Tag: rice vinegar

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Spiced and Seared Flank Steak with Carrot Mash and Snap Peas 14

Steak, peas, and carrots are a familiar trio, and usually not very exciting. Here, each element is transformed: a smoky spice rub on seared flank steak, crispy snap peas brightened with rice vinegar, and a silky carrot mash. Chop the carrots to about 1/4-inch pieces so they cook through evenly, otherwise the mash may have […]

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Crispy Salmon Fillets with Sesame-Soy Drizzle 11

We give the salmon a quick brine, which seasons it throughout and keeps it moist. But the brine makes it all the more important to air-dry in the fridge afterward, so moisture in the skin can evaporate. You won’t need to press down on thicker fillets to flatten the skin; the weight of the flesh […]

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Quick Mongolian Beef Stir-Fry 20

This speedy stir-fry, ready in just 20 minutes, achieves everything we love about Chinese takeout with just a few wholesome ingredients; no special equipment required. The trick is to get a good sear on the beef without cooking it all the way through, then adding it back into the mix after the vegetables become nicely […]

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Egg Foo Yong with Mushroom Sauce 19

Think of egg foo yong as a cross between an American-style omelet and a crispy Chinese pancake, loaded with vegetables and topped with a savory mushroom “gravy.” It’s a superspeedy meal thanks to packaged broccoli slaw, matchstick-cut carrots, and microwaveable brown rice. A smaller (8- to 10-inch) skillet will make for a taller, fluffier pancake. […]

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Korean Barbecue Pizza 10

We gave a crowd-pleasing classic like barbecue chicken pizza a Korean spin. Fresh mozzarella is mild enough to complement the caramel and chile notes in the sauce and is a great canvas for the fresh carrot and radish salad on top. Roll out and build the pizza on a large sheet of parchment paper so […]

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Turkey Sandwiches With Kimchi Slaw and Miso Sauce 11

Give your day-after-Thanksgiving sandwich a modern update with global ingredients. The robust flavors of nutty sesame oil, tangy-garlicky-pungent kimchi, and salty-sweet white miso create a turkey sandwich like you’ve never had before. The sandwich also feeds your gut healthy probiotics (from kimchi, yogurt, and miso) as well as prebiotics (from the bread) to keep the […]

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Soba Noodle Salad With Seared Tuna 9

Ingredients 6 ounces uncooked soba (buckwheat noodles) Cooking spray 1 (1-pound) sushi-grade tuna steak 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup finely chopped English cucumber 1 cup shredded carrot 1/2 cup julienne-cut radishes 1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions 3 tablespoons rice vinegar […]

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Barbecue Salmon and Snap Pea Slaw 9

Crisp sugar snap peas, radishes, and shallots combine for a beautiful side salad and an interesting twist on slaw. Ingredients 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil, divided 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 (1/2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons ketchup 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar […]

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Orange, Tofu, and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry

Fresh orange juice perks up this speedy stir-fry, becoming a sticky, glossy sauce for the colorful vegetables. A quick coat in cornstarch helps the tofu develop a supercrisp crust without needing to fry in lots of oil. It’s a good idea to have every element at the ready by the stove before you start to […]

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Shanghai-Inspired Fish Stew 14

Traditionally, this comfort-food stew is made with flash-fried and then long-simmered fish heads. Tilapia fillets make an excellent, quick-cooking substitute. Ingredients 3 ounces uncooked bean threads (cellophane noodles) 2 cups boiling water 1 ounce dried wood ear mushrooms 4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons julienne-cut peeled fresh ginger 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 […]