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Too sweet, cut down on honey

Thai spicy fish sauce complimented very well

Stovetop rice, add 2.5c broth. Cover and simmer for about 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.

Skip garlic ginger sauce, make shallot ginger sauce

SauceGinger shallot sauce — Place all the sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine. Set aside for at least 5 minutes.

1 lightly packed cup (2 oz) finely sliced green onion (about 4 stems)

2 tbsp finely grated ginger

¼ tsp kosher salt

5 tbsp vegetable or grapeseed oil

To absorb flavor: boil in salty water for 5-10 min. In a small saucepan bring 2c water and 1tbsp salt to a boil. Pour it over the tofu and leave it for 5 minutes. Drain the tofu and thoroughly blot it dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel.

For better texture, freeze first then thaw

Added beef drippings at the end
If too sour, add fat (butter, drippings, etc)

5lb roast, 4.5hrs at 150 temp was only 125, 30 min at 200 temp was 131. Rested 30 min. Roasted 450 for 10 min, rested 10 min

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