Makes 6 servings Ingredients 2 flank steaks (3 to 3 1/2 lb total) 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup mirin 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce Directions Trim any excess fat from the flank steak. To make the marinade: Combine the soy sauce, honey, […]
Asian-Style Noodle Soup
Makes 4 Servings Ingredients 1 lb dry or fresh ramen noodles 2 quarts water 1/3 cup white vinegar 4 eggs 1 1/2 quarts chicken broth 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon shredded ginger 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced 1 carrot, shredded 1 cup medium-dice tofu Pinch freshly ground black pepper […]
Banh Mi-Inspired Chicken Salad
Makes 6 servings Banh mi is a ubiquitous Vietnamese sandwich that reflects the cuisine’s French influence, with roasted pork, pork pâté, pickled vegetables, and lots and lots of herbs filling a baguette-style roll. This salad takes inspiration from the sandwich, with herby tender greens, pickled veggies, and crisp French bread […]
Beef in Massaman Curry Sauce
Makes 4 to 6 servings Massaman curry is the mildest of the Thai curries, but it is often very rich, with the flavors or cardamom, cinnamon, and cumin. You can find massaman curry paste at most Asian markets, but in pinch, you can replace it with easier-to-find red curry paste. […]
Beef Rendang
Makes 8 portions Often inappropriately referred to as dry curry, rendang is an iconic dish of Southeast Asia. Popular in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, it is often made with beef, but it can also be made with other meats or starchy vegetables. A key to success with this dish is […]
Bibimbap
Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1/4 cup Korean soy sauce 2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 minced scallions 1 tablespoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons minced ginger 2 teaspoons ground toasted sesame seeds Few drops dark sesame oil, as needed Freshly ground black pepper, as needed 1 lb beef skirt steak, cut into strips […]
Black Rice Pudding with Coconut Milk and Dried Mango
Makes 4 to 6 servings Ingredients 3 cups water 1 cup black rice 1/2 cup palm sugar or brown sugar 1/2 stalk lemongrass, very finely minced 1 1/2 cups coconut milk Juice of 1 lime Kosher salt, to taste 1/3 cup small-dice dried mangos 2 tablespoons cup unsweetened, finely shredded […]
Braised Bok Choy
Makes 5 servings Ingredients 1 lb baby bok choy 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced Kosher salt, as needed Directions Cut the bok choy in half lengthwise. Score the cores to promote even cooking. Heat the oil in a wok over high heat, add the garlic, and […]
Brussels Sprout Slaw
Makes 6 servings This slaw is simple to assemble, but big on flavor. The richness of the mayo and acidity from the juice helps to balance the strong, salty flavors of the fish sauce for a dish that perfectly complements grilled meat, fish, and veggies. Ingredients 2 lb Brussels sprouts […]
Bubble Tea
Makes 8 servings This bubble milk tea is refreshing and fun to eat, with small tapioca pearls adding a chewy texture to the iced tea-mixture. Use any variety of tea that you prefer, and substitute large tapioca pearls for small for a unique texture.
Chicken Fried Rice
Makes 4 to 6 servings The key to good fried rice is using leftover rice, which is drier than freshly steamed. In the interest of keeping it simple, our favorite strategy is to keep a zip-top bag in the freezer where you can empty leftover rice from take-out or home-made […]
Chicken Yakitori
Makes 8 portions Chicken Skewers Ingredients 1 lb chicken livers, cut into 3/4-in pieces 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 3/4-in pieces 8 scallions, cut into 3/4-in pieces Yakitori Sauce Ingredients 3/4 cup sake 1 cup mirin 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce 1/2 cup light […]