Category: Recipes

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Kung Pao Chicken 7

Ingredients 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil 1 cup chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces 3/4 cup water 3 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon bottled minced ginger 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper 1 cup thinly […]

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Peking Turkey Wraps 6

Salty-sweet and full of fresh crunch, these wraps are a tasty way to pack in a serving of vegetables that the kids are sure to love. Ingredients 1 large carrot, peeled 1/2 (12-inch) English cucumber 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon sugar 4 (4-ounce) turkey cutlets 3/4 teaspoon dark sesame oil 1/4 teaspoon freshly […]

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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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Veggie Fried Rice with Crispy Ham 4

For this quick family dinner, a small amount of salty ham is crisped and used as a topping. That way you can use far less and still get a big flavor impact. Ingredients 2 1/2 tablespoons dark sesame oil, divided 2 ounces ham, diced 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup (1/2-inch) slices green onions […]

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Stir-Fried Chicken with Vegetables and Lo Mein Noodles 2

Ingredients 3/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons bourbon or water 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 2 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 pound skinned, boned chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips 10 ounce uncooked wide lo mein noodles or fettuccine 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided 1 cup small broccoli […]

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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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Five-Spice Pork Lo Mein 20

Chinese five-spice powder is a common spice blend that can be found in most supermarkets. Its five assertive components are cinnamon, cloves, fennel seed, star anise, and Szechuan peppercorns. Cutting the cooked noodles makes them easier to combine with the other ingredients and serve. Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked Chinese-style noodles 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh […]

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Beef-Broccoli Lo Mein 19

Ingredients 4 cups hot cooked spaghetti (about 8 ounces uncooked pasta) 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil 1 tablespoon peanut oil 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger 4 garlic cloves, minced 3 cups chopped broccoli 1 1/2 cups vertically sliced onion 1 (1-pound) flank steak, trimmed and cut across the grain into long, thin strips 3 […]

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Lo Mein with Tofu 18

Although lo mein is traditionally made with Chinese egg noodles, here we substitute whole-wheat linguine. Pan-frying the tofu gives it a crisp exterior. Ingredients 1 (14-ounce) package firm water-packed tofu, drained and cut crosswise into 4 (1-inch-thick) pieces 8 ounces whole-wheat linguine 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground […]

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Oven-Roasted Chicken Breasts with Artichokes and Toasted Breadcrumbs 17

If you can’t find baby artichokes, use six large globe artichokes instead and cook them a bit longer, just until tender. Ingredients 5 quarts water, divided 1/3 cup kosher salt 6 bone-in chicken breast halves, skinned 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 18 baby artichokes 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper […]