However, unlike the groups of Chinese families, ours did not come equipped with rotating tray. We needed a large round table because for the first time in a long time, all six of us were present. I was also reassured by the groups of Chinese families around similar large round tables. To me, Cantonese is comfort food and there was no doubt that was what I was seeking.Īnd it was comforting to enter the very bright restaurant and see my name on a round table proclaiming that the table was reserved for my party. Danny Ng was advertised as authentic Cantonese, probably the most familiar of Chinese regional foods. A good time as any to return to Chinatown.

The firecracker wrappers from the previous Sunday’s celebrations were still littered on the streets. But I also didn’t want to lower our standards just for my well being. I didn’t want to venture far and sample an exotic cuisine under those conditions. Just six days earlier my sinuses went under the knife and not only was I still a bit wobbly from the surgery, but my sense of smell (and as a result, taste) were severely compromised. I admit to selfish reasons for choosing a restaurant in Chinatown for our Groundhog Day expedition. What we encountered I have summarized below. At the time, Danny Ng’s was located on 34 Pell Street. In fact, Danny Ng’s was our debut Chinese restaurant in Chinatown…or anywhere else since starting our adventures. And in those four years, we had pretty much neglected the Chinese restaurants in Chinatown. Serve sprinkled with basil and red pepper flakes, if desired.Our visit to Danny Ng’s Restaurant on Groundhog Day, 2006 was also the beginning of our fourth year as a group. Broil until the breadcrumbs are golden brown, about 5 minutes. Pour the saucepan components into a 14-inch cast-iron pan and sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the top.

Push the clams to one side and add the ramen noodles, then cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3 minutes. Add the clams, then cover and cook until the clams begin to open, about 10 minutes. Stir to combine and set aside to use as topping later.Īdd the stock and wine to the saute pan with the remaining bacon mixture to deglaze, scraping up any cooked bits stuck to the bottom. Add the breadcrumbs and Parmesan to this same bowl. Use a slotted spoon to transfer half of the bacon mixture to a medium bowl. Add the garlic, shallots and ginger and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots have softened, about 5 minutes. In a large saucepan, add the bacon and cook over medium-high heat until the bacon begins to brown, a couple of minutes.

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