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 […]
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 […]
Composed salads are more thoughtful than fussy; this one couldn’t be easier to assemble. They’re also more about what’s left out (no ubiquitous cherry tomatoes or carrots) than what’s included. Every ingredient here fits the Indian-inspired theme. Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets (about […]
Try serving these with Cilantro Peanut Salad. Look for sustainable yellowfin tuna caught off the U.S. Pacific coast, or sub 1/2 pound cooked shrimp. Look for rice paper wrappers on the Asian foods aisle of the grocery store; if you can’t find them, turn the rolls into lettuce wraps. As for the leftover pineapple preserves, […]
Bring unique flavor to traditional fish kebabs with zesty lemon and savory asparagus. Ingredients 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons canola oil 2 garlic cloves, grated 1 pound skinless salmon fillet (cut into 1-inch pieces) 32 (1 1/2-inch) slices asparagus 16 lemon slices Cooking spray 1/4 teaspoon […]
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 […]
A sweet-tangy-spicy glaze of Asian pantry staples caramelizes beautifully under the broiler. To complete the meal, serve with jasmine rice tossed with sliced green onions and lime rind strips. Ingredients 1/2 cup pineapple juice 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, divided 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 1 teaspoon Sriracha (hot chile sauce, such as Huy Fong) 1 teaspoon […]
The combination of sweet honey, salty soy sauce, tart vinegar, bitter daikon radish, and savory chicken make this inspired chicken salad one for the repeat recipe file. Ingredients 1/4 cup rice vinegar 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons chunky peanut butter 1 tablespoon honey 3/4 teaspoon dark sesame oil 3 cups (2 x 1/4-inch) […]
If you can’t find miso, substitute 2 teaspoons anchovy paste and 1 teaspoon tahini instead. With miso, the darker the color, the more pronounced the salty flavor. Ingredients 1/4 cup rice vinegar 3 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 2 1/2 tablespoons honey 1 1/2 tablespoons white miso 1 1/2 teaspoons chile paste (such as sambal oelek) […]
Have your little helpers mix up the glaze, while older kids can help skewer the beef. Ingredients 3 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons mirin 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon brown sugar 3 cups packaged coleslaw 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon grated […]