Filipino Biko Sweet Sticky Rice Recipe

Posted on 11. Wed, 2011 by admin in Asian Recipes, Asian Snacks, Filipino, GF-Adaptable, Sweets

Biko is like a soft, warm, sticky rice cake. It uses sweet rice or sticky rice. It is sometimes called glutinous rice because it gets gluey when cooked but it contains no gluten. It’s a different kind of grain and often, attempts to substitute other kinds of rice for sweet or sticky rice just don’t yield the same results.

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 [...]

Steak Teriyaki

Posted on 08. Thu, 2011 by admin2 in GF-Adaptable, Japanese, Meat

Simple 3-ingredient teriyaki sauce.

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.

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!

Nagaimo and Asparagus Warm Pasta with Orange Ginger Sauce

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

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.

Tofu with Ginger and Black Bean Sauce

Posted on 04. Mon, 2011 by grace in Chinese, General Asian, GF-Adaptable, Healthy Asian, Vegetable/Tofu

By Periplus Editors, Healthy and Simple Asian Recipes

This traditional method of cooking tofu, which by itself is a very bland food, allows the manifold flavors of the seasoning and sauce to penetrate the tofu, rendering this potent source of vegetable protein into a delicious dish. Each time you cook this dish, try a slightly different blend of flavors and proportions until you discover the style that best suits your taste.

Clear Vegetarian Tofu Soup

Posted on 04. Thu, 2011 by grace in General Asian, GF-Adaptable, Healthy Asian, Soup, Vegetable/Tofu

By Periplus Editors, Healthy and Simple Asian Recipes

Udon Noodle Soup with Vegetables and Tofu Recipe

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

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

Asian Mushroom Puff Pastries

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