Crispy Gochujang Rice Salad

Crispy Gochujang Rice Salad

You know when you cook way too much rice and it just sits in the fridge, lonely and forgotten? Yeah, let's not do that anymore. This vegan crispy rice salad boasts some truly amazing texture, mildly spicy flavors, and fresh veggies. It’s a healthy meal that...

Easy Mushroom Miso Broth Soup Recipe

Easy Mushroom Miso Broth Soup Recipe

Alright, my friends, let’s talk soup. Specifically, this crazy easy Mushroom Miso Soup. It's truly like a hug in a bowl, and has just enough umami flavor to make you feel like you’re sitting in a Japanese restaurant without getting a hefty bill at the end of your...

Easy Beef Ramen Noodle Bowl Recipe

Easy Beef Ramen Noodle Bowl Recipe

If you're craving something warm and hearty, we've got just the thing for you. This Beef Ramen Noodle Bowl is the ultimate comfort dish! Imagine tender, slow-braised beef with a rich umami-packed broth and chewy ramen noodles.  This Japanese-inspired easy recipe...

Ramen in the Microwave

Ramen in the Microwave

Skip your traditional cup of noodles for this easy mug recipe! Ramen in the microwave will become your new go-to quick and easy lunch or dinner. You really can make delicious, healthy ramen from home, and even better in your microwave in just a few minutes! ...

Shrimp Chow Mein Recipe

Shrimp Chow Mein Recipe

This Shrimp Chow Mein recipe is super straight forward and so easy! Not only does it come together in just a few minutes, but it's incredibly customizable and versatile. You can switch up the protein and vegetables to use up any leftovers, your preferred kind of...

Instant Pot Vietnamese Chicken Pho

Instant Pot Vietnamese Chicken Pho

Vietnamese Pho is a beautifully fragrant and healthy noodle soup. Pho can be made using any kind of protein, the most popular being beef pho, but our favorite is Chicken Pho. Chicken Pho is much easier to make and the broth is much lighter than...

Korean Gochujang Drizzle

Korean Gochujang Drizzle

This crazy flavorful Korean Gochujang Drizzle sauce is made with a few staple pantry ingredients and can be whipped up in minutes. It's as easy as putting all of the ingredients into a mason jar and shaking it up! You won't be able to stop making this sauce! Korean...

Crispy Tofu Buddha Bowl with Tangy Ponzu Sauce Recipe

Crispy Tofu Buddha Bowl with Tangy Ponzu Sauce Recipe

Enjoy the best of Japanese plant-based cuisine in this Crispy Tofu Buddha Bowl starring pan-seared tofu flavored with homemade ponzu sauce and topped with nutty sesame seeds. What are Buddha Bowls? When it comes to eating sustainably and colorfully, we’ve started...

Korean Style Tacos with Kogi BBQ Sauce

Korean Style Tacos with Kogi BBQ Sauce

Put any kind of BBQ pulled pork to use in these simple Korean-style tacos that you can easily transform into a bowl! What kind of Korean Tacos are we taco-ing about? We're taco-ing precooked pulled pork or chicken in this versatile recipe that honors leftovers in te...

Pineapple Fried Rice

Pineapple Fried Rice

In this Pineapple Fried Rice recipe, you'll learn: How to prevent soggy, heavy, goopy fried rice. How to easily cut a whole pineapple to use as a pretty serving bowl. Why cooking certain ingredients separately is essential to the best Pineapple Fried Rice. Pineapple...

Thai Iced Coffee

Thai Iced Coffee

Thai Iced Coffee is refreshing, creamy, sweet and contains hints of warm cardamom and a touch of almond extract. Ingredients Double-strength brewed coffeeHalf & Half or CreamSugarGround cardamom (or cardamom pods)Almond extract Cardamom is the secret ingredient...

Vietnamese Iced Coffee (Cafe Sua Da)

Vietnamese Iced Coffee (Cafe Sua Da)

Vietnamese Iced Coffee is an intensely brewed coffee concentrate that drips down into a tall glass of ice and a big spoonful of sweetened condensed milk. To make Vietnamese Iced Coffee, start with medium grind French Roast coffee, brew in a Vietnamese coffee press...

Shrimp and Zucchini Stir Fry with Crispy Basil Recipe

Shrimp and Zucchini Stir Fry with Crispy Basil Recipe

This Shrimp and Zucchini Stir Fry Recipe will teach you how to get the perfect crunchy, snappy shrimp texture, and how to properly stir-fry shrimp so it is never overcooked. Soak raw shrimp in a brine for the best shrimp texture for this stir fry. How to cook shrimp...

How to Cook Bok Choy in the Microwave in 3 Minutes

How to Cook Bok Choy in the Microwave in 3 Minutes

Learn how to cook Chinese bok choy in the microwave. This special recipe comes together in under 5 minutes and requires no pan or wok. Learn my Mom’s method and her essential tips. This microwave cooking method works so well for almost any Asian vegetable. This is the...

Asian Shrimp Recipes

Asian Shrimp Recipes

Here's one for the shrimp lovers! I've delved into my Steamy Kitchen to bring you a feast of shrimp - Asian shrimp recipes to be precise! From appetizers to mains, I have a shrimp recipe for everyone and anyone! Whether you like your shrimp grilled, spicy, in a...

Asian Appetizers

Asian Appetizers

If you're looking for some awesome appetizers, look no further! Whether you are after authentic Chinese spring rolls or some slurp-tastic Japanese Miso soup, you won't be disappointed with these delicious Asian Appetizers! Asian Appetizers - A World Of Amazing Food!...

Easy Stir Fry Recipes

Easy Stir Fry Recipes

If you're looking for quick and easy weeknight dinners? Stir fry dinners are the way to go. There's a reason why stir fries are some of the most popular recipes. You get your protein, your veggies, your delicious sauce, all in one skillet and less than 20 minutes...

Shrimp Wonton Recipe in a Spicy Sichuan Sauce

Shrimp Wonton Recipe in a Spicy Sichuan Sauce

This Shrimp Wonton Recipe in Spicy Sichuan Sauce is from My Asian Kitchen Cookbook by food writer, stylist and cooking teacher, Jennifer Joyce. This is her 11th cookbook! The photo and recipe are reprinted with permission from Murdoch Books. Making wonton from scratch...

Japanese Mushroom Recipes

Japanese Mushroom Recipes

Shiitake, Maitake, Brown Beech, and more: mushrooms are an important part of Japanese cuisine. There so  many ways to enjoy these delicious mushrooms! Read on for some awesome Japanese Mushroom recipes and how to identify the different kinds in the supermarket....

How to Cook Rice in the Microwave

How to Cook Rice in the Microwave

Cooking rice in the microwave is cheaper and more convenient than having a rice cooker. We'll show you how to cook rice in the microwave, with perfect results, every time. Ingredients for cooking rice in the microwave Raw rice (jasmine, basmati, regular long grain,...

Chicken Fried Rice

Chicken Fried Rice

In this authentic Chicken Fried Rice recipe, you'll learn: Stir fry secrets to creating flavorful, delicate, authentic Chinese fried rice. No gumminess, no soggy fried rice here! Simple marinade for any type of meat to add to fried rice. Fried rice variations - make...

Chinese Sausage and Rice Recipe

Chinese Sausage and Rice Recipe

Chinese Sausage is an umami-rich, sweet yet savory delight. It's like the rockstar of Chinese cuisine, and I'm here to show you how to pair it with perfectly cooked white rice and a homemade sweet soy sauce.  Why This Chinese Sausage And Rice Is So Good...

Hot Dogs with Kimchi Relish

Hot Dogs with Kimchi Relish

This recipe for Hot Dogs with Kimchi Relish is from The Kimchi Chronicles by Marja Vongerichten, and if you recognize that last name, you'll know her husband is the one and only Jean-George Vongerichten, or as I affectionately call "J-Vo" Marja is Korean and the...

Bok Choy Recipe

Bok Choy Recipe

I'm excited to share one of my all-time favorite bok choy recipes with you. This dish is crisp, fresh, and absolutely bursting with flavor, and it's one of my go-to side dishes. With just a handful of simple ingredients, this easy bok choy recipe brings a taste of...

How to Make Udon Noodles Recipe from Iron Chef Morimoto

How to Make Udon Noodles Recipe from Iron Chef Morimoto

Iron Chef Morimoto teaches us how to make authentic, udon noodles recipe from scratch. Delicious homemade noodles that are far more superior than store-bought ones! The recipe and step-by-step photos is from Morimoto's second cookbook "Mastering the art of Japanese...

Gyoza Recipe (Japanese Pan-Fried Dumplings)

Gyoza Recipe (Japanese Pan-Fried Dumplings)

Juicy on the inside, crispy and golden brown on the outside, this Gyoza recipe serves up Japanese pan-fried dumplings. A popular weeknight meal as well as a great appetizer for your next party! This post is written by the lovely and talented Rachael a.k.a La Fuji...

Chinese Sweet & Sour Spare Ribs Recipe

Chinese Sweet & Sour Spare Ribs Recipe

This Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs dish is a mouth-watering appetizer and goes-great-with-cold-beer type of dish from China. Normally, the ribs are deep fried, but I wanted to cook a version that didn't require me to waste 3 cups of cooking oil. If you do want to deep fry...

Shrimp Pad Thai Salad

Shrimp Pad Thai Salad

Bursting with plenty of lean protein from the shrimp, this Pad Thai Salad recipe is fit as a main course. This recipe is courtesy of celebrity chef Bobby Flay's new cookbook Bobby Flay Fit: 200 Recipes for a Healthy Lifestyle. Learn how to make a spicy, nutty...

Firecracker Shrimp Recipe – only 3 ingredients!

Firecracker Shrimp Recipe – only 3 ingredients!

This Firecracker Shrimp Recipe is a 3-ingredient recipe with a Mango Ginger Dipping Sauce (ready in 3 minutes). This is a festive way to celebrate Chinese New Year. The shrimp signifies happiness, and the "firecracker" scares away bad luck and bad spirits!  ...

Chinese Broccoli Recipe with Garlicky Ginger Miso

Chinese Broccoli Recipe with Garlicky Ginger Miso

You're gonna love this zesty Chinese Broccoli recipe (or Gai Lan recipe), the superhero of Chinese vegetables. Tender, leafy greens, dressed up in a snazzy garlic and ginger miso ensemble, ready to give your taste buds a kick in the pants. Whether you're a die-hard...

Shrimp Teriyaki Stir Fry Recipe

Shrimp Teriyaki Stir Fry Recipe

This Shrimp Teriyaki Stir Fry is quick and delicious! Shrimp cooked in teriyaki sauce is tender and has that wonderful mixture of salty and sweet flavors. This makes the perfect Asian dinner in minutes. We've partnered with Argo® Corn Starch to create this simple...

Beef And Broccoli Stir Fry

Beef And Broccoli Stir Fry

This is one of those dishes that'll make your whole family say "More, please!" My Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry is a dish that's as easy as it is scrumptious. With tender beef, crisp broccoli, it's immensely flavorful without the goopy brown sauce. It's a...

Miso Soup Recipes

Miso Soup Recipes

Whether the warmer months are behind you, you're home sick with a cold, or you're just looking for a warm appetizer before the main course, let's face it: a warm bowl of miso soup is always a great idea! Its unique flavor is downright comforting, however you spin it....

My Mother’s Famous Chinese Egg Rolls Recipe

My Mother’s Famous Chinese Egg Rolls Recipe

Whenever I whip up a batch of my Mom's famous Chinese egg rolls, it feels like a special family gathering, even if it's just a Tuesday night! They're perfect as a great snack or appetizer to wow a crowd. And guess what? They're surprisingly easy to make! I've got...

Korean Zucchini Noodles Recipe

Korean Zucchini Noodles Recipe

This Zucchini Noodle recipe is very simple and cooks in 10 minutes. Slivers of zucchini noodles - or zoodles - are mixed with seasoned beef slices and other veggies, for an easy and delicious meal!  Why This Korean Zucchini Noodles Recipe Is So Good A take on the...

Vietnamese Pho Recipe: Beef Noodle Soup

Vietnamese Pho Recipe: Beef Noodle Soup

Authentic Pho recipe from award-winning cookbook author and foremost expert in Vietnamese cuisine, Andrea Nguyen! With a broth that’s light yet so full of flavor, it’s infused with spices like cinnamon, star anise and cardamom. Utterly addictive! Why This...

Chinese Eggplant Recipe with Spicy Garlic Sauce

Chinese Eggplant Recipe with Spicy Garlic Sauce

For you eggplant lovers or just those looking to try a new recipe in the realm of Chinese food, you've gotta give this Chinese Eggplant with Spicy Garlic Sauce a shot. This dish may be a staple of Chinese restaurants, but wait until you try making it at home. The...

Hainanese Chicken Rice Recipe

Hainanese Chicken Rice Recipe

There's nothing like Hainanese Chicken Rice. If you're familiar with this absolute comfort dish, you know it's basically the greatest thing next to a big hug. (Chicken noodle soup has nothing on this dish!) Hainanese Chicken Rice is a staple of Hainan...

8 Asian Kebab Recipes (only 3 steps!)

8 Asian Kebab Recipes (only 3 steps!)

Summer is still going strong, and we've got some 3-step, Asian inspired kebab and skewer recipes for grilling! These are so simple they only take a few minutes to prep....and a few minutes to grill. That's the beauty of using skewers! The magic to the recipes is...

Cauliflower Fried “Rice” with Kale & Chicken Recipe

Cauliflower Fried “Rice” with Kale & Chicken Recipe

You'll learn how to make low-carb, healthy, Paleo-friendly, Cauliflower Fried "Rice" recipe with your choice of sauce: Garlicky Chili Sauce or Lemon Soy Sauce. The "rice" is actually finely chopped cauliflower. Both recipes were created for my client, San-J. You'll...

15 Minute Udon Noodle Soup with Miso

15 Minute Udon Noodle Soup with Miso

Ever get ramen cravings? (I know I do.) Welcome to fast food, Japanese style! Perfect for your average college student or on-the-go mom.  Start to finish, this healthy and light Japanese Udon Noodle Soup with Miso takes less than 15 minutes, making it easily fit...

15 Minute Miso Ramen Recipe

15 Minute Miso Ramen Recipe

In this Miso Ramen Recipe, you'll learn: How to take ordinary packaged miso ramen and transform it into restaurant-worthy meal Difference between instant ramen (fried, 12 grams fat) and premium quality ramen (dried, baked 2 grams fat) How to make the perfect boiled...

Chinese Bird’s Nest Soup Recipe

Chinese Bird’s Nest Soup Recipe

Birds’ nests are prized in Chinese culture, so this Bird's Nest Soup is for special occasions when you really want to impress! Follow this recipe for a soup that’s fit for royalty. Why This Bird's Nest Soup Is So Good A Chinese delicacy that's steeped in history...

How to Make Mongolian BBQ at Home

How to Make Mongolian BBQ at Home

DIY Mongolian barbecue is one of the most fun, interactive meals you can have at home! Each person can choose their ingredients and perform a 5 minute stir-fry at the table for their custom dish. We created this recipe for San-J, using their ready-to use...

Roasted Vegetable Buddha Bowl

Roasted Vegetable Buddha Bowl

In this Roasted Vegetable Buddha Bowl recipe, you'll learn: How to roast different vegetables, all at once, and cooked perfectly at the same time Cook ahead flexibility of a Buddha Bowl - make this meal in 30 minutes Customize your own bowl with different San-J...

Chinese Chicken Spring Rolls Recipe

Chinese Chicken Spring Rolls Recipe

These Chicken Spring Rolls are light with crisp-crackly skin and small enough to enjoy in 4 bites. The filling is also light, full of tender-crisp, fresh vegetables and you should be able to taste and distinguish every single ingredient in the filling. Delicious and...

Leftover Turkey: Tikka Masala

Leftover Turkey: Tikka Masala

Check out this Turkey Tikka Masala recipe – it's the perfect way to jazz up your leftover turkey into a tasty Indian-inspired dish! You know how sometimes, when you use leftover turkey, it still kinda tastes like Thanksgiving dinner? Well, we've got you covered with...

Yangzhou Fried Rice Recipe

Yangzhou Fried Rice Recipe

Yangzhou fried rice from Jiangsu Province is the most famous variety of fried rice in China. This Yangzhou Fried Rice recipe has all the good stuff - pork, chicken, shrimp and so much more! A really special, special fried rice. Why This Yangzhou Fried Rice Recipe Is...

Low Carb/Paleo Vietnamese Jicama Noodle Salad Recipe

Low Carb/Paleo Vietnamese Jicama Noodle Salad Recipe

Get your vegetable spiralizer out! Ali Mafucci, the queen of spiral cut vegetables and fruit, is back with a collection of new recipes in her cookbook, Inspiralize Everything. This book is like an encyclopedia of ingredients that you can turn into healthy, fun...

Pork Belly Lettuce Cups Recipe

Pork Belly Lettuce Cups Recipe

So many Asian restaurants feature pork belly on their menus, especially Pork Belly Buns. Here's a version that I actually enjoy even more, Pork Belly Buns in Lettuce Cups. Luscious, tender pieces of pork belly with deep caramelized edges sit on top of a bed of crunchy...

Thai Chicken Burgers with Quick Pickled Carrots

Thai Chicken Burgers with Quick Pickled Carrots

This recipe features: Make healthy burgers with an Asian twist! Thai inspired chicken burgers with sriracha mayo Recipe from Make It Easy Cookbook by Stacie Billis Store-bought shortcuts makes this recipe simple for any night Home-cooked meals don't always have to be...

Jade Shrimp with Fragrant Vegetables

Jade Shrimp with Fragrant Vegetables

In this recipe, you'll learn: How to the vegetables crisp and vibrant, and the shrimp succulent and juicy. How to keep the garlic from turning bitter in a stir-fry Recipe from Everyday Chinese Cookbook by Chef Katie Chin Jade Shrimp Recipe Stir-frying is one of the...

How to Make Crunchy Roasted Peanuts in the Microwave

How to Make Crunchy Roasted Peanuts in the Microwave

Make your own crunchy roasted peanuts, with your favorite seasoning, in less than 10 minutes! We love these peanuts as a snack (perfect with a cold beer), to sprinkle on top of Chinese congee, or to even toss in a salad. Make them spicy (add dried chili flakes), sweet...

Chinese Daikon Soup Recipe

Chinese Daikon Soup Recipe

Chinese soups can be heavy, filling and fiery, such as Chinese Hot & Sour Soup, or light, clean and cleansing, like this Chinese Daikon Soup. These kinds of everyday soups are simple to make, require just a handful of ingredients (in this case,...

Miso Salmon Recipe

Miso Salmon Recipe

This Miso Salmon recipe makes an easy, no fuss, full-flavored dish to pair with rice, quinoa or even on top of mashed potatoes. The marinade and sauce for this Miso Salmon dish is made of 3 easy-to-find Japanese ingredients available at most supermarkets: Miso, Mirin,...

Pressure Cooker Chinese Sausage with Brown Rice

Pressure Cooker Chinese Sausage with Brown Rice

This Chinese recipe features some of the best dried and preserved Chinese ingredients: dried shrimp, Chinese sausage and dried mushrooms. Traditionally, this dish is made with white rice or sticky, glutinous rice. But we're using brown rice to create a hearty,...

Noodle Soup with Baby Bok Choy & Crispy Shallots

Noodle Soup with Baby Bok Choy & Crispy Shallots

This recipe was developed for Nissin. Noodle soup packages are an important part of my pantry, they serve as a base for many types of Asian meals when I don't have the time to make stock from scratch. With ramen noodle soup as a base, you can make Korean...

Three Cup Chicken Recipe

Three Cup Chicken Recipe

Of the dozens of new Asian cookbooks that have come out this year, two are stand-outs and sure to be award-winning for 2015. One of them is Preserving the Japanese Way by my friend, Nancy Hachisu (we'll feature that book in another article), and the other...

Kimchi Ramen Recipe

Kimchi Ramen Recipe

I'm using the Nissin RAOH Umami Tonkotsu Ramen to make a Korean-influenced Kimchi Ramen. Only 15-minutes to restaurant-quality ramen at home. It's a deep, fiery, and utterly delicious! Why This Kimchi Ramen Is So Good Uses intant noodles to creat restaurant quality...

Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe

Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe

photo credit: Julie Wampler from Dinner for Two Cookbook This is my type of hangover food. Kimchi is Korean spicy, pickled vegetables. While there are hundreds of variations of kimchi (and every older generation has their own family recipe), the most popular...

Spicy Shrimp Skewers

Spicy Shrimp Skewers

  Back in the early 90's after a period of college dorm-life, I longed for my own kitchen and imagined hosting elegant dinner parties for my friends. My roommate and I found an affordable apartment within scooter-distance of the campus and I set off to...

Best Chinese Potsticker Dumplings

Best Chinese Potsticker Dumplings

These Potsticker Dumplings are easier to make than you think, and they taste so better than the store-bought ones! Crispy on the outside and juicy in the middle, with an addictive dipping sauce! Why This Potsticker Dumplings Recipe Is So Good Perfect potstickers from...

Chicken Adobo Recipe

Chicken Adobo Recipe

Photo credit: Marvin Gapultos, The Adobo Road Cookbook In this Chicken Adobo Recipe, you'll learn: Classic Filipino Chicken Adobo recipe from The Adobo Road Cookbook Simple 6-ingredient recipe Prep time is only 5 minutes What is Adobo? In Filipino cooking, "Adobo" is...

Vietnamese BBQ Tacos

Vietnamese BBQ Tacos

Americans are obsessed with grilling, and here to help master the backyard grill is New Orleans chef, David Guas, award-winning cookbook author, restaurant chef and host of Travel Channel's high-heat, high-stakes grilling competition show, "American Grilled." His new...

Korean BBQ Baby Back Ribs Recipe

Korean BBQ Baby Back Ribs Recipe

This Korean BBQ Baby Back Ribs recipe serves up thinly sliced bone-in beef short ribs slathered in a delicious honey and soy sauce. Easy to make and so good!   Why These Korean BBQ Baby Back Ribs Are So Good Ribs slathered with Korean BBQ flavors: sweet,...

Thai Steak Salad Recipe

Thai Steak Salad Recipe

Thinly sliced, perfectly seared steak tops a Thai salad of crunchy cabbage, fresh bean sprouts and fragrant basil and mint herbs. Follow this recipe and dinner can be ready in 20 minutes!  Salad as a main dish is combines so many textures and flavor profiles:...

Instant Pot Ramen Noodle Soup

Instant Pot Ramen Noodle Soup

Authentic Japanese ramen recipe using the Pressure Cooker! Instant Pot Ramen Noodle Soup is pascked with flavors and textures. Below are recipes for Ramen with pork hock vs. Ramen with spareribs.  Why This Instant Pot Ramen Is So Good A quick version of the...

Vietnamese Coffee Ice Cream Recipe

Vietnamese Coffee Ice Cream Recipe

You'll learn: To create the perfect Vietnamese coffee ice cream, use a mix of evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk and heavy cream. Coffee of your choice, either caffeinated or decaf. Vanilla extract or pure vanilla bean completes the flavor profile. Vietnamese...

Sushi Rice Bowl (Chirashi-Don) Recipe

Sushi Rice Bowl (Chirashi-Don) Recipe

Sushi lovers, unite! Sushi rice bowls, or chirashi-don, let us enjoy those classic, clean Japanese flavors without the fuss of rolling or hand-shaping rice. If your supermarket carries sushi-grade fish, you're halfway to making a sushi rice bowl your yuppie neighbors...

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Chinese Sausage

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Chinese Sausage

Roasted Brussels sprouts are paired with savory-sweet cured Chinese sausage (lap cheong 腊肠) for an unforgettable dish. You'll learn my go-to Chinese sausage brand and more dishes that feature one of my favorite ingredients. Why This Recipe Works Savory-sweet, smoky...

Singapore Chili Crab

Singapore Chili Crab

Singapore Chili Crab is one of the world's most popular dishes. Succulent crab simmered in a thick, sweet, savory and spicy sauce. From Southeast Asia's Best Recipes Cookbook. What's So Good About Singapore Chili Crab Singapore Chili Crab is one of the most popular...

Chinese Steamed Buns

Chinese Steamed Buns

These Chinese Steamed Buns are pockets of steamy goodness, just waiting for you to fill them with tender meats, pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, and ooey-gooey sauces.  Why This Chinese Steamed Bun Recipe Is So Good Simple dough that can be...

Lemon, Cinnamon and Curry Leaf Basmati Rice

Lemon, Cinnamon and Curry Leaf Basmati Rice

In this Lemon, Cinnamon and Curry Leaf Basmati Rice recipe: Flavoring plain basmati rice with fragrant cinnamon, curry leaf and lemon Stunning presentation, rice baked in a pan Customize with your own spice and herb combination Recipe from award-winning chef,...

Thai Chicken Coconut Soup

Thai Chicken Coconut Soup

This recipe features: Classic Thai flavors, with a smooth, velvety soup Amp of the intensity of the herbs with a quick sauté of lemongrass, cilantro stems, garlic and ginger Customize soup by adding shrimp or mushroom (canned Asian straw mushrooms work...

Korean Bibimbap Recipe (Paleo and Low-Carb)

Korean Bibimbap Recipe (Paleo and Low-Carb)

Korean Bibimbap (BEE-beem-bop) is a classic - and delicious - dish of steamed rice served with ground meat (pork, beef, turkey or chicken), colorful vegetables, and a fried egg on top. Made in only 30 mins, it's savory, filling, hearty and served in a big bowl. ...

Chinese Stir Fried Pea Shoots

Chinese Stir Fried Pea Shoots

What you'll learn in this Pea Shoots Recipe: 15 minute recipe with step by step photos how to stir fry pea shoots, Chinese style How to infuse the garlic flavor into the cooking oil How to grow your own healthy pea shoots! What are Pea Shoots? Pea shoots are the...

Sous Vide Miso Salmon Recipe

Sous Vide Miso Salmon Recipe

This Sous Vide Miso Salmon Recipe features: Only 5 ingredients and 5 minutes hands-on. Instructions for sous vide cooking. Miso marinated salmon makes an easy, no fuss, full-flavored dish to pair with rice, quinoa or even on top of mashed potatoes. The marinade...

Slow Cooker Bone Broth – Asian Style

Slow Cooker Bone Broth – Asian Style

In Asian culture, soups and broths are part of everyday meals. A traditional Japanese breakfast would include a bowl of Miso Soup to warm the body. Chinese restaurants feature a long list of house soups, from an appetite stimulating Hot and Sour Soup to even...

Korean Beef Jerky

Korean Beef Jerky

If you love making your own beef jerky, try this savory-sweet Korean inspired flavor combination. We use traditional Korean BBQ marinade with thin-sliced beef (we love using London broil) for a healthy snack.   Tips for Making Korean Style Beef Jerky For best...

Leftover Turkey Recipe: Chinese Congee (Rice Porridge or Jook)

Leftover Turkey Recipe: Chinese Congee (Rice Porridge or Jook)

The best part of celebrating the holidays with people who don't cook is knowing that the entire turkey carcass is MINE! ALL MINE! Such a silly thing to be smug about, but I consider the endless potential of leftover bones just as exciting as the roasted turkey itself....

Chinese Soup Dumplings Recipe (with Pork & Crab)

Chinese Soup Dumplings Recipe (with Pork & Crab)

Chinese Soup Dumplings, or Xiaolongbao is a MUST TRY at least once! It's a long recipe, the dumpling skin is hand made and the filling requires several hours of chilling. But it's so worth it! These are the real deal. This is an authentic Xiaolongbao recipe from Top...

Thai Grilled Shrimp with Black Pepper Sauce

Thai Grilled Shrimp with Black Pepper Sauce

Patience is what we've been practicing for the last two months in our house. Going into a major kitchen remodel is never a "fun" thing (well, except picking out wall colors, flooring options and kitchen bling), but I never expected a 2-week stall. So close, yet so far...

Pad Thai Zoodles Recipe

Pad Thai Zoodles Recipe

  Before I get into the recipe, I wanted to give you a quick peek at the Daytime TV studios where I tape cooking segments at. It's a show that's syndicated in nearly 200 markets in the US with hosts Cyndi Edwards and the incredibly funny Jerry Penacoli...

Chinese Boiled Peanuts Recipe

Chinese Boiled Peanuts Recipe

This Chinese Boiled Peanuts recipe makes for an addictive snack Raw peanuts are boiled in water with cinnamon sticks, star anise, garlic cloves and a little salt. Even though there's no sugar in the mix, you'll get a molasses-like sweetness just from boiling the...

Asian Rice Noodle Salad with Steak Recipe

Asian Rice Noodle Salad with Steak Recipe

Here's what you'll learn: Why skirt and flank steak are perfect for this dish How to cut the steak to guarantee most tenderness Nathan's marinating method How to cook mai-fun (skinny rice noodles) in 30 seconds How to julienne a cucumber in 30 seconds Our family loves...

Indian Chickpea Dal with Coconut Broth

Indian Chickpea Dal with Coconut Broth

Make this Indian Chickpea Dal a hearty side or the center of a bigger, beautiful bowl! When we first moved to Florida, we weathered through big hurricanes like Charley, Andrew, Wilma, Jeanne...I can't even remember all of their names! At the start of every hurricane...

Vegetarian Korean Japchae Noodle Recipe

Vegetarian Korean Japchae Noodle Recipe

Scott's garden yielded a bucket of sweet potatoes and my raised beds finished the Spring growing season sputtering out the last of the kale and swiss chard. Summer is when we put the raised beds to rest - it's just too darn hot to grow anything except hot chile...

Aged Sriracha Hot Sauce Recipe

Aged Sriracha Hot Sauce Recipe

This Huy Fong copycat Sriracha Hot Sauce recipe is from the "ASIAN PICKLES" Cookbook, and is the closest homemade version I've ever tasted. The secret is a simple fermentation! Why This Aged Sriracha Hot Sauce Recipe Works: If you love the store bought, this recipe is...

Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Orange-Almond Sauce

Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Orange-Almond Sauce

I very rarely veer off my "tried and true" basic recipe for Vietnamese Nuoc Cham (dipping sauce with lime juice, fish sauce, chili peppers, sugar, water) for Vietnamese Spring Rolls. It's easy, predictable and I can make the sauce just by taste without...

Chinese Clay Pot Rice Recipe

Chinese Clay Pot Rice Recipe

This Clay Pot Rice is slathered in a delicious homemade Chinese Sweet Soy Sauce. Everything is super-easy to make,  the Chinese Pork Belly and Chinese Sausage cook in the same pot as the rice, so delicious! Why This Clay Pot Rice Is So Good Easy to make  -...

Thai Firecracker Shrimp Recipe

Thai Firecracker Shrimp Recipe

This Thai Firecracker Shrimp recipe has marinated shrimp wrapped in egg roll wrappers and then  fried until golden brown and crispy served with a pad thai sauce for dipping. An awesome appetizer that's so easy to make! Why This Thai Firecracker Shrimp Recipe Is...

Thai Pork Chops in Ginger Coconut Sauce

Thai Pork Chops in Ginger Coconut Sauce

These Thai Pork Chops are succulent and slathered in a finger lickingly good coconut sauce! These are so quick and easy to make, they'll be a weeknight regular for sure. Why These Thai Pork Chops Are So Good Easy to make - just 20 mins. A delicious coconut sauce with...

Chinese Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe

Chinese Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe

This 15 minute Chinese Shrimp Stir Fry recipe will teach you authentic stir-fry method. It's quick easy and delicious! Succulent shrimp, slathered in a delicious soy, ginger and garlic sauce.  This Asian shrimp stir fry recipe is one of my mom's, and it's one of...

Pressure Cooker Pho (Paleo Friendly)

Pressure Cooker Pho (Paleo Friendly)

If you can make awesome Pho in the slow cooker, why not a pressure cooker? And this Pressure Cooker Pho tastes so good! Packed with fresh herbs and strips of succulent beef, all in divine broth!  Why This Pressure Cooker Pho Is So Good An easy Instant Pot Pho...

Easy Pad Thai Recipe – Cheater Version!

Easy Pad Thai Recipe – Cheater Version!

This easy Pad Thai recipe takes 10 mins to prep and 8 mins to cook - it's so simple and so tasty! Silky noodles, slathered in a delicious sauce - what's not to love!  Why This Easy Pad Thai Recipe Is So Good Cheater sauce! Enhance store-bought pad thai sauce with...

Chinese Salted Kumquat Recipe

Chinese Salted Kumquat Recipe

This Kumquat recipe is a Chinese sore throat remedy, for the next time you are sick - just add a couple of kumquats to your mug, mash them with a fork and fill with hot water. Swirl in a bit of honey. Why This Salted Kumquat Recipe Is So Good A traditional Chinese...

20 Minute Sriracha Sauce Recipe

20 Minute Sriracha Sauce Recipe

Sriracha sauce, often fondly referred to as "rooster sauce" or simply "red sauce," has become a staple in kitchens and restaurants everywhere. It's that go-to condiment that adds the perfect blend of heat, sweetness, and tang to almost any dish. But have you ever...

Healthy General Tso Chicken

Healthy General Tso Chicken

This Healthy General Tso Chicken doesn't deep fry the chicken but still gives you a delicious dish, with great textures and awesome flavor, plus it's so quick and easy to make! Why This General Tso Chicken Is So Good! An easy and quick recipe, 15 mins cook time ...

No Cook, 3-Ingredient Miso Almond Sauce

No Cook, 3-Ingredient Miso Almond Sauce

When all else fails, the answer is always Zen, especially in all matters related to food. With the exception of Peanut Butter & Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache & Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (more!more!more!) or if anyone wants to make me a big...

Satay Noodles and Greens

Satay Noodles and Greens

We've taken all the savory, nutty flavors of meat satay and made a vegetarian dish - Satay Noodles and Greens! With the help of my favorite cookbook of the year, The Medicinal Chef by Dale Pinnock. Why These Satay Noodle Are So Good An addictive vegetarian noodle dish...

Thai Fish Soup

Thai Fish Soup

Ever since our trip to City of Hope in Los Angeles and meeting with top scientists developing cancer cures with herbs, I've been focusing on wisely choosing foods for my family that heal, not harm. It's tough some days, especially when we have boys' activities that go...

Salmon Teriyaki Recipe

Salmon Teriyaki Recipe

It's not often that you meet soul mates or life-long family friends. We (and I mean every one of us in the Steamy Kitchen family, including Coco) feel extremely lucky to count Todd and Diane of White on Rice Couple as part of our family.   I think that was 4...

Grilled Kimcheese Sandwich

Grilled Kimcheese Sandwich

Is this not the most brilliant name for a sandwich?! It's created by the one and only, Joe Yonan, food guru over at the Washington Post and one of the most happy journalists I've ever met (really!) He's got a new cookbook out, called Eat Your Vegetables: Bold Recipes...

Chinese Roasted Duck Recipe with Chinese Steamed Buns

Chinese Roasted Duck Recipe with Chinese Steamed Buns

I've taken taking one of the most elaborate  (and delicious) Chinese dishes and created a no-fuss, simple recipe that anyone can make! Read on for how to make this Roasted Duck Recipe with fluffy Chinese Steamed buns too! Why This Chinese Roasted Duck Recipe Is...

Asian Sweet Chili Sauce

Asian Sweet Chili Sauce

Good Asian cooks never run out of rice, soy sauce, ginger and garlic. I'll also throw fish sauce and Thai sweet chili sauce in the mix too. I must be a bad Asian because I'm constantly out of these ingredients - too lazy to drive 30 minutes to the Asian market and too...

Roasted Tofu and Vegetables

Roasted Tofu and Vegetables

This Roasted Tofu is crunchy on the outside and creamy smooth-soft on the inside, with a wonderful flavor profile - slightly nutty, slightly sea salty. The browned bits are shatteringly crisp from roasting in the olive oil. An awesome vegetarian side. Complete with a...

Thai Hot and Sour Chicken Soup

Thai Hot and Sour Chicken Soup

There's nothing quite like a bowl of soup to offer comfort and warmth, especially when it's loaded with vibrant flavors. My Thai Hot & Sour Chicken Soup is exactly that – a bowl filled with comfort, tinged with the exotic flavors of Thailand. It not only warms...

Sweet and Sour Chicken with Cherries

Sweet and Sour Chicken with Cherries

Growing up in Nebraska, the closest family was nearly 8,000 miles away in Hong Kong and so our "family" was made of neighbors and co-workers of my Dad at the city utility offices. On the weekends, the adults would play cards, mah-jong (my parents taught everyone!) and...

Chicken Satay with Peanut Noodles

Chicken Satay with Peanut Noodles

This Chicken Satay is delicious and so easy to make! Perfectly grilled chicken in the most flavorful marinade, served up with the tastiest noodles around, and a fresh cucumber salad. [mv_video key="tcjgd6qpvlm0upbhd4tp" volume="70" aspectRatio="true" title="Chicken...

Sticky Asian Chicken Wings

Sticky Asian Chicken Wings

Eating wings is an 8-finger affair (my pointed-up pinkies tend to stay clean as they are too short to get in the way), especially if you serve wings whole like I have in this recipe. Any wing connoisseur will tell you that each of the 3 parts of the wings...

Mushroom Tofu Potstickers

Mushroom Tofu Potstickers

While these may not look like your normal cutely folded potstickers, let me assure you that these are 100% even better. Not only are they easier and faster to fold (No delicate crimping of pleating), they have MAXIMUM crispy crunchy surface! Double win for sure. We...

Wasabi Shrimp with Avocado on Rice Cracker

Wasabi Shrimp with Avocado on Rice Cracker

If you're not familiar with Gaby from What's Gaby Cooking, let me give you a little introduction. Gaby LOVES avocado (we were in Mexico a couple of times together and she snarfed an entire bowl of guacamole the size of a soccer ball in one sitting!), is the only...

Korean Kalbi Baby Back Ribs

Korean Kalbi Baby Back Ribs

  *I recently posted this recipe with the LG Oven Giveaway (hey, I'm giving away an oven!!!) and updated this recipe to include a video on how to make these yummy ribs. ~Jaden The nearest good Korean BBQ restaurant is over an hour drive away, simply too far...

Baby Bok Choy with Ground Chicken Stir Fry

Baby Bok Choy with Ground Chicken Stir Fry

What you'll learn: Simple, 15 minute stir fry recipe for baby bok choy Use any ground meat (chicken, pork, turkey, beef) Step by step video This is one of our "house recipes" - something I make quite often and practically with my eyes closed. There's no...

Chinese Daikon and Carrot Soup Recipe

Chinese Daikon and Carrot Soup Recipe

This flavorful Chinese Daikon and Carrot Soup recipe, is very common in Chinese households. This is because the soup is so easy to make, so nutritious, and tastes so good! A delicious soup, made with pork, dried shrimp and veggies! Why This Chinese Daikon and Carrot...

Vegetable Thai Curry Noodle Soup

Vegetable Thai Curry Noodle Soup

  Dinners recently have been super quick-cooking meals and raiding my pantry/refrigerator for something to cobble together. This is one of them. In fact, I think Thai Curry is the queen of emergency quick-cooking. This version of Vegetable Thai Curry Noodle Soup...

Chinese Grilled Shrimp

Chinese Grilled Shrimp

My parents grill outdoors quite often, they live in Las Vegas so they can pretty much grill year-round (though I bet during the hottest summer weeks, you could grill directly on the sidewalk). Mom is one of the best hostesses I know, always making sure that there is...

Green Beans with Chinese Preserved Radish Stir Fry

Green Beans with Chinese Preserved Radish Stir Fry

I try not to create recipes using strange Asian ingredients that you all might be intimidated in trying, but there are exceptions. No, don't worry, I won't be having you ask for soy sauce duck tongue (a delicious Taiwanese beer snack!) or ancient Chinese bitter herbal...

Coconut Curry Shrimp with Coconut Rice

Coconut Curry Shrimp with Coconut Rice

There isn't a curry that I don't like. Well, as long as the spice level is is not outrageously crazy! This is a seafood curry that I made recently on television, and it's a Caribbean Creole curry from the cookbook, Flavors of Belize (I made Beef Satay with Habanero...

Chinese Fried Wontons

Chinese Fried Wontons

Chinese dumplings, especially Chinese Fried Wontons, are probably one of the most convenient and versatile foods to keep around. A crispy, crunchy, and delicious appetizer that's a real crowd pleaser. Why These Chinese Fried Wontons Are So Good They go from frozen to...

Chinese Egg Drop Soup

Chinese Egg Drop Soup

Chinese Egg Drop Soup is one of those dishes that can be made incredibly well as a warming start to a meal.....or done terribly, horribly, no-no wrong. There's an Asian restaurant near my house, not naming names but *cough* on 53rd Avenue *cough*, who serves Egg Drop...

Vegetable Spring Rolls Recipe

Vegetable Spring Rolls Recipe

Looking to whip up those perfectly crispy, light-as-air vegetable spring rolls that you see at your favorite Asian markets or Chinese restaurants? I've got a recipe straight from my Chinese mom's kitchen that's going to change your spring roll game forever! These...

Chinese Cod in Garlic-Ginger Broth

Chinese Cod in Garlic-Ginger Broth

This Chinese Cod in Garlic-Ginger Broth with Shiitake Mushrooms is hearty and delicious. It's light, healthy and the broth is warm and gingery. Ready in 30 mins! Why This Chinese Cod Is So Good The garlic ginger broth makes this dish so warm and delicious, perfect for...

Pork and Spinach Wonton

Pork and Spinach Wonton

I think the ultimate Chinese comfort food is handmade wonton in soup. Warm, soothing, gingery broth.....delicate, floating "clouds." In Cantonese, wonton is pronounced wun tun 雲吞, which means "swallowing clouds."  The wonton wrapper is so delicate and...

Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki

Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki

This Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken is so easy to whip up and makes for one tasty weeknight meal. Chicken is marinated in a delicious homemade teriyaki sauce packed with pineapple flavor . Serve over white rice for a scrumptious dinner! Why This Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki...

Beef Satay Skewers with Habanero Peanut Sauce

Beef Satay Skewers with Habanero Peanut Sauce

During recipe testing, there was an unanimous "MMMMM!!!" along with what may have been a little happy-dance from yours truly. This is hands-down, the very best Beef Satay I've ever had. And it's from a Belizean cookbook called, Flavors of Belize. I actually had to...

Thai Seafood Curry Recipe

Thai Seafood Curry Recipe

This is one of my go-to dishes when I've run out of time, have barely any fresh ingredients in the house and in need of a spicy fix. Thai curry only takes 15 minutes to make, from start to finish, including the rice if you use my microwave method. The recipe is crazy...

Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Slow Cooker Pork

Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Slow Cooker Pork

I've been waiting MONTHS to share this video with you! We shot a series of cooking videos in Seattle back in June, when I was in town speaking at the BlogHer Food conference and tickling oysters.  The videos were produced by the National Pork Board and...

Braised Tofu with Ground Pork

Braised Tofu with Ground Pork

Ever tried Braised Tofu with minced pork? Golden brown, crispy-edged tofu lounging in a bath of tasty chicken broth, jazzed up with succulent ground pork. And the best part is it's super easy to cook! Whether you're a tofu newbie or a seasoned pro, I promise you can...

Quinoa Fried Rice Recipe

Quinoa Fried Rice Recipe

I really had a lot of trouble naming this dish. It's Fried Rice. But with quinoa, not rice. Fried Quinoa? That just sounds funky. Anyways, it's subbing the heart-healthy, protein high ancient grain, QUINOA for the rice. I cook the Quinoa Fried Rice exactly in the same...

Taiwanese Noodles with Meat Sauce Recipe

Taiwanese Noodles with Meat Sauce Recipe

I'm so excited to share with you this incredibly hearty and downright addictive Taiwanese Noodles with Meat Sauce Recipe. We like to call it Taiwanese spaghetti, and it feels like a meal you'd find at a Taiwanese street food stall. And the best part? It's super quick...

Grilled Asian Flank Steak

Grilled Asian Flank Steak

Not only does this recipe feature maximum eye appeal for a fat steak, but the method of scoring a steak is one of the easiest ways to get big flavor in little time. Normally, I marinate flank steak for several hours or overnight, but when you're outta time, this is...

Pork Belly Buns Recipe

Pork Belly Buns Recipe

These Pork Belly Buns comprise of slow-cooked pork belly is sliced and simmered in a sweet-savory Vietnamese caramel sauce and sandwiched between soft, pillowy steamed buns. But it doesn't stop there - a hit of spice comes from kimchi and flash-fry of fresh chilies...

Scallop with Mustard Miso Sauce

Scallop with Mustard Miso Sauce

  A quick sear on both sides of the scallop to get some nice crust and then simmered in the mustard-miso sauce for just a couple of minutes to barely cook the insides. They cook super quick - and turn tough/rubbery if you overdo it. The mustard-miso sauce is...

No Mayo Potato Salad with Sesame & Fresh Chile Dressing

No Mayo Potato Salad with Sesame & Fresh Chile Dressing

 This No Mayo Potato Salad has perfectly roasted potatoes, covered in an addictive sesame and fresh chili dressing.The perfect side dish in any meal or just as a snack. Why This No Mayo Potato Salad Is So Good Super simple to make A deliciously spicy sesame and...

Stuffed Miso Eggplant

Stuffed Miso Eggplant

  The eggplant is hollowed out - and the eggplant insides are added to the ground meat stuffing, which makes the stuffing soooo incredibly moist and juicy. Stuffed Miso Eggplant Recipe Recipe developed for client Miso & Easy, a company who makes...

Miso Salmon with Orange and Fennel Recipe

Miso Salmon with Orange and Fennel Recipe

When we first moved into our house, I had carved out a small patch of land for the herb garden. Since the irrigation was a little messed up, the gardenette was close to a hose and small enough to be manageable daily. Once the main garden was built last October, I had...

Garlic Noodles with Miso Butter

Garlic Noodles with Miso Butter

This is a variation of one of the most popular recipes from my cookbook (Todd & Diane posted the recipe for Garlic Butter Noodles) and SteamyKitchen.com (Garlic Scallion Noodles). I've one-upped the recipe by adding in a spoonful of miso paste and throwing in...

Brussels Sprouts Chinese Sausage Recipe

Brussels Sprouts Chinese Sausage Recipe

The Chinese equivalent to bacon is Chinese Sausage, or "lap cheong" in Cantonese. If there's one ingredient that will make brussels sprouts your most favorite vegetable, it's Chinese Sausage (yes, even more so than bacon). Chinese Sausage is the secret ingredient to...

Miso Mashed Potatoes

Miso Mashed Potatoes

  This recipe is inspired by one of my favorite Las Vegas restaurants, Japonais at the Mirage. One of the side dishes is a mashed potatoes - savory, nutty, creamy and buttery. The funny thing was that you couldn't really tell straight away what flavored the...

Grilled Honey Miso Wings

Grilled Honey Miso Wings

Just when I thought I could devote entire week to writing headnotes for my cookbook, Scott reminded me that corporate taxes were due end of the month. "End of the month!??? That's like in a few days! Why didn't you tell me before?" Of course, he did. Everyday for the...

Spicy Steamed Mussels in Miso Broth

Spicy Steamed Mussels in Miso Broth

The once empty garage-turned-playroom-turned-moving boxes storage-area-turned-photography studio is now finally looking lived in, played in, worked in. In other words, it's a mess and I love it. The wire shelving that holds my props is now about to collapse from the...

Green Bean and Shiitake Mushroom Stir Fry

Green Bean and Shiitake Mushroom Stir Fry

This delicious Green Bean and Mushroom Stir-fry is ready in minutes and one pan! With tender-crisp garlic and ginger vegetables smothered in oyster sauce, it’s a wonderful side dish perfect with rice! Why This Green Bean And Shiitake Mushroom Stir Fry Is So Good A...

Seafood Miso Noodle Soup

Seafood Miso Noodle Soup

This Seafood Noodle Soup has a delicious broth flavored with Japanese miso and packed with all kinds of seafood goodies! Shrimp, scallops and fish are mixed with mushrooms to create a hearty fresh soup! Why This Seafood Noodle Soup Is So Good A great dish for seafood...

Miso Soup With Mushrooms And Tofu

Miso Soup With Mushrooms And Tofu

If you're craving savory Japanese flavors, then this Miso Soup with Mushrooms and Tofu will hit the spot! Miso soup, fortified with egg, silky mushrooms, tofu and whatever leafy greens - so good! Why This Miso Soup With Mushrooms Is So Good An easy miso soup that's...

Steak with Orange Miso Sauce

Steak with Orange Miso Sauce

We'll be posting miso recipes regularly for the next few months, I'm working with Marukome to develop recipes for their brand new Miso & Easy product with substitutions using regular miso paste. So, Miso & Easy is like instant miso in a...

Miso Ginger Asparagus

Miso Ginger Asparagus

A reader asked me what miso paste tastes like, while she has enjoyed miso soup at Japanese restaurants, she couldn't quite imagine what cooking with miso paste would be like. So what flavor dimension does miso paste add to a dish? If I had to just choose one single...

Grilled Tofu Salad with Miso Dressing

Grilled Tofu Salad with Miso Dressing

Firm tofu is brushed with miso and pan-fried for the perfect quick and easy addition to any salad or bowl. Mix ginger, soy, and a few more flavors in with the miso for the finishing dressing to this grilled tofu salad recipe! It's nearly mid-January and I've been...

Asian Orange Vinaigrette With Ginger

Asian Orange Vinaigrette With Ginger

This Asian Orange Vinaigrette is the perfect balance of flavors - lively and tangy, slightly sweet, a little heat and just enough sea salt to bring out all of the flavor notes. Light and delicious, great for salads and so easy to make!     Why This Asian...

Creamy Miso Chicken Pasta

Creamy Miso Chicken Pasta

A few weeks ago, I got an email from a reader named Gabriela (love that name) asking for more recipes involving miso paste. Gabriela had made my 10 Minute Miso Soup recipe 4 months ago and still had this massive tub of miso paste in her refrigerator. By the way,...

Kimchi Omelet

Kimchi Omelet

Ready to revolutionize your breakfast game? Then you'll love this Kimchi Omelet: fluffy eggs gently folded over a colorful medley of savory veggies like zucchini and green onions, all jazzed up with a generous helping of chopped kimchi. The spicy, crunchy kick of...

Roasted Carrots with Sesame Ponzu Vinaigrette

Roasted Carrots with Sesame Ponzu Vinaigrette

On Monday, I celebrated the completion of our brand new raised bed garden that my rockstar husband built for me (and as a bonus, he also made a organized compost heap thingy too. oh yes, this man is definitely a keeper) by planting 48 onion seeds and 48 carrot seeds....

Honey Soy Glazed Chicken

Honey Soy Glazed Chicken

This year, I vowed to travel a little less, do a little less to give me more time with the family and building our little farm. That sounds like a great plan UNTIL you get an offer to visit Oregon and Washington wine regions to dine, sip and savor on a press trip...

Black Pepper Steak

Black Pepper Steak

One of my very first blogging friends is Bee from Rasa Malaysia. In the early days of the blog, we used to chat on the phone after my kids went to bed about the technical side of blogging -- silly acronyms like SEO, PHP, CSS and HTML. Back then (I say "back then"...

Steak Teriyaki

Steak Teriyaki

Did you know teriyaki sauce is made of only 3 ingredients? You could always add more, like sesame seeds, a little grated ginger and garlic. But plain and simple, teriyaki sauce is equal parts sugar, sweet cooking wine (mirin) and soy sauce. In addition to the...

Ketchup from Scratch: Indian Spiced Ketchup Chutney

Ketchup from Scratch: Indian Spiced Ketchup Chutney

   I want you to meet a friend of mine, Aarti -- though you've probably have seen her mesmerizingly happy smile on the Food Network already as she was the winner of The Next Food Network Star last year! Aarti and I used to create cooking videos together with...

Chicken Satay

Chicken Satay

Another installment of food on a stick, thanks to inspiration from buddies Matt & Adam and their book titled...uh...On a Stick...which is always more fun to eat than food on a fork. Plus you get to play sword fight with the sticks after you eat (you do that too,...

Asian Steak Kabobs

Asian Steak Kabobs

We've been kabob happy lately, and it's all because of this man: click on photos to see where we were! and this man: My kids want to be Adam when they grow up. These two men wrote this book: Get this book! I know you'll love it! Chicken and Waffles on a Stick? hells...

Chicken Vindaloo

Chicken Vindaloo

*waving hello!* Hey guys! I'm still in the middle of getting the new house ready and packing boxes in our old house. We're almost done painting every single wall, baseboard and ceiling trays. Three more days until the big move! I'll post some photos later today. Lots...

Asian Slaw with Ponzu Dressing

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...

How to Make Kimchi

How to Make Kimchi

I. LOVE. KIMCHI. I love it on rice, in tacos (and just for the record, I did this before Kogi even!), I love it with seaweed, rice and spam (okay, don't roll your eyes....it's GOOD!), in soups (Kimchi Jigae) and to spice up midnight instant noodles. But I've never...

Baked Crab Rangoon

Baked Crab Rangoon

I was a-browsin' for crab rangoon recipes when I came across Philadelphia Cream Cheese's version that included baking the wonton wrapper into a cup-like shapes in a muffin pan instead of deep frying. What a fab idea! I had to give it a shot, the presentation was just...

Chinese Stir Fried Sticky Rice Cakes (Nian Gao)

Chinese Stir Fried Sticky Rice Cakes (Nian Gao)

Last week, on a surprise visit to see family, Mom made a couple of dishes that I normally don't cook myself. One of them is this Chinese Fried Sticky Rice Cake Noodle dish (long name!) In Chinese, it's called 炒年糕 Chǎo Nián Gāo. The recipe is from my Dad's hometown of...

All About Real Fresh Wasabi

All About Real Fresh Wasabi

Do you enjoy wasabi with your sushi? If you dine at sushi bar restaurants here in the United States, chances are the vast majority of green wasabi paste served is not real fresh wasabi, but rather regular horseradish with green food coloring. Today's guest post is...

Miso Ramen Recipe

Miso Ramen Recipe

I've gotten so many requests for a recipe for miso ramen soup, so I decided to show you the one I published in our Steamy Kitchen Cookbook! This Miso Ramen Recipe includes a flavorful broth anda mix of toppings such as hard-boiled egg and corn. There truly is...

Indian Fish Coconut Curry

Indian Fish Coconut Curry

Normally, when I make curry dishes, whether Indian or Thai, I start with a shortcut - a ready-made curry spice paste that I can find in most grocery stores. But making the curry spice paste from scratch is just as easy, tastes infinitely fresher and the flavors of the...

Indian Cabbage with Crispy, Crunchy Chickpeas

Indian Cabbage with Crispy, Crunchy Chickpeas

I hope you're enjoying recipes from some wonderful and talented food bloggers from around the world featured here on Steamy Kitchen! Today, I'd like to introduce to you Shulie of Food Wanderings, who is of Indian Jewish ancestry, born and raised in Israel, and has...

10-Minute Thai Shrimp Curry

10-Minute Thai Shrimp Curry

My favorite shortcut dinner is Thai Curry, which I call my fast food at home. 10 Minutes is all it takes for me to get this from refrigerator to table. This is an easy recipe to customize -- any sort of sliced vegetables will work here, from sliced zucchini,...

Teriyaki Mushroom Sauce with Grilled Salmon

Teriyaki Mushroom Sauce with Grilled Salmon

The people who sell you ready-made teriyaki sauce are ripping you off! Not only is it expensive, but the taste of the bottled stuff is flat, chemically and too-sweet. The secret is, teriyaki sauce is really only 3 ingredients. Sure, you can get all fancy and put more,...

Indian Dal Nirvana

Indian Dal Nirvana

I subscribe to multiple cooking magazines, their glossy photos serve as my "look book" for dinner ideas. But my favorite section actually has no photos, the "dear editor" letters from readers revisiting a favorite food memory and pleading to weasel the recipe from the...

Taiwanese Pork Noodles

Taiwanese Pork Noodles

Traditional Taiwanese Lo Ba which Lo ba literally means stewed meat in Taiwanese. "Lo" = stew "ba" = meat, is one of those comfort foods that will have your house smelling delicious all day. The star anise and cinnamon give this dish its authentic Taiwanese flavor....

10-Minute Shrimp and Mushroom Thai Curry

10-Minute Shrimp and Mushroom Thai Curry

When all else fails, there's always curry to fall back on. Despite all the beautiful food you see on this blog, I do have my share of kitchen disasters (that blob of charcoal was supposed to be fried chicken). Thai curry is my "break in case of emergency" meal - as I...

Korean Beef Rice Bowl

Korean Beef Rice Bowl

Last week was "Sneak zucchini on  your neighbor's porch day" - and lo and behold, I got a few on my doorstep. Except none of my neighbors have gardens. It's a complete mystery, and I appreciate the thoughtful gesture. I guess if anyone could find a use for...

15 Minute Japanese Mushroom Flatbread

15 Minute Japanese Mushroom Flatbread

The intentions of making my own pesto sauce from scratch was certainly there, but something silly like I-killed-my-basil-plant got in the way of my plans. There's nothing more sad than walking out to my mini-garden and seeing a sad, shriveled and shrunken herb. Oh...

Chocolate Wontons

Chocolate Wontons

Photo from The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook My blog would not be complete without mention of one of my kids' favorite dessert in the whole wide world, Chocolate Wontons. In fact, the site serves as my family's visual menu of sorts, my kids will click through the site and...

Chicken Wings, Momofuku Style

Chicken Wings, Momofuku Style

I was lucky enough to share the green room with Chef David Chang of Momofuku while we were both cooking on View From The Bay television show in San Francisco. If you've never heard of David Chang, he's the guy that Anthony Bourdain calls the one of the best chefs in...

Sweet Pumpkin Fried Wonton Desserts

Sweet Pumpkin Fried Wonton Desserts

If you are not up to making pumpkin pie (me) these little treats are perfect. Bite sized, filled with pumpkin puree, cream cheese and pumpkin spices- like clove, nutmeg and cinnamon. Fry 'em up and an instant dessert that even the kids will love. Oh, and serve them...

Matsutake Mushroom Dobin Mushi Recipe

Matsutake Mushroom Dobin Mushi Recipe

One of my favorite cooking shows of all time is the original Iron Chef. No, not the modern version that plays over and over on Food Network right now, but the one taped in Japan with the silly English dubbing that always cracks me up. The episode that I drooled most...

Chinese Boiled Pork Dumplings Recipe

Chinese Boiled Pork Dumplings Recipe

What you'll learn: How to fold Chinese dumplings like a pro The importance of pushing extra air out of dumplings How to properly cook Chinese dumplings My mom is a Chinese dumpling wrapping queen. She can mix up a batch of filling ingredients and fold them into...

Fresh Pear and Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe

Fresh Pear and Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe

What you'll learn: The competitive sport of eating dim sum 🙂 How to prepare T.C Choy's Asian Bistro's Fresh Pear and Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe Every time I'm back in Hong Kong, I head straight for a good dim sum restaurant. If you haven't had dim sum before, it's...

Chinese Broccoli Beef Noodle Stir Fry

Chinese Broccoli Beef Noodle Stir Fry

Here's what you'll learn: How to choose and buy the freshest Chinese broccoli (gai-lan) The perfect marinade recipe Secrets to no-fail Chinese stir fries   Chinese Broccoli (Gai-Lan) Chinese broccoli should be almost all stem and green leaves. Look for Chinese...

Thai Basil Chicken with Cashew

Thai Basil Chicken with Cashew

This recipe is from the king of American Chinese cooking, Martin Yan. I was lucky enough to have him personally provide a quote and endorsement for my cookbook, The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook. Enjoy this recipe! Back in 2008, I met Chef Martin Yan for the first time. I...

Crock Pot Pho (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup)

Crock Pot Pho (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup)

    It’s no secret that good Pho broth requires a gazillion hours of simmering time. Time that I just don’t have. Tony, a boyfriend from a lifetime ago, told me his Dad used to simmer giant vats of pho broth overnight for his little pho restaurant in...

Sesame Seared Tuna with Lime Ginger Vinaigrette

Sesame Seared Tuna with Lime Ginger Vinaigrette

In conjunction with my podcast with Michael Ruhlman'sRatio: The Simple Codes Behind the Craft of Everyday Cooking. And true to the book's goal, I didn't use a recipe to develop the Lime-Ginger Vinaigrette for the Sesame Seared Tuna. After a quick check in the...

Japanese Noodles with Shimeji Mushroom

Japanese Noodles with Shimeji Mushroom

Fellow noodle lovers! Get ready to wrap your fork (or chopsticks) around this Japanese Noodles with Shimeji Mushroom dish that's sure to become your new favorite comfort food. Whether you're a fan of Japanese udon noodles or soba, this recipe aims to tangle them up...

Chinese New Year Recipes – Party Like It’s 4707!

Chinese New Year Recipes – Party Like It’s 4707!

Don't put away your party shoes just yet! I know you think that the new year celebrations are over, but for many Asians all over the world, the biggest holiday is yet to come! January 26th is the beginning of Chinese New Year, a 15-day long celebration and the start...

Lychees, Longan, Rambutan!

Lychees, Longan, Rambutan!

A beautiful Asian tropical salad with a pineapple "bowl" - canned longan, lychee, rambutan paired with some fresh tropical fruits. Some of my favorite fruit come in cans. I'm not talking about tasteless, mushy pears or the stained red maraschino cherries, but the...

Chinese Marbled Tea Egg Recipe

Chinese Marbled Tea Egg Recipe

This Marbled Tea Egg recipe serves up eggs with a beautiful marbled surface. They are simmered in a savory liquid with star anise, cinnamon sticks, Sichuan peppercorns, and black tea until soaked with the flavors of the spices and a refreshing tea fragrance. They look...

Broccoli Beef Recipe

Broccoli Beef Recipe

The ultimate Chinese Beef and Broccoli recipe: learn how to get perfect crisp-crunchy broccoli florets and succulent and tender beef with a savory marinade and simple stir-frying techniques. Why this Beef and Broccoli recipe works: Sure, it's easy to throw everything...

Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe

Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe

Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe features: Learn about the best kind of rice to use for fried rice The right amount of heat that is essential for the perfect fried rice Why it's important to fry all the ingredients separately The right way to fry rice and why constantly...

Pan Fried Pork and Shrimp Potstickers Recipe

Pan Fried Pork and Shrimp Potstickers Recipe

What you'll learn: How to properly pleat potsticker dumplings How to fry potstickers in batches How to squeeze out water from cabbage (if you'd like to include them in your recipe) so you wouldn't have soggy dumplings In college, my friends and I used to get together...

Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Cashew Butter Dipping Sauce

Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Cashew Butter Dipping Sauce

I made Oishii Eats Vietnamese Summer Rolls (Goi Cuon) with Cashew Nut Dipping Sauce this morning on television on ABC7! They came out fantastic and the crew devoured them seconds after the camera shut off.   BTW, if you happened to catch the TV segment, the host...

Chinese Steamed Spareribs with Black Bean Sauce

Chinese Steamed Spareribs with Black Bean Sauce

Are you ready to dive into a dim sum classic that's bound to become a family favorite? Let me introduce you to the Chinese Steamed Spareribs with Black Bean Sauce, or as it's lovingly called in Cantonese, 'pai kuat.' This recipe is a nostalgic nod to my modest...

Pho Ga: Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup

Pho Ga: Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup

In this Vietnamese Chicken Pho (Pho Ga) recipe, you'll learn how to make a home-cooked, authentic Vietnamese chicken noodle soup. Learn how to clean your chicken properly before making the Chicken Pho broth Learn how to prevent dried, tough chicken meat This soup is...

Chinese Steamed Fish Recipe

Chinese Steamed Fish Recipe

Above: Chinese Steamed Rockfish What you'll learn: Essential fish picking calisthenics to maximize your potential Highly effective fish-picking strategies The ideal way of steaming fish When I go home to visit my Mom, I always ask for this dish, Chinese Steamed...

Szechuan Peppercorn Roasted Chicken

Szechuan Peppercorn Roasted Chicken

What's better than Asian Flavored Salts? A recipe using a flavored salt + a nice little gift from me to a randomly chosen lucky ducky winner (keep reading!) I am notorious for seeing something on TV, wanting coveting, and then coming up with 101 reasons fo Why I Must...

Chinese Pastries with Hoisin Chicken

Chinese Pastries with Hoisin Chicken

I don't know if you have the upscale Chinese chain called P.F. Changs near you, but in 90's Los Angeles, it was the chi-chi place to eat...a place to see and be seen, where the skinny, tall and deeluscious hung out waiting to be discovered by producers and sugar...

Garlic Scallion Noodles

Garlic Scallion Noodles

There are times when I stand in the middle of my kitchen and have no idea what I want to cook. Its usually because of one of the following reasons: A) My kids have totally worn me out and I barely have enough brain power to resist my children's pleading to eat gummy...

Korean BBQ – Kalbi & Bulgogi

Korean BBQ – Kalbi & Bulgogi

This food blog thing really isn't good for my waistline. B.B. (Before Blog), the little angel on my right shoulder and the devil on the left used to have a healthy debate, often lasting for a couple of minutes. "Poached Chicken Breast or Gorgonzola Stuffed Hamburger?"...

How to make sushi temaki handrolls

How to make sushi temaki handrolls

My Sushi for One dinner Last week I taught a hand-on sushi class with 20 students in the studio kitchen. We had such a fun time making Temaki hand rolls, large inside out rolls and small Maki "cigar" rolls. Of course we had leftover ingredients, so the next evening I...

Gai Lan Recipe with Oyster Sauce (Chinese Broccoli)

Gai Lan Recipe with Oyster Sauce (Chinese Broccoli)

A delicious Gai Lan recipe with Oyster Sauce, a simple recipe with just a few ingredients. Chinese Broccoli, or gai lan in Chinese, is one of the most popular Chinese vegetable dishes!   What you'll learn in this recipe How to tell if the Chinese broccoli is...

Saffron Rice Recipe

Saffron Rice Recipe

The subtle, savory saffron flavor compliments rich flavors so well. This Saffron Rice recipe tastes buttery, even though it’s dairy free. It’s super easy to make for a large crowd, and takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish. It’s also very pretty! Why This...

Firecracker Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce

Firecracker Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce

Ooooohhhh - these were so delicious! These Firecracker Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce almost didn't make it to the dinner table - we were eating them as they came out of the fryer - not even minding that we burnt our tongues! The reason I love this dish so much is...

Secrets to Cooking the Best Chinese Fried Rice

Secrets to Cooking the Best Chinese Fried Rice

Fried Rice is the Chinese version of casserole. Basically, its a great way to use up leftover bits in the refrigerator. My ingredients change based on what vegetables and meat I have on hand. The only 3 constants are: 1) Rice 2) Fish Sauce 3) Chinese Sausage "Lap...

Chinese Long Beans

Chinese Long Beans

Crunchy, juicy Chinese Long Beans! Quickly stir-fried with minced garlic, soy and oyster sauce. Takes only 10 minutes to cook! Why These Chinese Long Beans Are So Good Perfectly crisp long beans. A flavorful Chinese side dish, perfect for a wide variety of mains....

Chinese Greens (Yu Choy) Stir Fry

Chinese Greens (Yu Choy) Stir Fry

These delicious Chinese Greens cook simply and quickly. This way the delicate greens are not swimming in salty or sweet sauce, where you can't taste the vegetable at all. When the Yu Choy is fresh, you don't even need salt or sugar - the chicken broth will add enough...

Chilled Tapioca Pearls Recipe with Sweet Coconut & Melon

Chilled Tapioca Pearls Recipe with Sweet Coconut & Melon

This Tapioca Pearls recipe is such a beautiful, exotic dessert. This is a recipe from my mom - she used to serve this in the summer time to cool off. Usually it's made with honeydew, but the cantaloupe was on sale, ripe and smelled so fresh!   Why This Tapioca...