Tag: sesame oil

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Super Saucy Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry (perfect to serve over rice!)

Ingredients Chicken Stir Fry: 1 pound chicken breast, thinly sliced (see notes) ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon EACH: cornstarch AND red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons high heat oil 1 small yellow onion, sliced 5 cloves garlic, minced 12 ounces broccoli florets, cut into small pieces Stir Fry Sauce: ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce […]

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Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl 8

INGREDIENTS 1/4 c. low-sodium soy sauce 2 tsp. rice vinegar 2 tsp. sesame oil 1 tsp. freshly grated ginger Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes 2 green onions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish 1 tsp. toasted sesame seeds, plus more for garnish 1 lb. sushi-grade ahi tuna, cut into bite-size pieces FOR SERVING Cooked […]

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Loaded Veggie Chow Mein 14

INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce 2 tbsp. oyster sauce 2 tbsp. dry sherry 2 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. sesame oil 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper 10 oz. dry chow mein noodles 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced 1 carrot, peeled and julienned 8 oz. snow peas, thinly sliced on […]

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Creamy Avocado Lime Salmon 11

INGREDIENTS FOR THE SALMON 4 salmon fillets, skins removed (about 2 lbs. total) 2 tbsp. sesame oil 1 tbsp. honey 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tsp. chili powder 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 c. sesame seeds FOR THE SAUCE 1 avocado, diced Juice of 1 lime 2 tbsp. fresh […]

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Salmon and Bok Choy 12

Bok choy is a Chinese cabbage closely related to Western cabbage and a perfect partner for broiled salmon. Ingredients 3 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 pound baby bok choy or bok choy 4 (6-ounce) sustainable salmon fillets […]

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Chinese-American Thanksgiving Meatballs 5

Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 1/2 cups shiitake mushroom caps, cut into 1/2-in. pieces 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 1/2 cups finely chopped green onions, divided 7 garlic cloves, minced, divided 1/4 cup unsalted chicken stock 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil 4 teaspoons sugar 1 pound ground turkey 1/2 pound […]

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Vegetable Lo Mein with Edamame and Mustard Greens 1

Mustard greens’ peppery bite contrasts with tender, fresh Asian egg noodles. If you can’t find them, substitute fresh pasta such as vermicelli or spaghetti. The leftovers are tasty served warm or cold. If you have trouble tracking down wood ear mushrooms, you can use any dried mushroom, such as trumpet. Ingredients 1/2 cup boiling water […]

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Pork and Asparagus Stir-Fry 11

Sake, or rice wine, is fragrant and slightly sweet, a perfect addition to this simple spring stir-fry. You can also use dry sherry wine or a small splash of sherry vinegar. If using larger asparagus, cut lengthwise into slices. Ingredients 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce, divided 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, divided 2 teaspoons sake (rice […]

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Ginger Garlic Chicken Ramen 10

INGREDIENTS 8 c. chicken stock 1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast 1 (1 1/2-inch) piece fresh ginger, halved lengthwise 6 garlic cloves, sliced 1 (3.5-ounce) package shiitake mushrooms, halved 1 tbsp. soy sauce 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil 3 (3-ounce) packages dried ramen, seasoning packs discarded 4 baby bok choy, separated into leaves 2 […]

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Chicken-Watercress Wonton Soup 4

Flecked with peppery watercress, these soft chicken dumplings make for a slurpy-good appetizer soup. Be sure to use regular ground chicken (not chicken breast) for the best flavor and texture. For this recipe, you’ll be making the nurse’s cap dumpling shape. Ingredients 2/3 cup finely chopped watercress 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon grated […]