Chicken is a staple protein in most houses, but it doesn't have to be boring! Check out the best chicken recipes from Steamy Kitchen, from soups, to salads and appetizers to mains. We always have chicken in our fridge and freezer. It's such a versatile ingredient that...
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...
For the past 10 years of Steamy Kitchen, we've specialized in Asian cuisine, with cookbooks, free recipes and how-to videos. Our collection of Asian cookbooks will rival any bookstore! Here are our very favorite Vietnamese cookbooks. Vietnamese Home Cooking by Charles...
In this recipe, you'll learn: 20-Minute recipe that you can serve over rice or noodles Simple sweet and sour sauce that can be used in countless dishes Recipe from the famous Rosa's Thai Cafe in London Rosa's Thai restaurants in London are known for their locally...
This is a list of my favorite kitchen tools - the tried and true, much loved and much used things in my kitchen that I cannot live without! This is my favorite vegetable peeler of all time! The Oxo Good Grips Swivel Peeler is inexpensive (less than $10), the...
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...
Chinese New Year 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit! Chinese New Year begins on February 3, 2011 and is celebrated for 15 days. Each year, the date is different, it begins with the new moon of the new year and ends on the full moon. Gong Hay Fat Choy! (in...
The Chinese calendar isn't as straightforward and predictable as the Western (Gregorian) calendar. The length of a month isn't always 30...um...31...no...29...or 28 days. Okay, okay, so both calendars are kinda screwy. But what I meant was that Western New Years is...
Because the Chinese in particular are extremely superstitious, there are "rules" for what to do and eat (and NOT) to usher in the New Year and ward off bad spirits. (click for larger image) Gong Hay Fat Choy! Chinese New Year Recipes From top left: My...
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...
CookbooksSteamy Kitchen Healthy Asian Favorites The Steamy Kitchen’s Healthy Asian Favorites speaks to a new wave of healthy eating without the sacrifice. Author Jaden Hair, whose Steamy Kitchen website and blog offer home cooks quick and easy recipes, has developed a...
Photo of Red Lantern's Grilled Sirloin with Chile, Garlic and Ginger courtesy of Secrets of the Red Lantern Cookbook I love my friends! I needed a few more shots for the cookbook, and asked my good friends Matt and Dannika of MattikaArts if he'd like to take a shot...
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...
I’ve never been interested in cooking traditional American BBQ, mainly because I do not like what I cannot control, and in this particular case, the BBQ grill is outside of my domain with a fat “trespassing renders marriage contract null and void“ sticker on the...
Running a food blog for nearly 20 years (and being a self-taught chef for even longer than that) means my oven gets A LOT of use. And when it comes to pan liners, I've tried them all. Non-stick foil, parchment paper, a greased baking tray on its own. You name it, I've...
As the moon completes its cycle and we gear up for the most important festival in the lunar calendar, you might be scrambling to find the perfect Chinese New Year gift for your friends and loved ones. Worry not, because we’ve got you covered! From the traditional to...
This no-knead baguette recipe is simple. There's no kneading, and the technique requires just stretching the dough into big breadsticks "stecca." This recipe is from Jim Lahey of Sullivan Street Bakery in NYC. Ingredients for No Knead Baugette, you'll need: Bread...
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! ...
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...
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...
I'm Jaden Rae, a TV chef, cookbook author, recipe developer, and the creative force behind Steamy Kitchen, a 19-year food blog focused on Asian cuisine and mindful living. Steamy Kitchen has been featured on The List, the Today Show, Oprah.com, Martha Stewart Living Radio & more.
We've been there. You know you need to hydrate, but you're tired of boring plain water. Did you know there's a way to spice up your water AND do your body a favor? Yep, you can make your very own nutrient-packed ice cubes! Ahead, we'll teach you how to make our...
Thanksgiving leftovers can be delicious... if you know how to reheat them the right way. Whether it’s leftover turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, or sweet potato casserole, reheating your Thanksgiving food properly will keep the...
Maybe you're prepping for Thanksgiving, or you've just finished it up, and now you're wondering what to do with all that leftover turkey. No one wants that delicious bird to go to waste! So what do you do? Can you freeze it? Absolutely, you can freeze leftover turkey!...