Posted by danny on March 26th, 2008 in Marinade, Sauces
As much as I like to have some occasional sake at my favorite sushi house, I have also used it both in my past restaurants and at home for cooking, especially combining it with fresh ginger and garlic. Here is a simple Sake Marinade to use for any type of protein that you have available, whether it be beef, chicken or fish.
Should yield 3/4 cup
- 1/4 cup - soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons - granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons - mirin
- 2 tablespoons - sake
- 1/4 teaspoon - ginger, peeled and grated
- 1/4 teaspoon - garlic, minced
Posted by danny on March 25th, 2008 in Bakery, Bread
In an honest note, I have never heard of Monkey Bread until I moved to the Midwest from the South. And in my experiences Monkey Bread was generally of the sweet variety. Well in my heart of hearts I also rather enjoy savory then sweet. So here is a Monkey Bread recipe of the savory kind. This bread recipe minus the garlic and herb is a great base bread for breadsticks, cinnamon rolls and anything else that your mind wants to use it for!
Garlic and Herb Monkey Bread
- 1 cup - milk
- 1 & 1/2 packages - yeast (1 tbsp. and 1 tsp.)
- 1/4 cup - sugar
- 1 teaspoon - kosher salt
- 1 cup - unsalted butter (melted), plus more for greasing pan
- 1/4 cup - roasted garlic puree
- 1 teaspoon - black pepper, cracked
- 1 teaspoon rosemary, minced *
- t teaspoon thyme, minced *
- 1 teaspoon parsley, minced *
- 1 teaspoon chives, minced *
- 3 & 1/4 cup - all purpose flour, sifted
* can use dried herbs if fresh herbs are not available
Heat milk in a sauce pan till about 110°F, then transfer to stand mixer fit with dough hook attachment. Add yeast and a pinch of sugar to the milk, allowing to dissolve and foam (around 5 minutes). Then add the remaining sugar, salt, 1/2 cup of butter, garlic, black pepper, and herbs. Mix on low till incorporated.
Add flour and mix for 2-3 minutes until a soft dough forms. Transfer to an oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap in a warm draft free place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Butter loaf pan 9×5 inch loaf pan.
Remove dough from bowl. Punch the dough down and turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Spread the dough out to about a 1/4 inch thickness. Place remaining butter in a shallow bowl. Cut dough into 1×2 inch pieces using a pizza cutter. Dip the cut pieces of dough in the melted butter, and arrange pieces upright into pan. Cover with a damp cloth and allow to rise for 20-30 minutes. The dough should reach the top of the pan.
Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown. Brush with butter and allow to cool.
Pull away and enjoy!