Erin the Chef

Erin the Chef came to visit and cook for us during the pass two weeks. She completely transformed our view of what dishes could be made in our kitchen.

• Tom yum goong: the famous Thai food now reinvented with Taiwanese touch--less spicy, equally sour, and with added sweetness. She actually brought some dried lemon grass, kaffir lime leaves and tom yum paste from Taiwan.
• Ginseng chicken soup: ginseng, a traditional herb in Chinese medicine, is believed by many to have miraculous capability. The Chinese usually have this dish as a preparation for cold winder. Erin also brought the essential ginseng from Taiwan.
• Nori roll with asparagus: a simplified version of the hand roll I once made. Only four ingredients are used--nori, asparagus, katsuobushi and mayonnaise. Erin brought the nori and katsuobushi from Taiwan.