Jaden Hair | New Asian Cuisine

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 [...]

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!