Roasted Carrots with Sesame Ponzu Vinaigrette

Posted on 09. Wed, 2011 by admin2 in Fast Asian Recipe, GF-Adaptable, Healthy Asian, Japanese, Vegetable/Tofu

How to make Roasted Carrots with Sesame Ponzu Vinaigrette Slice your carrots just like this, I like going on the diagonal. Toss ‘em with just a bit of olive oil or cooking oil. Then roast in the oven. The Sesame Ponzu Vinaigrette is just 4 ingredients: sesame oil, ponzu sauce, sesame seeds and green onions. Ponzu sauce is like the fun-loving sister to soy sauce. It’s a light, tangy, citrusy version of soy sauce, which makes it perfect for any type of dipping sauce (especially for dumplings!), salad dressing recipe or simple way to dress any steamed vegetables. I’m working with client Mistukan, who makes the very best ponzu sauce in the market, to develop simple, everyday recipes using their products. Other [...]

Fresh Salmon Salad Rolls

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

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.

Classic Indonesian Fried Rice

Posted on 07. Thu, 2011 by grace in Fast Asian Recipe, Indonesia, Meat, Rice/Noodles, Seafood

By Wendy Hutton, Southeast Asia’s Best Recipes

Fried rice is a common breakfast throughout Indonesia. It is often very simple—cooked rice tossed with a seasoning paste of chili and a dash of sweet soy sauce—or can be more substantial, like this recipe, which adds beef instead of the pork often used in non-Muslim parts of Southeast Asia.

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.

Asian Slaw with Ponzu Dressing

Posted on 06. Tue, 2011 by admin2 in Fast Asian Recipe, Healthy Asian, Japanese, Vegetable/Tofu

When I think of a summer slaw to go with the barbeque, I want something light, tangy, cold and crunchy. Traditional coleslaw just  doesn’t do it – its heavy mayonnaise dressing really weighs down the vegetables. Instead of a mayo-based dressing, my Asian slaw is made with a bright, citrusy ponzu sauce – one of the most versatile Asian sauces that I own. Ponzu is a Japanese “sauce” however I refer to it as both a dressing and sauce. It’s much lighter than soy sauce, with a distinctive tangy lemon/orange flavor combined with a savory note. It’s a perfect balance of salty, sweet and sour! You can use it as a dipping sauce for potstickers, a light sauce for steamed [...]

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.

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.

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.

Nagaimo Slaw

Posted on 06. Fri, 2011 by admin2 in Fast Asian Recipe, GF-Adaptable, Healthy Asian, Vegetable/Tofu

This has been one of my very favorite nagaimo recipes! Unfortunately, this is also the last in the series of nagaimo recipes that we developed for Aomori Nagaimo, the home of the very best nagaimo. A big thanks to Fuji Mama who helped me on this project!