Tom yam soup is a Thai soup that can be made in many variations. This one has a rich pork and vegetable broth and is served with rice noodles, bean spouts, ramen eggs, seared pork, fried garlic, chile vinegar and garlic oil along with some herbs and scallions. It is full of flavor and canContinueContinue reading “Tom Yam Noodle Soup with Pork, Ramen Eggs, Fried Garlic and Chile Vinegar”
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Tuna Poke Bowls
Spicy tuna rolls are one of our favorite sushi rolls, and this spicy tuna poke bowl is kind of a variation on those, but with the addition of some veggies and these amazing fried shallot crumbs. There are multiple layers of flavor to this dish that come together so beautifully. It is very important toContinueContinue reading “Tuna Poke Bowls”
Panda Express Beijing Beef Copycat
Who doesn’t love American Chinese takeout food? I have actually never eaten this dish at Panda Express, but I’m sure I have eaten something similar at another restaurant. This recipe starts with tender slices of steak (I used flank steak) that are marinated briefly and then coated with a little cornstarch and quick fried inContinueContinue reading “Panda Express Beijing Beef Copycat”
Satay Inspired Chicken Noodle Soup
I saw a recipe similar to this a while ago, and I had it stuck in the back of my mind. Satay, if you are not familiar with it, is an Southeast Asian dish consisting of small pieces of meat grilled on a skewer and served with peanut sauce. It is super delicious, but I had myContinueContinue reading “Satay Inspired Chicken Noodle Soup”
Soba Noodles with Eggplant, Herbs and Tofu
This tasty vegetarian dinner as a take on a soba salad from Yotam Ottolenghi. Soba noodles are Japanese buckwheat noodles, and they are super versatile. They can be served hot or cold, and in this dish they are cold. This is a super light dish, perfect for a warm day. I used tofu in thisContinueContinue reading “Soba Noodles with Eggplant, Herbs and Tofu”
Congee
I have been craving congee for ages, and finally got around to making it last night. I first ate congee in Chicago’s large Chinatown as a teenager and loved it. If you are not familiar with congee, it is a rice dish made by boiling rice in a large amount of water or broth untilContinueContinue reading “Congee”
Pork Banh Mi Burgers
One of our all time favorite sandwiches to eat is a Vietnamese banh mi. Traditionally, a banh mi features a crusty baguette filled with grilled meat, pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, and tangy sauce. Its elements of crunch, tenderness, sweetness, and spiciness are unique and so delicious. This is a fusion dish combining the banh miContinueContinue reading “Pork Banh Mi Burgers”
Asian Turkey Burgers
Turkey burgers can be a bit boring sometimes, but this recipe ensures they won’t be by putting an Asian twist on them. Asian food is known for it’s flavorful ingredients and this burger is no exception. I used ground turkey breast here, which can get dry sometimes, so I offset that by adding an eggContinueContinue reading “Asian Turkey Burgers”
Garlic Chili Crisp Shrimp with Snow Peas
Shrimp is a fantastic weeknight dinner food because it cooks in about 2 minutes. This dish makes use of jarred chili crisp to make this meal even easier. We love the Fly by Jing chili crisp the most, although there are many brands. Fly by Jing has Sichuan pepper in it, which makes it aContinueContinue reading “Garlic Chili Crisp Shrimp with Snow Peas”
Turkey Lettuce Wraps
This recipe is one of the quickest meals there is, and it is good for you too. You just have to throw together a few ingredients into a sauce, brown some ground turkey (or chicken), scoop it into some lettuce and you are done. My grocery store carries these butter lettuce leaves already washed andContinueContinue reading “Turkey Lettuce Wraps”