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Black Garlic Chili Oil Noodles

Black Garlic Chili Oil Noodles

Black Garlic Chili Oil Noodles

So, what is black garlic? Black garlic is garlic that has been fermented; giving it a sweet flavor filled with umami. Mashed with chili flakes, oyster sauce, and soy sauce, then tossed with sautéed shallots and rice noodles, makes this vegan dish quick and easy; containing sweet, savory, salty, and spicy flavors.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Chinese, East Asian, main course, noodles, vegan
Author: Alex Gorgos

Ingredients

  • 12 oz rice noodles soaked in warm water
  • 1 head black garlic peeled and mashed
  • 1 1/2 tbsp gochugaru powder
  • 1 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 2 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 cup shallots chopped
  • 4 green onions chopped
  • sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  • Soak the rice noodles in warm water for 1 hour. Drain.
  • Mix together the black garlic, gochugaru, soy sauces, and oyster sauce.
  • Heat up the cooking oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Sauté the shallots for 5 minutes.
  • Add in the green onions and cook for a minute.
  • Stir in the sauce. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Add in the noodles and toss in the sauce. Cook for 3 minutes. Turn off the heat.

Rizogalo (Greek Rice Pudding)

Rizogalo (Greek Rice Pudding)

Rizogalo (Greek Rice Pudding)

Rizogalo is Greek rice pudding flavored with the zest of lemon and orange. This pudding can be served hot or cold; for breakfast or as a dessert. If you want lemon and orange zest in the pudding, grate them instead of adding slices of the rind that would later be removed.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: breakfast, dessert, European, Greek, rice, snack
Author: Alex Gorgos

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup aborio or basmati rice
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2” slice lemon rind
  • 2” slice orange rind
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Whisk together the milk, cream, rice, cinnamon stick, lemon and orange rind in a pot over low heat for 3 minutes to keep the rice from sticking to the bottom. Whisk every 5 minutes after that for 30 minutes.
  • Mix the water and cornstarch together to make a slurry. Whisk into the rice pudding. Turn off the heat.
  • Remove the cinnamon stick, lemon, and orange peel. Stir in the sugar and vanilla extract.
Croissant, Bagel, and English Muffin French Toast

Croissant, Bagel, and English Muffin French Toast

Croissant, Bagel, and English Muffin French Toast

I really like French toast, but I wanted to do something different with it. So why not change the bread to croissants, bagels, and english muffins?! Let me tell you something…once you try these 3 takes on French toast, you’ll never want to eat he boring old bread version again.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Keyword: breakfast, how to make, signature dishes
Author: Alex Gorgos

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1/4 cup whole milk or almond milk
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 bagels, croissants, or english muffins sliced in half
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • powdered sugar
  • maple syrup

Instructions

  • Mix together the batter ingredients.

Bagel French Toast

  • If using bagels, they will needs to soak in the batter since they are much more dense than regular bread, croissants, or english muffins.
  • Melt the butter on a griddle over medium heat. Place the cut side down.
  • Cook for 3 minutes a side.

Croissant French Toast

  • Dip both sides of the cut croissants in the batter. Let any excess drip off.
  • Melt the butter on a griddle over medium heat. Place the cut side down.
  • Cook for 3 minutes a side.

English Muffing French Toast

  • Dip both sides of the cut english muffins in the batter. Let any excess drip off.
  • Melt the butter on a griddle over medium heat. Place the cut side down.
  • Cook for 3 minutes a side.

Serve the French toast with a dusting of powdered sugar and maple syrup.