food IS a theme park
Make room for dim sum! Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs has extending a discount for select guests!
Morimoto Asia
Morimoto offered a 20% discount to all Cast Members upon reopening. Now, Morimoto Asia is continuing to show its appreciation for the hard-workers of Disney!
It’s nearly time to celebrate the Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure Park! The celebration of the Lunar New Year begins on January 25, 2019, and the food booths are out with menus and prices!
Lunar New Year 2019
This year’s booths are a bit different from past years when each was dedicated to a particular country’s cuisine. Instead, this year’s booths (called Lunar New Year Marketplaces) are inspired by the spirit of the festival. Red Dragon Spice Traders will offer Firecracker Three Cup Chicken, Steamed Short Rib Shumai, and a Purple Yam Macaron.
When you think of ribs, you’re probably thinking barbecue — messy, but delicious and a staple at many summertime cookouts. But today’s recipe for Morimoto Asia’s Hoisin Chili Sticky Spare Ribs is perfect for a cold winter day!
Morimoto Asia opened last fall at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World and quickly became a must-visit dining establishment thanks to the great menu and the beautiful decor. We can’t wait to visit again, but in the meantime we’re gonna sink our teeth into these sticky ribs!
Morimoto Asia’s Hoisin Sticky Spare Ribs ©Disney
The recipe is easy enough, but you’ll need to set aside a few hours just to cook the ribs themselves. Once they’re done, it’s smooth sailing and you’ll be enjoying these delicious ribs in no time at all!
Morimoto Asia, Disney Springs
Pork Rib Braise
Full rack spare ribs, about 16 ribs
White Onion, rough chopped
1/2 cup freshly chopped ginger
1/4 cup freshly chopped garlic
1/4 cup cooking wine
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup tamarind paste
Hoisin Chili Sauce
1/2 cup hoisin
1 1/2 cups sweet chili sauce
1/4 cup rice Vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Frying and Garnish
Oil for frying
2 cups of cornstarch
2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro
For the ribs:
1. Preheat oven to 250°F. Place ribs in baking pan and add onion, ginger, garlic, cooking wine and oil. Cover with water, then gently stir in tamarind paste.
2. Cover with foil and bake 3 ½ hours or until meat easily pulls away from the bone.
3. Remove from oven and cool in braising liquid until cool enough to handle. Slice into individual ribs.
For the sauce:
Whisk together ingredients in a mixing bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
To fry:
1. Heat oil to 350°F.
2. Lightly coat each rib in cornstarch and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Place on a wire rack to drain and cool slightly.
To serve:
Toss with hoisin chili sauce, topped with cilantro and serve immediately. (Cook’s note: You can also put the ribs under the broiler for a few minutes if you like them crispier).
Will you be cooking up these spicy ribs? Let us know in the comments.
You may have seen our First Look… and now we are back for our full review of Magic Kingdom’s brand new Table Service eatery!
Welcome back to the Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipper Canteen!
With the exception, perhaps, of the arrival of Trader’s Sam’s Grog Grotto in Disney World last March, no new restaurant has met with as much anticipation as the Skipper Canteen since the opening of Be Our Guest Restaurant in 2012. But while Be Our Guest debuted as part of the all-new Fantasyland expansion, the Skipper Canteen finds its home in Magic Kingdom’s classic Adventureland. This land is also home, of course, to the Jungle Cruise, the beloved attraction on which the Skipper Canteen is based.
We enjoyed our first meal at the Skipper Canteen on its first day of soft openings, but today the restaurant officially opens to all Magic Kingdom guests. So, what better time to get to know this spot a little more?
Jungle Skipper Canteen sign
So, my fellow Jungle Cruise passengers, let’s step back in, shall we? [Read more…]
This spot might elicit a “wha?!? where’s that?!?” reaction for some since it really doesn’t get its share of the spotlight. But I really enjoy heading to the Lucky Fortune Cookery once in a while when I’m in Disney California Adventure!
The counter service location is a great thematic fit for the Pacific Wharf area of the park and offers some pretty tasty, customizable goodies for those who stumble upon it.
Lucky Fortune Cookery in Disney California Adventure
After the review, we’ll also have some awesome info for you about what Lucky Fortune Cookery and other dining spots are serving for this year’s Lunar New Year celebration in Disneyland — so scroll down for that! OK — Let’s dig in!!
Lucky Fortune Cookery is teensy. The outdoor location is nearly an afterthought — or so it seems. There are three main ordering windows and just a few tables scattered around.
Lucky Fortune Cookery Ordering Area
You’re clearly in an industrial section of town here at the Wharf, and the fun lanterns hanging from the rafters give this a sweet “downtown” vibe I think! It’s such a great way to soften an otherwise harsh space.
Lucky Fortune Cookery Ordering Area and themeing
Tables are scarce, but don’t forget that you’re surrounded by about three other huge restaurants here at the Wharf.
There’s a ginormous seating area just across the way, so if there are no seats available at [Read more…]
Today, we’re heading to the Far East — or rather, just past Norway and Mexico — for lunch at Epcot’s Nine Dragons!
Are you afraid to venture inside this eatery because you’ve heard less-than-stellar reviews? So were we.
Though we did a review way back when (not bad, not great), this blog is all about second chances; so back to Nine Dragons we went! 🙂 Is it better, worse, or holding steady, you ask? Read on and we’ll explore together.
When you walk into Nine Dragons, it actually feels kind of swanky since the (now long past) refurb. (Remember when it used to be all red shag carpet? No? Yeah, it probably wasn’t, but that’s what it felt like.)
The views through the front picture windows will remind you that you haven’t left Epcot behind. I love the view of the World Showcase Lagoon, and I wonder if this spot wouldn’t be bad for Illuminations viewing… anyone have experience?
View of World Showcase from Inside Nine Dragons
Seating and View of Outside
This is a beautiful restaurant, and we really enjoy the surroundings here. As I mentioned, there have been some renovations, as well as some changes to the menu, which suggest that you might want to give this spot another look if you haven’t eaten here lately.
Inside, there are three main dining areas separated by decorative wooden screens. The lovely, airy sunroom is [Read more…]
Also known as “Yak & Yeti Counter Service,” Anandapur Local Food Cafes offers Asian fusion, quick service meals in the Asia area of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.
And the “Savory, Heavenly” is a self-description!
Anandapur Local Cafes Menu -- Savory and Heavenly (click for larger image)
Atmosphere
Located directly underneath Yak & Yeti Restaurant, Anandapur Local Food Cafes approximates an outdoor market eatery in the Asian subcontinent. Full of fun themeing — just like the rest of the incredible Animal Kingdom Asia section — you’ll truly feel as though [Read more…]
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