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.

Noodles with Shrimp and Tofu (Pancit Luglug)

Posted on 05. Mon, 2011 by grace in Filipino, Rice/Noodles, Seafood, Vegetable/Tofu

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

This impressive dish—known as Pancit Luglug or Pancit Palabok depending on the region in which it is made—uses cornstarch noodles. When cooked, these noodles don’t last long so they need to be consumed the day they are prepared.

Spicy Lemongrass Shrimp

Posted on 03. Mon, 2011 by grace in Seafood, Vietnamese

By Periplus Editors, Vietnamese Cooking Made Easy: Simple, Flavorful and Quick Meals

This easy shrimp dish has a touch of sweetness typical of many Vietnamese dishes, as well as the fragrance of lemongrass, rice wine and fish sauce. Stir-fry over high heat for the best flavor and texture.

Saffron Mussel Stew

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

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.

Clams with Black Bean Sauce

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

By Vicki Liley, Dim Sum (Essential Kitchen)

Grilled Shrimp Lettuce Cups

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

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.

Flaky Siew Mai Croissants

Posted on 01. Thu, 2011 by grace in Appetizers/Dim Sum, Meat, Poultry, Seafood

By Periplus Editors, Quick & Easy Asian Tapas and Noodles

Siew mai pork and shrimp dumplings have long been a favorite dim sum offering. Here, in an inspired departure from tradition, crisp, flaky croissant dough stands in for the usual steamed wonton wrappers and the results are positively addictive.

Inside Out Sushi Rolls (Uramaki-zushi)

Posted on 01. Sun, 2011 by grace in Appetizers/Dim Sum, Japanese, Seafood

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

As the name suggests, the rice is on the outside of the roll rather than inside. The decorative roe on the rice has the delightful effect of the roe popping as it touches your tongue.

Singapore Hokkien Noodles (Hokkien mee)

Posted on 01. Fri, 2011 by grace in Meat, Rice/Noodles, SE Asian, Seafood, Singaporean

By Wendy Hutton, Southeast Asia’s Best Recipes, From Bangkok to Bali

This is a Hokkien mixture of fresh yellow noodles and dried rice vermicelli in a rich pork and seafood stock. It is a favorite in Singapore.