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you really covered plenty of eateries! great writeup!
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Dinner Tonight: Chicken Adobo
to geebersarus: my mom adds achiote. i think that is the magic filipino spice.
i can't wait to try this recipe. my mom doesn't use measurements, so any interpretation she has tried to pass onto me has failed!
I Ate L.A.
you really covered plenty of eateries! great writeup!
Cook the Book: ''Wichcraft'
seared ham, gruyere, arugula and avocado on toasted french bread
Dinner Tonight: Chicken Adobo
@simplysw1130 It depends on the size of the pot, I think. It shouldn't be necessary with a snug pot, but it won't hurt to add water, since you can always cook it off later when you reduce the sauce.
Dinner Tonight: Chicken Adobo
are balsamic vinegar and soy sauce the only liquid ingredients to add to the pot w/ the chicken and garlic? do you need to add a little water to make sure there's enough liquid to 1/2 way cover the chicken?
Dinner Tonight: Chicken Adobo
I made this tonight and it was delicious. I used white balsamic, and finished it off on the grill, though the skin was plenty crispy without the grill time. This recipe will be a keeper!
Dinner Tonight: Chicken Adobo
Just finished eating this dish. It was absolutely delicious, thank you!
Dinner Tonight: Chicken Adobo
I adore adobo and eat it at least every couple of weeks. I follow roughly the same recipe formula as most, and definitely third/fourth? the pork lovers. A friend told me the secret to adobo is not to stir the stew for about 15 min after adding the vinegar. Not sure if there's any basis to that, as I've never been brave enough to find out :)
Dinner Tonight: Chicken Adobo
@geenersaurus: I'll join the discussion on achiote/turmeric/cumin. It's almost certainly achiote/annato, as that's part of the Goya Adobo spice blend. (Plus it does have a mild flavor, particularly compared to cumin)
Dinner Tonight: Chicken Adobo
@Geenersaurus, I agree with shannona that it's probably achiote or some annato seed product. It doesn't have a strong flavor (unlike cumin) , is used for coloring, and is used in Filipino cooking.
Dinner Tonight: Chicken Adobo
Throw in some pork ribs or pork belly and it's even more fantastic!
I Ate L.A.
I just emailed this to Stan Berman of Stan's Donuts. He will get a big kick
of it.
I Ate L.A.
Love this post! Glad that you covered a diverse range of eateries that makes up multicultural LA. Makes a great itinerary for LA eats :)
I Ate L.A.
wow well done!! you did a great job of spanning a pretty large range of locations and types of food. agree on the dodger dogs -- i just don't get the hype, and i'm perfectly happy eating a street vendor hot dog instead. at least they have grilled onions instead of raw!
I Ate L.A.
Really enjoyed reading this - sounds like a fantastic trek through a lot of really good food. Thanks
I Ate L.A.
well done, next time check out brooklyn bagel factory on beverly blvd and just a few blocks down have a chiliburger at tommy's. i suggest having the chili on the side and dipping.
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i love pita, potato chips and mustard
I Ate L.A.
As a native socal resident, loved your reviews. We do have serious great eats here, despite some easterners comments to the contrary. My thought about the Dodger Dogs: it is part of the Dodger game experience - I personally would not eat one anywhere but at Dodger Stadium, but NEED one when I'm at a Dodger game. Go figure.
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Mike's Deli in Chelsea, Michigan makes the best sandwiches! Swank on the Grill is my favorite: bacon and sharp orange cheddar cheese with honey mustard and raspberry jam...grilled to perfection on challah bread and served with a giant pickle. MMMmmmmm...They should make that one!
I Ate L.A.
WE LIVED IN L.A. (WOODLAND HILLS) FROM 1975 TIL 1986, HAD SEASON TICKETS FOR DODGERS. WE LOOKED FORWARD TO THE DODGER DOGS WITH A BEER AT EVERY GAME. IT WAS A PART OF IT! NOW WE LIVE IN LITTLE ROCK , HAVE A AAA TEAM AND IT'S NOT THE SAME. NOT EVEN CLOSE! I MUST BE GETTING OLD!
I Ate L.A.
as an LA resident i think this is one of the best LA "casual dining" primers i've ever read. i may not have agreed with all of your takes, but you pretty much covered all the bases for anyone that is coming to LA and wants to know what places to try in order to get a decent cross-section of the cities "eats scene". well done.
I Ate L.A.
There's a wonderful little diner in Van Nuys called Beeps - great burgers, hot dogs, french fries, milkshakes, and terrific breakfasts. It's tiny and not near anything other than the Van Nuys Airport, but it's a great place for a quick meal.
I Ate L.A.
Wow, you really dug into the junk! Great job!!!
I love the Apple Pan, and I had the exact same donuts at Stan's a couple of weeks ago!
Also, Cielito Lindo is my favorite stand at Olivera Street, although I haven't been in YEARS. I love those taquitos, and the squeeze bottles of salsa on the tables. I used to stop there whenever I took the Amtrak "Coaster" train from the gorgeous Union Station across the street down to San Diego (the Coaster is probably the most picturesque way to travel the California coastline - fyi).
Here are some recommendations (along the same lines) for your next trip:
Hotdogs - Let's Be Frank
Donuts - Randy's
Tacos - Tito's Tacos
Pastrami - Johnnie's Pastrami
Empanada's - Tiendo Rincon Chileno
Cuban - Versailles
Enjoy!
~ Paula
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pulled pork! I'm always looking for a new recipe!
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something with squid i dont know what but a squid sandwich would make me wet my pants
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grilled pork belly marinated in sesame oil and garlic, pickled daikon and lettuce
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Boursin cheese spread on both sides of a rich raisin bread with a generous portion of an applewood smoked bacon, a slice of pineapple grilled with rum and brown sugar, and slices of cucumber.
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to geebersarus: my mom adds achiote. i think that is the magic filipino spice.
i can't wait to try this recipe. my mom doesn't use measurements, so any interpretation she has tried to pass onto me has failed!