It has been many years since I have had egg foo young, and it was just as tasty as I remembered. It seemed like it was big for a while when I was kid from Chinese takeout places and it is still on most menus. It is thought that Chinese immigrants introduced egg foo young to AmericanContinueContinue reading “Egg Foo Young”
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Spicy Shrimp Stacks
I had so much fun making these spicy shrimp stacks for dinner. They are beautiful and super flavorful and I will definitely make these again.  This dish starts with a layer of sushi rice (which is just rice with a little salt, mirin and vinegar sprinkled on) which is topped with guacamole, a spicy shrimp mixContinueContinue reading “Spicy Shrimp Stacks”
Pad Krapow Gai (Thai Spicy Basil Chicken)
I’ve realized after blogging my cooking for a while that I tend to gravitate towards Asian food after holidays or special occasions with a lot of heavy, rich food. I think that is because a lot of Asian food is lighter but so full of flavor so it doesn’t feel like you are eating someContinueContinue reading “Pad Krapow Gai (Thai Spicy Basil Chicken)”
Thai Beef Salad
Thai beef salad is one of our favorite things to order at Thai restaurants, but it is easy to make at home too. This salad is so fresh and full of amazing flavor and with the steak you don’t walk away still feeling hungry. The key to this salad is the herbs and the dressing.ContinueContinue reading “Thai Beef Salad”
Buldak (Korean Fire Chicken)
Buldak, or fire chicken, is a Korean street food dish, made from spicy pieces of chicken breast or thigh, cooked in a sauce made from gochujang and gochugaru (Korean chili powder and paste – see my favorite item links to purchase these), ginger, garlic, and soy sauce. The chicken in this recipe can be grilled,ContinueContinue reading “Buldak (Korean Fire Chicken)”
Black Pepper Garlic Chicken and Noodles
I’m getting hungry just looking at this picture 🙂 Black pepper garlic chicken and noodles is a quick, easy and filling meal that you only need a few simple Asian ingredients to make. You can use any kind of noodles you like (I used wheat based ramen noodles, but you can use rice noodles ifContinueContinue reading “Black Pepper Garlic Chicken and Noodles”
Garlic Miso Mussels
I often order mussels when eating out, but I don’t often make them at home and I really don’t know why because they are so easy to make. They need to be fresh from a good source though, because old seafood is just unpleasant to eat. I liked that this recipe had an Asian twistContinueContinue reading “Garlic Miso Mussels”
Thai Tofu Burritos
These Thai tofu burritos were SO delicious. It might seem like you’d miss the meat in a burrito, but in this one I did not. There are so many textures and flavors in this burrito, it was a joy to eat. The tofu for this burrito is baked basted in a delicious sauce, which isContinueContinue reading “Thai Tofu Burritos”
Miso Soy Glazed Salmon with Shitake Risotto
This delicious recipe features risotto with a Japanese flare, topped with some miso soy glazed salmon. I love any and all risotto, and this Asian version is no exception. It is made just like any risotto, by stirring hot broth into the rice as it slowly cooks. The addition of shitake mushrooms, soy sauce andContinueContinue reading “Miso Soy Glazed Salmon with Shitake Risotto”
Honey Garlic Soy Roast Pork Lettuce Wraps
Garlic honey soy roast pork is a super simple recipe that takes one pot and cooks slowly in the oven and is packed with flavor. This recipe is really versatile. You can serve it as lettuce wraps as I did, or you can add it to noodles or rice with some vegetables. You need toContinueContinue reading “Honey Garlic Soy Roast Pork Lettuce Wraps”