Mecca’s Hot Tamales

INGREDIENTS / makes 20 servings 1/4 onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tsp coriander 1/2 tsp oregano, Mexican 1/2 tsp cumin 1/4 cup hatch or New Mexico chiles, soaked in hot water and pureed [Mecca’s special blend] 1/2 Tbs honey 1 Tbs red wine vinegar 2 # ground beef 1 cup cornmeal 1 bag corn […]

Vilay’s Laab

A recipe from Laos, from the kitchen of Vilay Ingredients (serves 8) 1.5 lbs. ground chicken 3/4 cup chicken broth 1 – 2 limes, juiced 1/2 cup mint 1/2 cup culantro 1/2 cup cilantro 1/2 cup very thinly sliced red onions 1 – 2 Tbs. fish sauce, to taste 1 Tbs., to taste, Laab Namtok […]