Tag: soy sauce

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Beef and Bell Pepper Kebabs

Ingredients 1/4 cup lower-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger 3/4 teaspoon five-spice powder 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper 2 (8-ounce) sirloin steaks, cut against the grain into 1/4-inch-thick strips 2 red or yellow bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces […]

Salmon, Asparagus, and Fresh Lemon Kebabs

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 […]

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Melon Chicken Salad

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) […]

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Mushroom Pasta

If you’re a mushroom-lover, this is the pasta dish for you. It’s chock-full of three kinds of fresh mushrooms (2 pounds of them) that contribute their own flavors and textures—meaty, hearty portobello; super savory, tender shiitake; and earthy, chewy cremini. We cook them in stages so the tougher mushrooms cook longer and the more delicate […]

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Thai Beef Salad

Although sirloin works fine in this salad, you could, for special occasions, spring for tender, deeply flavorful (but more expensive) rib-eye. You can also make the whole thing ahead of time, as long as the dressing is added right before serving. Ingredients Leaves from 1/2 bunch cilantro 1 package (4 oz.) sprouts, such as radish […]

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Asian: Korean Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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 […]

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Marinating: Chicken Fajitas

These chicken fajitas get their flavor from a homemade marinade featuring dark Mexican beer, soy sauce, lime juice, oil, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic.  They can be prepared on the stovetop with a grill pan as directed, or outside over a charcoal or gas grill. A marinade of dark Mexican beer (like Negra Modelo), soy sauce, […]

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Korean Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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 […]

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Marinating: Hawaiian Chicken

Take a mental vacation to Hawaii as you enjoy this grilled chicken marinated in a mixture of pineapple juice, ketchup, soy sauce and ginger. Store-bought marinades are certainly convenient, but they’re often loaded with sodium. Some have more than 900 milligrams of sodium in just two tablespoons. Smart cooks know that homemade marinades are the […]

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Sesame Tuna with Spicy Slaw

Sriracha chile sauce can be found in the ethnic foods aisle in large supermarkets or in Asian groceries. If you can’t find Sriracha, substitute half the amount of Tabasco or other hot sauce. There isn’t a good substitute for the one-of-a-kind flavor of fish sauce, though many cooks will use soy sauce in a pinch. […]