Summertime often calls for large gatherings with friends. This simple slightly sweet salad includes sesame seeds and almonds giving it a savory nutty flavor. It’s is a good dish to bring to any barbeque. Because it’s so easy to make, it’s one of our family staples throughout the year too! Here are the four basic ingredients: cabbage, …
Mu Shu Pork is a Chinese vegetables and pork stir-fry that is wrapped in a Mandarin crepe with hoisin sauce. It’s what I would call a Chinese burrito. This “home-style” version was taught to me by my Chinese girlfriend, who is a fabulous mother, professional and cook! She simplified this tedious traditional recipe rather drastically, …
How often do you have soup? In a typical Asian meal, soup is a constant item that completes a meal. However, in the West, soup is most commonly enjoyed for lunch. If you disagree, please correct me! Soup not only warms you up but is very satisfying. The following story may entice you to enjoy …
Here is another great recipe for the versatile Chinese cabbage. This recipe was sent to me by my childhood friend Amy, who lives in Tokyo. I had to modify it a bit because the type of readily available ingredients differ from country to country. In Asia, thinly sliced meat is readily available. However, where I …
Chinese cabbage is also known as nappa cabbage or hakusai. Nappa in Japanese means a leafy vegetable and stems from the word happa that means leaf. Due to the mild flavor and a crunchy yet soft texture, the Chinese cabbage is extremely versatile and absorbs the flavors of any added sauce. It is also regularly …
This is a continuation of the Spring Menu blog. The Main Course includes gyoza, miso talapia, Asian salad, rice and pickles. Today’s recipe is gyoza. So, let’s start with the gyoza, which is the Japanese version of Pot Stickers. The Koreans and Chinese also have various types of pot stickers, so this is just a …
