Forget the fast food–this take on Mongolian Beef delivers all the flavor without the insane sodium and fat levels. This vibrant, Asian-inspired dish brings just the right amount of spice to the plate. But to make it a bit more kid-friendly and eliminate the heat altogether, just leave out the chile paste. Serve this bold beef […]
We turned up the the flavor with this Chinese-style barbecue dish of Grilled Eggplant and Tofu Steaks with Sticky Hoisin Glaze. This vegetarian dish captures the essence of great barbecue without relying on meat. Ingredients 1 (14-ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained 1/3 cup ketchup 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 1 […]
Hoisin sauce gives this dish its salty-sweet aromatic flavor. Serve these succulent slices of pork with steamed Chinese buns, or sandwich them in a hot dog bun. Ingredients 1 pound boneless pork shoulder, trimmed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon Shaoxing (Chinese cooking wine) or dry […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lean beef tenderloin is a good candidate for broiling because it won’t render much fat that could smoke or flare under the broiler. Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger 1 1/2 teaspoons honey 1 1/2 teaspoons lower-sodium soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (such as Lee Kum […]