Talin Market World Foodie Fare

October and November are the months that persimmons are in season.  Most people just peel and eat them, but here’s a great recipe to try for the holidays.  It makes a great replacement for cranberry sauce, and is also great with lamb or pork chops.
You can find the ingredients in our Indian and produce departments.
Persimmon [...]

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Spicy and Sour Coconut Chicken Soup
(tom kha gai)
Serves 4)
2 cups coconut milk
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 lemongrass stalk, slightly pounded and cut into 1-inch pieces
10 slices galangal (1-inch in diameter)
6 kaffir lime leaves
12 oz. chicken breast or thigh, sliced
1 cup fresh mushrooms, button or cremini, quartered
4 tablespoons fish sauce
5 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon [...]

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