My head snapped around at the idea of blending Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors. That’s what Einat Admony does in her cookbook,Balaboosta. And there is nothing like her “Not So Jewish Chicken Soup,” as she calls it. (Admony has a mixed Israeli heritage, Persian and Yemenite.) Because I’m a believer in layering flavors, especially in […]
Soups
Crispy Tortilla, Lime, Garlic Soup
This soup is traditionally made with chicken stock, but here I used miso (fermented soybean paste) to give an intense flavor. Miso is like a vegetarian bouillon. Different types of miso range in strength and color Light ones are young and mild, while darker misos, which have been aged longer, are saltier, richer, and more […]
