Steamed Scallops with Black Bean Dressing

Posted on 06. Wed, 2011 by grace in Appetizers/Dim Sum, Chinese, Fast Asian Recipe, Seafood

By Periplus Editors, Quick & Easy Asian Tapas and Noodles

Fresh scallops are a delicate treat and require quick cooking and unfussy embellishments in order to shine. A hint of salty black beans, some sweetish rice wine, a few Asian aromatics and a brief steaming give spectacularly flavorsome results.

Japanese Beef Curry from Scratch

Posted on 06. Tue, 2011 by grace in East Asian, Japanese, Meat

By Harris Salat, The Japanese Food Report and The Japanese Grill

This beef curry is much more flavorful and appealing than curries made from prepackaged mixes. It freezes well, so make a big batch. A scale with metric measurements is needed for this recipe.

Wakame and Tuna with Soy Dressing

Posted on 06. Sun, 2011 by grace in East Asian, Fast Asian Recipe, Fish, Japanese

By Susie Donald, Masano Kawana and Adrian Lander, Japanese Homestyle Dishes: Quick and Delicious Favorites

This light tuna salad can be prepared in under 30 minutes. It combines wakame, cucumber, tomato and tuna with a simple dressing.

Japanese Soba Noodles in Sweet Soy Broth

Posted on 06. Fri, 2011 by grace in Japanese, Rice/Noodles

By Periplus Editors, Healthy and Simple Asian Recipes

Chicken and Three-Color Pepper Stir-Fry Bento

Posted on 06. Wed, 2011 by grace in Fast Asian Recipe, Healthy Asian, Japanese, Poultry

By Makiko Itoh, The Just Bento Cookbook, Everyday Lunches to Go

This beginner bento is made with everyday ingredients that you may already have in your pantry. It can be assembled in twenty minutes or less without any advance preparation.

Thai Turkey Basil Lettuce Wraps

Posted on 06. Sun, 2011 by grace in Fast Asian Recipe, GF-Adaptable, Healthy Asian, Salad

By Jaden Hair, Courtesy of The Pampered Chef

These refreshing wraps are perfect for warm weather. The variety of colors makes for an eye-pleasing plate.

Coconut Roast Chicken with Soy Honey Glaze

Posted on 06. Thu, 2011 by grace in Poultry, SE Asian, Thai

By Alex Skaria, The Asian Barbecue Book, From Teriyaki to Tandoori.

This is the Southeast Asian variation on beer can chicken. The coconut water steams the chicken from the inside while the exterior becomes nice and crispy. The chicken is served with the coconut water as a side dish. This aromatic and slightly sweet chicken dish is best served with stir-fried steamed rice or Japanese Grilled Eggplant.

Japanese Spongecake (Katsutera)

Posted on 06. Tue, 2011 by grace in East Asian, Fast Asian Recipe, Japanese, Sweets

By Susie Donald, Masano Kawana and Adrian Lander, Japanese Homestyle Dishes: Quick and Delicious Favorites

This easy spongecake comes together in 10 minutes. The only difficult part about it is letting the cake cool completely before cutting into it for a slice.

Green Tea Bundt Cake

Posted on 06. Mon, 2011 by grace in Japanese, Sweets

By Joanne Choi, Week of Menus

This cake is not too sweet. It has a lovely green tea flavor and has a striking color and look to it. It also is easy to throw together quickly. It is similar in flavor to green tea ice cream.

Tapioca Pearls with Sweet Coconut and Cantelope

Posted on 06. Fri, 2011 by grace in Chinese, Sweets

By Jaden Hair, Steamy Kitchen

This beautiful, exotic dessert is wonderful to serve in the summer as a cool treat. It is a great ending to a barbecue dinner.