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Nagaimo Clam Chowder

Posted on 05. Wed, 2011 by in Fast Asian Recipe, Japanese, Soup

Nagaimo Clam Chowder

Nagaimo is a Japanese yam and is perfect to use as a substitute for potato in clam chowder

Nagaimo and Asparagus Warm Pasta with Orange Ginger Sauce

Posted on 05. Tue, 2011 by in Fast Asian Recipe, GF-Adaptable, Japanese, Rice/Noodles

Nagaimo and Asparagus Warm Pasta with Orange Ginger Sauce

One of my favorite Japanese vegetables is nagaimo. In the United States, unless you live near a large Asian population, you might not have heard of nagaimo before. It’s a yam that’s crunchy, fresh-tasting and can be eaten raw.

Udon Noodle Soup with Vegetables and Tofu Recipe

Posted on 03. Thu, 2011 by in Fast Asian Recipe, GF-Adaptable, Healthy Asian, Japanese, Soup

Udon Noodle Soup with Vegetables and Tofu Recipe

Recipe from Elizabeth Andoh’s Kansha: Celebrating Japan’s Vegan and Vegetarian Tradition Cookbook

Saffron Mussel Stew

Posted on 03. Sun, 2011 by in Fast Asian Recipe, Indian, Seafood

Saffron Mussel Stew

By Monica Bhide, Author, Modern Spice,Inspired Indian Flavors for the Contemporary Kitchen

This is a super simple dish to make, perfect for a fall evening when the weather is getting cold and you feel like something warm and spicy to comfort and soothe you. Buy a nice loaf of crusty bread to mop up this curry.

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

Brown Beech Mushroom Stir Fry

Posted on 02. Fri, 2011 by in Fast Asian Recipe, General Asian, GF-Adaptable, Poultry, Vegetable/Tofu

Brown Beech Mushroom Stir Fry

By Jaden Hair, Steamy Kitchen

Curry Herb Butter

Posted on 01. Mon, 2011 by in Asian Barbecue, Asian Recipes, Condiments, Fast Asian Recipe, Meat

Curry Herb Butter

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

Herb butter originates from French cuisine but has been readily adopted in Asia to suit the local flavor. This herb butter can be put on top of grilled steak to give it an Asian touch.

Beef Udon

Posted on 01. Fri, 2011 by in East Asian, Fast Asian Recipe, Japanese, Meat, Rice/Noodles, Soup

Beef Udon

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

This incredibly delicious beef udon — noodles in broth topped with beef — is a hugely popular dish in Japan. The beef in the recipe, which is simmered with onions that turn incredibly delectable and sweet, also goes great with somen noodles, plus you can use any leftover meat as a topping for steamed rice.

Sukiyaki (Sweet Soy Beef and Vegetable Hotpot)

Posted on 01. Fri, 2011 by in East Asian, Fast Asian Recipe, Japanese, Meat, Rice/Noodles, Soup, Vegetable/Tofu

Sukiyaki (Sweet Soy Beef and Vegetable Hotpot)

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

This quick and easy meal has the added bonus of being a fun dining experience. The food is prepared in batches in a hotpot right on the table and diners can serve themselves.

California Rolls

Posted on 01. Thu, 2011 by in Appetizers/Dim Sum, Fast Asian Recipe, Healthy Asian, Japanese

California Rolls

By Hideo Dekura, Brigid Treloar, Ryuichi Yoshii, Authors of The Complete Book of Sushi

California rolls, as their name suggests, were invented in California, although thick sushi rolls originated in the Osaka area.