A Very Simple Fried Squid. Some love to eat it raw, but other options include fried calamari or crispy squid with green curry. This is a simple preparation of fried squid. There is hardly anything to it because these crispy, briny seafood morsels shine on their own....
In Search of the Perfect Bite – Manila Clams with Lap Xuong Sausage in a Spicy Black Bean and Chili Sauce
By Mark and Lisa Tagal Manila Clams have an extensive range and can thrive in diverse habitats and salinities, from the equator to temperate waters. These hard-shelled burrowing clams have a meaty texture and a sweet taste, with an attractive shell....
In Search of the Perfect Bite – Oysters Three Ways
Oysters Rockefeller, Oysters on the Half Shell, and Gul Jeon Rockefeller By Mark Tagal Oysters are the perfect blank canvas for a host of preparations and condiments. From something as simple as slurping a fresh raw oyster to eating a multi-layer dish that explodes...
In Search of The Perfect Bite: Shellfish Superhero Story
By Mark and Lisa Tagal How Eating Shellfish Helps to Save Our Ocean In honor of Earth Month, this episode of âIn Search of the Perfect Biteâ highlights some of the oceanâs Superheros leading the fight against...
In Search of the Perfect Bite: Starry Flounder Ceviche
By Mark and Lisa Tagal Ceviche: The National Dish of Peru Starry Flounder Ceviche A classic Peruvian dish featuring Starry flounder marinated in lime juice. What is ceviche? Ceviche is a citrusy seafood dish popular throughout Latin America. Though its origin is...
In Search of The Perfect Bite: Miso Glazed Sablefish
This recipe includes Miso-glazed black cod with crispy skin garnish and finger lime caviar, served with grilled yuca cake and charred leeks. Recipe by Chef Kahale Ahina, Bonney Lake High School Teacher, Culinary Program Ingredients: 4 sablefish filets (about 4-6...
In Search of the Perfect Bite: Sizzling Fish with Golden Pompano
Sizzling fish refers to the final stage when cooking this particular dish. Any firm-fleshed, meaty white fish will do, but it really shines with fish in the âJackâ family. The process is slightly involved as it involves steaming the...
In Search of the Perfect Bite: Lumpia-ed Mahi Mahi with Thai Basil Beurre Blanc Sauce
Photos and food by Mark Tagal This one tastes complicated, but it is pretty simple. Think of this dish as a play on fish and chips with a Filipino twist. It helps to make the sauce first and then set it aside until you plate the finished fish. For the Mahi Mahi...
In Search of the Perfect Bite: Roasted Red Pepper Bisque with Shrimp and Lobster
Photos and food by Mark Tagal Bisque has come to mean a smooth and creamy soup, but the origins of bisque go back to a classical French seafood soup, made with a hearty stock and crustacean shells. To make this soup, you will need: Lobster: whole lobsters will give...