Posts Tagged tofu

Udon Noodle Soup

Alright, so we may not get cold Winter nights here in LA, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy some warm japanese udon noodle soup when it gets “cold” here.

As promised, this is the recipe I made with the green garlic chili paste.  Obviously, you can substitute regular garlic, or another chili paste if you like.

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Some thoughts on Chinese stir-fry sauce

There’s a specific taste of a particular sauce used at Chinese restaurants.  You know the standard “brown” sauce?  Some may not like this flavor, but at times it just hits the spot.  I’ve been toying with getting this right, and I think I’m quite close (no, MSG isn’t the secret… maybe).  I’m just going to list the ingredients and how I make the sauce.  Im giving only estimates for the proportions of the sauce right now (once I have that nailed down, I’ll update this post).  You can figure out what veggies you want to add to it when you make the actual dish.

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Quinoa Tofu and Veggie Casserole

An easy and healthy Quinoa recipe that seems to have a unique blend of Italian, Asian and Indian flavors. If you do not have any of the ingredients, feel free to omit and/or substitute. Read the rest of this entry »

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Pan Fried Chicken with Zucchini and Brussel Sprouts

Source:Sirsha’s Kitchen
Prep Time:30-60 Minutes
Servings:2


Of course there’s a veggie version to this recipe, there always is :) . If I was making this for Bharath and myself, I’d use or paneer – large pieces that we can bread and pan-fry just like the .

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Spicy Plum Sauce

Source:Self-created
Prep Time:1-10 Minutes
Servings:2


I also added back the water in which the plums were boiling to add volume. If you want, you can add half a teaspoon of cornstarch to thicken it.

The sauce goes very well with sauteed , vegetables, diced and sauteed/browned breast pieces or simply something to put on /fried rice.

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Gado Gado

Source:The New School of Cooking
Prep Time:60+ Minutes
Servings:4


This is an Indonesian that can be a little bit time consuming, but makes for a great party tray. Other than tasting really good, it also lends itself to beautiful presentation.

I rated it as difficult because there are some ingredients that are out of the ordinary, only available in Asian markets.

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Red Curry with Bamboo Shoots

Thai Entree
Source:Best Ever Curry Cookbook
Prep Time:10-30 Minutes
Servings:4


This is best with jasmine rice. Could also be made with breast fillets, which would need to be cubed into bite sized pieces. The kaffir lime leaves are key to this dish because they make it different from an ordinary red curry.

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Thai Green Salad (Salad Khaak)

Thai Appetizer
Source:www.thaifoodtonight.com
Prep Time:10-30 Minutes
Servings:4


Best if the is served cold. We actually didn’t use and it tastes really good. The browning of the just adds more cooking time, so if you’re in a hurry, leave it out!

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Chinese (Vegetarian) Oyster Sauce Stir-fry

Chinese Entree
Source:Adit’s Laboratory
Prep Time:10-30 Minutes
Servings:2


There are a lot of ingredients here, but most are easy and will be in your kitchen. The vegetarian oyster sauce is the only thing that might require some searching. Most Asian grocery stores will carry it. Obviously, once can substitute any vegetables you like. In fact, water chestnuts would be delicious with this sauce.

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Tofu Enchiladas

Mexican Entree
Source:Vegetarian Times
Prep Time:10-30 Minutes
Servings:4


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