Skill It Archives | GFF Magazine https://gffmag.com Gourmet gluten-free magazine with recipes and lifestyle and travel tips for food lovers Fri, 03 Jan 2025 21:39:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://gffmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/cropped-gff_favicon-32x32.jpg Skill It Archives | GFF Magazine https://gffmag.com 32 32 Skill It: Perfect Gluten-Free Pot Stickers https://gffmag.com/skill-it-perfect-pot-stickers/ https://gffmag.com/skill-it-perfect-pot-stickers/#comments Wed, 01 Jan 2025 21:30:33 +0000 https://gffmag.com/?p=218392 Read More]]> Andrea Nguyen, author of the recipe blog Viet World Kitchen and several Asian cookbooks, including The Pho Cookbook, made Laura B. Russell‘s pot sticker recipe her own, then shared it with us. Expect a trusty gluten-free dough and enough fillings and sauces to satisfy all your Far East dumpling cravings in a gluten free way. Try them and you’ll find that gluten free pot stickers can take you around the world.

Considered “pot stickers” whether they’re Chinese, Japanese (gyoza), or Korean (mandu), these Asian dumplings are best when the dough is rolled thin, so be gentle and work on a well-floured surface. (Thicker pot sticker wrappers are also good, just chewier.) Don’t worry if your pleats don’t look as elegant as those shown here: loaded with your filling of choice, steamed then crisped in the pan, and served with a classic sauce, these dumplings will still be the answer to your Asian-food prayers.

GF Soy Sauce Selections
Skip the everyday versions, which contain gluten, to find a brand that’ll safely soy your sauce. Andrea prefers Kikkoman gluten-free soy sauce, found at supermarkets in the international foods aisle, and Yamasa organic tamari, available mostly at Japanese and Chinese markets. San-J, a popular and perfectly acceptable gluten-free option, has a more tart aftertaste.

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Gluten-Free Pot Stickers

MAKES 32 POT STICKERS You can refrigerate raw dough in a sealed bag up to 2 hours, while uncooked dumplings can be refrigerated for several hours or frozen in an airtight container or bag up to 1 month.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup, 3-3/8 ounces total weight tapioca starch
  • 1.2 cup plus 2 heaping tablespoons 3-3/8 ounces total weight millet flour
  • 3/4 cup 4-3/8 ounces sweet rice flour (such as Blue Star Mochiko brand), plus more for dusting
  • 2 teaspoons xanthan gum
  • About 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 recipe filling and sauce of choice (below)
  • Canola or other neutral-flavored high-heat oil, for panfrying

Instructions

  • Bring 3/4 cup water to a boil, then let it rest off heat for 1 minute to slightly cool. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the tapioca starch, millet flour, rice flour, and xanthan gum. Stir in the just-boiled water to create a crumbly, moist mixture.
  • Using your hands, work in up to 2 tablespoons cold water until a cohesive, smooth, but still somewhat wet dough forms. Put the dough into a ziplock plastic bag, squeeze out all of the air, and close.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and sprinkle the parchment with sweet rice flour.
  • Cut the dough into 4 equal portions. Keeping 3 portions sealed in the plastic bag to stay moist, roll 1 portion of the dough into a rope about 1 inch thick, then cut it crosswise into 8 equal pieces.
  • Dust the cut ends with sweet rice flour to prevent sticking. Pat each piece into a small disk. Dust your work surface with sweet rice flour to prevent sticking. With a rolling pin, roll out each disk into a very thin round 4 inches in diameter, dusting the rolling pin along the way.
  • Place about 2 teaspoons of filling in the center of each dough round. Fold the dough over the filling into a half-moon shape and pleat the edges together to close. If the wrapper is too dry to seal, dip a finger in water and lightly wet the edges before sealing. Place the pot stickers on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Repeat, one at a time, with the remaining three dough portions and the filling.
  • Lightly coat a large skillet (preferably nonstick) with oil and warm over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Working in batches, add the pot stickers in one layer to cover the skillet surface. Very carefully, add 1/3 cup water and cover immediately to avoid oil splatter. Lower the heat and simmer 6 to 8 minutes. When the pot stickers begin to sizzle, partially uncover the skillet. When the frying begins to sound like rain, remove the lid. Fry the bottoms until crispy and brown. Transfer to a platter, browned sides up, and cover to keep warm until all of the pot stickers are fried. Serve with your dipping sauce of choice.
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Pork and Shrimp Gyoza Filling (Japanese Style)

MAKES 2 CUPS Like most Japanese dumpling fillings, this one includes garlic and pepper to add a little bite.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups lightly packed, finely chopped napa cabbage
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced and crushed into a paste
  • 1 teaspoon grated or 1 tablespoon finely minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, white and green parts, or Chinese chives
  • 6 ounces ground pork, coarsely chopped to loosen
  • 1/3 pound medium shrimp, shelled, deveined, and chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sake
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, toss the cabbage with 1/2 teaspoon salt and let rest for 15 minutes. Drain in a fine-mesh strainer, rinse with water, and drain again. Squeeze the cabbage to remove more moisture.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the cabbage, garlic, ginger, green onions, pork, and shrimp and lightly mash so the ingredients start to form a filling.
  • In a small bowl, stir together 1/4 teaspoon salt, the sugar, pepper, soy sauce, sake, and sesame oil and pour over the cabbage mixture. Stir and fold the mixture until the pork is no longer in large chunks. Briskly stir to blend into a cohesive, thick mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before using to allow the flavors to develop.

GYOZA DIPPING SAUCE

  • MAKES ABOUT 1/2 CUP In a small bowl, stir together 5 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce, 2-1/2tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar, and 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili oil. Serve with a small side of Japanese hot mustard or Colman’s mustard.
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Kimchi Mandu Filling (Korean Style)

MAKES 2 CUPS Nothing says Korean dumplings like a kimchi mandu. This filling can be prepared 1 day in advance, refrigerated in an airtight container, and brought to room temperature before use.

Ingredients

  • 1 zucchini, finely diced (about 1 cup)
  • 1-1/4 cups store-bought or homemade gluten-free kimchi, coarsely chopped
  • Kosher salt
  • 10 ounces firm tofu
  • 2 large green onions, white and green parts, finely chopped
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced and crushed into a paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, toss the zucchini with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a food processor, whirl the kimchi until finely chopped, pausing to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Transfer to a mesh strainer and firmly press with a spatula to remove additional liquid. Place the drained kimchi into a bowl.
  • Drain the zucchini in a mesh strainer, rinse with water, and drain again. Transfer the zucchini to a linen or cotton (not terry cloth) kitchen towel and wring the zucchini in the towel to remove any excess moisture. Add the zucchini to the bowl with the kimchi.
  • Squeeze the tofu in the same kitchen towel over the sink to remove excess moisture. Add the now-crumbled tofu to the kimchi mixture, using the dull edge of a knife or a dough scraper to remove the tofu from the towel, if needed. Add the green onions and garlic and stir to combine. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, the pepper, sugar, and sesame oil and mix well. Taste and adjust the seasonings as desired. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.

MANDU DIPPING SAUCE

  • MAKES ABOUT 1/2 CUP In a small bowl, stir together 1/4 cup gluten-free soy sauce, 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons water, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, and any of these optional additions: 2 teaspoons finely minced garlic; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds; 1 small green onion, white and green parts, thinly sliced; and 1/2 Fresno or jalapeño chile, thinly sliced. Let the sauce rest at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the flavors to develop.
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Vegetable Pot Sticker Filling (Chinese Style)

MAKES 2 CUPS Chinese dumpling fillings often have finely chopped seasoned baked tofu, which is found in vacuum-sealed packages near the regular tofu at health foods stores, specialty grocers, and Asian markets. Many are baked with regular soy sauce, which contains gluten, so choose carefully. This filling can be prepared 1 day in advance, refrigerated in an airtight container, and brought to room temperature before use.

Ingredients

  • 4 large dried shiitake mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 8 ounces spinach coarsely chopped
  • Boiling water
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons canola or other neutral-flavored oil
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh ginger
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped carrot
  • 3 ounces 2/3 cup gluten-free seasoned baked tofu, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions white and green parts, or Chinese chives

Instructions

  • Place the mushrooms in a small bowl, pour the warm water over them, and let sit until softened, at least 30 minutes. Transfer the mushrooms to a cutting board, reserving the soaking liquid. Discard the mushroom stems and chop the caps.
  • Put the spinach in a large heatproof bowl, pour boiling water over the spinach, and let the leaves wilt for 30 seconds. Drain, rinse with cold water, drain again, then squeeze out any excess moisture with your hands.
  • In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup of the reserved mushroom soaking liquid, the salt, white pepper, sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Set the sauce aside.
  • In a wok or large skillet over medium heat, warm the canola oil. Add the ginger and stir-fry until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add the mushrooms, spinach, carrot, and tofu. Stir to combine and then add the sauce. Stir-fry until a small amount of liquid remains, about 2 minutes. Stir the cornstarch mixture, then add it to the wok. When the mixture thickens, turn off the heat and add the green onions. Cool completely before use.

TANGY SOY DIPPING SAUCE

  • MAKES ABOUT 1/2 CUP Stir together 1/3 cup gluten-free soy sauce, 2-1/2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar, 1/8 teaspoon sugar, and 1 to 3 teaspoons chili oil. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Right before serving, stir in 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger for extra punch.

Photography Craig Lee

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Gluten-Free / Dairy-Free Buche de Noel https://gffmag.com/gluten-free-dairy-free-buche-de-noel-recipe/ https://gffmag.com/gluten-free-dairy-free-buche-de-noel-recipe/#comments Mon, 11 Dec 2023 20:00:21 +0000 https://gffmag.com/?p=217123 Read More]]> Forget any ideas you have about the classic edible Yule log. This recipe by a longtime GFF fan, 18-year-old San Franciscan Kelsey Puknys, beats them all. And it’s gluten free and dairy free and incredibly easy to make. If you’re looking for happy holidays, start with this gluten free dairy free buche de noel.

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Gluten-Free / Dairy-Free Buche de Noel Recipe

Light, fluffy, and irresistible are just a few words that describe this spectacular GF/DF yule log cake with barely sweet DF chocolate frosting. Better still, it’s super-easy to make, so don’t hesitate to get your holiday baking on! Note: the frosting recipe calls for overnight refrigeration of coconut milk, so plan accordingly, or use your frosting of choice. Also, be sure to chill the coconut frosting before use to help it hold its structure. Finally, if the thicker cream of the coconut milk didn't rise to the top and harden in the can with refrigeration, you can try to salvage it by adding 1 to 4 tablespoons tapioca flour when whipping.
Servings 8
Calories 356kcal
Author Kelsey Puknys

Ingredients

FOR THE CAKE:

  • 6 eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar divided
  • 1/3 cup cacao powder
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting

FOR THE FROSTING:

  • 2 (13.5-ounce cans) full-fat coconut milk, refrigerated overnight
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 1/4 cup cacao powder sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

FOR DECORATION (OPTIONAL):

  • 3 rosemary sprigs
  • 3 red cranberries or red gumballs or other round red candies
  • Sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Line the bottom of a large (about 12- by 15-inch) rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Make the cake: Separate the egg yolks from the whites; reserve both separately. With an electric beater, or by hand, combine the yolks with 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar and beat until thick and pale. Mix in the cacao powder, vanilla, and salt to combine
  • In the large, clean bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, or by hand, whip the egg whites on medium-high until they form soft peaks. Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and whip until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture, then spread the batter evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake until cake begins to pull away from the sides of the pan and the top is dry, spongy, and springs back when gently pressed, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Dust a clean (non-terrycloth) dishtowel with the powdered sugar. Run a knife around the edges of the warm cake to loosen it from the pan, then turn the cake out onto the towel. Gently peel off and discard the parchment paper. (This can be tricky, as the cake is sticky, so go slow and steady and help the cake along with your fingers, if needed; don’t worry if a thin layer of cake sticks to the paper here and there. The frosting will cover any imperfections.) Roll up the cake, along with the towel, from the short end. Set the towel and cake roll on a wire rack for 30 minutes to cool.
  • Make the frosting: Carefully open the coconut-milk cans. Scoop out only the firm, waxy solids at the top of each can and place them in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (discard the remaining liquid or reserve for another use). Beat on medium speed for 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat on medium-high until the cream forms stiff peaks, about 3 minutes. Add the powdered sugar, cacao powder, vanilla, and salt. Mix slowly to incorporate, then beat on high speed until fluffy and completely combined. Keep refrigerated until use.
  • Unroll the cake. Using a spatula, spread 2/3 of the chilled frosting in a thin layer on the cake, leaving a 1-inch border on all sides. Roll the cake into a log again, this time without the dish towel, so the frosting is inside the log.
  • Gently transfer the cake to a serving platter seam side down, then use the remaining frosting to frost the outside of the log. Gently run a fork through the frosting to create a log-like texture. Cut off the ends of the log for a clean look.
  • Rinse the rosemary and cranberries to moisten. Sprinkle with sugar. Let dry. Then use to decorate the cake. Keep cake refrigerated until serving to keep the frosting firm.

Nutrition

Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 351mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 5mg

Photography Erin Ng

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Perfect Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls Recipe https://gffmag.com/perfect-gluten-free-cinnamon-rolls-recipe/ https://gffmag.com/perfect-gluten-free-cinnamon-rolls-recipe/#comments Mon, 11 Dec 2023 19:58:46 +0000 https://gffmag.com/?p=216964 Read More]]> If you’ve been craving authentic pull-apart cinnamon rolls the way they’re supposed to be, drop everything and put on your apron. This gluten free cinnamon rolls recipe, inspired Recreating Happiness blogger Rachel Jackson, lets all the chewy-gooey goodness unfurl.

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Perfect Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

The dough is extremely soft and sticky, so be sure to follow the directions for the tidiest results, and make sure the butter for the filling is very soft. There are no redos in this rollup, so don’t try to unroll and roll again. If you don’t love the look of your rolls, grease and flour a cupcake tin and bake the rolls individually for single-serving deliciousness that looks and tastes great no matter what! Note: this recipe calls for dental floss for easy slicing; if you don’t have any, use a clean, sharp knife to cut the dough, wiping clean between cuts. Cinnamon rolls are best the day they’re baked but are also delicious kept covered at room temperature and enjoyed the next day. You can also freeze uncooked or cooked rolls wrapped in plastic wrap. Make Ahead: You can refrigerate unbaked cinnamon rolls, sliced and placed in their pie plate, covered in plastic wrap, the day before you want to cook them. To bake, bring them to room temperature for 30 minutes, then bake, following the recipe directions.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Rolls
Calories 382kcal
Author Team GFF

Ingredients

FOR THE DOUGH:

  • 1 packet 7 grams active yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup (83 grams) potato starch
  • 1/2 cup (80 grams) brown rice flour
  • 1/4 cup (34 grams) tapioca starch, plus at least 1/3 cup more for pie plate and work surface
  • 1/4 cup (40 grams) sweet white rice flour
  • 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons xanthan gum
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil plus more for greasing
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

FOR THE FILLING:

  • 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter extremely soft
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

FOR THE ICING:

  • 3 tablespoons cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Make the dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the yeast and sugar.
    In the microwave, warm the milk to approximately 115°F. Whisk the milk into the yeast mixture and set aside in a warm spot to proof for 10 minutes.
    Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix together the potato starch, brown rice flour, tapioca starch, sweet white rice flour, baking powder, baking soda, xanthan gum, and salt.
    To the bowl with the yeast, add the egg, oil, and vanilla, then beat for 10 seconds on low. Continuing on low, gradually add the flour mixture. Turn the mixer to high and beat for 2 minutes more. Using a spatula, transfer the soft, sticky dough to a piece of plastic wrap, shape it into a disk, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Heat the oven to 350°F. Grease and lightly flour a pie plate with olive oil and tapioca starch. Lay a 15-inch piece of plastic wrap on a clean surface. Dust the plastic wrap with 1/4 cup tapioca flour, making sure to generously cover the plastic wrapped surface.
  • Make the filling: In a small bowl, mix together the filling ingredients. Set aside in a warm place.
  • Working quickly, unwrap the chilled dough onto the flour-dusted plastic wrap. The dough will still be soft and sticky, but it should peel away from the plastic wrap easily. Generously dust the top of the dough with more tapioca flour. Cover the dough with another piece of plastic wrap, then, using a rolling pin, gently roll out the dough between the two pieces of plastic wrap to form a 13 by 10-inch rectangle.
  • Spread the filling: Place dollops of the filling over the dough. Using a knife, spatula, or the back of a spoon, very gently spread the filling mixture over the dough until it is 1 inch from the edges of the dough. If it’s difficult to spread, don’t worry; just spread the dollops as best you can.
  • Roll up the dough: Starting on a shorter side of the rectangle, gently, slowly roll the dough into a tight log, using the plastic wrap to help lift and roll. If the dough begins to tear, dust your fingers with tapioca flour, then gently detach the dough from the plastic wrap and keep going. With a clean knife, slice off the ends of the roll to create clean edges.
  • Use clean dental floss to cut the dough into 8 rolls by sliding the floss under the dough to where you want to cut, then lifting up both sides of the floss to gently cut through the dough. Transfer each roll, with one of its cut sides up, to the prepared pie plate. Cover the rolls with plastic wrap and a towel, place the pie plate in a warm spot, and let rest for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the plastic wrap and towel and bake the rolls until their tops are golden brown, 22 to 25 minutes.
  • Make the icing: In a bowl, mix the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Whisk in the milk and vanilla. Drizzle the icing onto the cinnamon rolls after they have cooled for at least 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 316mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 310IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 0.9mg

Photography Erin Ng

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Gluten-Free Wonton Soup https://gffmag.com/skill-it-wonton-soup-gluten-free-recipe/ https://gffmag.com/skill-it-wonton-soup-gluten-free-recipe/#comments Wed, 13 Jan 2021 18:42:00 +0000 https://gffmag.com/?p=217806 Read More]]> There are two components to this recipe: homemade gluten-free wonton soup broth and gluten-free wonton wrappers. While you can use store-bought broth instead of making your own, why not go the distance and do the entire recipe from scratch? After all, if you’re going to finally have wonton soup again, it may as well be epic!
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Gluten-Free Wonton Soup

SERVES 6

Ingredients

  • 1 recipe Wonton Soup Broth (below) or 8 cups chicken bone broth or store-bought broth of choice
  • 1 baby bok choy sliced into bite-size pieces
  • 1 recipe Gluten-Free Pork Wontons (below)
  • 1 green onion sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  • In a stockpot, bring the soup broth to a simmer. Add the bok choy and simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Add the wontons, bring the broth back to a simmer, and cook, uncovered and gently stirring occasionally, until the filling is cooked through (cut one open to confirm it’s no longer pink), about 6 minutes. Garnish with green onion and serve.
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Wonton Soup Broth

MAKES 8 CUPS Even if you don’t make wontons, you'll want to make this broth. A mixture of chicken and pork goodness, it’s luscious and pure in flavor. When you strain out the solids, you can separate the pork and chicken, discard the chicken skin, separately shred both meats, and refrigerate or freeze for another use, such as our delicious Enchilada Pie (recipe here).

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds country-style pork ribs
  • 2 pounds chicken thighs legs, and wings
  • 3 green onions coarsely chopped
  • 2- inch piece fresh ginger peeled and sliced
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

Instructions

  • In a large stockpot over high heat, bring 12 cups water and the ribs, chicken, green onions, and ginger to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 4-1/2 hours. Pour the broth through a sieve into a pot and reserve or discard the solids (see note above). Stir in the salt and let the broth cool, uncovered. When cool, refrigerate, covered, for at least 1-1/2 hours. Skim the fat off the surface of the broth and reheat the broth to serve.
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Gluten-Free Pork Wontons

MAKES 24 WONTONS We tweaked our pal Laura B. Russell’s gluten-free pot sticker wrapper recipe from her book The Gluten-Free Asian Kitchen into your ticket to silky or crunchy wontons. (You can also use the dough for classic spring rolls.) The hardest part about making these edible bundles of joy is the dough, which can dry out quickly, making it hard to fold the wrappers without cracks. But have no fear—we tell you how to avoid that. Also, wonton wrapper moisture and handling varies based on the brand of sweet rice flour you use: Finely ground mochiko style is best, but regular sweet rice flour will do, too. If your dough is too dry, add a little more water. If it’s too sticky, lightly dust your parchment paper with sweet rice flour before rolling out the dough.

Ingredients

FOR THE FILLING:

  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 green onions finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced canned water chestnuts optional
  • 1 tablespoon tamari
  • 1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

FOR THE WRAPPERS:

  • 1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup tapioca starch
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 heaping tablespoons millet flour
  • 3/4 cup sweet rice flour we like Koda Farms Blue Star Mochiko brand, plus more for dusting
  • 2 teaspoons xanthan gum
  • About 2 tablespoons cold water

Instructions

  • Make the filling: In a bowl, gently mix together the filling ingredients with your hands until just combined (don’t overwork) and refrigerate.
  • Make the wrappers: Bring 3/4 cup water to a boil, remove from the heat, and let cool for 1 minute.
  • In a bowl, combine the tapioca starch, millet flour, rice flour, and xanthan gum. Stir in the boiled water. Using your hands, work in 2 tablespoons cold water to form a smooth and somewhat wet dough. To keep the dough moist, wrap it in a clean plastic bag, squeeze out all of the air, and tightly close.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and sprinkle the parchment with sweet rice flour. Cut another piece of parchment paper to the same size.
  • Cut the dough into 4 equal portions. Keeping 3 portions sealed in the plastic bag to stay moist, place 1 portion between the 2 pieces of parchment paper, pat it down, then gently roll it out with a rolling pin until extremely thin. If the dough seems dry or cracks, moisten your hands, peel off the top piece of parchment, moisten the top of the dough with your hands, then replace the parchment and keep rolling to create a large circle. Turn over the dough with the parchment, peel off the top piece, and if it seems dry, repeat the process to moisten this side of the dough.
  • Trim the dough to create a 7-inch square, kneading together the dough trimmings and returning them to the bag with the remaining 3 dough portions. Slice the square into quarters to create 4 (3-1/2-inch) squares. Add a heaping teaspoon of the chilled filling to the center of each square, then brush all the dough edges with water. Moisten your hands, then gently lift 2 opposite corners of one wonton together to form a triangle and press the edges firmly around the filling to eliminate air pockets and create a seal. Moisten your finger and run it along the longest side of the triangle, then gently pull the corners of the long side of the triangle toward each other, overlapping one on top of the other, carefully pressing the overlapping corners together to seal. Repeat with the remaining squares. If you’re using mochiko rice flour or if the dough is pliable, you may not need to wet your hands and the dough.
  • Repeat to make the remaining wontons, kneading together the dough trimmings with a little water and using those, too. The wontons are now ready to add to soup or to fry.
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Gluten-Free Popovers Recipe https://gffmag.com/popovers-gluten-free-recipe/ https://gffmag.com/popovers-gluten-free-recipe/#comments Thu, 14 Mar 2019 19:20:40 +0000 https://gffmag.com/?p=217992 Classically light and airy, with crispy outsides and moist and chewy insides, this quick-bread gluten free popover recipe brings classic holiday flavor to the GF table.

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Gluten-Free Popovers Recipe

MAKES 9 LARGE POPOVERS Serve these puffy delights fresh from the oven with butter and preserves or alongside holiday roasts to sop up sauces. Though best the day they’re made, they can be prepared a day ahead, kept covered in the fridge, and crisped in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes or a microwave for 1 minute just before serving. Popovers should not be baked close together because they expand quite a bit in the oven. Here, we distribute the batter between two muffin tins. You can also use nine well-greased 3/4-cup ceramic custard cups placed 4 inches apart on a rimmed baking sheet and baked 5 to 8 minutes longer than the directions below.
Author Harriet Trezevant

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing muffin cups
  • 1/4 cup brown rice flour
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons millet flour
  • 1/4 cup arrowroot flour
  • 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
  • 1 cup whole or low-fat, 2 percent milk, at room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 eggs, at room temperature

Instructions

  • Position a rack on the second lowest rung of the oven and preheat to 425°F. Thoroughly butter 9 of the outer cups of 2 muffin tins (5 in one tin; 4 in the other).
  • In a blender, blend all of the ingredients until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula and mix in any clumps of flour.
  • Pour 1/4 cup of batter into each of the 9 greased muffin cups, dividing any leftover batter evenly among the cups, then bake, without opening the oven door, for 25 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 350°F (the popovers will already look golden brown) and bake a few minutes longer for a moister popover or 10 to 12 minutes longer, until crispy and deep brown, for a drier popover. Serve immediately.

Photography Erin Ng

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