Easy Dishes to Make at Home, the Power of Broth, and the Mind of a Home Cook | DCS Mailbag
Nov 20, 2023
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In this podcast, Dave Chang answers listener questions about honeymoon recommendations, favorite condiments, and the lack of a successor to Lucky Peach. They also discuss the challenges of alternative movements in the digital age. The episode ends with a discussion on versatile dishes like meatballs, pesto, and dashi.
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Quick takeaways
Meatballs are a versatile and easy dish that can be customized to suit different flavor profiles and can be served with various accompaniments.
Homemade pesto is a quick and flavorful addition to meals, and it can be used as a sauce, dip, or spread for a variety of dishes.
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Easy and Versatile Meatballs
Meatballs are a simple and customizable dish that can be made in a variety of flavors from different cultures. They are easy to make and can be served with pasta, rice, or on their own.
Homemade Pesto for Quick and Tasty Meals
Making homemade pesto is a quick and easy way to add flavor to meals. It can be made with just a few ingredients like basil, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan, and olive oil. Pesto can be used as a sauce for pasta, pizza, sandwiches, or as a dip for bread.
Dashi - The Versatile Japanese Broth
Dashi is a traditional Japanese broth that can be easily made with ingredients like katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) or kombu (dried seaweed). Dashi can be used as a base for soups, stews, noodle dishes, or even as a flavoring for rice. It provides a rich, umami taste to many Japanese dishes.
Homemade Crepe Batter for Versatile Breakfast and Lunch
Making homemade crepe batter is simple and allows for a variety of delicious dishes. The batter can be used to make pancakes, savory fillings, or even rolled up with jam for a sweet treat. Crepe batter is versatile and can be customized with different flavors and toppings.
Dave checks the mailbag from the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix. Questions include how to do one’s honeymoon in Europe (and the best places to visit in late spring), the one condiment he would choose for the rest of his life (if it couldn’t be Momofuku chili crunch), and his take on Japanese vs. Scottish whiskey.
A listener asks if anything like Lucky Peach exists in today’s food media environment, and Dave ruminates on whether it would actually work given the way media has evolved.
The episode rounds out as Dave is asked about easy dishes to make at home; the question provokes another discussion on how Dave thinks about making food at the studio. Dave goes into detail about his deductive process, including the factors he considers to inform his decisions.