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Roasted Carrots with Sesame Ponzu Vinaigrette

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

Roasted Carrots with Sesame Ponzu Vinaigrette

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 [...]

Green Onion Pancakes

Posted on 09. Wed, 2011 by in Appetizers/Dim Sum, Chinese

Green Onion Pancakes

By Bee Yinn Low, Easy Chinese Recipes

These green onion pancakes are crispy, yet doughy in the middle. Each bite is mildly salty, and the pancakes have a pleasant onion fragrance. If desired, you can substitute lard for the oil, for a more traditional preparation.

Steak Teriyaki

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

Steak Teriyaki

Simple 3-ingredient teriyaki sauce.

Steamed Scallops with Black Bean Dressing

Posted on 06. Wed, 2011 by in Appetizers/Dim Sum, Chinese, Fast Asian Recipe, Seafood

Steamed Scallops with Black Bean Dressing

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 in Fast Asian Recipe, Healthy Asian, Japanese, Vegetable/Tofu

Asian Slaw with Ponzu Dressing

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 [...]

Japanese Beef Curry from Scratch

Posted on 06. Tue, 2011 by in East Asian, Japanese, Meat

Japanese Beef Curry from Scratch

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

This beef curry is much more flavorful and appealing than curries made from prepackaged mixes. It freezes well, so make a big batch. A scale with metric measurements is needed for this recipe.

Wakame and Tuna with Soy Dressing

Posted on 06. Sun, 2011 by in East Asian, Fast Asian Recipe, Fish, Japanese

Wakame and Tuna with Soy Dressing

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.

Japanese Soba Noodles in Sweet Soy Broth

Posted on 06. Fri, 2011 by in Japanese, Rice/Noodles

Japanese Soba Noodles in Sweet Soy Broth

By Periplus Editors, Healthy and Simple Asian Recipes

Chicken and Three-Color Pepper Stir-Fry Bento

Posted on 06. Wed, 2011 by in Fast Asian Recipe, Healthy Asian, Japanese, Poultry

Chicken and Three-Color Pepper Stir-Fry Bento

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.

Japanese Spongecake (Katsutera)

Posted on 06. Tue, 2011 by in East Asian, Fast Asian Recipe, Japanese, Sweets

Japanese Spongecake (Katsutera)

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.