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 [...]

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 [...]

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!

Mapo Tofu

Posted on 05. Sun, 2011 by grace in Chinese, Healthy Asian, Vegetable/Tofu

Courtesy of Periplus Editors

Chinese comfort food that is from the Sichuan provice. A delicious combination of soft tofu, hot bean paste (do ban jian or toban djan), or chili bean sauce made from chilies and fermented black beans. It is used to add heat to cooked dishes or as a dipping sauce.

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.

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

Seasoned Vegetables (Namul)

Posted on 03. Tue, 2011 by grace in Korean, Vegetable/Tofu

By Soon Young Chung, Korean Cooking Made Easy: Simple Meals in Minutes

Papaya Salad

Posted on 02. Tue, 2011 by grace in Healthy Asian, Salad, Thai, Vegetable/Tofu

This tongue-tingly salad will take your taste buds through the roof, leaving you asking for more. The flavors of garlic and chili peppers cascade through each bite. You can make it as mild as you like but I prefer it extra spicy. If you ask me what is my favorite salad I would answer this one. I try to eat every day while I’m in Thailand.

Asian Mushroom Puff Pastries

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