Chicken lettuce wraps are an adventurous way to introduce new flavors and cuisines to your table of eaters. They’re a lot like tacos—handheld and highly customizable—and often very fast to prepare. For this Korean-inspired version, we let chicken marinate in big-flavor ingredients—gochujang, sesame oil, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Think of gochujang as Korean steak […]
INGREDIENTS ¼ tsp black pepper ⅛ tsp salt 1 – 1¼ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2-3 pieces), cut into bite-sized chunks 3-4 tablespoons olive oil **4 – 6 dried red chili peppers (to taste) found in Asian supermarkets or the International section of a large chain grocery store – see NOTE ⅔ cup […]
Meet your new favorite weeknight meal. Salmon is marinated in an umami-rich, Asian-inspired sauce before being roasted to flaky, melt-in-your-mouth perfection. Paired with creamy roasted butternut squash and earthy Brussels sprouts, this sheet pan dinner hits all the flavor notes of sweet and deeply savory. The vegetables are pre-roasted to optimize their crisp exterior before […]
Tender and juicy, shrimp are a quick pick for a fresh meal. These brightly flavored kebabs feature chunks of fresh pineapple, teriyaki sauce, shrimp, and red onions. Serve with mashed sweet potatoes and grilled asparagus for a complete meal. Ingredients Sauce: 1/4 cup low-sodium teriyaki sauce 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted Kebabs: 48 large peeled […]
A soy sauce, honey, and vinegar mixture doubles as a marinade for the salmon and a drizzle over the finished dish. Ingredients 3 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 3 tablespoons rice vinegar, divided 2 tablespoons honey 4 (6-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets 1 cup very thinly sliced radishes 2 teaspoons sugar Cooking spray 1 (8.5-ounce) pouch precooked […]
Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted 2 tablespoons white miso (soybean paste) or lower-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon hot water 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil 4 cups thinly sliced seeded cucumber How to Make It Step 1 Combine first 7 ingredients in […]
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. […]
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 […]
Ingredients 3 cups water 1/2 cup uncooked pearl barley 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 3 tablespoons brown sugar, divided 3 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce, divided 4 teaspoons dark sesame oil, divided 2 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger, divided 2 garlic cloves, minced and divided 6 cups thinly sliced Swiss chard (about 1 bunch) 1 […]
A great stir-fry needs only 2 or 3 vegetables as the base; any more would slow cooking and interfere with the sear, or keep other elements from shining through. Use vegetables with bold, contrasting colors (green snow peas, green beans, or broccoli florets; red bell pepper; and yellow squash). We love lean, flavorful pork tenderloin […]