799 root recipes

A legendary Chinese dish: whole chicken rubbed with soy and sesame, stuffed with seasoned pork and mustard greens, wrapped in lotus leaves, sealed in clay, and slow-roasted until fall-apart tender.

Butterflied shrimp pressed with a lemon-lime zest crust, seared with jalapeno and white pepper, then finished with sliced starfruit, fresh ginger, and a splash of rum. Tropical, bold, and ready in 40 minutes.

Thai-style seafood soup with shrimp, crab claws, mussels, and fish in a galangal-lemongrass-lime leaf broth built on a slow-cooked garlic-chili paste. Bold, sour, and aromatic.

Silky crab meat stir-fried with ginger, scallions, and cooking wine, finished with wispy egg white and poured over blanched baby bok choy. A light, elegant Chinese seafood dish ready in 35 minutes.

Three-fish teriyaki marinates salmon, tuna, and swordfish in a pineapple-soy glaze with garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar, then grills the fillets and reduces the marinade into a glossy sauce.

Spiced watermelon rind pickles, the Southern preserving classic that turns leftover rind into translucent sweet-and-spicy gems flavored with cinnamon, clove, and ginger. Water-bath canned for the pantry shelf.

Homemade Thai red curry paste with dried chilies, garlic, lemongrass, coriander root, cumin, and shrimp paste. Stores for months and beats anything from a jar.

Thai tom kha gai: creamy coconut chicken soup fragrant with galangal, lemongrass, bergamot leaves, and fresh chilies. Tangy, rich, and aromatic in every spoonful.

Steamed mange tout (snow peas) and baby carrots tossed with soy sauce, garlic, and fresh ginger, topped with toasted sunflower seeds. A quick, vibrant vegetarian side.

Crispy phyllo bundles filled with curried shrimp, coconut, chopped peanuts, yogurt, and chutney. Makes 24 golden bite-sized appetizers. Freezer-friendly, so you can bake them straight from frozen for easy entertaining.

Microwave lamb stir-fry with toasted pine nuts, bok choy, and mushrooms in a ginger oyster sauce. Tender lamb strips cooked on a browning dish, ready in 30 minutes.

Ginger and peach chicken with boneless breasts in a fresh ginger-peach sauce with water chestnuts, served over rice with snow pea pods. A light, fruity low-calorie dinner.

Authentic Thai Tom Yum Goong: a fragrant hot-and-sour shrimp soup with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, fresh chilies, fish sauce, and straw mushrooms. The classic Bangkok street-food soup made at home.

Bold apple chutney with garlic, fresh ginger, and hot chilies. Simmer tart apples until mushy, then add pear strips that stay intact for texture. Makes 8-10 pints for canning.

Spicy garlic-ginger popcorn popped in corn oil with fresh ginger root, then tossed in butter, chili sauce, and parsley. A savory snack ready in 10 minutes.

A Jellie of Fyshe: a medieval-style aspic of cod, scallops, and shrimp suspended in a clear gelatin set with white wine, ginger, and vinegar. The historic seafood starter for special occasions.