Cuisines Asian

Asian-Inspired Chicken Salad

Asian-Inspired Chicken Salad

This chicken salad is inspired by east and southeast Asian-associated flavors of soy, ginger, sesame, and mango. Ingredients 1½ cups broccoli flowerets ½ cup pea pods 6 cups torn mixed greens 2 cups thinly-sliced Nappa cabbage ½ cup julienned carrots…

Black Bean Stir-Fry

Black Bean Stir-Fry

Ingredients 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root 1–2 fresh hot chiles, minced (or ½ teaspoon hot red pepper flakes) 4 scallions, separated: white part minced, green part cut on the diagonal in ½-inch pieces 3 tablespoons…

Vegetable Salad

Vegetable Salad

Ingredients Salad 300 g bean sprouts, washed in hot water 6 sheets lettuce, washed and cut into 6 pieces 1 big onion, cut into rings 3 tomato, diced into 1 cm pieces 250 g cabbage, diced 6 cucumber, peeled and…

Soy Mustard Lamb Chops

Soy Mustard Lamb Chops

In China, lamb is quickly roasted over a hot fire and taken to work for lunch. The flavor is great for anytime, though. Ingredients Marinade ¼ cup soy sauce 2 tbsp extra light olive oil 2 tsp sesame oil 2…

Vegetable Spring Roll

Vegetable Spring Roll

Ingredients Batter 250 g all-purpose flour 1 egg A little salt Water Oil Filling Oil 2–3 carrots, grated 1 cup chopped leeks or onion (optional) ½ tsp minced fresh ginger ½ tsp minced garlic 100 g shredded cabbage 50 g…

Cheesy Chicken Pasta

Cheesy Chicken Pasta

Ingredients ¾ cup (85 g/3 oz) dried pasta (whatever shape you like) ¼ cup (75 g oz) cream cheese ¾ cup (75 g oz) grated mozzarella cheese ¾ cup (75 g oz) grated cheddar cheese 2½–3½ tablespoons hoisin sauce to taste 1 cup (125 g oz) chopped cooked…

Barbecued Spare Ribs

Barbecued Spare Ribs

Barbecued Spare Ribs are a classic American barbecue meal made from pork. This version is cooked in the oven, not on a barbecue, and uses a barbecue sauce with Asian-associated flavors like soy sauce, rice vinegar, and garlic. Ingredients 2…

Pad Thai

Pad Thai

This is a family recipe, so it may not be accurate. It is still delicious, though. Ingredients ½ pound (225 g) rice noodles ¼ cup (60 ml) fish sauce 3+ tablespoons (50 ml) white vinegar (or rice vinegar) ¼ cup…

Asian Barbecue Ribs

Asian Barbecue Ribs

Ingredients 2 slabs St. Louis style/cut pork spareribs 6 tbsp Barbecue Rub Dry hickory chunks ¼ cup soy sauce ¼ cup hoisin sauce ½ cup sake 3 tbsp honey 1 tbsp mirin Procedure Peel off the thin membrane on each…

Sweet and Spicy Asian Chicken

Sweet and Spicy Asian Chicken

Ingredients 4 ea. (16 ounces) boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1½-inch pieces 3 eggs, beaten Poultry Shake Cornmeal Oil for deep-frying 2 tsp red pepper flakes 1 tbsp soy sauce ½ tbsp rice wine vinegar 1 tbsp honey…

Sweet and Sour Pork Loin

Sweet and Sour Pork Loin

Ingredients 1 ea. (4 pounds / 1.8 kg) boneless pork loin roast 1 cup salt ¾ cup honey 2 cups coconut milk 2 cups water 1 tbsp minced garlic 2 tbsp minced ginger 1 cup ketchup 1 tbsp sesame oil…

Sweet and Sour Grilled Tuna

Sweet and Sour Grilled Tuna

You won’t believe how well ahi tuna responds to vinegar and soy sauce. It’s just like apple and pork. They were meant for each other. Ingredients 2 pounds ahi tuna loin, cut into 2 pieces ¼ cup ketchup ¼ cup…