The air is getting nippy.It's definitely sweater weather. Ther'es aneed for a warm meal - a hug of a warn meal that 's comforting and delicious. This is where stew comes in.
Stew sometimes get a bad rap yet it's an easy cook and as comforting as meat loaf and gravy. You can stick to basic recipes but there are also fancier ones that as good too. Basic protein usually is beef , chicken and lamb.yet you cna also use pork and seafood, especially shrimp. What about tofu? Yes, there's an interesting Korean stew that fullof spice and tofu. Another plus is that you can use your crockpot or Instapot for making a good warm one while you;re at work. if you're going for a beef one select two pound of stew meat to firs tbrown You cna use vegetable oil for this but olive oil givesthe meat more flavor. Add a can of tomato sauce or whole tomatoes along with such spices as marjoram and thyme. A clove fo garlic wouldn't go amiss for more flavor. Of course add your favorite veggies.Onions, potatoes, carrots and peas are the ones that work best with a simpl e beef stew. Keep in mind that these cna be added to chicken and pork stews tooA fish stew should hve either a chicken stock or clam juice as its' base. You can add tomatoes along with green ro black olives for more flavor along with new potatoes.
If you're thinking about a tofu stew then think Eastern. Korean cooking gives us sundubi jjigae which is made with soft or uncurdled tofu. Korean chili oil is need for this You cna buy it or make this mix of Korean chili flakes, canola oil, ginger and garlic. Assorted veggies such as bok choy are added to the mix along with either pork belly or shrimp and clams. The meat are determined on what you want in it. Kimchi, fermed , shredded cabbage is also added to it.It's cooked for about thirty minutes and is usally served with rice Of course you can als try the warming Southern French cassoulet recipe.. This Languedoc has satisfied geenrations of French people looking for a hot delicious bowl after a cool fall day, It starts with chicken but also has pork and duck added too. The pork is two kinds , some kind of bacon like lardons or even pancetta and sausages.The there are thebeans and aromatics. This is one of those rare stews that omits all veggies, better to taste the delicious flavors of beans and meat cooked together. Use white cannelini beans for this, It's cookef for four hours in a 350 degree Farenheit oven.
Cold weather deserves a warm hug. That can definitely come in the form of a delicious hot stew. Make one to wars off the nippiness and embrace a comforting blend of flavors.
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