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Green Onion Pancakes

Posted on 09. Wed, 2011 by in Appetizers/Dim Sum, Chinese

Green Onion Pancakes

By Bee Yinn Low, Easy Chinese Recipes

These green onion pancakes are crispy, yet doughy in the middle. Each bite is mildly salty, and the pancakes have a pleasant onion fragrance. If desired, you can substitute lard for the oil, for a more traditional preparation.

Fresh Salmon Salad Rolls

Posted on 08. Thu, 2011 by in Appetizers/Dim Sum, Fast Asian Recipe, Fish

Fresh Salmon Salad Rolls

By Periplus Editors, Quick & Easy Asian Tapas and Noodles

Inspiration for these gorgeously delicate rolls comes from Yu Sheng, a raw fish salad eaten by Singaporeans during the Lunar New Year celebrations. Light, fresh and nutty flavors come prettily bundled in rice paper wrappers, with little dabs of tasty tobiko fish roe lending an elegant finishing touch.

Spring Rolls (Lumpiang Shanghai)

Posted on 07. Sun, 2011 by in Appetizers/Dim Sum, Filipino

Spring Rolls (Lumpiang Shanghai)

By Miki Garcia, Filipino Cookbook: 85 Homestyle Recipes to Delight Your Family and Friends

Spring rolls are a great finger food that everybody loves. This version, Lumpiang Shanghai, refers to a spring roll stuffed with ground pork and then fried, but ground chicken, shrimp or crab can also be used.

Steamed Scallops with Black Bean Dressing

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

Steamed Scallops with Black Bean Dressing

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.

Clams with Black Bean Sauce

Posted on 02. Sun, 2011 by in Appetizers/Dim Sum, Chinese, Seafood

Clams with Black Bean Sauce

By Vicki Liley, Dim Sum (Essential Kitchen)

Chinese Style Barbecue Pork

Posted on 02. Fri, 2011 by in Appetizers/Dim Sum, Chinese, Meat

Chinese Style Barbecue Pork

By Vicki Liley, Dim Sum (Essential Kitchen)

Asian Mushroom Puff Pastries

Posted on 02. Wed, 2011 by in Appetizers/Dim Sum, Fast Asian Recipe, GF-Adaptable, Vegetable/Tofu

Asian Mushroom Puff Pastries

Steamed Pork Buns

Posted on 02. Tue, 2011 by in Appetizers/Dim Sum, Chinese, Meat

Steamed Pork Buns

By Vicki Liley, Dim Sum (Essential Kitchen)

Grilled Shrimp Lettuce Cups

Posted on 01. Mon, 2011 by in Appetizers/Dim Sum, General Asian, GF-Adaptable, Healthy Asian, Seafood

Grilled Shrimp Lettuce Cups

By Jaden Hair, Steamy Kitchen

This pretty dish is great for warm summer nights. It is also very flexible. Chicken can be substituted for the shrimp and a variety of fruit can be used in the salsa. Try pineapple, peaches or even blueberries.

Eggplant Sushi Rolls

Posted on 01. Sat, 2011 by in Appetizers/Dim Sum, GF-Adaptable, Healthy Asian, Japanese, Vegetable/Tofu

Eggplant Sushi Rolls

Recipe for Eggplant Sushi Rolls by Elizabeth Andoh, author of Kansha: Celebrating Japan’s Vegan and Vegetarian Tradition