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How to Use a Bamboo Steamer
The art of steaming is easy with one of these ordinary, inexpensive tiered bamboo steamer baskets. But if you’ve never used one, we’ll walk you through the process of how to set one up so you can steam practically anything — fish, vegetables, dumplings, and more.
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Asian Steak & Noodle Soup
Since we’re not completely done with cooler temps, an Asian-inspired noodle soup will help you to ride it out. Quickly seared flank steak and spiced up boxed broth, creates a soup that’s just right. Beefy flavored and a snap to prepare, flank steak is one of the most versatile cuts of meat around. Cooking it quickly is the best way to get it tender. Serve the soup with
Somewhere between pickles and a cucumber side dish, these fiery cucumbers are a must with any Korean-inspired meal. A quick pickle in a spicy rice vinegar marinade allow these to come together in just 30 minutes. Gochugaru [koh-chu-KAH-ru] is made from Korean red chile peppers that have been dried, then ground into a powder. It makes a spicy addition to the pickling liquid of these quick-pickled Korean cucumbers.
Korean Cucumbers
Grilled Steaks & Bok Choy with Wasabi Ponzu Sauce
Grilled steak and a simple starch and vegetable make a really outstanding meal. And this one, served with sushi rice, baby bok choy, and an Asian dipping sauce, requires minimal ingredients, but has maximum flavor.
Sautéed Bok Choy
Sautéed Bok Choy is a great healthy side dish — plus it's ready in only 15 minutes. Glazed with red pepper jelly, the vegetables have a sweet heat that complements this Red Pepper Jelly-Glazed Halibut dish.
Mexican Beef Larb Tacos
Transport the taqueria to southeast Asia with this take on the Laotian dish called larb — a minced meat salad seasoned with chiles and fresh herbs — it’s basically a taco filling in disguise. Start by using authentic Mexican ingredients, like tomatillos. And instead of serving the meat in a lettuce leaf, which is traditional with larb, serve it right in a tortilla.
These tacos are not complicated. Just be sure to seek out tomatillos that are firm and bright green for the best flavor. …
Asian Brown Rice & Tofu Buddha Bowl with Shiitakes
One-bowl meals are anything but boring, especially when you can turn to a vegan Buddha bowl that's full of flavor and protein. Utilize tofu to keep this low in fat and high in protein. Whole grains add texture and amp up the fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Then mix and match vegetables to keep things interesting. Finish off each bowl with a flavorful sauce or dressing that brings all of the elements together. And to make meal-time easier, prep the various ingredients ahead. Then, a little coo…
Pork & Shiitake Mushroom Congee
A staple for breakfast and lunch in many Asian countries, congee [KAHN-jee], also called jook, is a simple dish of rice cooked down to a thick porridge. At once savory, creamy, silky, and hearty, congee serves as the backdrop for a host of tasty ingredients. Any type of rice will do when making congee, but either jasmine or basmati were the favorites in the Test Kitchen. Both of these aromatic rices are imported. Prized for its aroma, basmati means “queen of fragrance” and comes from India a…
Miso Scallops & Veggies
If you have an affinity for scallops, then this dish is for you. With a couple of Japanese ingredients, this recipe is set apart from others you’ve likely encountered. One ingredient is white miso, a fermented soy bean paste. You should be able to find it in the refrigerator section of your grocery store. Another is mirin, a low-alcohol rice wine that adds sweetness to dishes and is essential to Japanese cooking. Combined with fresh vegetables, you’ll want to savor every bite of this meal.
Bok Choy Rice
Stir bok choy into steamed rice for a dose of veggies in your starchy side dish.
Moo Goo Gai Pan with Mushrooms
This Americanized Cantonese stir-fry of sliced chicken, mushrooms, and vegetables, is not only quick to prepare and delicious, it’s on the healthier side, to boot. Chicken and mushrooms are traditional, but feel free to try your favorite protein and vegetables in favor of the ones used here.
Five-Fruits Salad with Chinese Five Spice Vinaigrette
Used extensively in Chinese cooking, five-spice powder is an equal mix of five ground spices, usually cinnamon, cloves, fennel seed, star anise, and Szechuan peppercorns. It may seem a little unusual to add to a fruit salad recipe, but the spice mix complements the fresh tropical fruits beautifully. Try this for a unique and healthy side dish for an Asian-inspired dinner.
Beef Chow Fun with Broccolini
A staple Cantonese stir-fry, all the classic components are here — beef, wide rice noodles, bean sprouts, and more. Plus, with broccolini, water chestnuts, and a savory brown sauce, this simple Chinese recipe one you’ll put on repeat.