Comments on: A Simple But Elegant Grilled Lunch

By: j

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 11:57:39 +0000

I prefer to use Mirin (Japanese sweet cooking wine) myself, when in need of something sweet. In fact I do not use white sugar for cooking…I substitute molasses, maple syrup (the real stuff and yes maple syrup, and if I can’t find anything sweet last resort would be brown sugar. Sugar tends to be a little too sweet without imparting any real flavor, but then that’s my preference…

By: flor

flor — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 08:02:52 +0000

Thanks for featuring simple recipes like this. Looks great! I’ll try it out! ‘coz here in Syria they only have beef, chicken and lamb, but they have a lot of fresh herbs and spices. Hope you had fun in Istanbul….

By: Marketman

Marketman — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 06:06:14 +0000

Liz, wagyu is the generic name of the cow that eventually results in the more famous “kobe beef.” I have a post on it in the archives…

By: Liz

Liz — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:23:17 +0000

What is a Wagyu beef? What if that is not available, what is another cut of beef comparable to wagyu?

By: Glecy

Glecy — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:07:27 +0000

Tricia,
Try Kangkong. Make sure to dry it well with clean cloth towel.Stir fry using peanut oil until crisp then add oyster sauce. ENJOY!