The Magical Trio

So I was going to post pictures of a tasty marinated tofu/nappa cabbage stir fry and then write all about how amazingly amazing it tasted...

But alas...

It was gross.

Well, maybe "gross" is a bit of an exaggeration. But I didn't want to pass on the recipe because it needs some fine-tuning. One problem is that I didn't have one of my usual staples on hand: toasted sesame oil. I had to use olive oil. And let me tell ya: ick.

Anytime I do an Asian(ish) anything, I generally always begin with toasted sesame oil, chopped garlic, and chopped fresh ginger (aka the Magical Trio). If you've been looking for that "thing" that will make your Asian(ish) meals super yummy and taste nearly authentic, the magical trio is it.

So, there you go. At least you got a tip out of me on this post.