Asian Foods

Japanese Zucchini and Onions

Japanese Zucchini and Onions

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, thinly sliced  2 medium zucchini, cut into thin strips  2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds  1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions Heat oil in hot skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions, cook 5 minutes. Add zucchini and cook, stirring, […]

Kung Pao Chicken

Kung Pao Chicken

Ingredients Chicken Marinade 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar or dry sherry 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 pound boneless, skinless, chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes Ingredients Sauce 1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar, or substitute good-quality balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon soy sauce […]

Pork Fried Rice

Pork Fried Rice

Awesome recipe! Requires prep, so read through it before you are ready to make it! Ingredients 3 1/2 cups cooked and cooled rice (cook the day before and cool in fridge until time to use) 1 1/2 pounds cooked Chinese roasted pork, cut into small cubes […]

Chinese Roast Pork Tenderloin

Chinese Roast Pork Tenderloin

This recipe is super easy and incredibly delicious. Several of the ingredients are not staples in most households, so an International store visit might be necessary. I usually make this roast with a side of lo-mein (minus the pork) and then use the leftovers for pork […]

Vegetable Spring Rolls

Vegetable Spring Rolls

This recipe is extremely versatile when it comes to the vegetables. Sometimes I use more bamboo shoots, sometimes more or less bean sprouts, or more or less carrots. I’ve also used canned bean sprouts when fresh weren’t available. I also buy the ‘matchstick’ carrots in […]

Orange Chicken

Orange Chicken

This recipe is a lot like the orange chicken you get in a local Chinese restaurant. I have found with cooking Chinese, the main ingredient for the ‘sour’ taste in so many dishes is rice wine vinegar. My recipe has a little less of that […]

General Tso’s Chicken

General Tso’s Chicken

Although quite a bit of work the first couple of times you make it, it does get significantly easier and it’s totally worth it. You can do without the double frying, but I find it gets crunchier if you do. Ingredients Chicken 1 egg 
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Cream Cheese Rangoons

Cream Cheese Rangoons

Ingredients 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar Small square wonton shells (or spring rolls shells) Directions Mix cream cheese and powdered sugar thoroughly.  Put 1/2 tablespoon cream cheese into each wonton, fold, and deep fry at 350°. I also make these with the […]

Teriyaki Sauce

Teriyaki Sauce

Ingredients 1 cup water 1/4 cup soy sauce 5 tablespoons packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 cup cold water 2 tablespoons cornstarch Directions Mix all but cornstarch and 1/4 cup water in a sauce pan and begin heating. Mix cornstarch and […]

Sweet and Sour Sauce

Sweet and Sour Sauce

Ingredients 1 cup pineapple juice 1/2 cup brown sugar packed 1/3 cup water 3 tablespoon cornstarch 3 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce Directions Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan and cook over medium heat until thick, stirring constantly. This is a fantastic dipping sauce for the […]