1) Midterms/projects due the past week
2) My mom was here and cooking, so I felt like it wasn't an honest representation of what I make, but I now that I think of it I should share anyways
3) Not only is the title of this entry representative of what I cooked, but it's also a great song by Weezer (there are MUPPETS in the video. Need I say more?)
Just had a great Kenpo X workout from the P90X series, and wasn't craving anything too heavy (and I also got a pull-up bar that came with a nutrition guide suggesting not to have starch after 12 pm!) so, I stir-fried asparagus and whole tomatoes topped off with a fish fillet.
Everything was going fine when I cooked the veggies, until the water all evaporated at the bottom and starting burning/smoking D: As I panicked to shut off the smoke detector and turn down the heat, the fish fillet got a little burned as well. Had to throw out half the veggies :( My new stove is way too powerful on full heat.
However, topping off the fish with my hometown neighbour's garden-grown chives and using cilantro with the veggies made it so much better. Can't tell if it's a burnt taste or the Greek seasoning in the veggies haha.
Anywho, I've added some other things I've eaten in the past week:
Here's a steak I made two nights ago, with the first batch of asparagus and mushrooms and a side of potatoes. I just simply boiled the potatoes with a little salt, stir-fried the veggies with garlic and ginger most likely, and the steak with Montreal Steak marinade. I used an electronic temperature sensor to get my steak to medium-well but it was super bloody and red when I cut into it. Threw it back on the grilled-pan some more and it got to the texture I really like, but was interestingly still REALLY red. I suppose I like it more medium than I thought?
Finally, here's some typical Chinese food I have: dumplings and a veggie bun. I got these minced chicken dumplings from Wal-Mart, and I feel like I've betrayed Chinese supermarket brands haha. The veggie bun came from T&T Supermarket back in Sauga when my parents came over. The filling is a little sweet, but not like dessert.
Thanks for reading if you got this far! This was a long update since I've been gone, but I'll hopefully keep updating more often :D
I could really use a glass of white wine or sparkling juice after that fish fillet haha
Cheers,
Jay
medium steak, cook 4 mins on each side. no need for temp gauge. just press it with your finger. if it's firm like your palm (closer to your thumb), then it's medium. don't flip it or move it, just time 4 mins on each side.... also, you have to let the steak rest for a few minutes before you eat it. if you want a bit more colour on it, add some butter to the pan, then get a spoon and scoop the melted butter onto the steak and let it sizzle for a few seconds :)
ReplyDeletethanks I'll try that :D my brand new stove is pretty powerful though
ReplyDeleteand it would depend on the thickness of the steak too wouldnt it?
yes it depends on thickness of the steak. don't buy those thin ass flap jack steaks from the grocery store. try and get a better cut from a real butcher shop. 1 inch cut is preferred. however, if you're on a (student) budget, cut down the cooking time each side. usually the second side requires slightly less cooking time.
ReplyDeletea powerful stove is not a problem, just keep an eye on it. :)
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