For the ramen cups: 11 ounces cooked, drained ramen noodles (6 ounces dried) 2 1/2 tablespoons beaten egg 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion (white part only) 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt For the slaw: 2 1/2 cups Napa cabbage 4 tablespoons green scallions 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1/4 cup grated carrot 1 tablespoon chopped fresh […]
Look for frozen Chinese steamed buns at Asian specialty grocery stores. Or, if you’d rather, you can substitute mini pita breads for the buns. Ingredients 1 cup rice vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 cups thinly sliced English cucumber 14 frozen Chinese steamed buns 2 1/2 cups leftover shredded skinless white meat […]
Cut calories and sodium by making this takeout favorite at home. This recipe delivers authentic flavor in less than 30 minutes. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Chinese make these steamed dumplings from yeast dough as part of a collection of steamed and fried delicacies known as dim sum. Here, the dough surrounds the filling, then gets pinched and twisted to form a pouch. Make the filling while the dough rises, and make the dipping sauce while the filling marinates. The […]
Congee is a homey, simple rice porridge, a classic comfort food in China. Cooking just a little bit of rice in a lot of water allows all the starch to escape and become creamy, much like a risotto. The slow cooker does all the work here, breaking down the rice with fragrant ginger and star […]
This dish has all the umami-rich and crisp-tender qualities we love about classic takeout and none of the greasy, sodium-bomb qualities we don’t. Wavy, deep yellow Chinese egg noodles can be found in the refrigerated section of any Asian market and many supermarkets. You can substitute any refrigerated fresh pasta or even brown rice noodles, […]
his one-pan meal is a crowd-pleaser and testament to how 4 ingredients can come together to form a supremely satisfying dish, ready in a flash. We use an old-school cooking trick here and broil the steak directly over the veggies so the meat juices baste them as they caramelize. If you can’t find flat iron, […]