by Roy Choi
Watermelon and Goat Cheese, 321
Zucchini Fritter Omelet, 320, 321
Silver Garden (restaurant), 27–37
Simple syrup, preparing, 41
Smoothies, Windowpane, 67
Snacks
Beef Jerky, 110, 111
Cardamom Milk Shaved Ice, 287, 287
Fruit Roll Ups and Downs, 88
Ghetto Pillsbury Fried Doughnuts, 134–35, 134–35
Horchata, 120
Instant Pickled Cucumbers, 42, 43
Kimchi and Pork Belly Stuffed Pupusas, 304, 305–7
Mushroom Quesadillas, 266, 267–68
My Milk Shake, 162, 163
Windowpane Smoothies, 67
Solera (restaurant), 207
Soups
Coconut Clam Chowder, 224, 225
French Onion, 263
Perfect Instant Ramen, 132, 133
Pho for Dem Hos, 172–73
Spinach, Quick, 317, 317
Sour cream
Chips and Dip, 90
Soybean Paste Stew, 188, 189
Soy sauce
about, 327
Sesame-Soy Salad Dressing, 310
Splash, 121
Spaghetti
Chili, 24–25
Spaghetti Junction: The $4, That Tastes Almost as Good as the $24 Spaghetti, 166, 167–69
Spam Bánh Me, 288, 289
Spinach Soup, Quick, 317, 317
Splash, 121
Squash
Korean-Style Braised Short Rib Stew, 186, 187
Zucchini Fritter Omelet, 320, 321
Stews
Birria, 250, 251–52
Braised Short Rib, Korean-Style, 186, 187
Gumbo, 196, 197
Kimchi, 45
Soybean Paste, 188, 189
Yellow Rice and Goat, 112, 113–14
Stocks
Anchovy, 21
Veal, 222–23
Strawberries
Windowpane Smoothies, 67
Street City Minis, 105–7
Sugiura, Suki, 249
Sweet Potatoes
Roasted, 318
Twice-Cooked Duck Fat Fries, 22
Swoboda, Edward, 48
T
Tacos, Beef Cheek, 298, 299–300
Taro root
Chips and Dip, 90
Korean-Style Braised Short Rib Stew, 186, 187
Tavern on the Green (restaurant), 207
Thai basil
Salsa Verde, 119, 119
That’s So Sweet, 91
Twice-Cooked Duck Fat Fries, 22
That’s So Sweet, 91
Tofu
about, 329–30
Dumpling Time, 38–39, 39
Kimchi Stew, 45
Quick Spinach Soup, 317, 317
Soybean Paste Stew, 188, 189
Tomatillos
Salsa Verde, 119, 119
Salsa Verde for Beef Cheek Tacos, 298, 299–300
Tomatoes
Pizza Sauce, 138–39
Simple Club Sandwich, 256
Slow-Roasted, 318, 319
Spaghetti Junction: The $4 Spaghetti That Tastes Almost as Good as the $24 Spaghetti, 166, 167–69
Tommy (Martin Ortega’s uncle), 99
Tommy’s Burgers (restaurant), 12–13, 22
Tools, 323–24
Torres, Jacques, 207
Torres, Robert, 104
Tortillas
Beef Cheek Tacos, 298, 299–300
Mushroom Quesadillas, 266, 267–68
Turkey
Easy de Anza Cobb Salad, 257
Simple Club Sandwich, 256
V
Vafeas, Peter, 201–3
Veal Stock, 222–23
Vegetables. See also specific vegetables
Asparagus, 312, 313
Baby Bok Choy, 314
Broccoli Rabe, 314
Brussels Sprouts and Kimchi, 315, 315
how to char, 114
Kung Pao Chicken Papi Style, 116, 117–18
Quick Spinach Soup, 317, 317
Roasted Cauliflower, 316
Roasted Mushrooms, 316
Roasted Sweet Potatoes, 318
Salted Mango and Cukes, 322
Slow-Roasted Tomatoes, 318, 319
Zucchini Fritter Omelet, 320, 321
Villa Park, Orange County, 73–85
Villa Park High, 93–107
Vinegar, rice, 330
Vongerichten, Jean-Georges, 275
W
Water Grill (restaurant), 150
Watermelon and Goat Cheese, 321
West Anaheim region, 28–30, 36–37
West Hollywood region, 15–16
Winkler, Henry, 12, 17
Y
YMCA (Times Square), 128–31
Yogurt Sauce, 61–62
Yorkshire Grill (restaurant), 53–54
Yuca
Twice-Cooked Duck Fat Fries, 22
Yuzu Glazed Shrimp over Egg Fried Rice, 194
Z
Zucchini Fritter Omelet, 320, 321
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
ROY CHOI was born in Seoul, Korea, and raised in Los Angeles, California. He graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and went on to cook at the internationally acclaimed Le Bernardin. He was named Best New Chef by Food & Wine in 2010. Choi is the co-owner, cofounder, and chef of Kogi BBQ, as well as the restaurants Chego!, A-Frame, Sunny Spot, and POT. He lives in Los Angeles, California.
TIEN NGUYEN writes regularly about Los Angeles foods and personalities as the senior food writer for LA Weekly and has contributed to Time Out Los Angeles and the Daily Beast. She lives in Los Angeles, California.
NATASHA PHAN oversees innovative business development and brand communications for multiple restaurants, including Kogi BBQ, Chego!, A-Frame, Sunny Spot, and POT. In 2013, the L.A. native was named one of Zagat’s 30 Under 30, an award distinguishing her influence in the food industry.
CREDITS
Cover design by Jorge Oswaldo
Cover and text photography © by Bobby Fisher
COPYRIGHT
L.A. SON. Copyright © 2013 by Roy Choi, Tien Nguyen, and Natasha Phan. All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. By payment of the required fees, you have been granted the nonexclusive, nontransferable right to access and read the text of this e-book on-screen. No part of this text may be reproduced, transmitted, downloaded, decompiled, reverse-engineered, or stored in or introduced into any information storage and retrieval system, in any form or by any means, whether electronic or mechanical, now known or hereinafter invented, without the express written permission of HarperCollins e-books.
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