Thai Chicken Udon Soup

Posted on 07. Mon, 2010 by grace in Rice/Noodles, Soup, Thai

By Linda’s Yummies, Asian Inspired Recipes

Udon soup is a Japanese dish consisting of dashi broth (made with bonito flakes and kombu), soy sauce, mirin, and salt. Udon noodles are thick and contain wheat flour and salt. Like many Asian noodle soups, they’re served cold in the warmer months and hot in the winter months. What’s served with the soup depends upon what vegetables or meats are plentiful during that season. Try chilled noodle soup in the summer if you haven’t yet.

Chicken Satay Sandwich

Posted on 07. Tue, 2010 by grace in Poultry, SE Asian

By Linda’s Yummies, Asian Inspired Recipes

The idea to serve chicken satay in a hotdog bun came from my friend Erik. While Erik was grilling the satay, I happened to glance over as he placed a hotdog bun on the grill and I blurted out, “You better put another bun on for me!” That’s how the chicken satay sandwich came about. I didn’t get a chance to garnish my sandwich because we were experimenting. Next time, I would add diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro and a squirt of Sriracha sauce. If satay is a dish you really like, then you’re not going to want to pass on trying this dish.

Pad Thai

Posted on 06. Thu, 2010 by grace in Fast Asian Recipe, GF-Adaptable, Rice/Noodles, Thai

By Naam Pruitt, Author, Lemongrass & Limes: Thai Flavors with Naam Pruitt

I have not yet met a person that doesn’t like Pad Thai. This noodle dish has multiple versions. There is the pink version from the street vendor in the market, the brown version like my mom’s seasoned with black soy sauce, and this restaurant version which seems to please all. Buy the skinniest rice noodles you can find; it will double in size once cooked.

Sambal & Cucumber Finger Sandwiches

Posted on 06. Sat, 2010 by shelisa in Asian Snacks, Malaysian

“The British have their dainty cucumber sandwich….eaten with raised pinkies. Malaysia, a former British colony, added a little a lot of spice to the cucumber sandwich, and came up with the sambal sandwich”, by Chef Linda Tay Esposito.

Chendol (Sweet Jellies in Iced Coconut Milk)

Posted on 06. Thu, 2010 by grace in Malaysian, Sweets

Courtesy of Quick & Easy Asian Desserts

Singapore Slaw

Posted on 06. Thu, 2010 by grace in Chinese, GF-Adaptable, Healthy Asian, Salad, Singaporean

By Susur Lee, Author of Susur: A Culinary Life

One of my signature dishes, Singapore Slaw features 19 different ingredients including edible pansies, daikon, tropical ginger, pickled onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, daikon sprouts, cilantro sprouts, toasted sesame seeds, red onion, rice vermicelli, crushed roasted peanuts, fennel and hazelnuts. It’s crowned with a birds nest of taro and tossed with salted plum dressing. It’s a great hit. Everybody loves it. I’ve been doing that in my restaurant in Toronto the past four years – Susur Lee

Butter Prawns with Curry Leaves

Posted on 06. Tue, 2010 by shelisa in Asian Recipes, Malaysian, Seafood

“A true fusion of Malay, Chinese, Indian and Western flavors. It is highly advisable to fry the shrimps with shells on to capture the full flavor of the shrimps”. By Chef Linda Tay Esposito.

Filipino Fruit Sundae (Halo-Halo)

Posted on 05. Thu, 2010 by grace in Filipino, Sweets

By Andrea M. Aranas, Author, The Filipino-American Kitchen

If there is such a thing as a national dessert of the Philippines, halo-halo proudly holds the title. Meaning “mix-mix,” this multilayered dessert is a sundae-milk shake-slushy hybrid that’s sure to quell summer’s simmering heat.

Penang Fried Kuey Teow

Posted on 05. Mon, 2010 by shelisa in Asian Recipes, Malaysian, Rice/Noodles, Seafood

“A favorite street food in Malaysia. When I used to wait for my fried Kuey Teow at my favorite hawker stall, I was always fascinated by the lightning speed that the dish is prepared in”. Recipe by Chef Linda Tay Esposito

Sweet Potato Curry Puffs

Posted on 05. Sun, 2010 by grace in Appetizers/Dim Sum, GF-Adaptable, Malaysian, Vegetable/Tofu

By Carol Selva Rajah, Malaysian Cooking: A Master Cook Reveals Her Best Recipes

A twist on the familiar vegetarian curry puffs, this great party dish is a pure vegetarian version with rich mint and onion aromas that are released with each bite into a savoury parcel. Serve the puffs with Mint Chutney if you like.