chanbny’s Profile
Recent Comments
Snapshots from Asia: Traditional Kuih Muih for the Gluten-Free Dessert Fiend
celinafang,
I fell in love with these when I had them on a Garuda Air flight and subsequently searched for them high and low. There used to be a pharmacy in Chinatown's Grand St. near the D subway that had a Vietnamese sweets counter in the back. I've gotten them there (though I don't think that pharmacy is there anymore) and also at a Thai restaurant on Baxter St. Hope that helps.
La Nacional: The Best, and Quirkiest, Spanish Restaurant in New York
A friend took me to La Nacional before they had a public restaurant at least 15 years ago and though he knew they required membership, we sauntered in anyway. At the time it was just a bar with some old guys hanging around drinking. I also think they have an excellent paella, better than what I had in Barcelona, not as good as Santander, and on a par with the paella made by a famous flamenco dancer in Sanlucar de Barremeda.
Serious Sandwiches: Merguez Frites
You can also find these up here in Harlem at an African owned patisserie call Les Ambassades (or something like that). Frederick Douglas around 119th.
See more comments by chanbny »
Recent Posts
See more posts by chanbny »
Recent Favorites
chanbny hasn't favorited a post yet.
Recent Polls
chanbny hasn't answered any polls yet.
Recent Quizzes
chanbny hasn't taken any quizzes yet.
Recent Comments | Response to Comments
The Nasty Bits: Duck Tongue
I've seen plates of these at Deluxe Food Market in Chinatown (NY) and wondered how to cook them. So odd yet so cute. Thanks!
Snapshots from Asia: Traditional Kuih Muih for the Gluten-Free Dessert Fiend
celinafang,
I fell in love with these when I had them on a Garuda Air flight and subsequently searched for them high and low. There used to be a pharmacy in Chinatown's Grand St. near the D subway that had a Vietnamese sweets counter in the back. I've gotten them there (though I don't think that pharmacy is there anymore) and also at a Thai restaurant on Baxter St. Hope that helps.
La Nacional: The Best, and Quirkiest, Spanish Restaurant in New York
A friend took me to La Nacional before they had a public restaurant at least 15 years ago and though he knew they required membership, we sauntered in anyway. At the time it was just a bar with some old guys hanging around drinking. I also think they have an excellent paella, better than what I had in Barcelona, not as good as Santander, and on a par with the paella made by a famous flamenco dancer in Sanlucar de Barremeda.
Serious Sandwiches: Merguez Frites
You can also find these up here in Harlem at an African owned patisserie call Les Ambassades (or something like that). Frederick Douglas around 119th.
Ibérico Ham: Crazy Good But Worth the Price?
Is there a chance that once all the hype dies down that so will the price of the ham? I just brought back some shrink wrapped bellota in my suitcase with no problem. Best if you know if someone who is traveling to Spain or Portugal (El Corte Ingles is a department store in both countries) can do the same for you.
Mario Unclogged: Leo Maya's Chicken with Green Sauce
I too made this last night with 3 pounds of tomatillos and one serrano (I'm afraid of chilies) from the Greenmarket. Certainly the juice of 3 limes was plenty, served it will fried potatoes and brocolli. Just a great dish and so easy....and healthy! Thanks Mario!!!! I look forward to more recipes to add to my Batali recipe collection.
The Nasty Bits: Duck Tongue
First I cant stop laughing cuz I keep thinking about the AFLAC duck. Second they look really funny stacked up like that. But I figure anything fatty and fried cant be to bad, I like cracklins. If anyone in Atlanta has a heads up on where to get some post it so I can quack my friends up!
The Nasty Bits: Duck Tongue
Mmmm duck tongue, how delicious art thou.
I have a small plastic container of duck tongues stewed in soy sauce in the fridge right now. Perfect tv snacks!
They actually had duck tongue as one of the ingredients presented to a challenger on The Next Iron Chef. Unfortunately, I didn't stay tuned to see what they did (the show was annoying after a while as most "reality" shows tend to be) with them.
@NWcajun: Lol...but also, the bone isn't normally eaten, but you sure can if you want. It's not splintery or hard, its kinda spongy and papery. Sometimes I chew on the little nub of bone to get all the extra flavor out.
I personally think the best part is the tiny bit of cartiledge on the end of the bone. It's a great texture contrast to the crispy-fatty meat!
@chanterelle: aww c'mon, live a little!
The Nasty Bits: Duck Tongue
@NWcajun: That has to be the comment of the week.
The Nasty Bits: Duck Tongue
Hi guys, I've only ever seen duck tongue sold at Chinese markets. Whenever I get a chance I buy several packs to squirrel away for a rainy day.
Gastronomeg: Let's see, I like to nibble on a dozen or so tongues per sitting, so I'm thinking that a pound would be 5 people, give or take?
With regards to the bone issue, you gnaw around the bone in your mouth - like a savory sunflower seed :)
The Nasty Bits: Duck Tongue
Funny, I was in a fantastic gastropub in London, England and this was one of the bar snacks. My mother didn't look impressed but I was wowed. My dad and I just had fresh home-made Scotch egg (still slightly soft) and black pudding-lined sausage roll instead. What a pub, the Bull and Last in case anyone is in the area (Highgate / Hampstead). I wish I'd tried the tongues now.
The Nasty Bits: Duck Tongue
@NWCajun - I don't eat the bone. But I didn't realize the interior was fat?!
The Nasty Bits: Duck Tongue
YES YES YES! Chichi, you are the best. I have so many wonderful memories tied to duck tongue. When I would visit my dad in Hong Kong he would always take me to Shenzhen for my favourite, duck tongue! I would love to recreate this, but has anyone seen duck tongue for sale in Toronto?
The Nasty Bits: Duck Tongue
Okay, I'm sold. Chichi, I love your posts!
The Nasty Bits: Duck Tongue
I am headed to H&M mart now!!! You say there is a bone down the middle, do you eat the bone or suck the meat off. (I'm talking about the duck tongue)
Serious Sandwiches: Merguez Frites
in holland a broodje americaan is filled with raw ground meat. ugh
Ibérico Ham: Crazy Good But Worth the Price?
Jamon Iberico is 27 times better than prosciutto ;)
Diet is a majorly contributing factor to the flavor. The chef who oohed and aahed over the jamon and then was less than impressed at the pork chops his farmer dropped off, may have been thinking the US pig ate a lifetime of Liberty corn, the gentically modified, high-starch, low protein food-like product that most American farmers grow for high-fructose corn syrup, ethanol and livestock feed. We are what we eat, I have heard, so we are what our pigs and cattles and chickens eat, too. And for me, these animal products have become far less appealing since I learned about the foods thay are fed.
Will the price come down? Yes, a little bit, when the supply chains are increased. But I wouldn't expect the price to fall by more than 20% (of current dollars) over the next three years. Jamon is very expensive in Spain and there are very few (maybe only one or two) USDA-certified slaughterhouses in Spain.
Mario Unclogged: Leo Maya's Chicken with Green Sauce
My version: I shopped for the ingredients but got jalapenos instead of serranos just because I didn't bring the list in with me. I sauteed onion and garlic in a small bit of olive oil, then added the tomatillos, cilantro, jalapeno and a Thai chili just because I had one handy. I forgot the lime at that point. After it sauteed a while, I whizzed it all together in the food processor, then returned it to the pan and added five small Mahi Mahi fillets. I then thought the fish would be better sort of chopped up because the sauce was so thin so I made kind of a fish stew/soup out of it. When I served it, I added a touch of cotija cheese and chopped scallions. It was delicious.
Ibérico Ham: Crazy Good But Worth the Price?
I'll go on record and say I didn't think it was anything special. It was good but it wasn't particularly nutty or 'porky'. $20 for 1/4 pound was overpriced. I'd pay maybe $10.
Serious Sandwiches: Merguez Frites
Having to see the picture for this entry makes me overcome with sadness because I WANT THAT SANDWICH.
Serious Sandwiches: Merguez Frites
Merguez rock. Reminds me of the Kosher sandwich place in Casablanca and their outstanding merguez sandwiches. Mmmmmm. I've found merguez in middle-eastern markets around the DC area, if you live in a big American city you just have to hunt down a Lebanese or Moroccan and ask them where they shop...
Serious Sandwiches: Merguez Frites
Gyros with fries are the perfect late-night food in Paris, when you only have one hand to spare for both your fries and your meat, and Middle Eastern vendors are the only places open. Putting Merguez sausage in there sounds amazing! I can't wait to try.
Serious Sandwiches: Merguez Frites
Where can I get a good merguez sausage in Philadelphia?
Serious Sandwiches: Merguez Frites
Those sandwiches saved my life a few times in France when I had it with bar sandwiches like the infamous jambon-beurre. I must say though that I have a weekness for the "grec" which is a similiar sandwich filled with gyro (yee-ro). And by gyro I mean the real stuff, not the gross meat-like substance that passes for it in the US and Canada.
Oh, now for some extrapolated reason I want and andouillette sandwich. Darn you, internet!
Serious Sandwiches: Merguez Frites
Yum. I'm hungry for this! Great photo
J'aime les Français
Serious Sandwiches: Merguez Frites
@chanbny - oooh... that's good to know
Mario Unclogged: Leo Maya's Chicken with Green Sauce
So, I had to make this with regular red tomatoes, because my grocery store was mysteriously out of tomatillos. The good news is that it was still delicious! I added more chili peppers, because I like it spicier, and I also added half a white onion. I served it with warm corn tortillas, feta cheese, scallions, and Frank's Hot Sauce--it was fabulous and easy.
Just one question: what kind of pan did everyone else cook this in?
Mario Unclogged: Leo Maya's Chicken with Green Sauce
OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!!! I am 52 years old, and this is by far the best chicken dish i have ever had, anywhere, in my entire life!!!!!!!
I added 1/2 teasp.cumin, 1 tomato, 1 anaheim chile, 2 oz olive oil, a dash of rice vinegar, 1/2 cup green olives and 1 onion to the simmer process. I also added 3 serrano chiles--the top of my head is still sweating-but worth every bite!
Ibérico Ham: Crazy Good But Worth the Price?
i had iberico ham while in europe -- i was visiting friends in spain -- and i'd have to agree it's something totally special and worth the splurge. especially since you don't have to eat mass quantities to be satisfied.
Ibérico Ham: Crazy Good But Worth the Price?
It seems weird to me that there are so many people that are kibbitzing about the cost. I mean, I won't pay more than 15 bucks for a haircut, and I can't think of the last time I paid more than $20 for a single article of clothing, but Iberico? I'd shell out for a quarter pound, at least. Piggy deliciousness! Prioritize, people!
Recent Posts
Recent Favorites
chanbny hasn't favorited a post yet.
Polls
chanbny hasn't answered any polls yet.
Quizzes
chanbny hasn't taken any quizzes yet.

I've seen plates of these at Deluxe Food Market in Chinatown (NY) and wondered how to cook them. So odd yet so cute. Thanks!