hedgehog_23

i've made fried chicken so many different ways, but this is the way i like best: season flour with s&p, paprika, cajun seasoning, cayenne, garlic powder season chix pieces with salt and pepper (i dont usually brine) dust in both sides with the flour, then egg wash, then flour again. heat cast iron or any large skillet and fill about 1/3" of the way up with lard, shortening, or peanut oil. (clarified butter if you're feeling french ) let that sucker get hot and and brown on one side for about 12 mins. brown on other side for the same time. rest on a cooling rack, elevated so the chicken doesnt sit in its own grease. not deep fried chicken, but i prefer shallow fried chicken. when i'm lazy, i just dust the chix in the seasoned flour, and saute on both sides, then finish in oven. not as crusty as real fried chicken, but its quick and easy and has a great flavor (healthier too) my mom made fried chicken once. she boiled the chicken first. when she went to pan fry it, it started falling apart. when i asked why, she said she wanted to make sure it was done. she boiled the chicken for an hour.

only way i've ever cooked it: dust in seasoned flour, saute on both sides in clarified butter. finish in oven for about 4-5 mins. serve with capers, brown butter, lemon, and parsley thats how we usually prepare it work (we run it as a special sometimes.) not too big on it personally.

try l'academie.

prosciutto and chives mixed into the pate a choux, then deep fried (fritters)

i had a very good meal there last april. I believe it was shrimp bisque as a starter, and carmelized scallops w/ butter braised lobster tail and sauternes risotto. had desert, but cant recall exactly what, only that it was fairly small in portion. the bread there is excellent.. been meaning to go back just for that (although im now aware that you can purchase the bread at (the more affordable) Cafe 2941.

a papusa is basically a thick corn tortilla (with the texture of polenta) with a filling of cheese and meat (usually pork or chicken.) they're good.

there's a truck thats parked near Lakeforest Mall in Gaithersburg from about 6pm-11pm that sells Tacos, Burritos, and Quesadillas. Very good, authentic, and cheap. Tacos are $2, Quesadillas are $4 and Burritos are a whopping $4.50. It's called "La Fogata". Meat selections for each include Beef, Chicken, Pork, Tripe, Tongue and another that I cant remember. Make sure and ask for some extra of that wonderful homemade picante