Quarantine Recipes to Try Tao Yang

Quarantine Receipes to Try

By Tao Yang

Now that self-isolation is in full swing, many of us feel the boredom that we kept away with social and academic activities creeping in. Some of us are chilling with Tik Tok all day, some started baking, and some shaved their head. To keep ourselves entertained, we are slowly beginning to undertake a new craft, so here are some simple recipes crafted by your AO Layout Editor :)

Japanese Style Ramen (1 serving)

Flavor Profile: Unami, Savory, Sweet

Ramen is fairly simple to make and has great aesthetics and nutritional value. I would often make ramen for friends during our hangouts. It is very accessible as most households have some, if not all, of the ingredients necessary.

1 Wegmans soba noodles or regularly packed ramen Chicken stock 1 spoonful Ponzu citrus sauce Half spoonful of white miso (flavor to taste) Seaweed Protein of choice (egg, sausage, cold cuts, etc) Scallions Salt and pepper

1. Boil a pot of water to rinse the noodles. When boiled, put the noodles in for 7 – 9 minutes 2. In a separate pot, boil a mixture of water and chicken stock of two parts water per onepart chicken stock. 3. When boiled, add the Ponzu sauce and miso into the stock. Stir well until miso dissolves. 4. Strain the noodles and put the noodles into the prepared stock. 5. Cut scallions and seaweed into desired shape and size, and add them to the bowl 6. Pan-fry your choice of protein and salt to taste, and add to bowl.

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Avocado Egg Toast (2 servings)

Flavor Profile: Savory, Refreshing

This is my personal favorite breakfast meal. The toast includes food from every nutrient group and can keep you energized for at least half a day of activeness. • 2 slice of bread (toasted) • Butter (optional) • Half an avocado, sliced • Arugula/spinach • Cold cut (ham, turkey, etc) • 2 Egg • Pepper 1. Depends on preference, you could melt the butter before pan-toast the bread or spread the butter after the bread is toasted. 2. Put the avocado slices on the toast 3. Put a pinch of arugula or spinach on top of the avocado, enough to cover the avocado 4. Put one slice of cold cut (folded to semicircle) on the arugula/spinach 5. Fry the eggs and put them on top of the cold cut, sprinkle pepper to taste. 6. Goes well with warm milk or tea

Mapo Tofu (2 servings)

Flavor Profile: Spicy, Sweet, Savory

One of the best-known tradition Chinese dish that most people have had or heard of. It is super simple to make and does not require sauce packet like most think, you can easily add twists and different flavors to it if you would like.

1 Box of Tofu (silk preferred) Red pepper flakes Sriracha hot sauce 1 Pieces of chicken tenderloin (small cubed) Spoonful of oyster sauce Cooking wine Salt and pepper

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1. Marinate the chicken in salt, pepper, and a spoonful of cooking wine 2. Cut the tofu into a few small pieces 3. In a pan, sear the marinated chicken until they’re golden and fully cooked 4. In the same pan, add the tofu and break the tofu down into smaller chunks 5. Add a few squirts of sriracha sauce to the desired level of spice, and sprinkle some red pepper flakes over the dish 6. When everything starts to sizzle in the pan, add oyster sauce to the dish 7. Add salt and pepper to taste