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Mom's Favorite Recipes, Boston, MA (2026)

08/29/2026

Seolleongtang (Ox bone soup)

Ingredients
* 3 - 4 pounds beef marrow bones (sagol), cut up, You can also use cow knuckles and/or foot
* 1 - 2 pounds beef brisket or shank meat
For serving:
* cooked rice
* cooked somyeon (or glass noodles
* thinly sliced meat, cooked with the bones
* lots of chopped scallions
* salt and pepper

Instructions
Preparation
1. Soak the bones in cold water to draw out as much blood as possible, about 1 hour (or longer if you have time). Rinse well and drain.
2. Soak the meat in another bowl to draw out as much blood as possible, about 1 hour. Drain. Keep it in the fridge until ready to use.
Parboiling
1. Add the bones to a large stockpot (preferably 8 quarts or largewith enough cold water to cover. Bring it to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium, and boil for 5 minutes.
2. Drain. (follow the great savor ph for more recipes) Rinse the bones, and clean out the pot to remove any brown bits. Return the bones to the pot.
Boiling
1. Fill up the pot with cold water, leaving a little room for boiling. Bring it to a boil over high heat, and reduce the heat to medium.

2. Cover, and boil until the broth becomes rich and milky, about 5 hours (or longer if you have time). Adjust the heat a little, if necessary, to maintain a medium boil. Add more water (boiling hot water to maintain the cooking temperature) to cover the bones, once or twice while boiling.

3. Add the soaked meat (and more water if needed to submerge the meat). Boil until the meat is tender, for 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Remove the meat. Once cooled, thinly slice the meat to add to the soup when serving. Pour the broth through a colander into another pot or a large bowl to cool.

Optional step (highly recommended)
* Fill up the pot with fresh water again. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium. Cover, and boil until the broth becomes rich and milky, 3 - 5 hours. Reduce the heat a little, as necessary, to maintain a moderate boil. Add more water if the liquid reduces too quickly while boiling. Pour the milky broth through a colander into the pot or large bowl that contains the first batch. You can repeat this one more time, if desired. Just mix them all at the end to even it out.

Removing fat
* You can use a fat separator to remove the fat, or keep it in the fridge (or out on the deck or balcony in the winteuntil the fat solidifies to spoon off the fat.

Serving
* To serve, place some rice and, if desired, noodles in a serving bowl, add the meat pieces, and then ladle the hot broth on top. Typically, chopped scallions, salt and pepper are served separately so each person can season to taste. Serve piping hot with kimchi.

Freezing leftover
* Freeze leftover broth in freezer bags.

08/29/2026

Vietnamese Five-Spice Fried Chicken Wings

INGREDIENTS
* 2 lbs party wings (flats and drumettes)
* 1 teaspoon sea salt
* 1 teaspoon sugar
* 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
* 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
* 1 egg (beaten)
* 1/2 cup corn starch
* Vegetable oil (for frying)

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Marinate: In a large bowl, marinate chicken wings with salt, sugar, chicken bouillon powder, ground black pepper, and five-spice powder for at least one hour. For better results, marinate overnight in the fridge.
2. Prepare oil: In a large skillet, pour vegetable oil until it’s 1 inch high and heat it to 375°F or until a drop of corn starch starts to sizzle in the oil.
3. Lightly batter: Add beaten egg to the chicken mixture and toss until evenly coated. (follow the great savor ph for more recipes) Then add corn starch and toss until the chicken is lightly battered.
4. Deep fry: Carefully lower chicken wings into the hot oil. Do this in batches to prevent overcrowding. Fry for about 10 minutes per batch. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate or wire rack to drain off excess oil and serve.

08/29/2026

Dak Gomtang (Korean Chicken Soup)

Ingredients
* 1 whole chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
* 10 - 12 plump garlic cloves
* 1 1-inch piece ginger, sliced
* 1/2 medium onion
* 2 - 3 scallion white parts
* 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns (if available)
* 3 scallions, finely chopped to garnish
* salt and pepper to taste

Spicy sauce (dadaegi) - Optional
* 3 tablespoons gochugaru
* 2 teaspoons minced garlic
* 1 tablespoon soup soy sauce (guk ganjang) use regular soy sauce if unavailable
* 3 tablespoons chicken broth from the soup

Instructions
1. Place the cleaned chicken in a stock pot large enough to hold the chicken and 10 cups of water (6 - 8 quarts pot). (follow the great savor ph for more recipes) Add the garlic, ginger, onion, scallions, optional peppers and 10 cups of water (or enough to cover the chicken).

2. Bring it to a boil over high heat. Skim off any foam on top. Reduce the heat to medium and boil, covered, for about 40 - 50 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken. Cut through the thickest part of the breast, with a knife, to see if the chicken is cooked and tender.

3. Turn the heat off and carefully remove the chicken. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, remove the meat off the bones.

4. Shred the meat into small bite size pieces. You can strain the broth, remove the excess fat and serve at this point. But, I put the bones back in the soup and boil again for more flavorful broth.

5. Optional Step: Put the bones back in the broth and simmer over medium low heat for an additional 30 minutes to an hour depending on how much time you have.

6. Strain the broth and remove the excess fat. You can spoon off the fat, refrigerate the broth until the fat solidifies, or use a fat separator.

7. To serve, place some rice in a serving bowl, add chicken pieces, and then ladle the hot broth on top. Typically, chopped scallions, salt and pepper, and optional spicy sauce are served separately so each person can season to taste. Serve piping hot with kimchi.

08/29/2026

Crispy Korean Fried Chicken

INGREDIENTS
* 8 chicken drumsticks patted dry
* 4 cups vegetable oil or any neutral oil
Chicken Marinade:
* 1 tablespoon dry sherry or use Shaoxing w**e / rice vinegar
* ¼ teaspoon black pepper
* 1.5 teaspoon regular soy sauce or light soy sauce
* 3 garlic cloves finely minced
* ½ teaspoon salt
Batter:
* 1.25 cups tapioca starch (aka tapioca flour) or use potato starch
* ½ teaspoon onion powder
* 1 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1.5 teaspoon curry powder
* ½ teaspoon salt
* ¼ teaspoon black pepper
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* ½ cup + 2 tbsp water ice-cold (measure liquid only without the ice cubes)

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Combine the dry sherry, soy sauce, minced garlic, black pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Add the chicken drumsticks to the mixture, tossing until well coated. (follow the great savor ph for more recipes) Cover and marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature, or refrigerate overnight if time permits.
2. Combine the tapioca starch, onion powder, garlic powder, curry powder, salt, black pepper, baking powder, and ice-cold water in a separate large bowl until well combined. Note that the starch will settle and solidify over time. Stir the mixture thoroughly right before coating the chicken to recombine the liquids.
3. Coat the marinated drumsticks into the wet batter. Toss the chicken until every piece is evenly coated in the liquid starch mixture. You will need to give them a quick toss again so they're evenly coated just before frying.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat until it reaches 350ºF. Fry the coated drumsticks in small batches. Cook for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through and rotating occasionally until the crust is a deep golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165ºF on a digital meat thermometer.
5. Transfer the fried chicken to an elevated wire rack to let excess oil drain off. Serve hot.

08/29/2026

Japanese Fried Chicken (Karaage)

Ingredients
* Chicken Thighs
* 1 lb boneless, skin-on chicken thighs cut into bite-size pieces
* 2 tbsp soy sauce
* 1 tbsp sake
* 1 tbsp grated ginger
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1 cup potato starch or cornstarch for coating
* neutral oil for frying such as vegetable or canola oil

Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sake, ginger, and garlic. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy skillet to 340°F (170°C).
3. Dredge each chicken piece in potato starch until evenly coated.
4. Fry chicken in batches for 90 seconds. (follow the great savor ph for more recipes) Remove and rest for 5 minutes.
5. Refry at 375°F (190°C) until golden brown, about 30-45 seconds.
6. Place on a cooling rack. Serve hot with lemon wedges or dipping sauce.

08/29/2026

Chinese Chicken Wings (Takeout style)

INGREDIENTS
* 2 pounds chicken wings (seperated into drums and flats; tips removed)
* 1 large egg
* 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
* 1 tablespoon soy sauce
* 2 teaspoons garlic powder
* ¼ teaspoon white pepper
* 1 teaspoon oil
* 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 2 tablespoons cornstarch
* ½ teaspoon baking powder

INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken wings, egg, oyster sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, white pepper, and oil. Mix to thoroughly coat the wings. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. Add this to the wings and toss to evenly coat.
3. Heat about 1 ½ inches of oil to 350°F. Deep-fry the wings in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. (follow the great savor ph for more recipes) Transfer the wings to a wire rack to drain excess oil.
4. If desired, allow the wings to rest for 10 minutes, then double-fry at 400°F for extra crispiness.

08/28/2026

Chicken Chow Mein

Ingredients
For the chicken
* 1 piece chicken breast, about 180g/6.3oz
* ½ tablespoon cornstarch, or tapioca starch
* 1 pinch salt
* 1 tablespoon water
* 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For the sauce
* 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
* 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
* 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
* 1 pinch black pepper, freshly ground
For the stir fry
* 2 tablespoon neutral cooking oil, divided
* 1 stalk scallions, chopped, white and green parts divided
* 2 cloves garlic, sliced
* Fresh chilli, sliced, to taste
* 1 head bok choy, sliced
* 80 g bean sprouts, about 1½ cup
* 400 g ready-to-fry chow mein noodles/Chinese egg noodles, about 14oz

Instructions
1. Cut chicken breast into thin slices. Mix with cornstarch, salt and water until well incorporated. Pour in sesame oil. Stir to coat evenly.
2. Mix light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce and black pepper. Set aside.
3. Heat up a wok/skillet until very hot. Add 1 tablespoon of oil. Stir in the chicken slices. Fry until they lose the pinkness and turn pale (do not overcook). Dish out.
4. Pour the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil into the wok. Sizzle garlic, fresh chili and the white part of the scallion until fragrant. (follow the great savor ph for more recipes) Put in noodles. Stir fry for 1 minute or so.
5. Add the chicken, bok choy and bean sprouts then pour in the sauce mixture. Toss and mix until the seasoning is evenly distributed and everything becomes piping hot.
6. Garnish with the green part of the scallion. Dish out and serve immediately.

08/28/2026

Honey Soy Chicken Noodle Stir Fry

Ingredients
* 8 ounces noodles (egg noodles, rice noodles, or udon)
* 1 pound chicken breast, thinly sliced
* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 2 cups mixed vegetables
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
* 1/4 cup soy sauce
* 1/4 cup honey
* 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
* 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
* Sesame seeds (optional)
* Green onions, sliced (optional)

Instructions
1. Cook noodles according to package instructions, then drain.
2. Heat oil in a skillet and cook chickenuntil fully done, then remove.
3. Stir-fry garlic and ginger, then add vegetables and cook until tender-crisp. (follow the great savor ph for more recipes)
4. Return chicken to the pan.
5. Mix soy sauce, honey, vinegar, and sesame oil, then add with noodles.
6. Toss everything together until heated through.
7. Serve hot with optional garnishes.

08/28/2026

Beef Pan-Fried Noodles
Ingredients
* 8 oz flank steak (or skirt steak) , thinly sliced against the grain
* 8 oz fresh Hong Kong pan fry noodles (or other type of thin noodles)
Meat & Marinade
* 2 tablespoons Shaoxing w**e (or dry sherry)
* 2 teaspoons cornstarch
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
Sauce
* 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
* 2 tablespoons soy sauce
* 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
* 1 tablespoon Shaoxing w**e (or dry sherry)
* 2 tablespoons cornstarch
* 1 teaspoon sugar
* 1/4 teaspoon Chinkiang vinegar
* 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Stir-Fry
* 4 tablespoons peanut oil , divided
* 4 heads baby bok choy , quartered
* 4 cloves garlic , minced
* 1 " ginger , minced
* 1/2 yellow onion , sliced
* 1/2 carrot , sliced into strips

Instructions
1. Combine the beef and the marinade ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Toss with your hands to coat the beef evenly and let marinate while preparing other ingredients.
2. Combine the sauce ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and stir to mix thoroughly.
3. Prepare the noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside in a colander to dry.
4. Heat a large heavy-bottomed pan (nonstick or carbon steel) with 2 tablespoons of peanut oil over medium-high heat until hot. (follow the great savor ph for more recipes) Spread the noodles into a patty shape. Cook without flipping until the bottoms turn golden. Turn the noodles to fry the other side until golden. Drizzle in a bit more oil to help with the frying, if needed. Once done, transfer the noodles to a big serving plate.
5. Pour 1 tablespoon of oil into the same pan. Add the beef and spread it out in a single layer using a pair of tongs or chopsticks. Let cook undisturbed for 30 seconds or so, or until the bottom turns golden brown. Flip to cook the other side until browned. Stir a few times until the beef is cooked (it’s OK if there’s a hint of pink inside), transfer to a big plate, and set aside.
6. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add the onion and carrots. Quickly stir a few times to mix well. Add the ginger and garlic. Stir and cook for 30 seconds to release the fragrance.
7. Add the bok choy. Cook and stir for another minute, until the veggies start to soften.
8. Stir the sauce thoroughly to dissolve the cornstarch completely and pour the sauce into the pan. Stir and cook to bring the sauce to a boil, and cook until it starts to thicken.
9. Add the cooked beef back into the pan. Stir to mix everything well. Once the sauce reaches the desired consistency, pour everything over the fried noodles.
10. Serve immediately as a main dish.

08/28/2026

Soy Sauce Pan Fried Noodles

Ingredients
* 5 oz dried thin egg noodles
* 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
* ½ tablespoon dark soy sauce
* ½ tablespoon Shaoxing rice w**e
* ¼ teaspoon sugar
* ⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper
* 3 tablespoon neutral cooking oil
* 4 stalk scallions, cut into slivers, separate the white and green parts
* 3 clove garlic, sliced
* 1 cup bean sprouts
* 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions
Parboil the noodles
* Bring plenty of water to a full boil. Add the noodles and leave to cook until they’re slightly undercooked. Transfer them to a colander and rinse under running water. Drain well and set aside.
Mix the sauce
* In a small bowl, mix light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing rice w**e, sugar, and white pepper. Set aside.
Pan-fry the noodles
* Heat a wok or a skillet until hot, then add 2 tablespoons of oil and swirl it around to cover a large surface (if using non-stick cookware, add oil first then heat up).
* Put in the drained noodles. Use chopsticks to loosen the strands and spread them out. (follow the great savor ph for more recipes) Leave to fry over high heat until the noodles touching the surface become a little stiff. Flip the noodles to crisp the other side. Then transfer them to a plate.
Stir-fry the dish
* Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the wok. Sizzle the white part of the scallions and garlic until fragrant.
* Stir in the noodles then pour the sauce mixture over. Toss constantly so that each strand is coated with the seasoning.
* Finally, add bean sprouts, the green part of the scallions, and sesame oil. Stir-fry for a further 15 seconds or so. Dish out and serve immediately.

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