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Momofuku fried chicken requires that you steam the chicken before you fry it. Crisp skin, tender meat. The octo vinaigrette is Korean-inspired and spicy.

Momofuku'S Fried Chicken

water

sugar

salt

chicken,

grapeseed or other natural cooking oil

Octo Vinaigrette

Momofuku's Fried Chicken

Combine the water, sugar, and salt in a large container with a lid or a large freezer bag and stir until the sugar and salt dissolve. Pat the chicken dry. Add the chicken pieces to the brine, cover or seal, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and no more than 6 hours.

Set up a steamer on the stove. Drain the chicken and discard the brine. Put the chicken in the steamer basket (if you are using a stacking Chinese- style bamboo steamer, put the legs in the bottom level and the breast on the top). Turn the heat to medium and set the lid of the steamer ever so slightly ajar. Steam the chicken for 40 minutes, then remove it from the steamer and place it on a cooling rack to cool. Then put the chicken in the refrigerator, uncovered and preferably still on the cooling rack, for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.

Take the chicken out of the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before you fry it.

Pour enough oil for the chicken to be submerged into a deep skillet. Heat it to 350°F (175°C). Fry the chicken in batches, turning once, until the skin is deep brown and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove to a paper towel–lined plate or a cut up brown paper bag to drain.

If you haven’t already, cut the wing from the breast, cut the breast in half, and cut through the “knee” to separate the thigh from the drumstick. Place the chicken in a large bowl, toss with the vinaigrette, and serve hot.

Who said hot dogs can&#039;t be glamourous? This French hot dog is proof to the contrary.

Hot Dog on a Baguette

baguette

hot dog or all-beef sausage

Spicy mustard (to taste)

Ketchup

Preheat

Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Bring a small pot of water to a boil.

If using a regular-size baguette, slice off an end and cut the baguette into a length slightly shorter than your hot dog. If using a demi-baguette, slice both ends off. Cut or rip out some of the fluffy baguette interior to make space for the hot dog.

Cook

Simmer the hot dog or sausage until warmed through. While it cooks, place the baguette in the warm oven to toast slightly, just for a minute or so.

Assemble

Spread a schmear of spicy mustard and ketchup, if desired, into the slit in the baguette and slide in the hot dog or sausage. Mange. (That&#39;s French for &quot;cram it in your piehole.&quot;)

Use your imagination to jazz up a classic hamburger any way you want. For an Asian twist, omit the Worcestershire sauce and salt, add a dash of soy sauce, and use chopped green onion instead of yellow onion. For a French-style hamburger, omit the Worcestershire sauce, halve the salt, and add 1 Tbs. each of crumbled blue cheese and chopped mushrooms along with a dash of red wine. For a Proven&amp;#231;al flavor, omit the Worcestershire sauce, double the garlic, and add 1 Tbs. each of chopped dried tomatoes and pitted black olives. Vary the garnishes along with the seasonings. For health reasons, all ground meat should be cooked at least to the medium-well stage.

The Perfect Hamburger

lb. chuck beef

Tbs. finely chopped yellow onion

garlic

tsp. pepper

Worcestershire sauce

cheddar cheese

hamburger buns, split

tomato

Sliced sweet white onion,

Torn lettuce

dill pickle

mustard

Smash burgers are prized for their crispy, brown crust — and this recipe delivers just that.

Smash Burgers

80 percent lean ground beef, preferably chuck

neutral oil,

black pepper

American or cheddar cheese (optional)

hamburger buns, toasted if desired

Ketchup, mustard, pickles,

With loads of spicy pepperoni, plump sun-dried tomatoes and creamy mozzarella, this family-friendly pasta salad with cheese tortellini channels the spirit and flavors of pizza.

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