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Crying in H Mart?
I brought home some red-bean-filled steamed buns shaped like bears and wiped away the tears.
Flaky Malaysian-style roti (sometimes labeled paratha) is one of my household staples.
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I treat myself to the croissant-like flatbreads with curries or filled with scrambled eggs.
Now its a reality.
Most recently, that was nam wah bananas, also known as Thai bananas.
99 Ranch is also where I buy my chiles, from habaneros to birds eyes.
That I get at 99 Ranch.
But the rice selection goes far beyond convenience.
We also buy bags of Thai sticky rice to makemango sticky ricefrom scratch.
The higher-quality meats dont even require a marinade, just a dip in salted sesame oil.
While some people stocked up on pasta, I went to 99 Ranch and bought a whole duck.
And when I say whole, I mean head, feet and all.
I roasted it and used every piece, including crumbling the crisp skin to sprinkle over cauliflower gnocchi.
Dining alone during lockdown was way more fun than Id expected.
Thats why my favorite purchase at 99 Ranch is Prince of Peace premium green tea.
Its $4.99 for 100 bags, and I prefer its flavor to that of the Kirkland version.
I wake up to a light jolt of caffeine and my fix of antioxidants.
Im so glad that more Americans are starting to agree with me.
But Ive evolved a bit.
Its sweet, spicy and savory, and a little goes a long way.
Miso
I always keep a container ofmisoin my fridge for making vinaigrettes and marinades.
My favorite is manufactured by Miko Brand, which claims to date back to 1662.
They use organic soybeans, but Im more attracted by the variety of flavors.
Shirataki Noodles
Part of my high-protein diet involves making stir-fries from high-fiber, low-calorieshiratakinoodles.
