For pho, it’s legitimately all about the intensely delicious broth. And thanks to the flavor-concentrating power of the pressure cooker, we were able to make a robust and dynamic chicken broth—using shallots, fresh ginger and cilantro, and a few spices—in a matter of minutes. Thus, this restaurant favorite can now be a comforting, go-to weeknight dinner. Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons […]
Restaurant chicken satay just can’t compete with our lighter and more flavorful version. Light coconut milk, lime juice, brown sugar, fish sauce, fresh ginger, and curry powder combine for a potent and highly flavorful marinade for the chicken pieces. The real magic is with the almond butter dipping sauce though. It’s luxuriously creamy with a […]
Flavorful chicken thighs might just be our favorite cut. Here we dress them up with a simple ginger-scallion sauce. Ingredients 1 (8.8-ounce) package precooked brown rice (such as Uncle Ben’s) 8 teaspoons peanut oil, divided 4 bone-in chicken thighs, skinned (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/4 cups […]
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 […]
Make-ahead tip: Mix up the glaze first thing in the morning, and allow the chicken thighs to marinate all day in the refrigerator to soak up even more flavor. After that, getting dinner on the table is as simple as heating up the grill pan. Ingredients 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions 3 tablespoons dark […]
This fragrant, Indian-style stew hits all the right notes with aromatic garam masala, fresh ginger, and concentrated red curry paste. The coconut milk mellows and loosens the potato and lentil mixture just enough so that it can be spooned over rice. Ingredients 4 cups peeled, cubed sweet potato (about 2 medium) 3 1/2 cups water, […]
This rainbow of crunchy raw veggies, is a quick, low-meat way to brighten up your dinner table. Tossed with a tangy Asian-inspired dressing, the freshness of the vegetables is the perfect contrast to the chewy, fiber-boosted brown rice and the garlic- and ginger-infused chicken. Enjoy this dish as a quick-and-easy Sunday supper, then pack the leftovers for […]
Ingredients 2 teaspoons fresh ginger 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 pound boneless lean leg of lamb (cut into 24 pieces) 16 cherry tomatoes 16 (1/2-inch) slices cucumber 16 mint leaves 8 (8-inch) skewers Cooking spray 1/4 teaspoon salt […]
Marinated in a little honey, ginger, soy sauce, and peanut oil, Asian-inspired Chicken Kebabs with Cucumber Noodles are paired with cucumber noodles to create an easy weeknight dinner. Ingredients 7 ounces uncooked soba noodles 3 tablespoons rice vinegar, divided 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil 2 tablespoons honey, divided 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1/4 cup thinly sliced […]
Sesame, especially toasted sesame oil, is a key flavor in many Asian cuisines. It makes sense that tahini would fit here too, from satay sauces to the ginger dressing on your sushi restaurant salad. Here we spike tahini with fresh ginger, garlic, and rice vinegar and drizzle over roasted sweet potatoes (tahini rounds out sweet […]