DAY Recipe

Also known as jook, congee turns up in Chinese households morning, noon, and night. This thick rendition is made heartier with the addition of chicken.
Active time: 40 min Start to finish: 5 1/2 hr

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS
3 1/2 to [...]

Chef Lisa Ahier likes the flavor of Key limes or Mexican limes, which she can buy locally and year-round, for the marinade below. But even if you use regular lime juice, you’ll love this chicken, which is as delicious at room temperature as it is hot. In fact, Gourmet’s food editors couldn’t get enough of [...]

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 1 1/4 hr

Serves 8 to 10

INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons sichuan peppercorns

1 tablespoon anise seeds

4 teaspoons coarse salt

1 teaspoon chinese five-spice powder

1 teaspoon ground ginger

4- to 5-lb beef tenderloin roast, trimmed and [...]

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 1 1/4 hr

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS
2 yellow tomatoes (4 to 5 oz each)

2 red tomatoes (4 to 5 oz each)

1/4 cup olive oil

2 teaspoons chile-pepper water

2 teaspoons minced garlic
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to [...]

Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 30 min

Makes 40 crisps

INGREDIENTS
1 cup sesame seeds, toasted

1 tablespoon coarse salt

1 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon cayenne

5 tablespoons water

2 tablespoons cornstarch

5 cups vegetable oil

40 won ton wrappers
DIRECTIONS
Stir together seeds, salt, [...]