Cariboo Lodge Kar Cuisine Part 3 of 3

                      August 25 - September 9, 2024

                

Cariboo Lodge Kar Cuisine Part 3 of 3

My friend Raymond is working as the Head Chef of the restaurant at Cariboo Lodge Resort in Clinton, British Columbia. He invited me to work as a chef for Jacky the owner of the hotel starting Sunday August 25, 2024 till Monday September 9，2024. 

I am passionate about cooking and dedicated to deliver outstanding guest experiences. Beside cooking for the guests at Cariboo Lodge, I also prepared meals for the hotel owner Jacky. He gave me ingredients and I prepared lunch and dinner for him with skill and creativity.

9.   Black Bean Grilled Mackerel

10. Beef Ramen 

11. Cauliflower Celery Beef Noodle Soup

12. Italian spaghetti with eggs, tomato, mushroom, green bell pepper, onion &                      Parmesan Cheese

Theses are fusion cuisines using Italian, Hong Kong, Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Thai culinary arts.

▲ 9. Black Bean Grilled Mackerel

Mackerel is a common name applied to a number of different species of pelagic fish, mostly from the family Scombridae. They are found in both temperate and tropical seas, mostly living along the coast or offshore in the oceanic environment.

The top producers and exporters of Mackerel are Denmark, the Netherlands, Japan, China, and Norway.

Mackerel is an important food fish that is consumed worldwide. As an oily fish, it is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids.

Mackerel provides healthy fats, protein, vitamins, and minerals. Eating mackerel could benefit health in several ways, from protecting heart health, protecting Cardiovascular health, supporting brain health, aiding satiety and weight management,  to promoting overall health and longevity. 

Douchi is a type of fermented and salted black soybean most popular in the cuisine of China, where they are most widely used for making black bean sauce dishes.

   

Grill seasoned mackerel for about 4-5 minutes per side, ensuring a crispy skin and tender, juicy flesh. Grilling adds a smoky flavour and helps crisp up the skin.

Alternatively, preheat your oven to 200°C, place the seasoned mackerel on a baking sheet, and roast for 20 minutes, turning halfway through. Baking is convenient and helps retain moisture in the fish.

    

Ingredients: Mackerel, Douchi Fermented Black Beans, Soya Sauce, Onion, Garlic, Salt, Sugar, Corn Starch, Water

Garnish: Green Onion








▲10. Beef Ramen  

Beef: use an inside top round. Other great cuts to make roast beef are bottom round or sirloin roast.
Seasonings:  coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper on the beef. 

Bake seasoned top round beef in an oven at 350 F until meat is tender. Cut meat to thin slices.

The type of noodles used in ramen are called chūkamen (中華麺, lit. 'Chinese noodles'), which are derived from traditional Chinese alkaline noodles known as jiǎnshuǐ miàn (鹼水麵).
Most chūkamen are made from four basic ingredients: wheat flour, salt, water, and kansui , derived from the Chinese jiǎnshuǐ (鹼水), a type of alkaline mineral water containing sodium carbonate and usually potassium carbonate, as well as sometimes a small amount of phosphoric acid.

Brassica juncea, commonly brown mustard, Chinese mustard, Indian mustard, Korean green mustard, leaf mustard, Oriental mustard and vegetable mustard, is a species of mustard plant.  

Mustard greens benefits include supporting liver function, balancing cholesterol, supporting eye and skin health,  helping lower cholesterol and supporting heart health.  

Asian mustard greens are most often stir-fried or pickled (pickled mustard). A Southeast Asian dish called asam gai choy or kiam chai boey is often made with leftovers from a large meal. It involves stewing mustard greens with tamarind, dried chillies and leftover meat on the bone. Brassica juncea is also known as gai choi, siu gai choi, xiao jie cai, baby mustard, Chinese leaf mustard or mostaza.  

Ingredients: Roasted Beef, Chinese mustard greens, Ramen, Beef Stock, Fish Sauce, Bay Leaves, Garlic, Onion, Salt, Black Pepper, Sugar,  Corn Starch, Water

▲11. Cauliflower Celery Beef Noodle Soup

Cauliflower is one of several vegetables cultivated from the species Brassica oleracea in the genus Brassica, which is in the Brassicaceae (or mustard) family.

Cauliflower contains many nutrients and plant compounds that may reduce the risk of several diseases, including heart disease and cancer.

Cauliflower is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, folate, and vitamin K.

Cauliflower contains a high amount of fiber, which is important for digestive health and may reduce the risk of several chronic diseases.

Cauliflower provides a significant amount of antioxidants, which are beneficial for reducing inflammation and protecting against several chronic diseases.

Cauliflower heads can be boiled, steamed, roasted, grilled,  fried, pickled, or eaten raw.

          
Ingredients: Roasted Beef, Cauliflower, Celery, Garlic, Onion, Beef Stock, Fish Sauce, Bay Leaves, Salt, Sugar, Corn Starch, Water, Wide Wheat Noodle

Garnish: Green Onion








▲12. Italian spaghetti with eggs, tomato, mushroom, green bell pepper, onion & Parmesan Cheese

Parmesan (Italian: Parmigiano Reggiano) is an Italian hard, granular cheese produced from cow's milk and aged at least 12 months or, outside the European Union and Lisbon Agreement countries, a locally produced imitation.

Parmigiano Reggiano is named after two of the areas which produce it, the Italian provinces of Parma and Reggio Emilia (Parmigiano is the Italian adjective for the city and province of Parma and Reggiano is the adjective for the province of Reggio Emilia); it is also produced in the part of Bologna west of the River Reno and in Modena (all of the above being located in the Emilia-Romagna region), as well as in the part of Mantua (Lombardy) on the south bank of the River Po.

The names Parmigiano Reggiano and Parmesan are protected designations of origin (PDO) for cheeses produced in these provinces under Italian and European law. Outside the EU, the name Parmesan is legally used for similar cheeses, with only the full Italian name unambiguously referring to PDO Parmigiano Reggiano.

It has been called the "king of cheeses" and "practically perfect food".

Ingredients: Spaghetti, Eggs, Tomato, Mushrooms, Green Bell Pepper, Onion, Garlic, Chicken Stock, Basil, Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme, Parmesan Cheese, Salt, Black Pepper, Sugar, Corn Starch, Water.

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