Archive for the ‘Asian’ Category

Spicy Peanut Dressing

Saturday, October 6th, 2007

Ingredients
2 tbsp minced ginger 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp hot chili paste 1/2c smooth peanut butter 1/4c soy sauce 3 1/2 tbsp sugar 3 1/2 tbsp worchestershire sauce 3 tbsp toasted sesame oil 5-6 tbsp veggie broth or water
Directions
1. Mix all ingredients **Good with tofu or veggies

Lettuce Bundles/ Spicy Peanut Noodles

Saturday, October 6th, 2007

Time: 00:30
Ingredients
2 boneless chicken breasts 1/2c soy sauce + 3 tbsp 1 large garlic clove 1″ grated ginger 2 1/4 tsp chili paste 7 tbsp smooth peanut butter 3 tbsp sugar 4 1/2 tbsp peanut oil juice of 1 lime 6 oz angel hair noodles 1/2c roughly chopped peanuts 2 oz scallions, cut into 4″ [...]

Noodles w/ Spicy Peanut Sauce

Saturday, October 6th, 2007

Serves: 4
Time: 00:30
Notes:
Recipe from Eating Well: Per Serving: Cal 425, Fat 12g, Na+ 1035mg, Chol 0mg
Ingredients
1/3c smooth peanut butter 1/2c chopped scallions 1/4c rice vinegar 2 tbsp low Na soy sauce 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 3/4 lb soba noodles (buckwheat)
Directions
1. In a bowl, mix peanut butter with1/2c boiling water until smooth. [...]

Thai Seared Tofu

Saturday, October 6th, 2007

Serves: 4
Time: 02:30
Notes:
Serving Size 1 1/2c noodles, 2 tofu slices and 1/2c sauce: Per Serving: Cal 450, Fat 7.1g, Choles 0mg, Fe 4.3mg
Ingredients
1/2c chopped fresh basil 1/2c chopped fresh parsley 1/2c low Na+ soy sauce 1/2c lime juice 1//4c chopped fresh mint 2 tbsp molasses or honey 1 tbsp chopped ginger 1 tbsp oil 2 [...]

Korean Chicken Soup

Saturday, October 6th, 2007

Serves: 6
Time: 00:40
INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted 8c chicken broth 2 tbsp chopped garlic 2 tbsp grated ginger 1/2c uncooked white rice 1 tbsp low Na+ soy sauce 1 tsp toasted sesame oil 1-2 tsp chili paste 1 c shredded cooked chicken 2 scallions, chopped
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large pot, combine broth, garlic, ginger and bring [...]

Tofu Salad

Saturday, October 6th, 2007

Serves: 4
Time: 02:00
INGREDIENTS
2 tsp Thai sweet chili sauce 1/2 tsp grated ginger 1 clove garlic crushed 2 tsp soy sauce 2 tbsp oil 8 oz firm tofu 3 1/2 oz snow peas cut into 1 1/4″ lengths 2 sm carrots cut into matchsticks 3 1/2 oz red cabbage, shredded 2 tbsp chopped peanuts
DIRECTIONS
1. Place chili [...]

Asian Pork Salad

Saturday, October 6th, 2007

Serves: 4
Time: 00:40
Notes:
Recipe from Cooking Light: Per serving: Cal 322, Fat 6.8g, Chol 74mg, Na+ 382mg
INGREDIENTS
3/4c OJ 1/4c low Na+ teriyaki sauce 1 tbsp mirin (sweet rice wine) 2 tsp hoisin sauce 1 tsp sesame oil 1 garlic clove minced 3 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp bourbon 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper 1 lb pork [...]

Asian Beef Salad

Saturday, October 6th, 2007

Serves: 4
Time: 00:30
Notes:
Recipe from Cooking Light: Per Serving: Cal 245, Fat 13.2g, Chol 60mg, Fe 3.6mg, Na 325mg, Ca 43mg
INGREDIENTS
1 lb lean flank steak 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper cooking spray 1/4c rice vinegar 1/4c lime juice 1 tbsp low Na+ soy sauce 1 tsp grated ginger 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper 6c chopped [...]