with vinaigrette and, 194 meringue, with walnuts, 620–21 quiche lorraine, 467 roast or stewed pork with prunes and, 374 radicchio with, 461 stuffed dried apricots, 622 rice (jook) with, 123–24 vegetarian tsimmes, 502 roast fish fillets with sauerkraut and, 247–48 Arame, 484 salade lyonnaise, 202 , 506 sautéed scallops with shallots and, 212 salad, 188–89 zucchini tart with, 77 (cornmeal cakes), 575 Baeckoffe of pork and lamb, 399–400 Arroz con coco (sweet ), 516–17 Bagna cauda (warm olive oil bath), 56 Arroz con leche ( with ), 636–37 Baklava (phyllo and cake), 628–30 Arroz a la mexicana (Mexican rice), 517 Balsamic vinegar, 170, 171 (chicken with rice), 293–94 Bamboo shoot-mushroom sauce, braised whole fish in, 261 Arroz verde, 517 Banana(s), 623. See also Plantain(s) Artichoke(s), 428 banana-coconut raita, 176 baby, stewed, with fava beans and peas, 428 in coconut milk, 622–23 fish fillets with, 245–46 green, in coconut milk, 472–73 and garlic, squid with, 222–23 shake, 661 hearts, fried, 71 in tapioca coconut milk, 623 hearts, trimming, 72 Banana leaves orange, artichoke, and olive salad, 174 fish and coconut chutney steamed in (patra ni machhi), 231 salad of artichoke hearts and Parmesan, 167–68 fish fillets steamed in, 230–31 with white wine and lemon, 428–29 Bare-bones , 522 Arugula Barley carpaccio with, 26 cholent, 380–81 , 487–88 with dried mushrooms, 524–25 Asafetida. See Hing mushroom-barley soup, 112–13 Asian menus, 673–77 , Korean style, 511–12 Asian pantry items, 7–11 roasted barley tea, 667–68 Asian pears, caramelized, 619 salad, 527–28 Asopao de pollo (rice and chicken stew), 283–84 vegetarian tsimmes, 502 Asparagus, 429 Basbousa (), 640–41 baked eggs "flamenco," 340–41 , 13 with eggs and Parmesan, 430 fresh tomato salad with, 172 salad, with soy-mustard dressing, 190 puree, 605 steamed, with sauce gribiche, 429 rice with onions, garlic, and herbs, 518 stir-fried pork with, 370–71 Thai, 10, 221 white, with aïoli, 430 with (soupe au pistou), 111–12 (egg-lemon sauce), 596 rice, 505 braised lamb with, 409–10 with , 510 braised with, 466 Bass. See also Black bass; Black sea bass; Sea bass; Striped bass Avgolemono (egg-lemon soup), 113–14 baked in foil, 246 (s) with rice, 249–50 avocado "mayonnaise," 616 shallow-fried, with sauce, 259–60 guacamole, 22 Batrik ( and tomato salad with nuts), 186–87 shake, 661 Batter-fried fish and vegetables (tempura), 91–92 soup, 118–19 Batter-fried vegetables (pakoras), 90–91 (yogurt "milk"), 662 Bay leaves, 12–13 grilled lamb with, 357 potatoes with, 481 Baba ghanoush, 31 roast duck with Marsala and, 329–30 Bay leaves (continued) Beef, grilled sausage and orange with, 374–75 beef skewers with bay leaves, 357 Bean(s), 6, 11, 13, 15, 430–31, 460. See also specific colors and with cream, 353 types , 354–55 basic cooked, 431–32 kebabs with peppers and yogurt, 356–57 black, with garlic and , 438 lemongrass beef, 349 black, with soy, 432–33 lemongrass "hamburgers,” 350 black, tofu with, 492 with sauce au chien, 348 black bean and roasted corn salad, 195 with (tandoori raan), 354 and cheese empanadas, 49 steak with garlic (fleica), 346–47 with coconut milk, 434–35 steak with Roquefort sauce, 347–48 coconut rice and beans, 516 tenderloin with miso, 348–49 crostini with greens and, 41 with thyme and orange, 357–58 fava, stewed baby artichokes with peas and, 428 Tuscan steak (bistecca alla fiorentina), 346 fava bean soup, 130–31 Beef, ground fresh tomato and green bean salad, 172 fast bulgur with meat, 526 green, garlic bread salad with tomatoes and, 181 fresh sausages (), 422–23 green, with garlic and lemon, 452–53 green mango salad with meat, 203–4 green, in mixed vegetable curry (subz miloni), 500–501 lemongrass "hamburgers,” 350 green, with sesame-miso dressing, 190 mandoo, 64 green, with sweet sesame dressing, 190 meat-filled pelmeni, vareniki, or pierogi, 61–62 green, with yogurt and , 461 meat hash (pytt i panna), 421 green beans, pears, and ham, 460–61 meat samosas, 65–66 green bean soup with mint, 120 meat and tofu pancakes (gogi-jun), 51–52 green bean and tuna salad, 189 plantain and meat casserole, 420–21 green papaya salad (som tum), 174–75 polpette and orzo in , 156–57 hijiki with shiitakes and, 485 potato croquettes with, 475–76 meaty bean stew from the Pyrenees (garbure), 402–3 prune-stuffed meatballs in yogurt sauce, 424–25 and nut filling for stuffed vegetables, 449 raw meatballs (cig kofte), 26–27 pork, bean, and sauerkraut soup (jota), 146–47 rice and beans, Korean style, 511–12 pork and, Asturian style (fabada), 401–2 rice with mushrooms and meat, 512 red, spicy (rajma), 437 rice pilaf with meat, 514–15 red or black bean dip, 29–30 and shrimp in coconut milk, 423–24 , 438–39 simmered tofu with, 423 rice and, Korean style, 511–12 Swedish or Danish meatballs, 101–2 and salami salad, 189 whole wheat flatbreads stuffed with chiles, cilantro, and, 561– sausage and, 401 62 spicy, Goan style (feijoada), 436–37 Beef, pan-cooked tofu salad with peanut sauce, 195–96 beef rolled with mushrooms, 365–66 and tuna salad, 189 fried liver or steak with egg, 367 vegetables with dried shrimp and coconut milk, 502–3 , 360–61 vegetable soup with basil, 111–12 steak teriyaki, 360 vegetarian samosas, 66 tenderloin in caramelized sugar, 359–60 with walnut-garlic sauce, 443 Beef, roasted white, aromatic, with chicken stock and tomatoes, 442 stuffed (matambre), 372–73 white, with garlic, 441 tenderloin with miso-chile sauce, 254–55 white, mashed, 440–41 Beef salads white bean dip, 19 beef salad with mint, 203 Bean . See also Tofu green mango salad with meat, 203–4 fish fillets wrapped in, 228 grilled beef salad (neua ), 202–3 Bean curd noodles, 537 minced beef "salad" (laarb), 199–200 Bean paste, beef stew with, 376 Beef and noodles Bean sauce, stir-fried watercress with, 496–97 beef and tofu soup, 150–51 Bean sprout(s) beef , 535–36 how to grow, 183 with meat, 148 salad (kong namul), 182–83 cold buckwheat (naengmyon), 149–50 Bean thread noodles, 537 cold noodles with sesame sauce and beef, 532 Béarnaise sauce, 602 glass noodles with vegetables and meat (chop chae), 539–40 Beef, 26, 346, 377. See also ; Steak grand borscht, 149 with meat, 342 hot and sour soup, 145–46 Beef appetizers and snacks jook with beef, 124 beef-scallion rolls (negima), 102 Korean beef soup (sul long tang), 151 carpaccio, 26 meat and noodle soup with herbs ( bo), 152 cold cut beef shank, 39 miso soup with beef, 122–23 grilled beef "jerky," 40 soup (gori gom tang), 151 grilled satay, 101 polpette and orzo in broth, 156–57 marinated beef (carne cruda), 25–26 soup (duk kuk), 154 steak pajon, 81 sauerkraut soup (), 147–48 Beef soups and noodles (continued) Beet(s) (continued) seaweed soup, 155 with walnut-garlic sauce (pkhali), 443 West Lake beef soup, 145 with white wine and lemon, 428–29 Beef and braises Belgian endive, 177 baeckoffe, 399–400 with bacon, 461 with bean paste, 376 braised, with olive oil and rice, 465–66 beef daube, 384 braised endives, 462 beef and onions in beer (carbonnade), 385–86 grilled, 462 , 381–82 in red wine, 466 beef vindaloo, 399 Bell peppers. See Peppers bigos (hunter's stew), 403–4 Berries boeuf bourguignon (with bacon, red wine, and mushrooms), berry pudding, 624 383 simple , 624–25 braised ribs with spicy adobo, 394 Betel leaves, 33 braised short ribs (kalbi jim), 388 Beverages, 659–72 with cabbage, root vegetables, and , 392–93 about, 659 cholent, 380–81 alcoholic, 669–72 with cinnamon, 382–83 classic daiquiri, 670 with dill, 412 fruit-infused vodka, 670 with dried mushrooms, 380 glögg, 669–70 dry-braised beef with spices (), 390–91 margarita, 671 with egg-lemon sauce, 409–10 mojito, 671–72 with garlic and lemon, 408–9 rum and Coke ( libre), 671 with honey and almonds, 406–7 sangria, 672 with , 416 spiced vodka, 670 with mushrooms, 410 white sangria with peaches, 672 with mushrooms and pasilla chile sauce, 414–15 avocado, banana, or mango shake, 661 oxtail (rabo de toro), 389 cantaloupe horchata, 661–62 oxtail with capers, 389–90 cardamom-scented tea, 668 pilaf with cinnamon, 412–13 cinnamon tea, 667 poached , 387–88 fruit lassi, 663 with potatoes, 415–16 ginger ale, 660–61 with prunes, 378–79 ginger tea (salabat), 665 with red wine and , 395 hibiscus iced tea (agua de jamaica), 665 sesame short ribs, 392 horchata (chilled rice drink), 663–64 shredded stewed beef (ropa vieja), 386–87 hot chocolate, Mexican, 664 sour beef stew, Scandinavian style, 379–80 hot chocolate, Spanish, 665 sour beef stew with , 379 iced coffee, Vietnamese style, 666 with sour cream, 380 iced lemongrass tea, 666 with sweet white wine, 384–85 lemongrass-ginger tea, 666 tagine with prunes, 407–8 mint lassi, 663 with tofu and kimchi, 376 pineappleade, 661 with winter squash, 377–78 piyush, 662 Beef stir-fries roasted barley tea, 667–68 with asparagus, 370–71 salty limeade, 660 beef lo mein, 535–36 savory yogurt shake (lassi namkeen), 662–63 with creamed corn, 313 spiced honey drink (sbiten), 668–69 curry beef, 369 spiced tea (masala chai), 668 in garlic sauce, 370 sugar syrup for, 660 spicy shredded beef, 368–69 sweet yogurt shake (lassi meethi), 663 Beef stock, 160 tea with jam, 669 Asian style, 160 Thai tea: Beer, beef and onions stewed in (carbonnade), 385–86 hot, 667 Beet(s), 442 iced (cha yen), 667 borscht, grand, 149 without milk (cha dum yen), 667 borscht, simple vegetarian, 116 watermelon cooler, 662 borscht consommé, 116 yogurt "milk" (ayran), 662 borscht with meat, 148 Bhide, Monica, 564 cabbage and beet salad, 168 Bigos (hunter's stew), 403–4 caviar, 32 , chicken, 292–93 with garlic and lemon, 452–53 Biscotti, orange-nut, 657 glazed, 450–51, 496 Bistecca alla fiorentina (Tuscan grilled steak), 346 pickled beets, 179 Bitter greens, 177 raita, 176 with sour cream dressing, 176 roasted, 442–43 Bitter melon, stir-fried lamb with black beans and, 371–72 salad, with cumin, 179 Black bass salad, with horseradish, 178 salt-grilled (broiled), 259 vegetarian tsimmes, 502 whole steamed, 261–62 Black bean(s) Bluefish (continued) with coconut milk, 434–35 sweet-and-spicy broiled, 234 coconut rice and beans, 516 Bocuse, Paul, 303, 304 dip, 29–30 Boeuf bourguignon (beef stew with bacon, red wine, and fermented (Chinese) black beans, 8, 207 mushrooms), 383 black bean and garlic spareribs, 391–92 "Boiled water" (garlic and bread soup), 127 quick-braised fish fillets in black bean sauce, 227–28 Bok choy, 443. See also Cabbage stir-fried clams or crabs in black bean sauce, 206–7 braised, with olive oil and rice, 465–66 stir-fried lamb with bitter melon or green peppers and black Boniato, 88 beans, 371–72 in yuca fritters (buñuelos), 87–88 stir-fried shrimp with cabbage and black beans, 213 Bonito flakes, 7–8, 163 tofu with black beans, 492 in ponzu, 591 whole steamed fish with black beans, 262 rice "sandwiches," 511 with garlic and cumin, 438 savory pancakes (okonomiyaki) with, 81–82 refried beans, 438 stir-fried udon with pork and shrimp, 540 rice and beans, Korean style, 511–12 Boquerones (marinated fresh anchovies), 24 and roasted corn salad, 195 Borscht with soy, 432–33 borscht consommé, 116 spicy (rajma), 437 grand, 149 spicy beans, Goan style (feijoada), 436–37 with meat, 148 Blackberries simple vegetarian, 116 berry pudding, 624 , 138 Black cod Bourride (fish stew with aïoli), 137 fillets in miso sauce, 233–34 Braided with cardamom, 644–45 grilled, 234 Braises. See Stews and braises; specific main ingredients Black-eyed pea(s) Brandade de morue, 56–57 with coconut milk, 434–35 stuffed piquillos with, 47 fritters, 87 Bread(s), 559–81. See also Bread crumbs; ; Canapés; hijiki with shiitakes and beans, 485 Pizza spicy beans, Goan style (feijoada), 436–37 about, 559, 571 Blackfish braided coffee cake with cardamom, 644–45 bouillabaisse, 138 , 572 fillets meunière, 240 chorizo and (migas), 99–100 miso-broiled, 211 cornmeal cakes (arepas), 575 Black mushrooms. See Shiitake mushrooms crostini, 41 , 9, 10 croutons, 580–81 hot and sour soup, 145–46 in and cucumber salad, 181–82 pasta with cheese and, 547 French or Italian, 570–71 savory yogurt shake (lassi namkeen), 662–63 garlic bread salad with tomatoes, 181 steak au poivre, 360–61 onion kulcha, 563–64 sweet black pepper fish , Vietnamese style, 252–53 Italian flatbreads (piadine), 567 vinegar, 8 olive oil bread, 567–68 Black risotto with seafood, 522–23 , 568–70 Black sea bass rice and crêpes (), 564–65 in almond sauce, 243 rich bread, 577 with chiles and tomatoes, 228–29 Russian bread (), 645 fillets poached in caramel sauce, 232 Cubano (grilled ham and ), 363 fish couscous, 265 semolina bread, 568 poached in cider, 247 in soups: shallow-fried, with ginger sauce, 259–60 almond soup, 118 spicy fried fish (amritsari), 94–95 basic red , 117 steamed in its own juice, with cilantro sauce, 263–64 "boiled water," 127 Blancmange, 636 cilantro and garlic soup, 121–22 Blanco, Ignacio, 117 garlic-, 127 Blanquette de veau (white stew), 417–18 Ignacio Blanco's roasted vegetable gazpacho, 117–18 Blazing hot shrimp curry in coconut milk, 216–17 pancotta, 131–32 Blistered tomato , 610 Spanish "French" toast (torrijas castellanas), 653–54 Blueberries stewed cherries on, 625 berry pudding, 624 sweet almond buns (semla), 578–79 simple fruit soup, 624–25 sweet breakfast buns, 579–80 Blue cheese sweet rolls with , 578 cheese-filled pita, 569–70 Turkish "pizza" () with meat or egg, 566–67 chorizo, piquillo and cheese canapés, 47 , 565–66 green salad with vinaigrette, walnuts, and, 165 whole wheat flatbreads (paratha), 559–61 sauce, grilled steak with, 347–48 yeasted flatbreads (), 563 Bluefish Bread crumbs escabeche, 235–36 about panko, 8, 475 roast with onions and lemon, 258–59 fresh, 580 Bread crumbs (continued) Buttermilk , 636 fried, chickpeas in their own broth with, 128–29 Butternut squash. See Winter squash handmade pasta with garlic and (pinci), 545–46 , 126 pasta with walnuts and, 553 Cabbage, 107, 443. See also Sauerkraut Breadsticks and beet salad, 168 caraway, 576–77 braised, with apples or , 445 grissini, 575–76 braised spareribs with root vegetables, caraway, and, 392–93 Breakfast buns, sweet, 579–80 braised spareribs with, Roman style, 393–94 Brick, chicken under, 276–77 breaded pork cutlets with (tonkatsu), 361–62 Brik (egg in pastry), 74 brown cabbage soup, 106 Broccoli, 451 caldo gallego, 144–45 beef lo mein, 535–36 fresh, bigos with, 404 curried, 451–52 grand borscht, 149 curried sautéed, 452 kimchi, 444–45 with garlic and lemon, 452–53 lightly pickled, 455 with olive oil, anchovies, and pepper, 462–63 lion's head (meatballs in broth), 157–58 with , 463 meaty bean stew from the Pyrenees (garbure), 402–3 peanut chicken with vegetables, 314 pasta with sausage and, 159, 552 steamed, with sauce gribiche, 429 pasta with, 551–52 stir-fried vegetables with nam pla, 499–500 pickled (oshinko), 444 Broccoli raab pie, 449–50 cold lemony greens, 180–81 and potato soup, 106 with oyster sauce, 463 sauerkraut soup with (shchi), 147–48 pasta with, 552 and sausage soup, 158–59 Broomstick cookies, 652–53 savory pancakes (okonomiyaki), 81–82 Broth. See also Consommé; Stock(s) Savoy, pizzocheri with potatoes, cheese, and, 549–50 kofte in ( soup with lemon), 157 soup, with thyme and apples, 106–7 meatballs in (lion's head), 157–58 in sour cream, 468 mussel, pasta in, 135 stir-fried shrimp with black beans and, 213 pelmeni in, 62 stuffed, 445–46 polpette and orzo in, 156–57 vegetarian samosas, 66 Brown butter, skate with, 267 Cake(s), sweet Brown cabbage soup, 106 almond, 632–33 Brown sugar tart (tarte au sucre), 655 apple (äppletorte), 619–20 Bruschetta, 572 braided coffee cake with cardamom, 644–45 B'stilla, chicken, 322–23 buttery (génoise), 649–50 Buckwheat. See also Kasha fried (sirniki), 643 crêpes, 86–87 honey (), 646–47 noodles, 533, 537 phyllo and walnut (baklava), 628–30 cold buckwheat noodle soup (naengmyon), 149–50 sand cake, 651–52 cold soba noodles with , 533–34 trifle, 651 pizzocheri, 542 Cakes, savory. See also Croquettes; Pancake(s) pizzocheri with Savoy cabbage, potatoes, and cheese, 549– clam, 83 50 cornmeal (arepas), 575 Bulgur, 186, 525 fish or shrimp (tod mun), 83–84 kofte with, 426 shrimp, Indian style, 84 lentils with, 440 Caldo cantina (chicken-rice soup), 138–39 pilaf, with chickpeas, 526 Caldo gallego, 144–45 pilaf, with meat, 525–26 Calf liver. See Liver raw meatballs (cig kofte), 26–27 Canapés tabbouleh, 187–88 with piquillo peppers and anchovies, 48 and tomato salad, with nuts (batrik), 186–87 pork, piquillo, and cheese, 47 Buns Cannelloni, 545 mantou, 80 Canola oil, 93 steamed barbecued pork buns (char siu bao), 79–80 Cantaloupe horchata, 661–62 sweet almond buns (semla), 578–79 Capers, 6, 13 sweet breakfast buns, 579–80 grilled eggplant salad with, 192 sweet rolls with saffron, 578 oxtail with, 389–90 Buñuelos (yuca fritters), 87–88 pan-seared swordfish with tomatoes, olives, and, 257 Butter rémoulade sauce, 603 apples cooked in, 619 roasted pepper, anchovy, and caper salad, 194 brown, skate with, 267 Russian sauce, poached fish with, 251–52 -butter sauce for fish, 601–2 veal with, 367 clarified, 241 Caramel dal with cream and, 433 beef tenderloin in caramelized sugar, 359–60 pears "poached" with cream and, 626 sauce, fish fillets poached in, 232 quick baked fish with, 264 sweet black pepper fish, Vietnamese style, 252–53 Caramelized apples, 619 Catfish (continued) Caramelized onions, lentils and rice with, 439 in saffron sauce, 241–42 Caramelized pears poached in red wine, 626–27 Cauliflower, 451 Caramelized potatoes, 482 curried sautéed (gobi taktakin), 452 Caraway with eggs and Parmesan, 430 braised spareribs with cabbage, root vegetables, and, 392–93 with garlic and lemon, 452–53 cabbage and potato soup with, 106 halibut with vegetables, 255–56 caraway breadsticks, 576–77 mixed vegetable curry (subz miloni), 500–501 sauce, poached fish fillets in, 249 with olive oil, anchovies, and pepper, 462–63 Carbonnade (beef and onions stewed in beer), 385–86 with oyster sauce, 463 Carciofi fritti (fried artichoke hearts), 71 panfried spicy potatoes with, 476 Cardamom, 10–11 stir-fried vegetables with nam pla, 499–500 braided coffee cake with, 644–45 Caviar cardamom-scented tea, 668 beet, 32 Cardini, Caesar, 167 eggplant, 31 Carne cruda (marinated beef), 25–26 mushroom, 76 Carom seeds, 560 Cayenne, 11, 12 Carp Cebollas curtidas (pickled onion relish), 615 gefilte fish, 36–37 Celeriac pudding, 495–96 grilled or broiled with lime, 262–63 Celery poached, with Russian sauce, 251–52 mixed vegetable salad with horseradish, 188 with raisin almond sauce, 268–69 pressed tofu salad, 185 roast with sauerkraut and bacon, 247–48 spicy cold, 17 whole baked, with dates or almonds, 264 Celery root pudding, 495–96 whole braised, in hot-and-sour sauce, 260–61 Cellophane noodles, 537 Carpaccio, 25, 26 Central European menus, 679 Carrot(s), 450 Cèpes. See Porcini mushrooms braised, 462 Ceviche, 21–22 braised spareribs with cabbage, root vegetables, and caraway, mock, 35–36 392–93 masala, 563, 594 cabbage and beet salad with, 168 Cha dum yen (Thai tea without milk), 667 carrot, spinach, and rice stew, 107–8 Chai, masala, 668 couscous with vegetables, 527 Channa (crunchy chickpeas), 28–29 curried, 451 Chard. See Swiss chard curried sautéed, 452 Char siu bao (steamed barbecued pork buns), 79–80 with garlic and lemon, 452–53 Chawan-mushi (savory egg custard), 53 glazed, 450–51, 496 Cha yen (Thai iced tea), 667 halibut with vegetables, 255–56 Cheese. See also (s); specific types of cheese and horseradish , 482–83 about Mexican , 85 in mirin, 498 Alsatian "pizza" (tarte flambé), 44–45 mixed pickled vegetables, 444 bean and cheese empanadas, 49 mixed vegetable salad with horseradish, 188 cheese-filled pita, 569–70 pudding, 495–96 cheese-filled vareniki or pierogi, 60–61 quick-braised root vegetables with hoisin, 499 cheese mantecaos, 35 roasted, 442–43 chicken with, 324–25 salad, quick, 191 chilaquiles, 342–43 salad, spicy (houria), 191 and chile quesadillas, 103–4 soup, creamy ( Crécy), 111 fried liver with egg and, 367 steamed, with sauce gribiche, 429 gougères, 69–70 stir-fried vegetables with nam pla, 499–500 grilled corn with cream and, 455 vegetables with dried shrimp and coconut milk, 502–3 grilled ham and cheese sandwich (sandwich Cubano), 363 vegetarian tsimmes, 502 ham and cheese crêpes, 87 with white wine and lemon, 428–29 ham and cheese puffs, 86 Cashews, 29 kasha with, 528–29 , 319 melted (queso fundido), 84 stir- with, 311 pasta with pepper and, 547 yogurt chickpea salad, 180 pizzocheri with Savoy cabbage, potatoes, and, 549–50 Cassava, 140. See also Yuca pork, piquillo and cheese canapés, 47 Casserole, plantain and meat, 420–21 rice with (ris in cagnon), 523–24 Catfish rice with garlic and, 524 bouillabaisse, 138 spicy cheese straws, 35 with chiles and tomatoes, 228–29 and spinach pie (), 488–89 grilled or broiled with lime, 262–63 with spinach sauce (saag paneer), 486 meunière, 240 with, 143–44 miso-broiled, 211 yogurt cheese, 20 poached in caramel sauce, 232 Cheesecake(s) with rice, 249–50 Easter, crustless (), 652 roast with sauerkraut and bacon, 247–48 fried (sirniki), 643 Cherries Chicken, grilled or broiled (continued) cherry clafouti, 621 spicy grilled chicken, 288 macerated dried fruits and nuts, 627–28 , 291 multifruit soup, 627 Thai barbecued chicken, 288 stewed, on bread, 625 wings, 73 veal shanks with, 418 Chicken, ground, 423 Chervil meat samosas, 65–66 chervil-butter sauce for fish, 601–2 plantain and meat casserole, 420–21 fish quenelles with herbs, 95–96 potato croquettes with, 475–76 Chestnuts, 453 pot stickers (wor teep) or mandoo, 63–64 braised cabbage with, 445 rice pilaf with meat, 514–15 braised chicken, 279–80 and shrimp in coconut milk, 423–24 chestnut soup, 132 simmered tofu with, 423 glazed, 453–54 steamed chicken cups, 321–22 rice and beans, Korean style, 511–12 Chicken, noodle and rice dishes Chicken, 273–325 chicken lo mein, 535–36 about, 272, 273, 279; cooking methods, 287, 308, 311; fried, cold noodles with sesame sauce and chicken, 532 308–11; roasted, broiled, or grilled, 287–91; sautés, 292– curried with shrimp and chicken, 538–39 308; stews and braises, 279–87; whole, 273–78 flavorful sticky rice with chicken, 508–9 baked, with mole sauce, 301 fried rice, Malaysian style (), 507 b'stilla, 322–23 , 275–76 chicken potato patties, 315–16 mushroom and chicken , 520 chilaquiles with, 342 Chicken, roasted , 273–74 classic , 277–78 enchiladas, 324–25 roasted thighs with orange and bay leaves, 374–75 hijiki with shiitakes, beans, and, 485 roast mushroom sherry chicken, 299–300 livers, fried, with egg, 367 Chicken salads soy-poached, 274–75 chicken and cucumber, 182 steamed , 315 minced chicken "salad" (laarb), 199–200 , flautas, or salbutes, 323–24 salad Olivier, 199 , 531 seaweed salad with cucumber and chicken, 200–201 tea-smoked, 327 with tarator (walnut sauce), 201, 278 under a brick, 276–77 with Vietnamese , 201 with walnut sauce, 278 Chicken sautés, 292–308 , 273 with almond garlic sauce, 297–98 Chicken appetizers and snacks in almond mole, 301–2 chicken liver pâté (pashtet), 39–40 with apricots, 305 chicken-scallion rolls, 102 breaded cutlets (tonkatsu), 361–62 egg rolls, 66–67 breasts, with prunes and cream, 362–63 empanadas, 49 breasts, with sage or mint, 308 fried satay, 100 chicken biryani, 292–93 grilled chicken wings, 73 chicken escabeche, 294–95 grilled satay, 101 chicken paprikás, 366–67 lumpia rolls, 68–69 chicken teriyaki, 317–18 rice paper rolls, 68 with chile sauce, 301 rice paper spring rolls (goi cuon), 38–39 with citrus sauce, 316 Chicken, fried , 307 style, 309 cutlets, crisp (Wiener ), 364–65 , 318 cutlets, rolled with mushrooms, 365–66 Creole style, 309–10 "deviled" chicken thighs, 362 Parsi style, 310–11 in garlic sour cream, 305–6 Thai style, 309 with green olives, 298 Chicken, grilled or broiled in green sauce, 302 boneless chicken (chicken tikka), 319 groundnut stew with chicken (nketia fla), 296 chicken , 320–21 in caramelized sugar, 359 with chiles, 291 lemon chicken, 314–15 in sauce, 289 with mole sauce, 300–301 with citrus sauce, 316 mushroom and cranberry chicken, 304–5 escabeche, 350–51 mushroom sherry chicken, 299 jerked chicken, 352 with nuts and , 296–97 kebabs, 354–55 onion and saffron chicken, 295–96 kebabs with peppers and yogurt, 356–57 -style, 306–7 lemongrass chicken, 287–88 with rice (arroz con pollo), 293–94 with sauce au chien, 348 with sausage in vinegar, 316–17 with sesame, 290–91 chicken, 336 skewered thighs with peanut sauce, 321 thighs, with chickpeas, 298–99 on skewers (), 319–20 two-way chicken, 289–90 soy barbecued chicken, 288 with vegetables and herbs (alla cacciatora), 303 Chicken sautés (continued) Chickpea(s), 11, 12, 430, 431 with vinegar, 303–4 with aromatic vegetables, 432 with yogurt and rice (chicken korma pulao), 293 basic cooked, 431–32 Chicken soups bean and nut filling for stuffed vegetables, 449 chicken and coconut (dom yam gai), 142–43 bulgur pilaf with, 526 chicken and egg, 142 and chicken tagine, 285 chicken-rice (caldo cantina), 138–39 with , 285 with chipotle paste, 139–40 chicken thighs with, 298–99 chicken and watercress, 140–41 with coconut milk, 434–35 chunky mulligatawny with chicken, 116 cod with sherry and, 242 consommé, 161 couscous with vegetables, 527 cream-style corn soup with chicken, 141 crunchy (channa), 28–29 creamy chicken soup with vegetables (ajiaco), 140 dumplings, in yogurt sauce, 435–36 hot and sour soup, 145–46 falafel, 42–43 jook with chicken, 124 fritters (phulouri), 87 miso soup with chicken, 122 hummus, 19 Ramadan soup (), 153–54 kofte with, 426 rice soup with chicken and egg (domburi), 124–25 mashed, 440–41 tortilla soup, 143–44 pancake, Ligurian (farinata genovese), 42 Chicken stews and braises, 279–87 and pasta soup, 129 adobo, 282–83 pasta with, 130 asopao de pollo, 283–84 raita, 176 with bean paste, 376 Ramadan soup (harira), 153–54 with capers, 389–90 rice pilaf with, 514 carrot, spinach, and rice stew with chicken, 107–8 salad, 179–80 chestnut chicken, 279–80 salad, with ginger, 180 (kari ayam), 281 slow-cooked, 433 chicken stew (stifado), 336–37 spicy (rajma), 437 chicken tagine, 239–40 and , 127–28 chicken vindaloo, 399 and squash soup, Mediterranean, 130 chops with sherry, 413–14 in their own broth, with fried bread crumbs, 128–29 with cinnamon, 382–83 yogurt chickpea salad, 180 with clams, 286 Chickpea flour with fresh curry paste, 328–29 pakoras, 90–91 hasenpfeffer, 335 Chicory, 177. See also Radicchio with honey and almonds, 406–7 bitter greens with sour cream dressing, 176 lemongrass-steamed chicken, 280 Chilaquiles, 342–43 with milk, 400–401 Chile(s), 6, 8, 10, 15, 588–89. See also Cayenne; Chipotle(s); with mushrooms and pasilla chile sauce, 414–15 ; Salsa; Spicy dishes red-braised chicken, 282 and cheese quesadillas, 103–4 red-cooked chicken, 280–81 chilaquiles, 342 Spanish-style, 389 chile crab, 225–26 with spicy adobo, 394 chile-fried shrimp, 218 tagine with chickpeas and vanilla, 285 chile-lime sauce (sambal oelek), 590 tagine with lentils or chickpeas, 284–85 chile oil with Szechwan peppercorns, 583 tagine with prunes, 407–8 chile shrimp, 226 with vinegar, 286–87 , 609 with winter squash, 377–78 crunchy curried shrimp or fish with onions and, 218 Chicken stir-fries escarole with olive oil, anchovies, and pepper, 462–63 with asparagus, 370–71 fish fillets with tomatoes and, 228–29 chicken lo mein, 535–36 ginger-chile sauce, 584 with creamed corn, 312–13 green, fried, 77 curry chicken, 369 grilled chicken with, 291 ginger chicken, 313 and onions, crunchy curried shrimp or fish with, 218 in coconut milk, 371 miso-chile sauce, tuna with, 254–55 in garlic sauce, 370 pan-grilled corn with, 454 , 312 pasilla chile sauce, stewed lamb shanks with mushrooms and, lemon chicken, 315 414–15 peanut chicken, 313–14 pasilla salsa, 612 spicy shredded chicken, 368–69 pastes: Thai spicy chicken, 312 go chu jang, 8, 135, 234 with walnuts, 311 , 191, 598 Chicken stock, 160 sesame-chile, 591 aromatic white beans with tomatoes and, 442 tohbanjan, 254 canned, 159 penne all'arrabbiata, 548 Chinese style, 160 roasted, guacamole with, 22 consommé, 161 sauce, chicken with, 301 dark stock (jus rôti), 163 sautéed, with miso, 78 Chile(s) (continued) Cilantro (continued) shrimp with garlic, tomatoes, and, 99 puree, 605 stir-fried potatoes with, 473–74 rice with onions, garlic, and herbs, 518 toasted chile sauce, 585 salsa, 616–17 whole wheat flatbreads stuffed with lamb, cilantro, and, 561– grilled crab with, 227 62 grilled or roast lamb with, 359 Chili paste. See Chile(s): pastes sauce, fish steamed in its own juice with, 263–64 Chili powder, 609 sauce, quick baked fish in, 264 Chili sauce, hoisin, 584 uttapam with, 565–66 Chimichurri sauce, 617 whole wheat flatbreads stuffed with lamb, chiles, and, 561–62 crisp-skin salmon with, 236–37 Cinnamon Chinese black vinegar, 171 beef stew with, 382–83 Chinese long beans. See Yard-long beans cinnamon tea, 667 Chinese menus, 673–74 and honey fritters (loukoumades), 655–56 Chinese pantry items, 8–9 lamb pilaf with, 412–13 Chipotle(s), 15, 139, 588, 589 olive oil cookies with orange and, 657–58 chipotle shrimp, scallops, or crabs, 219–20 rice pudding with (arroz con leche), 636–37 paste, chicken soup with, 139–40 Citrus salsa, Mayan (xec), 615–16 pork and posole with, 155–56 Citrus sauce, chicken with, 316 sauce, chicken, , or pork chops in, 289 Clafouti, apricot, cherry, or pear, 621 tomato-chipotle salsa, 611 Clam(s), 206. See also Cockles Chips bouillabaisse, 138 plantain, 22–23 cakes, 83 yuca, 23 chicken with, 286 , stir-fried noodles with mushrooms and, 536 with shrimp and, 121 Choclo asado (grilled corn), 454–55 curried, crunchy, 217–18 Chocolate fritto misto (lightly fried fish and vegetables), 94 Mexican hot chocolate, 664 hardshell clams with garlic, 99 soufflé, 643 hijiki with shiitakes, beans, and, 485 Spanish hot chocolate, 665 miso soup with, 123 Cholent, 380–81 rice pilaf with, 514 Chongak kimchi, 445 sauce, white or red, pasta with, 99 Choonth wangan (stewed apples and eggplant), 458 seafood pajon, 81 Chop chae (glass noodles with vegetables and meat), 539–40 in sherry sauce, 207–8 Chorizo, 14 soup, 136 baked eggs "flamenco," 340–41 stir-fried, with black bean sauce, 206–7 and beans, 401 zarzuela, 270–71 and bread (migas), 99–100 Clarified butter, 241 caldo gallego, 144–45 Cochinita pibil (Yucatecan pit-roasted pork), 351–52 chickpeas in their own broth with fried bread crumbs and, Co chu kara, 591 128–29 Cockles. See also Clam(s) chorizo, piquillo and cheese canapés, 47 bouillabaisse, 138 empanadas, 49 coconut soup with shrimp and, 121 melted cheese (queso fundido) with, 84 miso soup with, 123 pork and beans Asturian style (fabada), 401–2 in sherry sauce, 207–8 in red wine or cider, 70 soup, 136 with, 519 stir-fried, with black bean sauce, 206–7 Choua (steamed lamb shoulder), 408 zarzuela, 270–71 Choucroute Coconut grand (sauerkraut with smoked meats), 404 banana-coconut raita, 176 de poissons (sauerkraut with fish), 270 dal with, 434 Christy, Sem, 629 and fish chutney steamed in banana leaves (patra ni machhi), Christy, Virginia, 629 231 (fresh sugar ), 655 green leaf wraps (miang gung), 33–34 Chutney macaroons, 630 dry peanut, 595–96 Caribbean style, 631 fish and coconut, steamed in banana leaves (patra ni machhi), sweet rice flour dumplings, 639–40 231 Coconut milk, 9, 584–85 mint, 595 bananas in, 622–23 grilled lamb chops with, 352–53 black-eyed peas with, 434–35 Cider blazing hot shrimp curry in, 216–17 chorizo in, 70 braised pork with, 397 fish fillets poached in, 247 chicken adobo with, 283 Cider vinegar, 170 chicken and coconut soup (dom yam gai), 142–43 Cig kofte (raw meatballs), 26–27 coconut crêpes, 646 Cilantro, 9, 11, 12 coconut custard, steamed, 639 dried fruit and nut sauce with, 599–600 coconut flan, 634 and garlic soup, 121–22 coconut rice, 516 Coconut milk (continued) (continued) coconut rice pudding Jamaican-style, 637 sambal oelek, with, 515 coconut sorbet, 630 sesame-chile paste, 591 cold mango soup, sweet or savory, 119–20 sesame seeds, toasted, 596 dal with coconut, 434 sweet garlic , 590–91 fragrant coconut milk rice (nasi lemak), 515 Szechwan salt-and-pepper, 583 lemongrass-coconut sauce, steamed shrimp with, 216 paste, 585 minced pork and shrimp in, 423–24 Tunisian rub (), 597–98 mulligatawny with, 116 Confit, duck, 330 plantains in (ndizi wa nazi), 472–73 "Confit,” octopus, 51 red-braised chicken with, 282 (rice porridge), 123–24 soup, 121 (dried scallops) soup, with clams and shrimp, 121 jook with, 124 spinach with, 487 Consommé, 161 sticky rice with nam pla and, 508 borscht, 116 stir-fried chicken in, 371 Jerez style, 115 stir-fried pork in, 371 Cooked cream (buttermilk panna cotta), 636 sweet coconut rice, 516–17 Cookies sweet sticky rice with mangoes, 639 almendrados, 631 tembleque, 636 chewy sugar cookies (ossi dei morti), 656–57 vegetables with dried shrimp and, 502–3 coconut macaroons, 630 Cod. See also Black cod; Salt cod coconut macaroons, Caribbean style, 631 baked, with dried mushroom sauce, 251 fruit-filled (kolackys), 648–49 bouillabaisse, 138 madeleines, 649 with chickpeas and sherry, 242 olive oil, with orange and cinnamon, 657–58 choucroute de poissons, 270 orange-nut biscotti, 657 cod potato patties, 315–16 "tiles" or broomstick cookies, 652–53 escabeche, 235–36 walnut or almond macaroons, 630 fish salad with horseradish dressing, 197–98 Cooking oil, 93. See also Oil; specific types grilled, rémoulade, 256–57 Cooking techniques, 1–2 grilled fillets, coastal-style, 268 Coq au vin, 307 Jamaican codfish curry (run down), 239 Coriander, 11, 12 piquillo peppers stuffed with fish, 46–47 pork with red wine and, 395 poached in cider, 247 Corn, 454. See also Cornmeal; Polenta; Posole Coffee ajiaco (creamy chicken soup with vegetables),140 braised goose with white wine and, 333–34 arepas (cornmeal cakes), 575 ice cream "drowned" with espresso, 642 creamed, stir-fried chicken or beef with, 312–13 iced, Vietnamese style, 666 fresh, polenta with, 530 Coffee cake, braided, with cardamom, 644–45 fresh corn fritters, 89–90 Collards grilled, 454–55 cold lemony greens, 180–81 grilled, with cream and cheese, 455 cooked in yogurt, 463–64 pan-grilled, with chiles, 454 croquettes, 487–88 roasted corn and black bean salad, 195 flash-cooked, with lemon juice, 464 soup, cream-style, 141–42 with garlic and lemon, 452–53 Cornichons, 13 with oyster sauce, 463 poached fish with Russian sauce, 251–52 pasta with, 552 sauce gribiche, 601 with raisins and pine nuts, 489 veal stew with pickles, 417 Conch Cornish game hen, marinated and grilled, 334 ceviche, 21–22 Cornmeal, 6. See also Polenta Condiments, 582–617. See also Dipping sauce; Relish; Salsa; cakes (arepas), 575 Sauce(s) empanadas, 48–49 adobo, 616 pie, 396–97 annatto seasoning paste (recado rojo), 609–10 tamales, 531 , 594 Corn oil, 93 chile oil with Szechwan peppercorns, 583 Cotolette alla milanese (veal cutlets Milan style), 365 chile paste (harissa), 191, 598 Couscous, 526 chili powder, 609 with apricots, 527 chutney, dry peanut, 595–96 fish, 265 chutney, mint, 595 sweet, with almond milk, 641 , 592–94 with vegetables, 527 , 594 Cowpeas, 430 gremolata, osso buco with, 419–20 Crab(s), 206, 226 ground and toasted rice (khao koor), 587 chile crab, 225–26 -onion , 596–97 chipotle crabs, 220 pickled ginger (gari), 591–92 cream-style corn soup with, 141 preserved lemons, 598–99 Dungeness, steamed, with ginger, 224 salmoriglio, skewered swordfish chunks with, 257–58 fritto misto (lightly fried fish and vegetables), 94 Crab(s) (continued) Cucumber(s) (continued) with ginger, Chinese style, 226 lightly pickled, 455 grilled, with cilantro salsa, 227 cold buckwheat noodle soup (naengmyon), 149–50 piquillo peppers stuffed with, 47 mixed pickled vegetables, 444 seafood empanadas, 49 quick salted vegetables with mirin and soy, 455 soup, Korean style, 135 salad, European style, 169 steamed, with soy dipping sauce, 225 salad, spicy, 177 stir-fried, in black bean sauce, 207 seaweed salad with chicken or shrimp and, 200–201 tropical spring rolls, 39 Cumin, 11 West Lake crab soup, 145 beet salad with, 179 Cranberry and mushroom chicken, 304–5 black beans with garlic and, 438 Cream. See also Crème fraîche; Pastry cream; Sour cream kofte with pine nuts and, 356 cooked (buttermilk panna cotta), 636 Currants. See also Raisins cream tart (tarte vaudoise), 654–55 couscous with butter or oil, pine nuts, and, 526 dal with butter and, 433 pasta with fennel, 551 fenugreek, marinated lamb "popsicles" with, 353 rice, pine nut, and currant filling for stuffed vegetables, 448– grilled corn with cheese and, 455 49 mushrooms with, 55 rice pilaf with pine nuts and, 514 mustard-cream sauce, halibut with vegetables with, 256 squid stuffed with pine nuts and, 224 pasta with ham, peas, and, 556–57 sweet and sour rabbit or chicken, 336 pasta with sausage and, 557–58 Curry, curry powder, 486 pears "poached" with butter and, 626 crunchy curried shrimp or fish, 217–18 pork chops with prunes and, 362–63 curried carrots, 451 Cream-style corn soup, 141-2 curried cauliflower, 451–52 Creamed corn, stir-fried chicken or beef with, 312–13 curried rice noodles with pork or chicken and shrimp, 538–39 Creamed spinach, 490 curried sautéed cauliflower, 452 Crema catalana, 635 curry chicken (kari ayam), 281 Crème brûlée, 635 curry powder, 9, 11, 593 Crème fraîche, 13 fragrant, 593–94 Alsatian "pizza" (tarte flambé), 45 hot, 592–93 mushrooms with cream, 55 milder, 593 smoked fish and crème frâiche crêpes, 87 curry soup noodles, 125 Crème pâtissière (pastry cream), 650 mixed vegetable curry (subz miloni), 500–501 Creole fried chicken, 309–10 paste, fresh, braised duck or chicken with, 328–29 Creole garlic sauce (mojo criollo), 617 potato croquettes with curry, 476 Crêpes shrimp, blazing hot, in coconut milk, 216–17 buckwheat, 86–87 stir-fried curry beef, 369 coconut, 646 , 633. See also Pudding rice and lentil flour (dosa), 564–65 coconut, steamed, 639 sugared, 645–46 crema catalana, 635 Suzette, 646 crème brûlée, 635 Crisp-fried fish or shrimp in spicy tomato sauce, 234–35 flan, 633–34 Crisp-fried shrimp or vegetables (rebozados), 92 flan, vanilla, coconut, or pumpkin, 634 Crisp vegetable pancake (pajon), 80–81 flan de naranja (orange custard), 634–35 Croaker, shallow-fried, with ginger sauce, 259–60 savory egg custard (chawan-mushi), 53 Croquettes. See also Cakes, savory zucchini, 44 chicken or fish potato patties, 315–16 Cuttlefish, with artichokes and garlic, 222–23 potato, with meat, 475–76 potato, meatless, with curry, 476 spinach, 487–88 Daikon, 495. See also Radish(es) Crostini, 41 chongak kimchi, 445 with beans and greens, 41 lightly pickled, 455 garlic, 41 cold buckwheat noodle soup (naengmyon), 149–50 Croutons, 580–81 mixed pickled vegetables, 444 Crullers, sugar, fresh (churros), 655 mixed vegetable salad with horseradish, 188 Crunchy chickpeas (channa), 28–29 Daiquiri, classic, 670 Crunchy eggplant, 457 Dal (slow-cooked lentils), 431 Crustless Easter cheesecake (paskha), 652 basic recipe, 433 Crustless vegetable pie, 460 with butter and cream, 433 Cuba libre (rum and Coke), 671 with coconut, 434 Cucumber(s), 455 with shrimp, 434 and , 182 Dal, urad, in rice and lentil flour crêpes (dosa), 564–65 cucumber, jicama, and fruit salad, 178 Dandelion(s) cucumber-mint raita, 175 with bacon, 461 cucumber seaweed soup, 120–21 cold lemony greens, 180–81 cucumber tofu salad, 177–78 with raisins and pine nuts, 489 and fennel salad, 181–82 vegetarian filling, 542–44 ginger cucumber salad, 177 Danish meatballs (frikadeller), 101–2 Dark stock (jus rôti), 163 (continued) Dashi, 7, 8, 162–63 stewed cherries on bread, 625 Dates stuffed dried dates, figs, apricots, or prunes, 622 baked whole fish with, 264 sugared crêpes, 645–46 date and walnut balls, 625 Swedish pancakes (plattar), 646 stuffed, 622 sweet cold mango soup, 120 Daube of beef or lamb, 384 sweet couscous with almond milk, 641 Davis, Mitchell, 530 sweet "pizza" ( de Pérouges), 647–48 Desserts, 618–58 sweet rice flour dumplings, 639–40 about, 618; cakes, cookies, and , 643–58; creamy and sweet sticky rice with mangoes, 639 eggy desserts, 633–43; fruit desserts, 619–28; nut desserts, sweet tart pastry, 654 628–33 tarte au sucre, 655 almendrados, 631 tembleque, 636 almond cake, 632–33 "tiles" or broomstick cookies, 652–53 apple cake (äppletorte), 619–20 trifle, 651 apples cooked in butter, 619 vanilla soufflé, 642–43 apricot, cherry, or pear clafouti, 621 walnut or almond macaroons, 630 apricot meringue with walnuts, 620–21 walnut tart, 632 baked apricots, 621–22 Deviled eggs, shrimp or salmon, 34 baked figs or apricots stuffed with walnuts or almonds, 622 "Deviled" pork chops, 362 baked plantains, 623–24 Dill baklava, 628–30 fish quenelles with herbs, 95–96 bananas in coconut milk, 622–23 green beans with yogurt and, 461 berry pudding, 624 lamb stew with, 412 blancmange, 636 mustard dill sauce, 608–9 braided coffee cake with cardamom, 644–45 cabbage and beet salad with, 168 buttermilk panna cotta, 636 puree, 605 buttery sponge cake (génoise), 649–50 veal stew with sour cream and, 416–17 caramelized apples, 619 zucchini with mint and, 498 caramelized pears poached in red wine, 626–27 Dipping sauce chewy sugar cookies (ossi dei morti), 656–57 cold noodles with (hiyashi somen), 534 chocolate soufflé, 643 cold soba noodles with, 533–34 coconut crêpes, 646 with ginger (nuoc cham), 590 coconut macaroons, 630 ginger-scallion, 583 coconut macaroons, Caribbean style, 631 nam prik, 586 coconut sorbet, 630 soy, 583–84 cream tart (tarte vaudoise), 654–55 sweet nam pla, 586 crema catalana, 635 Dips and spreads. See also Dipping sauce; Salsa crêpes Suzette, 646 avocado "mayonnaise," 616 crustless Easter cheesecake (paskha), 652 baba ghanoush, 31 date or fig and walnut balls, 625 beet caviar, 32 figs poached in wine, 625–26 brandade de morue, 56–57 flan, 633–34 calf or chicken liver pâté (pashtet), 39–40 fresh sugar crullers (churros), 655 diced tomato spread, 19 fried cheesecakes (sirniki), 643 eggplant caviar, 31 fruit-filled cookies (kolackys), 648–49 fish roe puree (taramasalata), 24–25 fruit soup, simple, 624–25 guacamole, 22 ginger ice cream, 641–42 herbed cheese dip, 20–21 green tea ice cream, 642 hummus, 19 honey cake (lekach), 646–47 mushroom caviar, 76 honey and cinnamon fritters (loukoumades), 655–56 portobello spread, 18 ice cream "drowned" with espresso, 642 raita, 175–76 kulich (Russian ), 645 red or black bean dip, 29–30 Linzertorte, 631 roast pepper spread with walnuts and garlic, 32–33 macerated dried fruits and nuts, 627–28 warm olive oil bath (bagna cauda), 56 madeleines, 649 white bean dip, 19 multifruit soup, 627 Domburi (rice soup with chicken or tofu and egg), 124–25 olive oil cookies with orange and cinnamon, 657–58 Dom yam gai (chicken and coconut soup), 142–43 orange custard, 634–35 Dosa (rice and lentil flour crêpes), 564–65 orange-nut biscotti, 657 Dough. See also Bread(s) pastry cream, 650 dumpling wrappers, 62 pears "poached" with butter and cream, 626 egg noodles, 63 pumpkin and walnut (kabak tatlisi), 631–32 wrappers, 62 rice , 636–38 fresh hand-cut pasta dough, 541–42 sand cake, 651–52 lumpia wrappers, 68 semolina pudding (basbous), 640–41 noodles, 62 Spanish "French" toast (torrijas castellanas), 653–54 pizza, 572–73 steamed coconut custard, 639 ravioli, 542–44 Dough (continued) Eggplant (continued) savory tart pastry, 458–59 lightly pickled, 455 sweet tart pastry, 654 mixed pickled vegetables, 444 wrappers for vareniki, pelmeni, or pierogi, 58 panfried spicy potatoes with, 476 Dried anchovies with peppers and yogurt, 457 crisp, 52 pie, 459–60 sweet, 52–53 with pine nuts, 457 Dried fruit. See Fruit: dried; specific fruits puree, braised lamb in (hunkar begendi), 405–6 Dried mushrooms. See Mushroom(s), dried; Porcini mushrooms ratatouille, 501 Dried shrimp. See Shrimp: dried roasted vegetable gazpacho, Ignacio Blanco’s, 117–18 Drunken chicken, 273–74 salad, grilled, sautéed, or roasted, 191–92 Drunken shrimp, 212–13 salad, with mustard-miso dressing, 185–86 Dry-braised beef with spices (rendang), 390–91 sautéed, 456 Duck, 325–32 stewed, with tomatoes, 456 bigos, 403–4 stewed apples and (choonth wangan), 458 braised, with fresh curry paste, 328–29 stuffed (imam bayildi), 30–31 confit, 330 with sweet miso, 457 garbure (meaty bean stew from the Pyrenees), 402–3 vegetables with dried shrimp and coconut milk, 502–3 crisp-braised duck legs: with walnut-garlic sauce, 443 with apricots or prunes, 331 and yogurt salad, 192–93 with aromatic vegetables, 331 Egg rolls. See also Lumpia with parsley, 331 chicken or shrimp, 66–67 garlic duck and rice, 327–28 vegetarian, 68 legs, with olives, 332 wrappers for, 62 pan-roasted, with olives, 331–32 Eggs, 337–44 roast, 325–26 about, 337 with bay leaves and Marsala, 329–30 asparagus with Parmesan and, 430 sauce, pasta with, 557 baked, Cuban-style, 341 tea-smoked, 327 baked, "flamenco," 340–41 Vietnamese roast, 326 baked, West Indian style, 340 Duk kuk (rice cake soup), 154 Caesar salad dressing, 167 Dulse, 484–85 chicken and egg soup, 142 Dumplings, 59 chilaquiles, 342–43 chickpea, in yogurt sauce, 435–36 in cold buckwheat noodle soup (naengmyon), 149–50 Chinese dumpling wrappers, 62 consommé, Jerez style, 115 dumpling soup (mandoo kuk), 154 egg flower soup, 115 filled (vareniki, pelmeni, or pierogi), 59–62 egg-lemon sauce (avgolemono), 596 wrappers for, 58 braised lamb with, 409–10 , 478–79 braised leeks with, 466 gyoza, 59, 64, 154 egg-lemon soup (avgolemono), 113–14 lamb-filled (manti), 65 egg in pastry (brik), 74 mandoo, 59, 64 fried egg crêpes, 87 panfried (pot stickers, wor teep), 63–64 fried liver with egg, 367 potato, 479 garlic-tomato soup, 127 samosas, 65–66 hard-cooked, 338 spaetzle, 540–41 chicken with almond-garlic sauce, 297–98 steamed, 64 cold buckwheat noodle soup with (naengmyon), 149–50 sweet rice flour dumplings, 639–40 parsley sauce, 604–5 wontons, 63 salade niçoise, 196–97 soup, 63 salad Olivier, 199 sauce gribiche, 601 in sour cream dressing, 176 Easter bread, Russian (kulich), 645 in spicy tomato sauce, 338–39 Easter cheesecake, crustless (paskha), 652 steamed fish fillets with hard-cooked egg sauce, 250–51 Eastern European menus, 679 stuffed flank steak (matambre), 372–73 Edamame, 433 , 339–40 Egg noodles. See also Noodles; Pasta mushrooms and, 74–75 fresh, 63 aux , 343–44 with spring onions, 536 omelet with tomato, ham, bacon, or , 344 Eggplant, 186, 456 pasta frittata, 558 baba ghanoush, 31 poached, 337 bacalao (salt cod) with, 244 cilantro and garlic soup with, 121–22 basic sautéed, Indian style, 457 salade lyonnaise, 202 caviar, 31 pocket eggs (hou bao daan), 73 cold, with sesame dressing, 186 rice soup with chicken or tofu and (domburi), 124–25 crunchy, 457 savory egg custard (chawan-mushi), 53 fritters, 88–89 scrambled, spicy (akoori), 338 halibut with vegetables, 255–56 scrambled, warm vegetarian spring rolls, 39 Eggs (continued) Fish appetizers and snacks (continued) shrimp or salmon deviled eggs, 34 fish potato patties, 315–16 spaghetti carbonara, 547 fish quenelles with herbs, 95–96 Spanish tortilla, 341–42 fish roe puree (taramasalata), 24–25 spicy Indian with tomato and, 477 fritto misto (lightly fried fish and vegetables), 94 stracciatella, 115 gefilte fish, 36–37 tea eggs, 34–35 grilled baby squid, 97–98 jook with, 124 grilled octopus, 49–50 vegetarian harira, 154 grilled squid with vinaigrette, 50 Elote asado (grilled corn), 454–55 marinated fresh anchovies (boquerones), 24 Empanadas, 48–49, 59 mock ceviche, 35–36 Enchiladas, chicken, 324–25 octopus "confit," 51 Endive, 177. See also Belgian endive panfried fish "sandwiches," 57–58 with bacon, 461 pickled herring, 37 bitter greens with sour cream dressing, 176 piquillo peppers stuffed with fish, crab, or brandade, 46–47 with olive oil, anchovies, and pepper, 462–63 rice "sandwiches," 511 Epazote, 517 salmon deviled eggs, 34 Equipment, 109, 167, 559 salt- and sugar-cured salmon (gravlax), 23–24 Escabeche sardines or smelts, broiled or grilled, 96–97 chicken, 294–95 seafood empanadas, 49 fish, 235–36 smoked fish and crème frâiche crêpes, 87 grilled, pork, chicken, or fish, 350–51 spicy fried fish (amritsari), 94–95 Escarole, 177 sweet dried anchovies, 52–53 with bacon, 461 warm octopus and potatoes, 50–51 bitter greens with sour cream dressing, 176 Fish fillets, 227–52 with olive oil, anchovies, and pepper, 462–63 in almond sauce, 243 Espresso, ice cream "drowned" with, 642 with artichokes, 245–46 bacalao with eggplant, 244 baked, with dried mushroom sauce, 251 Fabada (pork and beans Asturian style), 401–2 baked in foil, 246 Fabes, 401–2 with chiles and tomatoes, 228–29 Falafel, 42–43, 431 cod baked with vegetables, 246–47 Farinata genovese (Ligurian chickpea pancake), 42 cod with chickpeas and sherry, 242 Farro salad, 527–28 crisp-fried, in spicy tomato sauce, 234–35 Fast, fresh tomato sauce, 606 crisp-skin salmon, with chimichurri sauce, 236–37 Fava beans, 430 curried, crunchy, 217–18 falafel, 42–43 escabeche, 235–36 fava bean soup, 130–31 fish and coconut chutney steamed in banana leaves (patra ni stewed baby artichokes with peas and, 428 machhi), 231–32 Feijoada (spicy beans, Goan style), 436–37 fish couscous, 265 Fennel, 11, 268 fish tacos, 238–39 and cucumber salad, 181–82 fish tagine, 239–40 orange, fennel, and olive salad, 173–74 grilled, coastal-style, 268 and orange salad, 173 grilled escabeche with, 350–51 pasta with, 551 in caramelized sugar, 359 quick baked fish with olive oil, lemon, and, 264 Jamaican codfish curry (run down), 239 roasted or grilled whole fish, coastal-style, 267–68 lime-cooked, with crisp garlic, 237 Fenugreek, 11 mackerel, simmered in soy sauce, 233 cream, marinated lamb "popsicles" with, 353 meunière, 240 Feta cheese miso-broiled, 211 cheese-filled pita, 569–70 in miso sauce, 233–34 spicy carrot salad (houria), 191 with onions and lemon, 258–59 Figs pan-cooked, with "killed" onions, 237–38 baked, stuffed with walnuts or almonds, 622 in paprika sour cream, 248–49 fig and walnut balls, 625 poached, in caraway sauce, 249 poached in wine, 625–26 poached, with Russian sauce, 251–52 stuffed dried, 622 poached in caramel sauce, 232 Fish, 205–71. See also specific types of fish and shellfish poached in cider, 247 about, 21, 206, 227; fillets, 227–52; steaks, 252–59; soups and quick-braised, in black bean sauce, 227–28 stews, 134–38, 269–71; whole fish, 259–69 with raisin almond sauce, 268–69 chervil-butter sauce for, 601–2 in red sauce, 230 tomato-nut sauce for (romesco), 606–7 with rice, 249–50 Fish appetizers and snacks roast, with sauerkraut and bacon, 247–48 batter-fried fish and vegetables (tempura), 91–92 with saffron and potatoes, 242 brandade de morue, 56–57 in saffron sauce, 241–42 ceviche (marinated seafood), 21–22 salt cod, Basque style, 243–44 crisp dried anchovies, 52 salt cod in tomato sauce, 244–45 fish cakes (tod mun), 83–84 simmered in soy and sake, 253 Fish fillets (continued) Flageolet beans (continued) soy-glazed, 232–33 hijiki with shiitakes and, 485 steamed, with hard-cooked egg sauce, 250–51 mashed, 440–41 steamed in banana leaves, 230–31 Flan, 633–34 sweet-and-spicy broiled, 234 de courgettes (zucchini custard), 44 wrapped in bean curd or rice paper, 228 de naranja (orange custard), 634–35 Fish roe puree (taramasalata), 24–25 vanilla, coconut, or pumpkin, 634 Fish salads Flatbreads. See also Pizza bean and tuna, 189 onion kulcha, 563–64 green bean and tuna, 189 Italian (piadine), 567 green mango salad with smoked fish, 204 pita, 568–69 with horseradish dressing, 197–98 cheese-filled, 569–70 Mediterranean-style seafood salad, 197 meat-filled, 570 salade niçoise, 196–97 whole wheat, 569 salt cod salad, 198 Turkish "pizza" (lahmacun), with meat or egg, 566–67 Fish sauce, 9. See also Nam pla whole wheat (paratha), 559–60 Fish soups and stews, 134–38, 269–71 stuffed with lamb, chiles, and cilantro (keema ke paratha), bouillabaisse, 138 561–62 choucroute de poissons, 270 stuffed with potatoes (aloo paratha), 560–61 fish stew with aïoli (bourride), 137 yeasted (naan), 563 fish tagine, 239–40 Flautas, chicken, 324 halibut with vegetables, 255–56 Fleica (grilled steak with garlic), 346–47 hot and sour fish soup, 136–37 Flounder jook with seafood, 124 escabeche, 235–36 red fish stew, fast and spicy, 269–70 fish and coconut chutney steamed in banana leaves (patra ni West Lake fish soup, 134 machhi), 231 zarzuela, 270–71 lime-cooked, with crisp garlic, 237 Fish steaks, 252–59 soy-glazed, 232–33 braised in red wine, 256 West Lake fish soup, 134 grilled, rémoulade, 256–57 Flour, 6 grilled or broiled skewered swordfish chunks with salmoriglio, Foo foo (mashed plantains), 473 257–58 French bread, 570–71 halibut with vegetables, 255–56 French cooking, 4–5, 12, 679 pan-seared swordfish with tomatoes, olives, and capers, 257 French menus, 679–80 roast, with onions and lemon, 258–59 French pantry items, 12–13 salmon teriyaki, 255 "French" toast, Spanish (torrijas castellanas), 653–54 seared, with lemongrass, tamarind, and fried garlic, 253–54 French walnut sauce, 600 simmered in soy and sake, 253 Fried almonds, spicy, 28 sweet-and-spicy broiled swordfish, 234 Fried artichoke hearts, 71 sweet black pepper fish steaks, Vietnamese style, 252–53 Fried cheese (queso frito), 85–86 tuna with miso-chile sauce, 254–55 Fried cheesecakes (sirniki), 643 Fish stock, 161 Fried chicken, 308–11 Fish, whole, 259–69 Fried fish, spicy (amritsari), 94–95 baked, with almonds, 264 Fried green chiles, 77 baked, with dates, 264 Fried peanuts, 27–28 braised, in hot-and-sour sauce, 260–61 Fried rice, 506–7 braised, in mushroom-bamboo shoot sauce, 261 Malaysian style (nasi goreng), 507 braised, in sweet-and-sour sauce, 261 with pineapple, 507 broiled, with olives, 265–66 vegetarian, 507 fish couscous, 265 yang chow, 507 grilled or broiled, with lime, 262–63 Fried rice balls (supplì), 43–44 "grilled" mackerel with garlic and , 266–67 Fried satay, 100 lemongrass fish, 262 Frikadeller (Danish meatballs), 101–2 quick baked, with butter, 264 Frittata, pasta, 558 quick baked, in cilantro sauce, 264 Fritters quick baked, with fennel, olive oil, and lemon, 264 batter-fried fish and vegetables (tempura), 91–92 with raisin almond sauce, 268–69 batter-fried vegetables (pakoras), 90–91 roasted, coastal-style, 267–68 black-eyed pea, 87 roast with onions and lemon, 258–59 eggplant, 88–89 salt-grilled (broiled), 259 falafel, 42–43 shallow-fried small fish with ginger sauce, 259–60 fresh corn, 89–90 skate with brown butter, 267 fresh sugar crullers (churros), 655 in spicy tomato sauce, 229 honey and cinnamon (loukoumades), 655–56 steamed, 261–62 lightly fried fish and vegetables (fritto misto), 94 steamed, with black beans, 262 salt cod (bacalaitos), 90 steamed, Italian style, 262 shrimp, Spanish or Indian, 90 steamed in its own juice, with cilantro sauce, 263–64 split pea or chickpea (phulouri), 87 Flageolet beans, 13, 430 yuca (buñuelos), 87–88 Fritto misto (lightly fried fish and vegetables), 94 Garlic (continued) Fromage blanc, 13 sweet garlic soy sauce, 590–91 Alsatian "pizza" (tarte flambé), 45 soy barbecued chicken, 288 Fruit. See also specific fruits tomato sauce with orange and, 607 beverages, 660–62 veal with, 367 cucumber, jicama, and fruit salad, 178 walnut-garlic sauce, beets with (pkhali), 443 desserts, 619–28 warm olive oil bath (bagna cauda), 56 dried, 12 white beans with, 441 beef daube with, 384 Gazpacho dried fruit and nut sauce with cilantro, 599–600 basic red, 117 macerated dried fruits and nuts, 627–28 roasted vegetable, Ignacio Blanco's, 117–18 fresh, lamb tagine with, 408 Gefilte fish, 36–37 fruit salad "salsa," 178 affogato al caffè (ice cream "drowned" with espresso), Fruit-filled cookies (kolackys), 648–49 642 . See Jam Génoise (buttery sponge cake), 649–50 Ghee, 241 Ginger, 8, 9 with oyster sauce, 463 chickpea salad with, 180 , 9 crab with, Chinese style, 226 Galette de Pérouges (sweet "pizza"), 647–48 dipping sauce with (nuoc cham), 590 Garam masala, 11, 594 ginger ale, 660–61 Garbanzos. See Chickpea(s) ginger chicken, 313 Garbure (meaty bean stew from the Pyrenees), 402–3 ginger-chile sauce, 584 Gari (pickled ginger), 591–92 ginger cucumber salad, 177 Garlic, 14 ginger-scallion dipping sauce, 583 almond garlic sauce, chicken with, 297–98 ice cream, 641–42 and artichokes, squid with, 222–23 lemongrass-ginger tea, 666 black bean and garlic spareribs, 391–92 pickled (gari), 591–92 black beans with cumin and, 438 sauce, shallow-fried small fish with, 259–60 braised lamb with lemon and, 408–9 snow peas with, 470 and bread soup ("boiled water"), 127 steamed Dungeness crab or lobster with, 224 broccoli or cauliflower with lemon and, 452–53 tea (salabat), 665 chicken in garlic sour cream, 305–6 tomato salad with, 173 and cilantro soup, 121–22 Glass (mung bean) noodles crisp, lime-cooked fish with, 237 dumpling soup (mandoo kuk), 154 fried, seared swordfish with lemongrass, tamarind, and, 253– with vegetables and meat (chop chae), 539–40 54 Glögg, 669–70 garlic bread salad with tomatoes, 181 Gnocchi, 478–79 garlic crostini, 41 potato puffs, 481–82 garlic duck and rice, 327–28 Gobi taktakin (curried sautéed cauliflower), 452 garlic-fried shrimp, Indian style, 218 Go chu jang, 8, 135, 234 garlic shrimp, Yucatecan style, 219 Gogi-jun (meat and tofu pancakes), 51–52 garlic-tomato soup, 127 Goi cuon (rice paper spring rolls), 38–39 "grilled" mackerel with rosemary and, 266–67 pilaf, 514 grilled steak with (fleica), 346–47 Goose habanero-garlic salsa, 611–12 bigos, 403–4 handmade pasta with bread crumbs and (pinci), 545–46 braised, with white wine and coffee, 333–34 hardshell clams with, 99 confit, in garbure (meaty bean stew from the Pyrenees), 402–3 lamb stew with vinegar and, 410–11 roast, with sauerkraut, 332–33 and , 127 Gorgonzola. See Blue cheese linguine with oil and, 547 Gori gom tang (), 151 liver with sage, white wine, and, 367–68 Goshtaba (lamb meatballs simmered in milk), 424 mayonnaise. See Aïoli Gougères, 69–70 pasta with whole garlic cloves, 556 Grains, 504–81. See also Bread(s); Breadsticks; Noodles; Pasta; pipián with tomatoes and, 613 specific grains poached sausage with, 422 about, 504 rice with cheese and, 524 Grape leaves, stuffed, 446–47 rice with onions, herbs, and, 518 Grapeseed oil, 93, 187 roast pepper spread with walnuts and, 32–33 Gratin(s) roast pork and, with milk, 401 crustless vegetable pie, 460 roasted vegetable gazpacho, Ignacio Blanco’s, 117–18 onion or shallot, 469–70 sauce, Creole (mojo criollo), 617 Jansson's temptation, 96 sauce, stir-fried pork in, 370 potato and Gruyère, 483 sautéed scallops with, 211–12 potato and horseradish, 482–83 shrimp with tomatoes, chiles, and, 99 spinach, 489–90 shrimp with, 98 "Gratin,” polenta, 530 spicy scrambled eggs (akoori), 338 Gravlax (salt- and sugar-cured salmon), 23–24 stir-fried squid with basil and, 221–22 Greek menus, 677–78 Greek pantry items, 11–12 Grouper (continued) Green bean(s), 460 roasted, coastal-style, 267–68 baked eggs "flamenco," 340–41 roast with sauerkraut and bacon, 247–48 and fresh tomato salad, 172 simmered in soy and sake, 253 garlic bread salad with tomatoes and, 181 steamed, with hard-cooked egg sauce, 250–51 with garlic and lemon, 452–53 steamed in banana leaves, 230–31 green beans, pears, and ham, 460–61 steamed in its own juice, with cilantro sauce, 263–64 mixed vegetable curry (subz miloni), 500–501 whole, in spicy tomato sauce, 229 with sesame-miso dressing, 190 whole braised, in hot-and-sour sauce, 260–61 soup, with mint, 120 whole steamed, 261–62 with sweet sesame dressing, 190 wrapped in bean curd or rice paper, 228 and tuna salad, 189 zarzuela, 270–71 with walnut-garlic sauce, 443 Gruyère and potato gratin, 483 with yogurt and dill, 461 Guacamole, 22 Green chiles, fried, 77 Green leaf wraps (miang gung), 33–34 , 546–47 Green mayonnaise, French style (sauce verte), 603 pasta with whole garlic cloves, 556 Green papaya Gyoza, 59, 64 salad (som tum), 174–75 dumpling soup, 154 salad, with shrimp, 198–99 vegetarian, 64 Green peppers. See also Peppers stir-fried lamb with black beans and, 371–72 Green rice (arroz verde), 517 Haaq (spinach with hing), 487 Greens, 177, 461–64. See also Green salad(s); specific greens Habanero chiles, 589, 611 about, 166, 177, 461 habanero-garlic salsa, 611–12 bitter, with sour cream dressing, 176 jerked pork, 352 cold lemony greens, 180–81 Haddock cooked in yogurt, 463–64 piquillo peppers stuffed with fish, 46–47 croquettes, 487–88 smoked, choucroute de poissons, 270 crostini with beans and, 41 Hainanese chicken rice, 275–76 with garlic and lemon, 452–53 Halibut pasta with, 552 baked, with dried mushroom sauce, 251 vegetarian ravioli, 542–44 braised in red wine, 256 with walnut-garlic sauce, 443 fish salad with horseradish dressing, 197–98 Green salad(s), 202–3. See also Greens; specific greens fish tacos, 238–39 bitter greens with sour cream dressing, 176 fish tagine, 239–40 Caesar salad, 167 grilled fillets, coastal-style, 268 with lemon, 165 pan-cooked, with "killed" onions, 237–38 with nut oil, 165 in paprika sour cream, 248–49 with oil and vinegar, 165 red fish stew, fast and spicy, 269–70 salade lyonnaise, 202 in red sauce, 230 with vinaigrette, Roquefort, and walnuts, 165 with rice, 249–50 Green salsa. See Salsa: verde simmered in soy and sake, 253 Green sauce steamed in banana leaves, 230–31 chicken in, 302 sweet black pepper halibut, Vietnamese style, 252–53 shrimp in, 220 with vegetables, 255–56 Green tea ice cream, 642 wrapped in bean curd or rice paper, 228 Gremolata, osso buco with, 419–20 zarzuela, 270–71 Gribiche sauce, 601 Ham, 144–45, 340–41. See also Prosciutto steamed asparagus with, 429 braised endives with, 462 Grissini, 575–76 and cheese crêpes, 87 Groundnut stew with chicken (nketia fla), 296 and cheese puffs, 86 Grouper and cheese sandwich, grilled (sandwich Cubano), 363 in almond sauce, 243 fried rice with, 506–7 baked whole, with dates or almonds, 264 green beans, pears, and, 460–61 broiled, with olives, 265–66 omelet, 344 with chiles and tomatoes, 228–29 pasta with peas, cream, and, 556–57 fish couscous, 265 pasta with whole garlic cloves, 556 fish tacos, 238–39 shrimp with peas and, 214 fish tagine, 239–40 "Hamburgers,” lemongrass, 350 meunière, 240 Haricots verts. See also Green bean(s) miso-broiled, 211 tofu salad with peanut sauce, 195–96 pan-cooked with "killed" onions, 237–38 Harira (Ramadan soup), 153–54 in paprika sour cream, 248–49 Harissa (chile paste), 191, 598 poached, in caraway sauce, 249 Hasenpfeffer (civet of rabbit), 335 poached in caramel sauce, 232 Hash, meat (pytt i panna), 421 quick-braised, in black bean sauce, 227–28 Hazan, Marcella, 554 in red sauce, 230 oil Hoy tod (seafood pajon), 81 green salad with, 165 Huckleberries sauerkraut salad with, 168–69 simple fruit soup, 624–25 , 29 Huevos rancheros, 339–40 apricot meringue with, 620–21 Hummus, 19, 431 baklava, 628–30 Hunkar begendi (braised lamb in eggplant puree), 405–6 chicken with nuts and raisins, 296–97 Hunter's stew (bigos), 403–4 nutty zarzuela, 271 orange-nut biscotti, 657 romesco (tomato-nut sauce for fish), 606–7 Ice cream tarator, 600 "drowned" with espresso, 642 Herbs. See also specific herbs ginger, 641–42 and butter or oil, mushrooms with, 55 green tea, 642 fish quenelles with, 95–96 Iced coffee, Vietnamese style, 666 fresh herb grissini, 576 Iced tea green mayonnaise, French style (sauce verte), 603 hibiscus (agua de jamaica), 665 grilled or roast lamb with, 358–59 lemongrass, 666 herbed cheese dip, 20–21 Thai (cha yen), 667 herb purees, 605 Imam bayildi (stuffed eggplants), 30–31 meat and noodle soup with (pho bo), 152 Indian pantry items, 10–11 mixed-herb pancakes, 83 Infusions. See Tea omelette aux fines herbes, 343–44 Ingredients rice with onions, garlic, and, 518 international pantry items, 6–15 soft polenta with, 529–30 mail-order sources, 330, 484, 683–84 Herring International cooking, x–5 panfried fish "sandwiches," 57–58 menu suggestions, 673–82 pickled, 37 pantry items, 6–15 Hibiscus iced tea (agua de jamaica), 665 Involtini di vitello (veal rolled with mushrooms), 365 Hijiki, 484 Italian bread, 570–71 with shiitakes and beans, 485 Italian cooking, 4, 5, 13, 681 Hing, 10, 435 Italian flatbreads (piadine), 567 chaat masala, 594 Italian menus, 681 spinach with (haaq), 487 Italian pantry items, 13–14 Hiyashi somen (cold noodles with dipping sauce), 534 Hoisin chili sauce, 584 , 8, 135 Jam broiled fish with, 234 fruit-filled cookies (kolackys), 648–49 quick-braised root vegetables with, 499 Linzertorte, 631 Hominy. See Posole tea with, 669 Honey, 12 Jamaica, agua de (hibiscus iced tea), 665 and almonds, braised lamb with, 406–7 Jamaican codfish curry (run down), 239 cake (lekach), 646–47 Jansson's temptation, 96 and cinnamon fritters (loukoumades), 655–56 Japanese beef stew, 378 drink, spiced (sbiten), 668–69 Japanese menus, 674–75 madeleines, 649 Japanese pantry items, 7–8 Horchata (chilled rice drink), 663–64 Japanese tomato sauce with miso, 606 almond, 664 Jerked pork, 352 Horchata, cantaloupe, 661–62 "Jerky,” grilled beef, 40 Horseradish, 13 Jicama beet salad with, 178 cucumber, jicama, and fruit salad, 178 dressing, fish salad with, 197–98 green papaya salad with shrimp, 198–99 French walnut sauce, 600 Jook (rice porridge), 123–24 gefilte fish, 36–37 with dried scallops, 124 mixed vegetable salad with, 188 with meat, 124 and potato gratin, 482–83 with pork and tea eggs, 124 sauce, creamy, 608 with seafood, 124 sauce, sharp, 607–8 with vegetables, 124 sour beef stew with, 379 Jota (pork, bean, and sauerkraut soup), 146–47 Hot-and-sour sauce, braised whole fish in, 260–61 Jus rôti (dark stock), 163 Hot chocolate Mexican, 664 Spanish, 665 Kabak tatlisi (pumpkin and walnuts), 631–32 Hot pepper(s). See Cayenne; Chile(s); Paprika; specific types of Kalbi jim (braised short ribs), 388 chiles Kale Hot and sour fish soup, 136–37 cooked in yogurt, 463–64 Hot and sour soup, 145–46 croquettes, 487–88 Hou bao daan (pocket eggs), 73 flash-cooked, with lemon juice, 464 Houria (spicy carrot salad), 191 with garlic and lemon, 452–53 Kale (continued) Lamb, grilled or roasted (continued) with oyster sauce, 463 leg of lamb with cilantro salsa, 359 with raisins and pine nuts, 489 leg of lamb with herbs, 358–59 Kapusniak (sauerkraut vegetable stew), 114 leg of lamb with thyme and orange, 357–58 Kari ayam (chicken curry), 281 marinated lamb "popsicles" with fenugreek cream, 353 Kasha, 528 with orange and bay leaves, 374–75 with bacon and onions, 529 skewered lamb (), 354–55 basic, 528 with spices (tandoori raan), 354 with cheese, 528–29 Lamb, ground cholent, 380–81 filling for stuffed vegetables, 448 kasha-filled vareniki or pierogi, 60 grilled lamb "burgers" (kofte), 355–56 with mushrooms, 529 kofte with bulgur, chickpeas, or nuts, 426 Kayaku gohan (rice with vegetables), 510 lamb-filled dumplings (manti), 65 Kebab(s) with lemon (kofte in broth), 157 chicken, 320–21 meatballs simmered in milk (goshtaba), 424 grilled lamb skewers with bay leaves, 357 meat-filled pita, 570 grilled vegetable skewers, 320, 355 panfried kofte with potatoes, 425–26 lamb, with peppers and yogurt, 356–57 prune-stuffed meatballs in yogurt sauce (alubukhara kofta), shish kebab (skewered lamb), 354–55 424–25 Keema ke paratha (whole wheat flatbreads stuffed with lamb, raw meatballs (cig kofte), 26–27 chiles, and cilantro), 561–62 rice pilaf with, 514–15 Kelp. See Kombu Turkish meat "pizza" (lahmacun), 566–67 Khao koor (ground and toasted rice), 202, 587 whole wheat flatbreads stuffed with chiles, cilantro, and, 561– (rice pudding), 638 62 Kidney beans. See Beans; Red beans Lamb stews and braises Kimchi, 444–45 baeckoffe of pork and lamb, 399–400 cold buckwheat noodle soup (naengmyon), 149–50 bigos, 403–4 daikon (chongak kimchi), 445 braised shanks, Korean style, 388 kimchi pajon, 81 with capers, 389–90 kimchi-rice "stew," 512–13 carrot, spinach, and rice stew with lamb, 107–8 Korean beef stew with tofu and, 376 cholent, 380–81 potato pancakes with scallions and, 474–75 chops with sherry, 413–14 Kofte, 355 choua (steamed lamb shoulder), 408 in broth (meatball soup with lemon), 157 with cinnamon, 382–83 with bulgur, chickpeas, or nuts, 426 daube, 384 cig kofte (raw meatballs), 26–27 with dill, 412 with cumin and pine nuts, 356 with dried mushrooms, 380 grilled (lamb "burgers"), 355–56 with egg-lemon sauce, 409–10 panfried, with potatoes, 425–26 with garlic and lemon, 408–9 with stewed onions, 356 with honey and almonds, 406–7 with tomato sauce and yogurt, 356 hunkar begendi (lamb in eggplant puree), 405–6 Kolackys (fruit-filled cookies), 648–49 lamb and beans, 401 Kombu, 8, 163, 484 lamb vindaloo, 399 clam soup, 136 with lemon sauce, 410 dashi, 162–63 with mushrooms, 410 Konbu. See Kombu with mushrooms and olives, 411 Kong namul (bean sprout salad), 182–83 navarin, 411–12 Korean menus, 675–76 with onions and beer, 385–86 Korean pantry items, 7–8 pilaf with cinnamon, 412–13 Kottbullar (Swedish meatballs), 101–2 with prunes, 378–79 Kulcha, onion, 563–64 with red wine and coriander, 395 Kulich (Russian Easter bread), 645 shanks cooked in yogurt, 414 Kung pao chicken or shrimp, 312 shanks with lentils, 416 shanks with potatoes, 415–16 sour stew with horseradish, 379 Laarb (minced chicken, pork, or beef "salad"), 199–200 Spanish-style, 389 Lahmacun (Turkish "pizza"), with meat or egg, 566–67 stewed shanks with mushrooms and pasilla chile sauce, 414– Lamb, 405 15 breaded lamb cutlets, 364 with sweet white wine, 384–85 bulgur pilaf with, 525–26 tagine with fresh fruit, 408 liver, fried, with egg or egg and cheese, 367 tagine with prunes, 407–8 Ramadan soup (harira), 153–54 Lamb stir-fries ribs, fried (tabak maaz), 103 with asparagus, 370–71 Lamb, grilled or roasted with bitter melon or green peppers and black beans, 371–72 grilled chops with mint chutney, 352–53 curry lamb, 369 grilled kofte (lamb "burgers"), 355–56 in garlic sauce, 370 grilled skewers, with bay leaves, 357 spicy shredded lamb, 368–69 kebabs, with peppers and yogurt, 356–57 Laotian-style squash soup, 130 Lassi Lemongrass (continued) fruit, 663 seared swordfish with tamarind, fried garlic, and, 253–54 lassi meethi (sweet yogurt shake), 663 skewers, shrimp on, 215–16 lassi namkeen (savory yogurt shake), 662–63 stalks, satay on, 100 mint, 663 Lemon juice, 170 Latin American cooking, 14–15 Lentil(s), 11, 13, 430, 431 Latin American pantry items, 15 with bulgur, 440 Laver. See Nori chicken and lentil tagine, 284–85 Lechon asado (roast pork), 375–76 with coconut milk, 434–35 sandwich Cubano with, 363 dal with coconut, 434 (s), 464 dal with shrimp, 434 braised, 462 lamb shanks or short ribs with, 416 braised, with olive oil and rice, 465–66 and pasta soup, 129 with egg-lemon sauce, 466 Ramadan soup (harira), 153–54 with olives, 466 red lentils with rice, 513 pie, 466–67 and rice, with caramelized onions, 439 poached in sour cream, 467–68 rice and lentil flour crêpes (dosa), 564–65 and potato soup, chilled (vichyssoise), 111 slow-cooked (dal), 433–34 pot stickers (wor teep), 63–64 soup, with sorrel, 108 quiche lorraine, 467 uttapam, 565–66 in red wine, 466 Lettuce. See also Green salad(s) salad, 169 braised, 462 salad, with olives, 169 green leaf wraps (miang gung), 33–34 sweet and sour, 469 grilled, 462 vinaigrette, 464–65 wrappers, minced shrimp in, 213–14 in white wine, 466 yang chow fried rice, 507 Legumes, 430–42. See also specific types Ligurian chickpea pancake (farinata genovese), 42 about, 11, 430–31 Lima beans basic cooked, 431–32 cholent, 380–81 Lekach (honey cake), 646–47 stewed baby artichokes with peas and, 428 Lemon(s) Lime, 9 artichokes with white wine and, 428–29 chile-lime sauce (sambal oelek), 590 braised lamb with garlic and, 408–9 and garlic soup, 127 broccoli or cauliflower with garlic and, 452–53 grilled or broiled fish with, 262–63 chicken with citrus sauce, 316 lime-cooked fish with crisp garlic, 237 cold lemony greens, 180–81 ponzu, 591 egg-lemon sauce (avgolemono), 596 salty limeade, 660 braised lamb with, 409–10 Lime juice, 170 braised leeks with, 466 Lime leaves, 9 egg-lemon soup (avgolemono), 113–14 Linguiça, mussels with, 210 fish fillets meunière, 240 Linguine with garlic and oil, 547 flash-cooked kale or collards with lemon juice, 464 Linzertorte, 631 green salad with, 165 Lion's head (meatballs in broth), 157–58 gremolata, osso buco with, 419–20 Lion’s head pie, 158 lemon chicken, 314–15 Liver lemon rice, 524 calf or chicken, fried, with egg, 367 Mayan citrus salsa (xec), 615–16 calf or chicken liver pâté (pashtet), 39–40 meatball soup with (kofte in broth), 157 fried, with egg and cheese, 367 ponzu, 591 with garlic, sage, and white wine, 367–68 preserved, 295, 598–99 grilled, with sauce au chien, 348 onion and saffron chicken, 295–96 Lobster, 206 roast pepper salad with tomatoes and, 193 steamed, with ginger, 224 quick baked fish with fennel, olive oil, and, 264 tropical spring rolls, 39 risotto al limone, 522 West Lake lobster soup, 145 roast tuna with onions and, 258–59 Lo mein, beef, 535–36 sauce, braised lamb with, 410 Lotus leaves, 508 soup, 114 sticky rice wrapped in, 509 vinaigrette, Greek style, 601 Lotus root fries (nadroo korma), 71 Lemongrass, 9, 142–43, 215 Loukoumades (honey and cinnamon fritters), 655–56 grilled lemongrass beef, 349 Lumpia rolls, 68–69 iced lemongrass tea, 666 Lyness, Stephanie, 561 lemongrass chicken, 287–88 lemongrass-coconut sauce, steamed shrimp with, 216 lemongrass fish, 262 Macaroons lemongrass fish steamed in banana leaves, 231 almendrados, 631 lemongrass-ginger tea, 666 coconut, 630 lemongrass "hamburgers," 350 coconut, Caribbean style, 631 lemongrass-steamed chicken, 280 walnut or almond, 630 Maccheroni alla San Giovanniello (pasta with whole garlic Meatball(s) (continued) cloves), 556 in broth (lion's head), 157–58 Mackerel. See also Spanish mackerel lamb, simmered in milk (goshtaba), 424 escabeche, 235–36 pearl balls, 158 fillets, in miso sauce, 233–34 pho with, quicker, 152–53 fish cakes (tod mun), 83–84 polpette, 53–54 fish and coconut chutney steamed in banana leaves (patra ni and orzo, in broth, 156–57 machhi), 231 prune-stuffed, in yogurt sauce (alubukhara kofta), 424–25 fresh, marinated, 24 raw (cig kofte), 26–27 grilled, 234 soup, with lemon (kofte in broth), 157 "grilled," with garlic and rosemary, 266–67 Swedish or Danish, 101–2 grilled escabeche, 350–51 Mediterranean squash and chickpea soup, 130 roasted, coastal-style, 267–68 Mediterranean-style seafood salad, 197 roast with onions and lemon, 258–59 Mei Kuei Lu Chiew, 212, 274 roast with sauerkraut and bacon, 247–48 Melon. See also Bitter melon simmered in soy sauce, 233 cantaloupe horchata, 661–62 sweet-and-spicy broiled, 234 watermelon cooler, 662 Madeleines, 649 Melted cheese (queso fundido), 84 Mahimahi, grilled, rémoulade, 256–57 Menu suggestions, 673–82 Mail order ingredients sources, 330, 484, 683–84 Meringue, apricot, with nuts, 620–21 Mako, grilled, rémoulade, 256–57 Mexican cheeses, 85 Malanga, 88 Mexican cooking, 14–15, 682 Malfatti, 542 Mexican hot chocolate, 664 Malt vinegar, 171 Mexican menus, 682 Mamaliga, 529 Mexican pantry items, 15 Mandelflarn, 652–53 Mexican radish salad, 172 Mandoo, 59, 64 Mexican rice, 517 Mandoo kuk (dumpling soup), 154 Miang gung (green leaf wraps), 33–34 Mango(es), 120 Middle Eastern menus, 677–78 cold savory mango soup, 119–20 Middle Eastern pantry items, 11–12 cold sweet mango soup, 120 Migas (chorizo and bread), 100 green mango salad with meat, 203–4 Milk green mango salad with smoked fish, 204 lamb meatballs simmered in (goshtaba), 424 lassi, 663 roast pork or chicken with, 400–401 shake, 661 roast pork and garlic with, 401 sweet sticky rice with, 639 Milk, almond, 663 tropical spring rolls, 39 sweet couscous with (seffa), 641 Mango powder. See amchoor "Milk,” yogurt (ayran), 662 Mantecaos, cheese, 35 Mint, 9 ham and cheese puffs, 86 beef salad with, 203 Manti (lamb-filled dumplings), 65 chicken breasts with, 308 Ma po tofu (simmered tofu with ground pork), 423 chutney, 595 Margarita, 671 grilled lamb chops with, 352–53 Margherita pizza, 574 cucumber-mint raita, 175 Marinara pizza, 574 green bean soup with, 120 Marinated mushrooms, 176–77 mint lassi, 663 Mariquitas de yuca (yuca chips), 23 mint-onion condiment, 596–97 , 13 mojito, 671–72 Marsala, roast duck with bay leaves and, 329–30 olive oil bread with onions and, 568 Martin, Marie, 44, 76 pasta with Parmesan and, 549 Masala chai, 668 puree, 605 Masala winter squash, 497 zucchini with dill and, 498 Matambre (stuffed flank steak), 372–73 Mirin, 8, 210–11 Matzo ball soup, 126–27 quick salted vegetables with soy and, 455 Mayonnaise, 602–3 yam in, 498 garlic. See Aïoli Miso, 8, 123, 210 green, French style (sauce verte), 603 beef stew with, 376 mustard dill sauce, 608–9 beef tenderloin with, 348–49 rouille, 603–4 Japanese tomato sauce with, 606 spicy (rémoulade), 603 miso-broiled fish fillets, 211 grilled fish with, 256–57 miso-broiled scallops, 210–11 "Mayonnaise,” avocado, 616 miso-chile sauce, tuna with, 254–55 Meat, 345–426. See also Meatball(s); specific meats mustard-miso dressing, eggplant salad with, 185–86 about, 345; cooking methods, 346, 359, 368, 372, 376; grilled, rice balls with, 511 346–59; grinding, 355; ground, 420–26; pan-cooked, 359– sauce, black cod or mackerel in, 233–34 68; raw meat, 26; roasted, 372–76; stews and braises, 376– sautéed peppers with, 78 420; stir-fries, 368–72 sesame-miso dressing, green beans with, 190 Meatball(s). See also Kofte soup, 122–23 Miso (continued) Mustard spicy pork and tofu stew with, 398–99 "deviled" pork chops, 362 sweet, eggplant with, 457 mustard-cream sauce, halibut with vegetables with, 256 Mititei (fresh sausages), 422–23 mustard dill sauce, 608–9 Mixed vegetables. See Vegetables: mixed cabbage and beet salad with, 168 Miyuk. See Wakame mustard-miso dressing, eggplant salad with, 185–86 Mojito, 671–72 rémoulade sauce, 603 Mojo criollo (Creole garlic sauce), 617 grilled swordfish with, 256–57 Mole soy-mustard dressing, asparagus salad with, 190 almond, chicken in, 301–2 tomato tart, 76–77 sauce, chicken with, 300–301 uncooked tomato-mustard sauce, 606 Monkfish vinaigrette, potato ssalad with, 194 in almond sauce, 243 Mustard greens with artichokes, 245–46 Chinese, with oyster sauce, 463 bouillabaisse, 138 cold lemony greens, 180–81 braised in red wine, 256 pasta with, 552 grilled, rémoulade, 256–57 grilled fillets, coastal-style, 268 miso-broiled, 211 Naan (yeasted flatbreads), 563 red fish stew, fast and spicy, 269–70 Nadroo korma (lotus root fries), 71 in saffron sauce, 241–42 Naengmyon (cold buckwheat noodle soup), 149–50 zarzuela, 270–71 Nam pla, 500 Mulligatawny (spicy vegetable soup), 115–16 sticky rice with coconut milk and, 508 Multifruit soup, 502 stir–fried vegetables with, 499–500 Mung bean noodles. See Glass noodles sweet nam pla dipping sauce, 586 Mushroom(s), 6, 8, 112 Nam prik, 586 and bacon, 75–76 Napa cabbage, 443. See also Cabbage beef stew with bacon, red wine, and (boeuf bourguignon), 383 Nasi goreng (fried rice, Malaysian style), 507 caviar, 76 Nasi lemak (fragrant coconut milk rice), 515 and chicken paella, 520 Navarin of lamb, 411–12 cod poached in cider with, 247 Ndizi wa nazi (plantains in coconut milk), 472–73 and cranberry chicken, 304–5 Negima (beef–scallion rolls), 102 with cream, 55 Neua nam tok (grilled beef salad), 202–3 dried, barley with, 524–25 "Nik,” potato, Helen Art's, 479–80 dried, beef stew with, 380 Nketia fla (groundnut stew with chicken), 296 dried mushroom sauce, baked fish fillets with, 251 Noodles, 531–41. See also Pasta and eggs, 74–75 about, 9, 531–32, 537 fresh and dried, pasta with, 554 beef lo mein, 535–36 with herbs and butter or oil, 55 cold: kasha with, 529 with dipping sauce (hiyashi somen), 534 lamb stew with olives and, 411 with sesame sauce, 532 lamb stew with, 410 soba noodles with dipping sauce, 533–34 marinated, 176–77 spicy, 533 mashed potatoes with onions and, 480–81 cold buckwheat noodle soup (naengmyon), 149–50 mushroom-bamboo shoot sauce, braised whole fish in, 261 crisp–fried, shrimp with, 534–35 mushroom-barley soup, 112–13 curry soup noodles, 125 mushroom-potato soup, 113 dumpling soup with (mandoo kuk), 154 mushroom sherry chicken, 299–300 egg noodles, fresh, 63 poached in sour cream, 467–68 egg noodles with spring onions, 536 portobello spread, 18 fresh, dough for, 62 rice with meat and, 512 glass noodles with vegetables and meat (chop chae), 539–40 with sherry, 54–55 meat and noodle soup with herbs (pho bo), 152 shiitakes, piquillo peppers with spinach and, 48 , 536–38 shiitakes and beans, hijiki with, 485 pho with meatballs, 152–53 stewed lamb shanks with pasilla chile sauce and, 414–15 Ramadan soup (harira), 153–54 stir-fried noodles with chives and, 536 "Singapore" noodles (curried rice noodles with pork or veal rolled with, 365–66 chicken and shrimp), 538–39 Mussel(s), 206, 208 spaetzle, 540–41 bouillabaisse, 138 stir–fried, with chives and mushrooms, 536 cod poached in cider with, 247 stir–fried udon with pork and shrimp, 540 with linguiça, 210 vegetarian tsimmes, 502 red fish stew, fast and spicy, 269–70 vermicelli pilaf, 514 rice pilaf with, 514 Nori, 8, 484 seafood pajon, 81 cucumber seaweed soup, 120–21 soup, 134–35 nori snacks, 485–86 steamed, 209 rice balls (), 511 zarzuela, 270–71 North African menus, 678 North African pantry items, 11–12 Nuoc cham (dipping sauce with ginger), 586, 590 Onion(s) (continued) Nuoc mam, 590. See also Nam pla onion and saffron chicken, 295–96 Nut(s), 29. See also specific nuts kasha with bacon and, 529 and bean filling for stuffed vegetables, 449 "killed,” pan-cooked fish fillets with, 237–38 bulgur and tomato salad with (batrik), 186–87 kulcha, 563–64 desserts, 628–33 mashed potatoes with mushrooms and, 480–81 kofte with, 426 mixed pickled vegetables, 444 nutty zarzuela, 271 olive oil bread with mint and, 568 orange–nut biscotti, 657 orange, red onion, and rosemary salad, 174 tomato–nut sauce for fish (romesco), 606–7 papaya and red onion salsa, 613–14 Nut oil, 93 parsley-onion condiment, 596–97 green salad with, 165 pearl onions vinaigrette, 464–65 sauerkraut salad, 168–69 peasant-style potatoes with tomato and, 478 pickled onion relish, 615 pie, 466–67 Octopus pizza (pissaladière), 45–46 braised in red wine, spaghetti with, 554–55 pizza (sfincione), 574–75 ceviche, 21–22 pizza, Sicilian, 46 "confit," 51 rice with garlic, herbs, and, 518 grilled, 49–50 roasted onion salsa, 614–15 warm octopus and potatoes, 50–51 roast tuna with lemon and, 258–59 Oil, 93. See also Hazelnut oil; Olive oil; Walnut oil sauce, pasta with, 550 chile oil with Szechwan peppercorns, 583 soup, 109–10 Okonomiyaki (savory pancakes), 81–82 spring, egg noodles with, 536 "Old clothes" (shredded stewed beef), 386–87 spring, poached in sour cream, 467–68 Olive(s), 18, 468 stewed, kofte with, 356 beef daube with, 384 sweet and sour, 469 braised, with tomatoes, 468 and tomato salad, 183 braised leeks with, 466 uttapam with, 565–66 broiled fish with, 265–66 vegetarian tsimmes, 502 duck legs with, 332 Ono, Tadashi, 51, 254 escarole with olive oil, pepper, and, 463 Orange(s), 174 green, chicken with, 298 crêpes Suzette, 646 grilled eggplant salad with, 192 custard (flan de naranja), 634–35 lamb stew with mushrooms and, 411 and fennel salad, 173 and leek salad, 169 grilled or roast leg of lamb with thyme and, 357–58 marinated, 17 olive oil cookies with cinnamon and, 657–58 olive oil bread with, 567–68 orange, artichoke, and olive salad, 174 orange, artichoke, and olive salad, 174 orange, fennel, and olive salad, 173–74 orange, fennel, and olive salad, 173–74 orange, red onion, and rosemary salad, 174 pan-roasted duck with, 331–32 orange-nut biscotti, 657 pan-seared swordfish with tomatoes, capers, and, 257 pork chops or ribs with, 395–96 paste (tapenade), 604 sausage and, with bay leaves, 374–75 tomato and tapenade salad, 184 tomato sauce with garlic and, 607 puree, pasta with tomato and, 548 and walnut salad, 174 Olive oil, 6, 14, 93 , 13, 15 braised leeks with rice and, 465–66 adobo, 616 cookies, with orange and cinnamon, 657–58 lemon vinaigrette, Greek style, 601 escarole with anchovies, pepper, and, 462–63 roasted or grilled whole fish, coastal-style, 267–68 linguine with garlic and, 547 salmoriglio, skewered swordfish chunks with, 257–58 olive oil bread, with or without olives, 567–68 Orzo and polpette in broth, 156–57 quick baked fish with fennel, lemon, and, 264 Oshinko (pickled cabbage), 444 warm olive oil bath (bagna cauda), 56 Ossi dei morti (chewy sugar cookies), 656–57 Omelet(s). See also Frittata; Tortilla, Spanish Osso buco, 419–20 mushrooms and eggs, 74–75 French style, 420 omelette aux fines herbes, 343–44 Oxtail with tomato, ham, bacon, or sorrel, 344 braised (rabo de toro), 389 12345 spareribs, 391 braised with cabbage, root vegetables, and caraway, 392–93 Onigiri (rice balls), 511 with capers, 389–90 Onion(s). See also Scallion(s) meat and noodle soup with herbs (pho bo), 152 Alsatian "pizza" (tarte flambé), 44–45 oxtail soup (gori gom tang), 151 beef and, stewed in beer (carbonnade), 385–86 Oysters, 206 caramelized, lentils and rice with, 439 curried, crunchy, 217–18 and chiles, crunchy curried shrimp or fish with, 218 rice pilaf with, 514 glazed, 450–51, 496 Oyster sauce, 9 gratin, 469–70 gai lan with, 463 home-fried potatoes with amchoor and, 477 in red wine, 466 Pad thai, 536–38 Parsley (continued) Paella rice with onions, garlic, and herbs, 518 mushroom and chicken, 520 sauce, 604–5 the original, 519–20 Parsnip(s) Pajon (crisp vegetable pancake), 80–81 braised spareribs with cabbage, root vegetables, and caraway, with steak, seafood, or kimchi, 81 392–93 Pa kimchi, 445 curried, 451 Pakoras (batter-fried vegetables), 90–91 glazed, 450–51, 496 Palm sugar, 9 halibut with vegetables, 255–56 Pancake(s). See also Cakes, savory; Crêpes and horseradish gratin, 482–83 chickpea, Ligurian (farinata genovese), 42 pudding, 495–96 crisp vegetable (pajon), 80–81 quick-braised root vegetables with hoisin, 499 with steak, seafood, or kimchi, 81 roasted, 442–43 meat and tofu (gogi-jun), 51–52 Pashtet (calf or chicken liver pâté), 39–40 mixed-herb, 83 Pasilla chile(s), 589 potato, with scallions and kimchi, 474–75 pasilla salsa, 612 savory (okonomiyaki), 81–82 sauce, stewed lamb shanks with mushrooms and, 414–15 scallion, 78–79 Paskha (crustless Easter cheesecake), 652 spinach, 82 Passatelli, 126 Swedish (plattar), 646 Pasta, 541–58. See also Couscous; Noodles uttapam, 565–66 about, 6, 531–32 Pancetta, 546 all'amatriciana, 547 pasta all'amatriciana, 547 with anchovies and walnuts, 552–53 pasta frittata, 558 with broccoli raab, 552 pasta alla gricia, 546–47 with cabbage, 551–52 spaghetti carbonara, 547 with cabbage and sausage, 159, 552 Pancotta, 131–32 alla cacciatora, 303 Panko, 8, 475 cannelloni, 545 Panna cotta, buttermilk, 636 with chickpeas, 130 Pansotti (pasta with walnuts), 550–51 with duck sauce, 557 Pantry items, 6–15 with fennel, 551 Papaya with fresh and dried mushrooms, 554 green papaya salad (som tum), 174–75 fresh hand-cut pasta dough, 541–42 green papaya salad with shrimp, 198–99 gnocchi, 478–79 and red onion salsa, 613–14 alla gricia, 546–47 Pappardelle dough, 541–42 with ham, peas, and cream, 556–57 Paprika, 11, 12, 589 handmade, with garlic and bread crumbs (pinci), 545–46 fish fillets in paprika sour cream, 248–49 with onion sauce, 550 pimentón, 14 linguine with garlic and oil, 547 roast chicken with, 277–78 malfatti, 542 in sauerkraut salad, 168–69 with mint and Parmesan, 549 veal paprikás, 366–67 in mussel broth, 135 Paratha (whole wheat flatbreads), 559–60 pasta frittata, 558 stuffed with lamb, chiles, and cilantro (keema ke paratha), penne all'arrabbiata, 548 561–62 penne with pumpkin or squash, 553–54 stuffed with potatoes (aloo paratha), 560–61 with pepper and cheese, 547 Parmesan cheese, 13–14 pizzocheri, 542 asparagus with eggs and, 430 with Savoy cabbage, potatoes, and cheese, 549–50 carpaccio with, 26 ravioli, spinach-ricotta, 544–45 chicken and with, 141 ravioli, vegetarian, 542–44 passatelli, 126 with sausage, 558 pasta with mint and, 549 with sausage and cream, 557–58 polpette and orzo in broth, 156–57 in soups: salad of artichoke hearts and, 167–68 chickpea and pasta, 128 stracciatella, 115 lentil and pasta, 129 Parsi-style fried chicken, 310–11 passatelli, 126 Parsley, 13 pasta grattata, 126 chimichurri sauce, 617 polpette and orzo in broth, 156–57 crisp-skin salmon with, 236–37 vegetable soup with basil (soupe au pistou), 111–12 crisp-braised duck legs with, 331 spaghetti carbonara, 547 green sauce, shrimp in, 220 spaghetti with octopus braised in red wine, 554–55 gremolata, osso buco with, 419–20 with squid in red wine sauce, 222 lamb stew with, 412 steamed mussels with, 209 parsley-onion condiment, 596–97 with tomato sauce over, 224 fried liver with egg with, 367 with tomatoes, olives, capers, and pan-seared swordfish, 257 puree, 605 with tomato and olive puree, 548 rémoulade sauce, 603 with tuna sauce, 555–56 grilled swordfish with, 256–57 with walnuts (pansotti), 550–51 Pasta (continued) Pepper, , 319 with walnuts and bread crumbs, 553 Pepper, Szechwan. See Szechwan pepper with white or red clam sauce, 99 Peppers, 47, 470. See also Cayenne; Chile(s); Paprika; Spicy with whole garlic cloves, 556 dishes; specific types of peppers Pastry(ies). See also Cake(s), sweet; Cookies; Pies, savory; basic red gazpacho, 117 Tart(s) eggplant with yogurt and, 457 for savory tarts and pies, 458–59 escarole with olive oil, anchovies, and, 462–63 for sweet tarts, 654 green, stir-fried lamb with black beans and, 371–72 Pastry cream, 650 grilled red peppers, 470–71 Pâté, calf or chicken liver (pashtet), 39–40 lamb kebabs with yogurt and, 356–57 Patra ni machhi (fish and coconut chutney steamed in banana panfried spicy potatoes with, 476 leaves), 231 peperonata, 471 Peaches piquillo, 46, 47 fruit lassi, 663 canapés with anchovies and, 48 macerated dried fruits and nuts, 627–28 sautéed, 471–72 multifruit soup, 502, 627 with shiitakes and spinach, 48 white sangria with, 672 stuffed with fish, 46–47 Peanut(s), 29, 430 ratatouille, 501 chutney, dry, 595–96 red, roasted, 470–71 fried, 27–28 roast pepper spread with walnuts and garlic, 32–33 groundnut stew with chicken (nketia fla), 296 rouille, 603–4 peanut chicken, 313–14 roasted pepper, anchovy, and caper salad, 194 sauce, 586–87 roast pepper salad with tomatoes and preserved lemon, 193 Chinese, 587 sautéed, with miso, 78 cold noodles with, 532 stuffed, 492 skewered chicken thighs with, 321 fillings for, 448–49 tofu salad with, 195–96 Perch, with rice, 249–50 soup, 132–33 Pho bo (meat and noodle soup with herbs), 152 stir-fried chicken with, 311 Pho with meatballs, quicker, 152–53 sweet rice flour dumplings with, style, 640 Phulouri (split pea or chickpea fritters), 87 Pear(s) Phyllo, 12, 488, 629 caramelized, 619 cheese and spinach pie (spanakopita), 488–89 caramelized, poached in red wine, 626–27 chicken b'stilla, 322–23 clafouti, 621 egg in pastry (brik), 74 dried, in vegetarian tsimmes, 502 and walnut cake (baklava), 628–30 green beans, pears, and ham, 460–61 Piadine (Italian flatbreads), 567 green salad with vinaigrette, Roquefort, walnuts, and, 165 Pickled plum. See Umeboshi lamb tagine with, 408 Pickles. See also Cornichons; Kimchi; Umeboshi macerated dried fruits and nuts, 627–28 lightly pickled cucumber or other vegetables, 455 multifruit soup, 627 mixed pickled vegetables, 444 "poached" with butter and cream, 626 pickled beets, 179 Pearl balls, 158 pickled cabbage (oshinko), 444 Peas, 430, 470. See also Split pea(s) pickled ginger (gari), 591–92 mixed seafood and rice, 521 pickled herring, 37 pasta with ham, cream, and, 556–57 pickled onion relish, 615 potato-and-pea samosas, 66 quick salted vegetables with mirin and soy, 455 rice pilaf with, 514 Russian sauce, poached fish with, 251–52 savory pancakes (okonomiyaki), 81–82 sauce gribiche, steamed asparagus with, 429 shrimp with ham and, 214 veal stew with, 417 snow peas with ginger, 470 Pie(s), savory stewed baby artichokes with fava beans and, 130–31 cabbage, 449–50 stir-fried vegetables with nam pla, 499–500 cheese and spinach (spanakopita), 488–89 Peasant-style potatoes, 477–78 chicken b'stilla, 322–23 Pecans, 29 crustless vegetable pie, 460 apricot meringue with, 620–21 eggplant or summer squash, 459–60 braided coffee cake with cardamom, 644–45 leek, 466–67 pasta with (pansotti), 550–51 lion’s head pie, 158 Pecorino Romano, 14 pastry for, 458–59 Pelmeni, 59 potato and tomato, 494 in broth, 62 potato "nik," Helen Art’s, 479–80 meat-filled, 61–62 quiche lorraine, 467 wrappers for, 58 tamale pie, 396–97 Penne Pierogi, 59–62 all'arrabbiata, 548 wrappers for, 58 with pumpkin or squash, 553–54 Pilaf Peperonata, 471 bulgur, with chickpeas, 526 Pepitas. See Pumpkin seeds bulgur or rice, with meat, 525–26 Pepper, black. See Black pepper lamb, with cinnamon, 412–13 Pilaf (continued) Plums (continued) rice, many ways, 513–14 pickled. See Umeboshi rice, with meat, 514–15 sauerkraut salad, Russian style, 169 Pimentón, 14 Pocket eggs (hou bao daan), 73 Pinci (handmade pasta with garlic and bread crumbs), 545–46 Polenta Pineapple with fresh corn, 530 pineappleade, 661 fried or grilled, 530 pineapple fried rice, 507 "gratin," 530 Pine nuts soft, with herbs (alla cibreo), 529–30 bean and nut filling for stuffed vegetables, 449 Pollo enchilado (chicken with chile sauce), 301 cinnamon tea with, 667 Pollo al mattone (chicken under a brick), 276–77 couscous with butter or oil, raisins, and, 526 Pollo con (chicken in green sauce), 302 eggplant with, 457 Polpette (meatballs), 53–54 escarole with olive oil, pepper, and, 463 and orzo in broth, 156–57 kofte with cumin and, 356 Pomfret macerated dried fruits and nuts, 627–28 fish and coconut chutney steamed in banana leaves (patra ni rice, pine nut, and currant filling for stuffed vegetables, 448– machhi), 231 49 Pompano rice pilaf with currants and, 514 fish and coconut chutney steamed in banana leaves (patra ni spinach with raisins and, 489 machhi), 231 squid stuffed with currants and, 224 roast with onions and lemon, 258–59 tarator, 600 Ponzu, 591 Pipián ( sauce), 612–13 roast chicken with, 278 Piquillo peppers, 46, 47 "Popsicles,” marinated lamb, with fenugreek cream, 353 canapés with anchovies and, 48 Porcini mushrooms, 112, 251, 554 pork, piquillo, and cheese canapés, 47 baked fish fillets with dried mushroom sauce, 251 sautéed, 471–72 barley with dried mushrooms, 524–25 with shiitakes and spinach, 48 beef stew with dried mushrooms, 380 stuffed with fish, crab, or brandade, 46–47 civet of rabbit (hasenpfeffer), 335 Pissaladière (onion pizza), 45–46 kasha with mushrooms, 529 , 29 lamb stew with, 410 baklava, 628–30 mushroom-barley soup, 112–13 bulgur and tomato salad with (batrik), 186–87 mushroom and chicken paella, 520 saffron-rice pudding (), 638 mushrooms with herbs and butter, 55 Pistou, soupe au (vegetable soup with basil), 111–12 pasta with fresh and dried mushrooms, 554 Pita, 568–69 sauerkraut vegetable stew (kapusniak), 114 cheese-filled, 569–70 Porgies, shallow-fried, with ginger sauce, 259–60 meat-filled, 570 Pork, 393. See also Bacon; Chorizo; Ham; Sausage; Spareribs Pit-roasted pork, Yucatecan (cochinita pibil), 351–52 chilaquiles with meat, 342 Piyush, 662 stuffed tofu, 491–92 Pizza tacos, 324 dough, 572–73 tamales, 531 onion (pissaladière), 45–46 Pork appetizers and snacks onion (sfincione), 574–75 empanadas, 48–49 onion, Sicilian, 46 fried pork-filled tortillas (taquitos), 69 margherita, 574 fried satay, 100 marinara, 574 grilled satay, 101 white (pizza bianca), 573–74 lumpia rolls, 68–69 "Pizza,” Alsatian (tarte flambé), 44–45 pork, piquillo and cheese canapés, 47 "Pizza,” sweet (galette de Pérouges), 647–48 pork and cheese puffs, 86 "Pizza,” Turkish (lahmacun), with meat or egg, 566–67 pork-scallion rolls, 102 Pizzocheri, 542 rice paper spring rolls (goi cuon), 38–39 with Savoy cabbage, potatoes, and cheese, 549–50 steamed barbecued pork buns (char siu bao), 79–80 Pkhali (beets with walnut-garlic sauce), 443 Pork, grilled Plantain(s), 133, 472, 623 chops in chipotle sauce, 289 baked, 623–24 escabeche, 350–51 chips (platanitos), 22–23 jerked pork, 352 in coconut milk (ndizi wa nazi), 472–73 lemongrass "hamburgers," 350 masala plantains, 497 lemongrass pork, 349 mashed (foo foo), 473 pork skewers with bay leaves, 357 and meat casserole, 420–21 ribs with spicy adobo, 394 ripe, sautéed, 472 with sauce au chien, 348 soup, 133 tenderloin with miso, 348–49 Platanitos (plantain chips), 22–23 Pork, ground Platanos maduros (sautéed ripe plantains), 472 almond meatballs, 54 Plattar (Swedish pancakes), 646 fresh sausage patties, 421–22 Plums fresh sausages (mititei), 422–23 multifruit soup, 502, 627 fried wontons, 63 Pork, ground (continued) Pork stews and braises (continued) green mango salad with meat, 203–4 cholent, 380–81 lemongrass "hamburgers," 350 chops with sherry, 413–14 lion's head (meatballs in broth), 157–58 with cinnamon, 382–83 lion's head pie, 158 with coconut milk, 397 meatballs (polpette), 53–54 with dill and sour cream, 416–17 meat-filled pelmeni, vareniki, or pierogi, 61–62 with dried mushrooms, 380 meat hash (pytt i panna), 421 with garlic and lemon, 408–9 meat samosas, 65–66 with mushrooms, 410 minced pork and shrimp in coconut milk, 423–24 with mushrooms and pasilla chile sauce, 414–15 pearl balls, 158 with orange, 395–96 plantain and meat casserole, 420–21 pilaf with cinnamon, 412–13 poached sausage with garlic, 422 pork and beans, 401 potato croquettes with, 475–76 pork and beans Asturian style (fabada), 401–2 pot stickers (wor teep) or mandoo, 63–64 pork vindaloo, 399 prune-stuffed meatballs in yogurt sauce, 424–25 with potatoes, 415–16 quicker pho with meatballs, 152–53 with prunes, 378–79 rice and beans, Korean style, 511–12 with prunes and apricots, 374 rice with mushrooms and meat, 512 with red wine and coriander, 395 rice pilaf with meat, 514–15 roast pork with milk, 400–401 savory egg custard (chawan-mushi), 53 sauerkraut with smoked meats (grand choucroute), 404 simmered tofu with (ma po tofu), 423 sesame spareribs, 392 steamed chicken cups, 321–22 shredded pork, 396 Swedish or Danish meatballs, 101–2 Spanish-style, 389 veal rolls with, 365–66 spareribs in annatto sauce, 219 Pork, noodle and rice dishes spareribs braised with cabbage, Roman style, 393–94 cold noodles with sesame sauce and pork, 532 spareribs with cabbage, root vegetables, and caraway, 392–93 curried rice noodles with pork and shrimp, 538–39 spicy pork and tofu stew, 398–99 fried rice with barbecued pork, 506–7 sweet-and-sour, 398 pork lo mein, 535–36 with sweet white wine, 384–85 spicy cold noodles with barbecued pork, 533 tamale pie, 396–97 udon with pork and shrimp, 540 Pork stir-fries Pork, pan-cooked with asparagus, 370–71 breaded pork cutlets (tonkatsu), 361–62 in coconut milk, 371 chops with prunes and cream, 362–63 curry pork, 369 crisp pork cutlets (Wiener schnitzel), 364–65 in garlic sauce, 370 cutlets rolled with mushrooms, 365–66 spicy shredded pork, 368–69 "deviled" chops, 362 in sweet soy sauce, 371 in caramelized sugar, 359 Portobello mushrooms, 18, 554 pork paprikás, 366–67 pasta with fresh and dried mushrooms, 554 teriyaki, 360 portobello spread, 18 Pork, roasted Posole, 155 barbecued pork, 373, 373 pork and, with , 155–56 lechon asado, 375–76 with pumpkin seeds, 156 with orange and bay leaves, 374–75 Potage Crécy (creamy ), 111 with prunes and apricots, 374 Potage crème de tomates et de pommes de terre (creamy tomato- sandwich Cubano (grilled ham and cheese sandwich), 363 potato soup), 110–11 Yucatecan pit-roasted pork (cochinita pibil), 351–52 Potage de lentilles à l'oseille ( with sorrel), 108 Pork, in salads Potato(es), 473–83 green mango salad with meat, 203–4 about, 473 minced pork "salad" (laarb), 199–200 with bay leaves, 481 Pork, soups with braised spareribs with cabbage, root vegetables, and caraway, hot and sour soup, 145–46 392–93 jook with tea eggs and pork, 124 and cabbage soup, 106 lion's head (meatballs in broth), 157–58 caramelized, 482 miso soup with pork, 122–23 chicken or fish potato patties, 315–16 pho with meatballs, 152–53 chicken in garlic sour cream with, 305–6 pork, bean, and sauerkraut (jota), 146–47 creamy tomato-potato soup, 110–11 pork and posole with chipotles, 155–56 croquettes, with meat, 475–76 posole with pumpkin seeds, 156 croquettes, meatless, with curry, 476 Pork stews and braises curried, 451–52 12345 spareribs, 391 curried sautéed, 452 baeckoffe of pork and lamb, 399–400 dumplings, 479 with bean paste, 376 gnocchi, 478–79 bigos, 403–4 gratin, with Gruyère, 483 black bean and garlic spareribs, 391–92 gratin, with horseradish, 482–83 braised ribs with spicy adobo, 394 halibut with vegetables, 255–56 with capers, 389–90 home-fried, with onion and amchoor, 477 Potato(es) (continued) Pudding (continued) in coconut milk, 472–73 rice: Jansson's temptation, 96 with cinnamon (arroz con leche), 636–37 lamb shanks with, 415–16 coconut rice pudding, Jamaican-style, 637 and , chilled (vichyssoise), 111 Galician style, 637 masala potatoes, 497 kheer, 638 mashed, with anchovies, 480 Middle Eastern style, 637 mashed, with mushrooms and onions, 480–81 saffron-rice (zerde), 638 meat hash with (pytt i panna), 421 soupy, 637 meaty bean stew from the Pyrenees (garbure), 402–3 rutabaga, 495–96 mixed vegetable salad with horseradish, 188 semolina (basbousa), 640–41 mushroom-potato soup, 113 Puffs navarin of lamb with, 411–12 ham and cheese, 86 "nik,” Helen Art's, 479–80 potato, 481–82 octopus and, warm, 50–51 Pumpkin. See also Winter squash pancakes, with scallions and kimchi, 474–75 flan, 634 panfried kofte with, 425–26 penne with, 553–54 peasant-style, 477–78 and walnut dessert (kabak tatlisi), 631–32 pizzocheri with Savoy cabbage, cheese, and, 549–50 Pumpkin seeds (pepitas), 15 potato-and-pea samosas, 66 chicken in green sauce, 302 potato-filled vareniki or pierogi, 59–60 chicken with mole sauce, 300–301 potato puffs, 481–82 pipián (pumpkin seed sauce), 612–13 pudding, 495–96 posole with, 156 raita, 176 Puree red-braised chicken with, 282 eggplant, braised lamb in (hunkar begendi), 405–6 salad, with mustard vinaigrette, 194 fish roe (taramasalata), 24–25 salad Olivier, 199 herb purees, 605 sea bass with saffron and, 242 olive (tapenade), 604 Spanish tortilla, 341–42 pasta with tomato and olive puree, 548 spicy, panfried, with eggplant or tomatoes, 476 tomato and tapenade salad, 184 spicy Indian home fries, 477 Pytt i panna (meat hash), 421 steamed, with sauce gribiche, 429 stir-fried, with chiles, 473–74 and tomato pie, 494 Quail whole wheat flatbreads stuffed with (aloo paratha), 560–61 deep-fried, 334–35 Potato starch noodles, 539 marinated and grilled, 334 dumpling soup (mandoo kuk), 154 Quenelles, fish, with herbs, 95–96 with vegetables and meat (chop chae), 539–40 Quesadillas, cheese and chile, 103–4 Pot stickers (wor teep), 59, 63–64 Queso fresco, 13 Poulet au vinaigre, Paul Bocuse's, 304 Queso frito (fried cheese), 85–86 Poultry, 272–344. See also specific types of poultry Queso fundido (melted cheese), 84 Preserved lemons, 295, 598–99 Quiche Lorraine, 467 onion and saffron chicken, 295–96 Quinces, lamb tagine with, 408 roast pepper salad with tomatoes and, 193 Pressed tofu salad, 185 Prosciutto, 12. See also Ham Rabbit pasta frittata, 558 civet of (hasenpfeffer), 335 pasta with ham, peas, and cream, 556–57 stew (stifado), 336–37 pasta with whole garlic cloves, 556 sweet and sour, 336 Provence-style chicken, 306–7 Rabo de toro (braised oxtail), 389 Prunes Radicchio, 177 baked whole fish with, 264 with bacon, 461 beef daube with, 384 grilled, 462 beef stew with, 378–79 with olive oil, anchovies, and pepper, 462–63 bigos (hunter's stew), 404 Radish(es), 495. See also Daikon crisp-braised duck legs with, 331 curried, 451–52 dried fruit and nut sauce with cilantro, 599–600 curried sautéed, 452 lamb tagine with, 407–8 glazed, 450–51, 496 macerated dried fruits and nuts, 627–28 lightly pickled, 455 pork chops with cream and, 362–63 mixed pickled vegetables, 444 prune-stuffed meatballs in yogurt sauce (alubukhara kofta), quick-braised root vegetables with hoisin, 499 424–25 salad, 172 roast or stewed pork with apricots and, 374 Raisins. See also Currants sauerkraut salad, Russian style, 169 chicken with nuts and, 296–97 stuffed, 622 couscous with butter or oil, pine nuts, and, 526 vegetarian tsimmes, 502 escarole with olive oil, pepper, and, 463 Pudding. See also Custards macerated dried fruits and nuts, 627–28 berry, 624 pilaf with pine nuts and, 514 Raisins (continued) Red snapper (continued) raisin almond sauce, fish with, 268–69 lemongrass fish, 262 spinach with pine nuts and, 489 meunière, 240 Raita miso-broiled, 211 banana-coconut, 176 pan-cooked, with "killed" onions, 237–38 basic, 175 in paprika sour cream, 248–49 beet, 176 poached, in caraway sauce, 249 chickpea, 176 poached, with Russian sauce, 251–52 cucumber-mint, 175 poached in caramel sauce, 232 mixed-vegetable, 175 poached in cider, 247 potato, 176 quick-braised, in black bean sauce, 227–28 tomato, 175 in red sauce, 230 Rajma (spicy red beans), 437 with rice, 249–50 Ramadan soup (harira), 153–54 roasted, coastal-style, 267–68 Ramps, vinaigrette, 464–65 roast with sauerkraut and bacon, 247–48 Raspberries in saffron sauce, 241–42 berry pudding, 624 salt-grilled (broiled), 259 simple fruit soup, 624–25 shallow-fried, with ginger sauce, 259–60 Ratatouille, 501 simmered in soy and sake, 253 Rau ram, 201 spicy fried fish (amritsari), 94–95 Ravioli, 59 steamed, with hard-cooked egg sauce, 250–51 spinach-ricotta, 544–45 steamed in banana leaves, 230–31 vegetarian, 542–44 steamed in its own juice, with cilantro sauce, 263–64 Rebozados (crisp-fried shrimp or vegetables), 92 whole, in spicy tomato sauce, 229 Recado rojo (annatto seasoning paste), 218, 609–10 whole, baked, with dates or almonds, 264 pit-roasted pork (cochinita pibil), 351–52 whole braised, in hot-and-sour sauce, 260–61 shrimp or ribs in annatto sauce, 218–19 whole steamed, 261–62 Red beans wrapped in bean curd or rice paper, 228 bean and nut filling for stuffed vegetables, 449 Red wine, 13 with coconut, 434 caramelized pears poached in, 626–27 with coconut milk, 434–35 chorizo in, 70 coconut rice and beans, 516 coq au vin, 307 with garlic and cumin, 438 figs poached in, 625–26 red bean dip, 29–30 fish braised in, 256 refried beans, 438–39 glögg, 669–70 rice and beans, Korean style, 511–12 leeks in, 466 slow-cooked, 433 octopus braised in, spaghetti with, 554–55 spicy (rajma), 437 pork with coriander and, 395 spicy beans, Goan style (feijoada), 436–37 risotto with, 522 with walnut-garlic sauce, 443 sangria, 672 Red-braised chicken, 282 sauce, squid in, 222 Red cabbage, 443. See also Cabbage Red wine vinegar, 171 braised, with apples, 445 Refried beans, 438–39 Red-cooked chicken, 280–81 Relish. See also Sauces and condiments Red fish stew, fast and spicy, 269–70 pickled onion, 615 Red lentils with rice, 513 raita, 175–76 Red peppers. See also Peppers Rémoulade (spicy mayonnaise), 603 basic red gazpacho, 117 grilled swordfish with, 256–57 grilled, 470–71 Rendang (dry-braised beef with spices), 390–91 roasted, 470–71 Ribs. See also Short ribs; Spareribs roast pepper spread with walnuts and garlic, 32–33 lamb, fried (tabak maaz), 103 rouille, 603–4 Rice, 505–24 Red sauce, fish fillets or shrimp in, 230 about, 6, 505–6 Red snapper arborio rice salad, 188–89 in almond sauce, 243 balls (onigiri), 511 with artichokes, 245–46 balls, fried (supplì), 43–44 baked, with dried mushroom sauce, 251 basic long-grain rice, 506 broiled, with olives, 265–66 basic short-grain rice, 507 with chiles and tomatoes, 228–29 basmati, with shiso, 510 choucroute de poissons, 270 and beans, Korean style, 511–12 crisp-fried, in spicy tomato sauce, 234–35 braised leeks with olive oil and, 465–66 fish couscous, 265 carrot, spinach, and rice stew, 107–8 fish salad with horseradish dressing, 197–98 with cheese (ris in cagnon), 523–24 fish stew with aïoli (bourride), 137 with cheese and garlic, 524 fish tacos, 238–39 chicken with (arroz con pollo), 293–94 fish tagine, 239–40 chicken-rice soup (caldo cantina), 138–39 grilled or broiled with lime, 262–63 and chicken stew (asopao de pollo), 283–84 Jamaican curry (run down), 239 chicken with yogurt and (chicken korma pulao), 293 Rice (continued) Rice noodles, 9, 537 coconut milk rice, fragrant, (nasi lemak), 515 curried, with pork or chicken and shrimp, 538–39 coconut rice, 516 meat and noodle soup with herbs (pho bo), 152 sweet (arroz con coco), 516–17 pad thai, 536–38 coconut rice pudding Jamaican-style, 637 pho with meatballs, 152–53 drink, chilled (horchata), 663–64 Rice paper, fish wrapped in, 228 fish fillets with, 249–50 Rice paper rolls, chicken or shrimp, 68 fried rice, 506–7 Rice paper spring rolls (goi cuon), 38–39 Malaysian style (nasi goreng), 507 Rice wine. See Mirin; Shaoxing wine with pineapple, 507 Rice wine vinegar, 8, 170, 171 vegetarian, 507 Rich bread, 577 yang chow, 507 Ricotta garlic duck and, 327–28 cannelloni, 545 green (arroz verde), 517 spinach-ricotta ravioli, 544–45 Hainanese chicken rice, 275–76 Ris in cagnon (rice with cheese), 523–24 with onions, garlic, and herbs, 518 Risotto khao koor (ground and toasted rice), 587 black, with seafood, 522–23 in laarb, 199–200 fried rice balls (supplì), 43–44 kimchi-rice "stew," 512–13 al limone, 522 lemon rice, 524 alla milanese, 521–22 lentils and, with caramelized onions, 439 with red wine, 522 Mexican (arroz a la mexicana), 517 Roden, Claudia, 627 mixed seafood and, 521 Rolls. See also Buns; Egg rolls; Lumpia rolls; Rice paper rolls with mushrooms and meat, 511–12 beef-scallion (negima), 102 paella, mushroom and chicken, 520 sweet, with saffron, 578 paella, the original, 519–20 Romesco (tomato-nut sauce for fish), 606–7 pearl balls, 158 Root vegetable(s). See also specific vegetables pilaf: braised, 462 lamb pilaf with cinnamon, 412–13 braised spareribs with cabbage, caraway, and, 392–93 many ways, 513–14 glazed, 450–51, 496 with meat, 514–15, 525–26 and horseradish gratin, 482–83 porridge (jook or congee), 123–24 quick-braised, with hoisin, 499 Provence-style chicken, 306–7 vegetables with dried shrimp and coconut milk, 502–3 pudding (kheer), 638 Ropa vieja (shredded stewed beef), 386–87 pudding, Galician style, 637 Roquefort pudding, Middle Eastern style, 637 green salad with vinaigrette, walnuts, and, 165 pudding, soupy, 637 sauce, grilled steak with, 347–48 pudding with cinnamon (arroz con leche), 636–37 Rosemary, 13 red lentils with, 513 chicken breasts with, 308 rice, pine nut, and currant filling for stuffed vegetables, 448– "grilled" mackerel with garlic and, 266–67 49 olive oil bread with, 567–68 rice and lentil flour crêpes (dosa), 564–65 orange, red onion, and rosemary salad, 174 risotto: soft polenta with herbs, 529–30 bare-bones, 522 (pizza bianca), 573–74 black, with seafood, 522–23 Rose water, 640 al limone, 522 Rouille, 603–4 alla milanese, 521–22 Rum and Coke (Cuba libre), 671 with red wine, 522 Run down (Jamaican codfish curry), 239 saffron-rice pudding (zerde), 638 Russian Easter bread (kulich), 645 "sandwiches," 511 Russian sauce, poached fish with, 251–52 soup, with chicken or tofu and egg (domburi), 124–25 Rutabaga(s) with spinach, 524 mixed vegetable salad with horseradish, 188 steamed coconut custard, 639 pudding, 495–96 sticky rice, 508 roasted, 442–43 flavorful (yau mei faan), 508–9 with nam pla and coconut milk, 508 sweet, with mangoes, 639 Saag paneer (cheese with spinach sauce), 486 wrapped in lotus leaves, 509 Sable. See Black cod tabbouleh with, 188 Saffransbrod (sweet rolls with saffron), 578 with umeboshi, 507–8 Saffron, 11, 14, 295 uttapam, 565–66 golden rice pilaf, 514 with vegetables (kayaku gohan), 510 onion and saffron chicken, 295–96 with vegetables (Mexican style), 517–18 piyush, 662 yellow, 518–19 rich bread with, 577 with chorizo, 519 risotto alla milanese, 521–22 Rice cake soup (duk kuk), 154 saffron-rice pudding (zerde), 638 Rice flour dumplings, sweet, 639–40 sauce, fish fillets in, 241–42 Saffron (continued) Salad(s) (continued) sea bass with potatoes and, 242 leek, 169 sweet rolls with, 578 leek and olive, 169 yellow rice, 518–19 marinated mushrooms, 176–77 with chorizo, 519 minced chicken "salad" (laarb), 199–200 Sage, 13 mixed vegetable, with horseradish, 188 chicken breasts with, 308 orange, artichoke, and olive, 174 crostini with beans and greens, 41 orange, fennel, and olive, 173–74 liver with garlic, white wine, and, 367–68 orange, red onion, and rosemary, 174 soft polenta with herbs, 529–30 orange and walnut, 174 Sahni, Julie, 560 pickled beets, 179 Sake, 8 potato, with mustard vinaigrette, 194 soy and, fish simmered in, 253 pressed tofu salad, 185 Salabat (ginger tea), 665 radish, 172 Salad(s), 164–204 raita, 175–76 about, 164–65, 166, 170–71; complex salads, 189–95; cooked roasted corn and black bean, 195 or marinated salads, 176–89; main-course salads, 195–204; roasted pepper, anchovy, and caper, 194 simple raw salads, 165–76 roast pepper, with tomatoes and preserved lemon, 193–94 arborio rice, 188–89 salade lyonnaise, 202 artichoke hearts and Parmesan, 167–68 salade niçoise, 196–97 asparagus, with soy-mustard dressing, 190 salad Olivier, 199 bean and salami, 189 salt cod, 198 bean sprout (kong namul), 182–83 sauerkraut, 168–69 bean and tuna, 189 seafood, Mediterranean-style, 197 beef, grilled (neua nam tok), 202–3 seaweed, with cucumber and chicken or shrimp, 200–201 beef, with mint, 203 spinach and dried shrimp, 185 beet, with cumin, 179 tabbouleh, 187–88 beet, with horseradish, 178 tofu, with peanut sauce, 195–96 bitter greens with sour cream dressing, 176 tomato, with ginger, 173 bulgur and tomato, with nuts (batrik), 186–87 tomato and onion, 183 cabbage and beet, 168 tomato and tapenade, 184 Caesar salad, 167 walnut chicken salad, 278 carrot, quick, 191 Salade lyonnaise, 202 carrot, spicy (houria), 191 Salade niçoise, 196–97 chicken, with tarator, 201 Salad Olivier, 199 chicken, with Vietnamese seasonings, 201–2 Salami and bean salad, 189 chicken and cucumber, 182 Salbutes, chicken, 324 chickpea, 179–80 Salmon, 236 chickpea, with ginger, 180 choucroute de poissons, 270 cold lemony greens, 180–81 crisp-skin fillets, with chimichurri sauce, 236–37 cold spinach with sesame, 184 grilled, rémoulade, 256–57 cucumber, European style, 169 miso-broiled, 211 cucumber, jicama, and fruit, 178 potato croquettes with, 475–76 cucumber, spicy, 177 in rice "sandwiches," 511 cucumber tofu, 177–78 salmon deviled eggs, 34 eggplant, cold, with sesame dressing, 186 salt- and sugar-cured (gravlax), 23–24 eggplant, grilled, sautéed, or roasted, 191–92 teriyaki, 255 eggplant, with mustard-miso dressing, 185–86 Salmoriglio, skewered swordfish chunks with, 257–58 eggplant, roasted, 192 Salsa eggplant, sautéed, 192 blistered tomato, 610 eggplant and yogurt, 192–93 cilantro, 616–17 farro or barley, 527–28 grilled crab with, 227 fennel and cucumber, 181–82 grilled or roast lamb with, 359 fennel and orange, 173 citrus, Mayan (xec), 615–16 fish, with horseradish dressing, 197–98 fresca, 610 fresh tomato, 172 fruit salad "salsa," 178 fresh tomato, spicy, 172–73 habanero-garlic, 611–12 fresh tomato and green bean, 172 papaya and red onion, 613–14 garlic bread salad with tomatoes, 181 pasilla, 612 ginger cucumber, 177 roasted onion, 614–15 green, with oil and vinegar or lemon, 165 roja (cooked red salsa), 610–11 green, with vinaigrette, Roquefort, and walnuts, 165 tomato-chipotle, 611 green beans with sesame-miso or sweet sesame dressing, 190 chicken, turkey, or pork chops with, 289 green bean and tuna, 189 verde (green sauce), 614 green mango, with meat, 203–4 verde, chicken in, 302 green mango, with smoked fish, 204 verde, with tomatillos, 614 green papaya (som tum), 174–75 Salt-and-pepper, Szechwan, 583 green papaya, with shrimp, 198–99 Salt cod, 56, 245 Salt cod (continued) Sauce(s) (continued) bacalao with eggplant, 244 horseradish, creamy or sharp, 607–8 Basque style (bacalao a la vizcaina), 243–44 hot-and-sour, braised whole fish in, 260–61 brandade de morue, 56–57 lemon, braised lamb with, 410 stuffed piquillos with, 47 lemongrass-coconut, steamed shrimp with, 216 fried, in tomato sauce, 245 mayonnaise, 602–3 fritters (bacalaitos), 90 mayonnaise, green, French style (sauce verte), 603 salad, 198 miso, black cod or mackerel fillets in, 233–34 in tomato sauce, 244–45 miso-chile, tuna with, 254–55 Salt-grilled (broiled) fish, 259 mole, almond, chicken in, 301–2 Salty limeade, 660 mole, chicken with, 300–301 Sambal ikan billis, 515–16 mushroom-bamboo shoot, braised whole fish in, 261 Sambal oelek (chile-lime sauce), 590 mustard-cream, halibut with vegetables with, 256 Samosas, 59 mustard dill, 608–9 meat, 64–65 nam prik, 586 potato-and-pea, 66 parsley, 604–5 vegetarian, 66 pasilla chile, stewed lamb shanks with mushrooms and, 414– Sand cake, 651–52 15 Sandwich Cubano (grilled ham and cheese), 363 peanut, 586–87 "Sandwiches" ponzu, 591 fish, panfried, 57–58 pumpkin seed (pipián), 612–13 rice, 511 raisin almond, fish with, 268–69 Sangria, 672 red, fish fillets or shrimp in, 230 white, with peaches, 672 red wine, squid in, 222 Saran, Suvir, 561, 564, 594 rémoulade, 603 Sardines, fresh Roquefort, grilled steak with, 347–48 broiled or grilled, 96–97 rouille, 603–4 panfried fish "sandwiches," 57–58 Russian, poached fish with, 251–52 Satay saffron, fish fillets in, 241–42 fried, 100 sesame, 592 grilled, 101 sherry, clams in, 207–8 Sauce(s), 582–617. See also Condiments; Dipping sauce; Pasta; spinach, cheese or tofu with (saag paneer), 486 Relish; Salsa; Vinaigrette spinach, spicy, 486–87 about, 582 sweet-and-sour, braised whole fish in, 261 aïoli, 603 , 597 almond, fish fillets in, 243 tamarind, shrimp in, 214–15 almond garlic, chicken with, 297–98 tapenade, 604 anchovy, 605–6 toasted chile, 585 annatto, shrimp or ribs in, 218–19 tomato: avgolemono (egg-lemon), 596 fast, fresh, 606 avocado "mayonnaise," 616 with garlic and orange, 607 béarnaise, 602 kofte with yogurt and, 356 black bean, quick-braised fish fillets in, 227–28 with miso, Japanese, 606 black bean, stir-fried clams or crabs in, 206–7 salt cod in, 244–45 caramel, fish fillets poached in, 232 tomato, spicy: caraway, poached fish fillets in, 249 crisp-fried fish fillets or shrimp in, 234–35 chervil-butter, for fish, 601–2 hard-cooked eggs in, 338–39 au chien, grilled skirt steak with, 348 mixed vegetables with, 339 chile, chicken with, 301 whole fish in, 229 chile-lime (sambal oelek), 590 tomato-mustard, uncooked, 606 chimichurri, 617 tomato-nut, for fish (romesco), 606–7 chipotle, chicken, turkey, or pork chops in, 289 walnut (tarator, skordalia), 600 cilantro, fish steamed in its own juice with, 263–64 chicken with, 278 cilantro, quick baked fish in, 264 chicken salad with, 201 citrus, chicken with, 316 walnut, French, 600 dried fruit and nut, with cilantro, 599–600 walnut-garlic, beets with (pkhali), 443 dried mushroom, baked fish fillets with, 251 yogurt: fenugreek cream, marinated lamb "popsicles" with, 353 chickpea dumplings in, 435–36 garlic, Creole (mojo criollo), 617 prune-stuffed meatballs in (alubukhara kofta), 424–25 garlic, stir-fried pork in, 370 thin, 597 ginger, shallow-fried small fish with, 259–60 Sauerkraut, 483 ginger-chile, 584 bigos (hunter's stew), 403–4 green, chicken in, 302 braised in wine, 483 green, shrimp in, 220 fish with (choucroute de poissons), 270 gribiche, 601 pork, bean, and sauerkraut soup (jota), 146–47 hard-cooked egg, steamed fish fillets with, 250–51 roast fish fillets with bacon and, 247–48 herb purees, 605 with, 332–33 hoisin chili sauce, 584 salad, 168–69 Sauerkraut (continued) Sea bass (continued) sauerkraut vegetable stew (kapusniak), 114 poached, in caraway sauce, 249 with smoked meats (grand choucroute), 404 poached, with Russian sauce, 251–52 soup (shchi), 147–48 quick-braised, in black bean sauce, 227–28 Sausage. See also Chorizo in red sauce, 230 and beans, 401 with rice, 249–50 bigos (hunter's stew), 403–4 roasted, coastal-style, 267–68 and cabbage soup, 158–59 in saffron sauce, 241–42 chicken and, in vinegar, 316–17 simmered in soy and sake, 253 Chinese: steamed, with hard-cooked egg sauce, 250–51 flavorful sticky rice (yau mei faan), 508–9 steamed in banana leaves, 230–31 fried rice with, 506–7 whole, in spicy tomato sauce, 229 shrimp with peas and, 214 whole baked, with dates or almonds, 264 fresh sausage patties, 421–22 whole braised, in hot-and-sour sauce, 260–61 fresh sausages (mititei), 422–23 whole steamed, 261–62 linguiça, mussels with, 210 wrapped in bean curd or rice paper, 228 meaty bean stew from the Pyrenees (garbure), 402–3 Seafood, 205–71. See also Fish entries ; specific types of fish and and orange, with bay leaves, 374–75 shellfish pasta with cabbage and, 159, 552 Sea scallops. See Scallops pasta with cream and, 557–58 Seaweed, 8, 200, 483–85 pasta with, 558 clam soup, 136 poached, with garlic, 422 cucumber seaweed soup, 120–21 pork and beans Asturian style (fabada), 401–2 dashi, 162–63 sauerkraut with smoked meats (grand choucroute), 404 hijiki with shiitakes and beans, 485 spicy beans, Goan style (feijoada), 436–37 nori snacks, 485–86 spinach and chickpea soup with, 127–28 salad, with cucumber and chicken or shrimp, 200–201 veal rolls with, 365–66 Seffa (sweet couscous with almond milk), 641 yellow rice with, 519 Semla (sweet almond buns), 578–79 Savory egg custard (chawan-mushi), 53 Semolina bread, 568 Savory tart pastry, 458–59 Semolina pudding (basbousa), 640–41 Sbiten (spiced honey drink), 668–69 Sesame. See also Tahini Scallion(s), 8 about sesame seeds, 8, 187 beef-scallion rolls (negima), 102 cold spinach with, 184 egg noodles with, 536 dressing, cold eggplant salad with, 186 ginger-scallion dipping sauce, 583 grilled baby squid, Japanese style, 98 kimchi and pa kimchi, 444–45 grilled chicken with, 290–91 pancakes, 78–79 rice balls with, 511 potato pancakes with kimchi and, 474–75 sauce, 592 sweet and sour, 469 cold noodles with, 532 vinaigrette, 464–65 sautéed spinach with, 33 Scallops, 210 sesame-chile paste, 591 black risotto with seafood, 522–23 broiled fish with, 234 bouillabaisse, 138 sesame-miso dressing, green beans with, 190 chipotle scallops, 220 sesame spareribs or short ribs, 392 curried, crunchy, 217–18 sweet rice flour dumplings with, 640 dried, jook with, 124 sweet sesame dressing, green beans with, 190 marinated (ceviche), 21–22 toasted sesame seeds, 596 Mediterranean-style seafood salad, 197 Sesame oil, 8, 93, 187, 532 miso-broiled, 210–11 sauerkraut salad with, 168–69 mock ceviche, 35–36 Sfincione (onion pizza), 574–75 red fish stew, fast and spicy, 269–70 Shallot(s), 9 rice pilaf with, 514 gratin, 469–70 sautéed, with garlic, bacon and shallots, or white wine, 211–12 parsley-shallot condiment, 596–97 savory egg custard (chawan-mushi), 53 sautéed scallops with bacon and, 212 sweet black pepper scallops, Vietnamese style, 252–53 vinaigrette, 464–65 Sea bass. See also Black sea bass Shaoxing wine, 9, 274 braised in red wine, 256 Shchi (sauerkraut soup), 147–48 broiled, with olives, 265–66 Shellfish. See specific types crisp-fried, in spicy tomato sauce, 234–35 Sherry, 207–8, 299 fish and coconut chutney steamed in banana leaves (patra ni cod with chickpeas and, 242 machhi), 231 consommé, Jerez style, 115 fish stew with aïoli (bourride), 137 lamb chops with, 413–14 fish tacos, 238–39 mushroom sherry chicken, 299–300 fish tagine, 239–40 mushrooms with, 54–55 grilled or broiled with lime, 262–63 roast duck with bay leaves and, 329–30 Jamaican curry (run down), 239 sauce, clams in, 207–8 lemongrass fish, 262 Sherry vinegar, 170, 171 meunière, 240 Shichimi pepper, 319 Shiitake (black) mushrooms, 8, 112 Shrimp appetizers and snacks (continued) dried, jook with, 124 lumpia rolls, 68–69 hijiki with beans and, 485 mock ceviche, 35–36 lamb stew with mushrooms, 410 mushrooms and eggs with shrimp, 74–75 mushroom-barley soup, 112–13 rice paper rolls, 68 mushroom and cranberry chicken, 304–5 rice paper spring rolls (goi cuon), 38–39 mushrooms and eggs, 74–75 seafood empanadas, 49 piquillo peppers with spinach and, 48 seafood pajon, 81 stewed lamb shanks with pasilla chile sauce and, 414–15 shrimp cakes (tod mun), 83–84 stir-fried noodles with chives and, 536 shrimp cakes, Indian style, 84 Shish kebab (skewered lamb), 354–55 shrimp deviled eggs, 34 Shiso, 507 shrimp with garlic, 98 basmati rice with, 510 shrimp with garlic, tomatoes, and chiles, 99 rice with umeboshi, 507–8 Spanish or Indian shrimp fritters, 90 Short ribs (of beef) tempura, 91–92 braised (kalbi jim), 388 tropical spring rolls, 39 braised, with spicy adobo, 394 Shrimp, noodle and rice dishes braised with cabbage, root vegetables, and caraway, 392–93 black risotto with seafood, 522–23 braised Spanish-style, 389 curried rice noodles with pork or chicken and, 538–39 with capers, 389–90 flavorful sticky rice (yau mei faan), 508–9 with cinnamon, 382–83 fried rice with shrimp, 506–7 with lentils, 416 mixed seafood and rice, 521 with potatoes, 415–16 pad thai, 536–38 with prunes, 378–79 paella, 519–20 sesame short ribs, 392 rice pilaf with, 514 soup with (gori gom tang), 151 shrimp with crisp-fried noodles, 534–35 with winter squash, 377–78 shrimp lo mein, 535–36 Shoyu. See Soy, soy sauce udon with pork and shrimp, 540 Shrimp, 206, 212–20 Shrimp paste, 9 in annatto sauce, 218–19 Shrimp, in salads chile-fried, 218 dried shrimp and spinach salad, 185 chile shrimp, 226 green papaya salad with shrimp, 198–99 chipotle shrimp, 219–20 Mediterranean-style seafood salad, 197 crisp-fried, in spicy tomato sauce, 234–35 seaweed salad with cucumber and shrimp, 200–201 curried, crunchy, 217–18 Shrimp, in soups curry, blazing hot, in coconut milk, 216–17 bouillabaisse, 138 dal with, 434 coconut soup with clams and shrimp, 121 dried, 9, 185 cream-style corn soup with shrimp, 141 flavorful sticky rice (yau mei faan), 508–9 hot and sour fish soup, 136–37 vegetables with coconut milk and, 502–3 jook with seafood, 124 drunken shrimp, 212–13 miso soup with shrimp, 122 garlic-fried, Indian style, 218 Shrimp stir-fries garlic shrimp, Yucatecan style, 219 with asparagus, 370–71 in green sauce, 220 with cabbage and black beans, 213 hijiki with shiitakes, beans, and, 485 curry shrimp, 369 in caramelized sugar, 359 kung pao shrimp, 312 on lemongrass skewers, 215–16 Sicilian onion pizza, 46 lime-cooked, with crisp garlic, 237 Singapore noodles (curried rice noodles with pork or chicken minced, in lettuce wrappers, 213–14 and shrimp), 538–39 minced pork and shrimp in coconut milk, 423–24 Sirniki (fried cheesecakes), 643 with peas and ham, 214 Skate with brown butter, 267 red fish stew, fast and spicy, 269–70 Skordalia. See Tarator in red sauce, 230 Smelts shrimp shell stock, 162 fresh, broiled or grilled, 96–97 steamed, with lemongrass-coconut sauce, 216 fresh, marinated, 24 stuffed tofu, 491–92 panfried fish “sandwiches,” 57–58 sweet black pepper shrimp, Vietnamese style, 252–53 , 241 in tamarind sauce, 214–15 Smoked fish teriyaki, 360 choucroute de poissons, 270 zarzuela, 270–71 and crème frâiche crêpes, 87 Shrimp appetizers and snacks Snacks. See Appetizers and snacks ceviche, 21–22 Snow peas with ginger, 470 crisp-fried shrimp (rebozados), 92 Soba noodles, 533, 537 egg rolls, 66–67 cold, with dipping sauce, 533–34 fried satay, 100 cold buckwheat noodle soup (naengmyon), 149–50 fried wontons, 63 Sole fritto misto (lightly fried fish and vegetables), 94 Dover, poached in cider, 247 green leaf wraps (miang gung), 33–34 Sole (continued) Soup(s), savory (continued) fish and coconut chutney steamed in banana leaves (patra ni fish stew with aïoli (bourride), 137 machhi), 231 garlic-tomato, 127 meunière, 240 gazpacho, basic red, 117 soy-glazed, 232–33 gazpacho, Ignacio Blanco’s roasted vegetable, 117–18 Somen noodles, 533 green bean, with mint, 120 cold, with dipping sauce (hiyashi somen), 534 hot and sour, 145–46 Som tum (green papaya salad), 174–75 hot and sour, vegetarian, 146 Sopa de aguacate (), 118–19 onion, 109–10 Sopa de ajo al tomate (garlic-tomato soup), 127 kofte in broth (meatball soup with lemon), 157 Sopa de habas (fava bean soup), 130–31 Korean beef (sul long tang), 151 Sopa de tortilla (tortilla soup), 143–44 leek and potato, chilled (vichyssoise), 111 Sorbet, coconut, 630 lemon, 114 Sorrel lentil, with sorrel, 108 lentil soup with, 108 lentil and pasta, 129 omelet, 344 lime and garlic, 127 Soufflé lion’s head (meatballs in broth), 157–58 chocolate, 643 mango, savory cold, 119–20 vanilla, 642–43 matzo ball, 126–27 Soup(s), dessert meat and noodle, with herbs (pho bo), 152 fruit, simple, 624–25 miso, 122–23 mango, sweet cold, 120 mulligatawny, 115–16 multifruit, 627 mushroom-barley, 112–13 Soup(s), savory, 105–63. See also Stock(s) mushroom-potato, 113 about, 105, 109; meat and poultry soups, 138–59; seafood mussel, 134–35 soups, 134–38; stocks, 159–63; vegetarian/vegetable soups, oxtail (gori gom tang), 151 106–33 pancotta, 131–32 almond, 118 passatelli, 126 avocado, 118–19 pasta grattata, 126 beef and tofu, 150–51 peanut, 132–33 “boiled water,” 127 pho with meatballs, 152–53 borscht, grand, 149 plantain, 133 borscht, simple vegetarian, 116 polpette and orzo in broth, 156–57 borscht consommé, 116 pork, bean, and sauerkraut (jota), 146–47 borscht with meat, 148 pork and posole with chipotles, 155–56 bouillabaisse, 138 Ramadan soup (harira), 153–54 cabbage, brown, 106 rice, with chicken or tofu and egg (domburi), 124–25 cabbage, with thyme and apples, 106–7 rice cake soup (duk kuk), 154 cabbage and potato, 106 rice porridge (jook or congee), 123–24 cabbage and sausage, 158–59 sauerkraut, (shchi), 147–48 caldo gallego, 144–45 sauerkraut vegetable stew (kapusniak), 114 carrot, creamy (potage Crécy), 111 seaweed, 155 carrot, spinach, and rice stew, 107–8 spinach and chickpea, 127–28 chestnut, 132 squash, Laotian-style, 130 chicken, with chipotle paste, 139–40 squash and chickpea, Mediterranean, 130 chicken, creamy, with vegetables (ajiaco), 140 stracciatella, 115 chicken and coconut (dom yam gai), 142–43 tomato-potato, creamy, 110–11 chicken and egg, 142 tortilla, 143–44 chicken-rice (caldo cantina), 138–39 vegetable, with basil (soupe au pistou), 111–12 chicken and watercress, 140–41 vegetarian harira, 154 chickpea and pasta, 129–30 West Lake beef, 145 chickpeas in their own broth, with fried bread crumbs, 128–29 West Lake crab or lobster, 145 cilantro and garlic, 121–22 West Lake fish, 134 clam, 136 wonton, 63 coconut milk, 121 Soupe au pistou (vegetable soup with basil), 111–12 coconut milk, with clams and shrimp, 121 Sour cream, 13 cold buckwheat noodle soup (naengmyon), 149–50 Alsatian “pizza” (tarte flambé), 45 consommé, Jerez style, 115 beef stew with, 380 corn, cream-style, 141–42 beef stroganoff, 381–82 corn, cream-style, with chicken, shrimp, or crab, 141 cabbage in, 468 crab, Korean style, 135 chicken in garlic sour cream, 305–6 cucumber seaweed, 120–21 creamy horseradish sauce, 608 curry soup noodles, 125 dressing, bitter greens with, 176 dumpling soup (mandoo kuk), 154 fish fillets in paprika sour cream, 248–49 egg flower soup, 115 mushrooms poached in, 467–68 egg-lemon (avgolemono), 113–14 veal paprikás, 366–67 fava bean, 130–31 veal stew with dill and, 416–17 fish, hot and sour, 136–37 Southeast Asian menus, 676–77 Southeast Asian pantry items, 9–10 Spicy dishes (continued) Soy, soy sauce. See also Soybeans; Teriyaki cold celery, 17 about soy sauce, 6, 8, 9, 275 cold noodles, 533 black beans with, 432–33 cucumber salad, 177 chicken adobo, 282–83 fresh tomato salad, 172 mackerel simmered in soy sauce, 233 fried almonds, 28 pocket eggs (hou bao daan), 73 fried fish (amritsari), 94–95 ponzu, 591 grilled chicken, 288 roast chicken with, 278 Indian home fries, 477 pork in sweet soy sauce, 371 mayonnaise (sauce rémoulade), 603 quick salted vegetables with mirin and, 455 meat and tofu pancakes (gogi-jun), 51–52 and sake, fish simmered in, 253 pork and tofu stew, 398–99 soy barbecued chicken, 288 potatoes, panfried, with eggplant or tomatoes, 476 soy dipping sauce, 583–84 red beans (rajma), 437 steamed crabs with, 225 scrambled eggs (akoori), 338 soy-glazed fish fillets, 232–33 spinach sauce, 486–87 soy-mustard dressing, asparagus salad with, 190 stir-fried clams with black bean sauce, 207 soy-poached chicken, 274–75 stir-fried spicy shredded beef, 368–69 soy vinaigrette, 601 Thai spicy chicken, 312 sweet garlic soy sauce, 590–91 tomato sauce: Soybeans, 430. See also black bean(s): fermented; Miso; Tofu crisp-fried fish fillets or shrimp in, 234–35 black, with soy, 432–33 hard-cooked eggs in, 338–39 edamame, 433 whole fish in, 229 hijiki with shiitakes and beans, 485 Spinach, 486 Soy oil, 93 cannelloni, 545 Spaetzle, 540–41 carrot, spinach, and rice stew, 107–8 Spaghetti and cheese pie (spanakopita), 488–89 carbonara, 547 and chickpea soup, 127–28 con cipolle (with onion sauce), 550 with coconut milk, 487 with octopus braised in red wine, 554–55 cold, with sesame, 184 Spanakopita (cheese and spinach pie), 488–89 cold lemony greens, 180–81 Spanish cooking, 14, 680 cooked in yogurt, 463–64 Spanish “French” toast (torrijas castellanas), 653–54 creamed, 490 Spanish hot chocolate, 665 croquettes, 487–88 Spanish mackerel crostini with beans and greens, 41 roast with onions and lemon, 258–59 and dried shrimp salad, 185 seared, with lemongrass, tamarind, and fried garlic, 253–54 gratin, 489–90 sweet black pepper mackerel, Vietnamese style, 252–53 with hing (haaq), 487 Spanish menus, 680–81 pancakes, 82 Spanish pantry items, 14 pasta with, 552 Spareribs piquillo peppers with shiitakes and, 48 12345 spareribs, 391 with raisins and pine nuts, 489 in annatto sauce, 219 rice with, 524 black bean and garlic, 391–92 sauce, cheese or tofu with (saag paneer), 486 braised: sauce, spicy, 486–87 with cabbage, Roman style, 393–94 sautéed, with sesame, 33 with cabbage, root vegetables, and caraway, 392–93 spinach-ricotta ravioli, 544–45 with spicy adobo, 394 vegetarian ravioli filling, 542–44 jerked, 352 with walnut-garlic sauce, 443 with orange, 395–96 Split pea(s) sesame spareribs, 392 fritters (phulouri), 87 Spelt. See Farro and rice, with caramelized onions, 439 Spiced honey drink (sbiten), 668–69 Sponge cake, buttery (génoise), 649–50 Spiced tea (masala chai), 668 Spot, shallow-fried, with ginger sauce, 259–60 Spiced vodka, 670 Spreads. See Dips and spreads Spice mixtures Spring onions adobo, 616 egg noodles with, 536 chaat masala, 594 poached in sour cream, 467–68 curry powder, 592–94 Spring rolls (goi cuon), 38–39 garam masala, 594 Squab Tunisian (tabil), 597–98 deep-fried, 334–35 Spices, about, 6–7 marinated and grilled or sautéed, 334 Spicy dishes. See also Chile(s) Squash. See Summer squash; Winter squash; specific types beans, Goan style (feijoada), 436–37 Squid, 221 beet caviar, 32 with artichokes and garlic, 222–23 braised ribs with spicy adobo, 394 black risotto with seafood, 522–23 carrot salad (houria), 191 braised in red wine, spaghetti with, 554–55 cheese straws, 35 fritto misto (lightly fried fish and vegetables), 94 Squid (continued) Stir-fries (continued) grilled, with vinaigrette, 50 watercress with bean sauce, 496–97 grilled baby squid, 97–98 Stock(s), 6, 106, 159–63 jook with seafood, 124 beef, 160 mixed seafood and rice, 521 beef, Asian style, 160 mock ceviche, 35–36 chicken, 160 in red wine sauce, 222 chicken, Chinese style, 160 stir-fried, with basil and garlic, 221–22 consommé, 161 stir-fried, Korean style, 222 dark (jus rôti), 163 stuffed, 223–24 dashi, 162–63 zarzuela, 270–71 fish, 161 Star , 9 shrimp shell, 162 Steak, 346 vegetable, 162 fried, with egg, 367 Stracciatella, 115 grilled, with garlic (fleica), 346–47 Strawberries grilled, with Roquefort sauce, 347–48 simple fruit soup, 624–25 grilled beef salad (neua nam tok), 202–3 Striped bass au poivre, 360–61 in almond sauce, 243 skirt, grilled, with sauce au chien, 348 with artichokes, 245–46 with spices (tandoori raan), 354 baked, with dried mushroom sauce, 251 steak pajon, 81 braised in red wine, 256 stuffed flank steak (matambre), 372–73 pan-cooked, with "killed" onions, 237–38 teriyaki, 360 roasted or grilled, coastal-style, 267–68 Tuscan grilled (bistecca alla fiorentina), 346 whole steamed, 261–62 Steamed buns Stuffed braised squid, 223–24 barbecued pork buns (char siu bao), 79–80 Stuffed dried fruit, 622 mantou, 80 Stuffed flank steak (matambre), 372–73 Stews and braises. See also Soup(s), savory; specific main Stuffed tofu, 491–92 ingredients Stuffed vegetables, 492 chicken, 279–87 bean and nut filling for, 449 fish, 269–71 cabbage, 445–46 meat, 376–420 eggplants (imam bayildi), 30–31 Sticky rice, 508 grape leaves, 446–47 flavorful (yau mei faan), 508–9 meat filling for, 448 with nam pla and coconut milk, 508 peppers, 493 sweet, with mangoes, 639 piquillo, with fish, crab, or brandade, 46–47 wrapped in lotus leaves, 509 piquillo, with shiitakes and spinach, 48 Stifado (rabbit or chicken stew), 336–37 rice, pine nut, and currant filling for, 448–49 Stilton. See Blue cheese shredded pork filling for, 396 Stir-fries, 368 tomatoes, 492–93 beef with creamed corn, 313 Sturgeon, poached, with Russian sauce, 251–52 beef lo mein, 535–36 Subz miloni (mixed vegetable curry), 500–501 chicken with creamed corn, 312–13 Sugar cookies, chewy (ossi dei morti), 656–57 chicken with walnuts, 311 Sugar crullers, fresh (churros), 655 chile crab or shrimp, 225–26 Sugar syrup, for beverages, 660 clams or crab with black bean sauce, 206–7 Sugar tart (tarte au sucre), 655 crab with ginger, Chinese style, 226 Sul long tang (Korean beef soup), 151 curry beef, 369 , 320 ginger chicken, 313 Summer squash. See also Zucchini kung pao chicken or shrimp, 312 crisp vegetable pancake (pajon), 80–81 lamb with bitter melon or green peppers and black beans, 371– with dill and mint, 498 72 pie, 459–60 lemon chicken, 315 vegetables with dried shrimp and coconut milk, 502–3 peanut chicken, 313–14 Supplì (fried rice balls), 43–44 pork with asparagus, 370–71 Swedish meatballs (kottbullar), 101–2 pork in coconut milk, 371 Swedish pancakes (plattar), 646 pork in garlic sauce, 370 Sweet almond buns (semla), 578–79 pork in sweet soy sauce, 371 Sweet-and-sour dishes potatoes with chiles, 473–74 12345 spareribs, 391 shrimp, crisp-fried noodles with, 534–35 braised pork, 398 shrimp with cabbage and black beans, 213 braised whole fish in sweet-and-sour sauce, 261 spicy shredded beef, 368–69 rabbit or chicken, 336 squid, Korean style, 222 sweet and sour onions, 469 squid with basil and garlic, 221–22 Sweet breakfast buns, 579–80 Thai spicy chicken, 312 Sweet potatoes tofu with black beans, 492 beef stew with, 377–78 udon with pork and shrimp, 540 Cuban (boniato), in yuca fritters (buñuelos), 87–88 vegetables with nam pla, 499–500 masala sweet potatoes, 497 Sweet potatoes (continued) Taro, 88 potato pancakes with scallions and kimchi, 474–75 potato puffs, 481–82 rémoulade sauce, 603 vegetarian tsimmes, 502 roast chicken with, 277 with white wine and lemon, 428–29 Tart(s). See also Pie(s), savory yam in mirin, 498 about savory tarts, 459 Sweet rolls with saffron, 578 cream tart (tarte vaudoise), 654–55 Sweet tart pastry, 654 savory tart pastry, 458–59 Swiss chard sweet tart pastry, 654 braised, with olive oil and rice, 465–66 tarte au sucre, 655 croquettes, 487–88 tomato, 76–77 fish stew with aïoli (bourride), 137 walnut, 632 with raisins and pine nuts, 489 zucchini, with bacon, 77 vegetarian ravioli filling, 542–44 Tarta de almendras (almond cake), 632–33 Swordfish Tarte flambé (Alsatian "pizza"), 44–45 grilled, rémoulade, 256–57 Tarte au sucre, 655 Mediterranean-style seafood salad, 197 Tarte aux tomates, Marie Martin's, 76–77 pan-cooked, with "killed" onions, 237–38 Tarte vaudoise (cream tart), 654–55 pan-seared, with tomatoes, olives, and capers, 257 Tea, 664 with salmoriglio, 257–58 cardamom-scented, 668 seared, with lemongrass, tamarind, and fried garlic, 253–54 cinnamon, 667 simmered in soy and sake, 253 ginger (salabat), 665 sweet-and-spicy broiled, 234 green tea ice cream, 642 sweet black pepper swordfish, Vietnamese style, 252–53 hibiscus, iced (agua de jamaica), 665 Syrup, sugar, for beverages, 660 with jam, 669 Szechwan pepper, 9, 369 lemongrass, iced, 666 chile oil with, 583 lemongrass-ginger, 666 cold cut beef shank, 39 roasted barley, 667–68 Szechwan salt-and-pepper, 583 spiced (masala chai), 668 Thai, hot or iced (cha yen, cha dum yen), 667 Tea eggs, 34–35 Tabak maaz (fried lamb ribs), 103 jook with pork and, 124 Tabil (Tunisian spice rub), 597–98 Tea-smoked duck or chicken, 327 Tacos Teem ding tenh cho, 171 chicken, 323–24 Tembleque, 636 fish, 238–39 Tempura (batter-fried fish and vegetables), 91–92 shredded pork, 324 Teriyaki Tagine chicken, 317–18 chicken and chickpea, with vanilla, 285 salmon, 255 chicken and lentil, 284–85 steak, chicken, pork, or shrimp, 360 fish or chicken, 239–40 Thai barbecued chicken, 288 lamb, with fresh fruit, 408 , 10, 221 lamb, with prunes, 407–8 Thai chiles, 10, 589 Tagliatelle dough, 541–42 Thai menus, 676 Tahini, 12, 187 Thai tea, 667 baba ghanoush, 31 Thai pantry items, 9–10 cold noodles with sesame sauce, 532 Thai spicy chicken, 312 hummus, 19 Thorne, John, 523 sauce, 597 Thyme, 13 tomato and onion salad with, 183 cabbage soup with apples and, 106–7 Tamale pie, 396–97 chicken breasts with, 308 Tamales, 531 grilled or roast leg of lamb with orange and, 357–58 Tamarind, 10, 214, 587 "Tiles," 652–53 paste, to make, 585 Toasted chile sauce, 585 sauce, shrimp in, 214–15 Tod mun (fish or shrimp cakes), 83–84 seared swordfish with lemongrass, fried garlic, and, 253–54 Tofu, 490–91 Tandoori chicken, 291 and beef soup, 150–51 Tandoori raan (grilled or roast lamb with spices), 354 with black beans, 492 Tapenade, 604 cucumber tofu salad, 177–78 pasta with tomato and olive puree, 548 Korean beef stew with kimchi and, 376 tomato and tapenade salad, 184 and meat pancakes (gogi-jun), 51–52 Tapioca coconut milk, bananas in, 623 miso soup with, 122 Taquitos (fried pork-filled tortillas), 69 mixed vegetable curry (subz miloni), 500–501 Taramasalata (fish roe puree), 24–25 pressed tofu salad, 185 Tarator (walnut sauce), 600 rice soup with egg or vegetables and (domburi), 124–25 chicken salad with, 201, 278 salad, with peanut sauce, 195–96 chicken with, 278 simmered, with ground pork (ma po tofu), 423 (pasta grattata), 126 spicy pork and tofu stew, 398–99 Tofu (continued) Tomatoes, salsas (continued) with spinach sauce, 486 pasilla salsa, 612 stuffed, 491–92 salsa fresca, 610 Tohbanjan, 254 tomato-chipotle, 611 Tomatillos Tomatoes, sauce. See also Tomatoes, pastas with chicken in green sauce, 302 fast, fresh, 606 salsa verde with, 614 with garlic and orange, 607 Tomato(es), 6, 492 Japanese, with miso, 606 aromatic white beans with chicken stock and, 442 kofte with yogurt and, 356 braised olives with, 468 pipián with tomatoes and garlic, 613 diced tomato spread, 19 salt cod in, 244–45 escarole with olive oil, pepper, and, 463 spicy, crisp-fried fish fillets or shrimp in, 234–35 fish fillets with chiles and, 228–29 spicy, hard-cooked eggs in, 338–39 green, in parsley sauce, 604–5 spicy, whole fish in, 229 mint chutney with, 595 stuffed squid with, 224 panfried spicy potatoes with, 476 tomato-nut (romesco), for fish, 606–7 pan-seared swordfish with olives, capers, and, 257 uncooked tomato-mustard sauce, 606 peasant-style potatoes with onion and, 478 Tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlets), 361–62 peperonata with, 471 Torrijas castellanas (Spanish "French" toast), 653–54 pizza margherita, 574 di melanzane (eggplant pie), 459–60 , 574 Torta di patate e pomodori (potato and tomato pie), 494 and potato pie, 494 Torta di porri (leek pie), 466–67 Provençal, 494–95 Tortilla, Spanish, 341–42 ratatouille, 501 Tortilla chips roasted, faster, 493 chicken salbutes, 324 shrimp with garlic, chiles, and, 99 Tortillas. See also Enchiladas; Tacos spicy Indian home fries with egg and, 477 cheese and chile quesadillas, 103–4 stewed eggplant with, 456 chilaquiles, 342–43 stuffed roasted, 492–93 fried pork-filled tortillas (taquitos), 69 fillings for, 448–49 tortilla soup, 143–44 tart, Marie Martin's, 76–77 Trifle, 651 omelet, 344 Trout, smoked zucchini custard with, 44 choucroute de poissons, 270 Tomatoes, pastas with green mango salad with, 204 all'amatriciana, 547 Tsimmes, vegetarian, 502 alla cacciatora, 303 , 652–53 with duck sauce, 557 Tuna with fresh and dried mushrooms, 554 bean and tuna salad, 189 penne all'arrabbiata, 548 egg in pastry (brik), 74 with red clam sauce, 99 escabeche, 235–36 with squid in red wine, 222 green bean and tuna salad, 189 with tomato and olive puree, 548 green tapenade, 604 with tuna sauce, 555–56 grilled, rémoulade, 256–57 Tomatoes, salads with with miso-chile sauce, 254–55 bulgur and tomato, with nuts (batrik), 186–87 potato croquettes with, 475–76 eggplant and tomato, 191–92 roast, with onions and lemon, 258–59 fresh tomato, 172 salade niçoise, 196–97 fresh tomato and green bean, 172 sauce, pasta with, 555–56 garlic bread salad with tomatoes, 181 seafood empanadas, 49 with ginger, 173 Tunisian spice rub (tabil), 597–98 roast pepper salad with tomatoes and preserved lemon, 193 Turbot, baked in foil, 246 salade niçoise, 196–97 Turkey spicy fresh tomato, 172 breasts, in chipotle sauce, 289 tomato and onion, 183 chilaquiles with meat, 342 tomato and onion, with tahini, 183 cutlets, breaded (tonkatsu), 361–62 tomato raita, 175 cutlets, crisp (Wiener schnitzel), 364–65 tomato and tapenade, 184 cutlets, rolled with mushrooms, 365–66 Tomatoes, soups with ground: basic red gazpacho, 117 meat samosas, 65–66 creamy tomato-potato, 110–11 plantain and meat casserole, 420–21 egg-lemon soup (avgolemono), 113–14 potato croquettes with, 475–76 garlic-tomato, 127 rice pilaf with meat, 514–15 roasted vegetable gazpacho, Ignacio Blanco’s, 117–18 and shrimp in coconut milk, 423–24 tortilla soup, 143–44 simmered tofu with, 423 vegetable soup with basil (soupe au pistou), 111–12 steamed turkey cups, 321–22 Tomatoes, salsas salad Olivier, 199 blistered tomato, 610 turkey paprikás, 366–67 cooked (), 610–11 Turkish menus, 677–78 Turkish "pizza" (lahmacun), with meat or egg, 566–67 Veal stews and braises (continued) , 11 with pickles, 417 Turnip(s), 495 shanks with cherries, 418–19 caldo gallego, 144–45 shanks with potatoes, 415–16 curried, 451–52 sour stew with horseradish, 379 curried sautéed, 452 with sweet white wine, 384–85 glazed, 450–51, 496 veal stroganoff, 381–82 halibut with vegetables, 255–56 white veal stew (blanquette de veau), 417–18 and horseradish gratin, 482–83 with winter squash, 377–78 mixed pickled vegetables, 444 Vegetables, 427–503. See also specific vegetables mixed vegetable salad with horseradish, 188 about, 427 pudding, 495–96 aromatic, chickpeas or other legumes with, 432 quick-braised root vegetables with hoisin, 499 aromatic, crisp-braised duck legs with, 331 roasted, 442–43 batter-fried fish and vegetables (tempura), 91–92 vegetarian tsimmes, 502 batter-fried vegetables (pakoras), 90–91 Turnip greens, pasta with, 552 couscous with, 527 Tuscan grilled steak (bistecca alla fiorentina), 346 crisp-fried (rebozados), 92 Two-way chicken, 289–90 crustless vegetable pie, 460 fritto misto (lightly fried fish and vegetables), 94 glass noodles with meat and (chop chae), 539–40 Udon, stir-fried, with pork and shrimp, 540 grilled vegetable skewers, 320, 355 Umeboshi, 8 lightly pickled vegetables, 455 rice "sandwiches," 511 mixed: rice with, 507–8 baked eggs "flamenco" with, 340–41 Uncooked tomato-mustard sauce, 606 curry (subz miloni), 500–501 Unto, 414 with dried shrimp and coconut milk, 502–3 halibut with, 255–56 pickled, 444 Vanilla quick-braised root vegetables with hoisin, 499 chicken and chickpea tagine with, 285 raita, 175 flan, 634 ratatouille, 501 soufflé, 642–43 salad, with horseradish, 188 Vareniki, 59–62 spicy tomato sauce with, 339 wrappers for, 58 stir-fried vegetables with nam pla, 499–500 Veal, 417 vegetarian tsimmes, 502 with capers, 367 quick salted vegetables with mirin and soy, 455 chops, with prunes and cream, 362–63 rice with (kayaku gohan), 510 cutlets: rice with (Mexican style), 517–18 breaded (tonkatsu), 361–62 roasted: crisp (Wiener schnitzel), 364–65 roasted vegetable gazpacho, Ignacio Blanco's, 117–18 Milan style, 365 vegetable stock, 162 with garlic, 367 vegetable stock, 162 rolled with mushrooms, 365–66 Vegetarian ravioli, 542–44 veal paprikás, 366–67 Vegetarian/vegetable soups, 106–33 veal-scallion rolls, 102 Venison, bigos, 403–4 Veal, ground, 423 Vermicelli pilaf, 514 almond meatballs, 54 Vichyssoise (chilled leek and potato soup), 111 fresh sausages (mititei), 422–23 Vietnamese menus, 677 meatballs (polpette), 53–54 Vietnamese pantry items, 9–10 plantain and meat casserole, 420–21 Vietnamese roast duck, 326 prune-stuffed meatballs in yogurt sauce, 424–25 Vij, Vikram, 353 and shrimp in coconut milk, 423–24 Vinaigrette, 600–601 simmered tofu with, 423 green salad with oil and vinegar, 165 Swedish or Danish meatballs, 101–2 green salad with Roquefort, walnuts, and, 165 Veal stews and braises grilled squid with, 50 baeckoffe, 399–400 leeks vinaigrette, 464–65 bigos, 403–4 lemon vinaigrette, Greek style, 601 with cabbage, root vegetables, and caraway, 392–93 nut oil, green salad with, 165 chops with sherry, 413–14 potato salad with, 194 with cinnamon, 382–83 sauce gribiche, 601 with dill, 412 soy, 601 with dill and sour cream, 416–17 Vinegar, 7, 170–71. See also specific types with dried mushrooms, 380 braised chicken with, 286–87 with egg-lemon sauce, 409–10 chicken and sausage in, 316–17 with garlic and lemon, 408–9 chicken with, 303–4 with mushrooms, 410 lamb stew with, 410–11 with onions and beer, 385–86 Vodka osso buco, 419–20 fruit-infused, 670 Vodka (continued) White bean(s) (continued) spiced, 670 sausage and beans, 401 Vongerichten, Jean-Georges, 287, 333, 399–400 White cut chicken, 273 White wine, 13 artichokes with lemon and, 428–29 Wakame, 200, 484 braised goose with coffee and, 333–34 seaweed salad with cucumber and chicken or shrimp, 200–201 leeks in, 466 seaweed soup, 155 liver with garlic, sage, and, 367–68 Walnut oil multifruit soup, 627 green salad with, 165 sauerkraut braised in, 483 sauerkraut salad with, 168–69 sautéed scallops with, 212 Walnut(s), 29 sweet, beef braised with, 384–85 apricot meringue with, 620–21 white sangria with peaches, 672 baked figs or apricots stuffed with, 622 White wine vinegar, 170 bean and nut filling for stuffed vegetables, 449 Whole wheat flatbreads (paratha), 559–60 beet caviar with, 32 stuffed with lamb, chiles, and cilantro (keema ke paratha), bulgur and tomato salad with (batrik), 186–87 561–62 chicken with nuts and raisins, 296–97 stuffed with potatoes (aloo paratha), 560–61 date or fig and walnut balls, 625 Whole wheat pita, 569 dried fruit and nut sauce with cilantro, 599–600 Wiener schnitzel (crisp veal cutlets), 364–65 dried fruit stuffed with, 622 Wild mushrooms. See also Porcini mushrooms green salad with vinaigrette, Roquefort, and, 165 with herbs and butter, 55 kofte with, 426 mushrooms and eggs, 74–75 Linzertorte, 631 stewed lamb shanks with pasilla chile sauce and, 414–15 macaroons, 630 Wine, 13. See also Mirin; Red wine; Sherry; White wine and orange salad, 174 Chinese, 9, 212, 274 pasta with (pansotti), 550–51 Wine vinegar, 170, 171 pasta with anchovies and, 552–53 Winter squash, 497 pasta with bread crumbs and, 553 beef stew with, 377–78 phyllo and walnut cake (baklava), 628–30 couscous with vegetables, 527 and pumpkin dessert (kabak tatlisi), 631–32 flan, 634 roasted, 28 in mirin, 498 roast pepper spread with garlic and, 32–33 masala winter squash, 497 sauce, chicken with, 278 Mediterranean squash and chickpea soup, 130 sauce, French, 600 penne with, 553–54 sauce (tarator, skordalia), 600 pumpkin and walnut dessert (kabak tatlisi), 631–32 stir-fried chicken with, 311 soup, Laotian-style, 130 tart, 632 with white wine and lemon, 428–29 walnut chicken salad, 278 Witloof. See Belgian endive walnut-garlic sauce, beets with (pkhali), 443 Wolfert, Paula, 678 Warka, 74. See also Phyllo Wolffish, in saffron sauce, 241–42 Watercress, 496 Wontons, 59 and chicken soup, 140–41 fried, 63 croquettes, 487–88 wonton soup, 63 green mayonnaise, French style (sauce verte), 603 Wood ear mushrooms, 8 stir-fried, with bean sauce, 496–97 Wor teep (pot stickers), 59, 63–64 Watermelon cooler, 662 Wrappers West Lake beef soup, 145 for Chinese dumplings, 62 West Lake crab or lobster soup, 145 for egg rolls, 62 West Lake fish soup, 134 lettuce, minced shrimp in, 213–14 Wheat, cracked. See Bulgur for lumpia rolls, 68 White bean(s) for vareniki, pelmeni, or pierogi, 58–59 aromatic, with chicken stock and tomatoes, 442 sausage with, 401 bean and nut filling for stuffed vegetables, 449 Xec (Mayan citrus salsa), 615–16 bean and salami salad, 189 bean and tuna salad, 189 borscht with meat, 148 Yakitori, chicken, 319–20 cholent, 380–81 Yams. See also Sweet potatoes crostini with greens and, 41 yam in mirin, 498 dip, 19 Yang chow fried rice, 507 with garlic, 441 Yard-long beans, 196 with garlic and cumin, 438 green papaya salad (som tum), 174–75 grand borscht, 149 tofu salad with peanut sauce, 195–96 mashed, 440–41 Yau mei faan (flavorful sticky rice), 508–9 meaty bean stew from the Pyrenees (garbure), 402–3 Yeast, 559 pork and beans Asturian style (fabada), 401–2 Yeasted flatbreads (naan), 563 refried beans, 438–39 Yellow coconut rice, 516 Yellow rice, 518–19 with chorizo, 519 Yogurt, 13 chicken with rice and (chicken korma pulao), 293 collards or kale cooked in, 463–64 eggplant with peppers and, 457 and eggplant salad, 192–93 fruit lassi, 663 green beans with dill and, 461 kofte with tomato sauce and, 356 lamb kebabs with peppers and, 356–57 lamb shanks cooked in, 414 "milk" (ayran), 662 mint chutney, grilled lamb chops with, 352–53 mint chutney with, 595 mint lassi, 663 piyush, 662 raita, 175–76 sauce: chickpea dumplings in, 435–36 prune-stuffed meatballs in (alubukhara kofta), 424–25 thin, 597 shake, savory (lassi namkeen), 662–63 shake, sweet (lassi meethi), 663 yogurt cheese, 20 yogurt chickpea salad, 180 Yuca, 473 ajiaco (creamy chicken soup) with, 140 chips, 23 fritters (buñuelos), 87–88 , in ponzu, 591

Zarzuela, 270–71 Zerde (saffron-rice pudding), 638 Zucchini, 498 couscous with vegetables, 527 custard (flan de courgettes), 44 with dill and mint, 498 fritters, 89

lightly pickled, 455 pie, 459–60 ratatouille, 501 roasted vegetable gazpacho, Ignacio Blanco’s, 117–18 tart, with bacon, 77 vegetables with dried shrimp and coconut milk, 502–3