Soy Milk Congee

New take on a favorite Chinese staple.

2 cups unsweetened Chinese soy milk (not the Western type)

2 cups chicken broth

1 cup cooked white rice

1 carrot, finely diced

1 stalk celery, finely sliced

Some dried “wood ear” or black “cloud ear”, soaked in water and julienned

Salt and white pepper to season

Bring everything to a boil (uncovered or slightly open cover, soy milk tends to boil over easily if pot is covered), then simmer for 20 minutes or till carrots are tender.

Thanksgiving 2011

What a deal - a 14 lb turkey for US$5! 

For something different, we had tri-color baked potatoes (recipe here) instead of mashed potatoes this year. Also made the pumkin pie with condensed milk instead of evaporated milk, but don't like it as much - find it too "thick".

Tri-Color Baked Potato Wedges

Peel and slice white potato, purple potato, and sweet potato. Toss with olive oil and salt.  Put single layer on baking sheet and bake at 400 deg about 20 min.

Spinach Quiche

For deep dish pie:
6 large eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 tsp salt
pepper
1 packed cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
2 rounded tablespoons finely diced red pepper
3/4 cups frozen chopped spinach, defrosted.  Measure 3/4 cups, then squeese out water
Mix everything together and bake 350 deg for 30 min or until edges are lightly browned and puffed and center is cooked.
I like mine crustless to save on calories, but you can bake in a pie crust pan.