When I saw this recipe for Sweet Korean Lentils on Sweet Korean Lentils I was intrigued, but I wasn’t sure lentils would work in this kind of dish. I was so happy because they totally worked! They are sweet, soy saucy, just lightly … Continue reading
Category Archives: Asian Inspired
Teriyaki Cauliflower and Tofu Bowls w/ Avocado and Spicy Mayo
These teriyaki bowls with avocado and spicy mayo kind of remind me of caterpillar rolls: the teriyaki sauce is similar to eel sauce, and the creaminess of the avocado and spicy mayo really hits the spot! I haven’t ventured into … Continue reading
Asian Ramen Salad
Asian ramen salad is actually a total American potluck classic. The salad is a mixture of coleslaw (cabbage and carrots basically), almonds, and dried ramen noodles tossed in a sweet and lightly tangy dressing. I love the crunch of the … Continue reading
Coconuty Greens w/ Linguine
This recipe for creamy coconuty greens with linguine is delicious! I had been eyeing this recipe for creamy greens & coconut linguine on foodness for a while now and I’m so glad that I finally tried it! Okay my recipe isn’t exactly the same … Continue reading
Oh My! Chinese 5 Spice BBQ Seitan Sandwiches
Oh My. This (Chinese 5 spice BBQ seitan sandwich was just too good! I used this awesome homemade seitan and the BBQ sauce was so yummy, sweet, sticky and five spicy! I adapted the bbq sauce from this recipe on … Continue reading
Sesame Soy Kelp Noodle Salad
There is this area at Whole Foods that has all kinds of fun ingredients right next to the vegetarian meats: kimchi, miso paste, mochi, etc. My latest find was kelp noodles. They are so weird! Kind of like a crunchy … Continue reading
Charred Tomato and Shiitake Rice Noodle Soup
I had big plans today. Big. I was going to try out stove top smoking. I called like 4 stores before finding one that carried hickory wood smoking chips. I got my wok and steamer basket and foil out. And … Continue reading
Kimchi Quesadillas w/ Warm Ginger Sauce & Cool Srirachi Sour Cream
One of our favorite places to eat in Los Angeles is the Korean taco truck, Kogi. The kimchi quesadillas are amazing, as are the tofu tacos and sliders. Tonight I tried making kimchi quesadillas and yum! See my version of … Continue reading
Thai Inspired Vegetable Coconut Soup w/ Crispy Onions
Last night while figuring out what kind of soup to make (we felt like soup!), I saw the little bottle of World Foods Red Curry Paste in the cupboard and thought I’d make some kind of Thai inspired soup with … Continue reading
Vermicelli w/ Charred Vegetables and Tamarind Sauce
This Asian fusion dish was inspired by a Vietnamese dish called bun chay. Rice vermicelli served over chopped lettuce, topped with tofu and vegetables, peanuts and a dipping sauce. Instead of using a traditional Vietnamese dipping sauce, I opted for a more … Continue reading