Marjorie Meek-Bradley relies on fish sauce to bring a new dimension to marinades and vinaigrettes. She finds that this salty pantry staple is especially appealing in crisp salads. Ingredients 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger 1 tablespoon chopped shallots 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon minced […]
If you can’t find miso, substitute 2 teaspoons anchovy paste and 1 teaspoon tahini instead. With miso, the darker the color, the more pronounced the salty flavor. Ingredients 1/4 cup rice vinegar 3 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 2 1/2 tablespoons honey 1 1/2 tablespoons white miso 1 1/2 teaspoons chile paste (such as sambal oelek) […]
Look for soba noodles, often labeled buckwheat noodles, in the Asian section of supermarkets. Ingredients 1 (8-ounce) package soba noodles 1 1/4 cups frozen shelled edamame (green soybeans) 3/4 cup matchstick-cut carrots 1/3 cup sliced green onions 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped serrano chile 1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp […]
Bright, refreshing grapefruit pairs surprisingly well with nutty-earthy toasted sesame oil. This meal is full of satiating heart-healthy fats that will keep you full for a long time. Ingredients 1 small ruby red grapefruit 3/4 teaspoon dark sesame oil 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Dash of kosher salt 1 cup microgreens, baby arugula, or […]
Fresh lime juice complements the sweet taste of trout. Steamed asparagus and jasmine rice make good sides. Ingredients 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon fish sauce 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 4 (6-ounce) trout fillets Cooking spray 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro Lime slices (optional) Cilantro sprigs (optional) […]
Sriracha chile sauce can be found in the ethnic foods aisle in large supermarkets or in Asian groceries. If you can’t find Sriracha, substitute half the amount of Tabasco or other hot sauce. There isn’t a good substitute for the one-of-a-kind flavor of fish sauce, though many cooks will use soy sauce in a pinch. […]
Sriracha chile sauce can be found in the ethnic foods aisle in large supermarkets or in Asian groceries. If you can’t find Sriracha, substitute half the amount of Tabasco or other hot sauce. There isn’t a good substitute for the one-of-a-kind flavor of fish sauce, though many cooks will use soy sauce in a pinch. […]
Ingredients 1/2 pound multigrain spaghetti 1 1/2 cups unsalted chicken stock 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons lower-sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons canola oil 2 cups small broccoli florets 3/4 cup thinly sliced carrot 3/4 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper […]
Ingredients 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 garlic cloves, halved 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, sliced 1 (2-inch) piece lemongrass, halved 4 cups unsalted vegetable stock 2 1/2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 2 1/2 teaspoons lower-sodium soy sauce, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 (5-ounce) […]
Ingredients 1 cup frozen shelled edamame 6 ounces uncooked soba noodles 1 cup thinly vertically sliced snow peas 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce or tamari 1 tablespoon yellow miso 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 […]