A technique that is unique to this bread is the use of a cooked flour paste, made the day before. The gelatinized starches release flavors, giving this bread a distinct quality.
Steamed Broccoli with Olive Oil, Garlic, and Lemon
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Masa labeled "masa preparada para tamales" often contains baking powder and salt, so don't add either if it does. Soak the husks three hours ahead or overnight.
Author: Jasper White
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This is a classic preparation for a whole steamed fish. Serving whole fish during Chinese New Year symbolizes the wish for prosperity throughout the year.
Author: Hsiao-Ching Chou
For this quick dinner, chicken gets a crisp crust thanks to a touch of cornstarch.
Author: Rhoda Boone
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An easy Curried Rice recipe
Author: Amanda Hesser
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If you don't have a rice cooker, this is the way to prepare absolutely perfect rice. The liquid cooks down before you cover the pot, so you have more control over how much liquid evaporates; this makes...
Author: Michael Tong
This pudding is really best when made a year in advance and allowed to mellow. It was customary to make it early in Advent - the religious season before Christmas - and use it the following year. Everyone...
Author: James Beard
These spicy mussels, steamed in Mexican beer infused with chorizo, cumin, garlic, and cilantro, make a wonderful, quick weeknight meal.
Author: David Tamarkin
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The slightly sweet but mostly textural wrapper of the rice roll is the canvas for the sweetness of the shrimp.
Author: Wilson Tang
The dumplings can be assembled and chilled up to eight hours before steaming.



