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Perfect Sushi Rice

Perfect Sushi Rice

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Rinse rice under cold water in a strainer until water runs clear.
  3. 3 Combine rice and water in a saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 12 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, until tender, 10 minutes more. The rice will continue to steam. Remove lid; let rice cool.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, combine rice wine vinegar, sugar, oil, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook until sugar has dissolved. Allow to cool.
  5. 5 Stir vinegar mixture into rice. It may look wet at first, but keep stirring; rice will dry as it cools.
  6. 6 Enjoy!

By LucyDelRey

Corn, Sweet Onion, and Tomato Salad

Corn, Sweet Onion, and Tomato Salad

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, combine the corn, tomatoes, sweet onion, green onion, and cilantro. Squeeze lime juice over mixture, and mix in. Stir in rice vinegar to taste; the amount you use will depend on the sweetness of the corn, and the acidity of the lime. Season with kosher salt.
  2. 2 Cover, and chill for 45 minutes to an hour. Stir before serving.

By Twila Davis Reed

Spicy Vietnamese Quick-Pickled Vegetables

Spicy Vietnamese Quick-Pickled Vegetables

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Inspect two pint-sized jars for cracks, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until needed. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  3. 3 Bring water, vinegar, sugar, and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and let cool for 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, divide carrots, radish, cucumbers, and jalapeños evenly between the two clean jars. Pour hot liquid over vegetables in the jars and let come to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Screw on lids and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Smashed Cucumber Salad

Smashed Cucumber Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Wrap each cucumber in plastic wrap to minimize splattering. Place on a work surface and pound with a flat object (like a meat pounder) until cucumbers crack and are slightly flattened. Remove from plastic. Cut cucumbers in half; halve each side lengthwise. Slice into 1- to 1 ½ -inch wide slices. Transfer to a strainer set over a bowl.
  2. 2 Sprinkle cucumber with salt and sugar; mix until well combined. Refrigerate the bowl and strainer for 30 to 60 minutes so cucumber pieces can drain into the bowl.
  3. 3 To make the dressing: Place garlic, seasoned rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl; whisk together thoroughly.
  4. 4 Transfer drained cucumbers into the bowl with dressing. Toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap. If you have time, refrigerate salad to allow flavors to mingle, about 30 minutes.
  5. 5 When ready to serve, spoon crushed cucumbers into a serving bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

By John Mitzewich

Asian Cabbage Salad

Asian Cabbage Salad

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toast sesame seeds in a small skillet, shaking frequently, over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant. Transfer toasted seeds to a small plate and set aside.
  2. 2 Toss together cabbage, carrots, and crushed ramen noodles in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk together olive oil, sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, salt, pepper, and ramen seasoning packet in a small bowl until combined.
  4. 4 Pour over cabbage mixture; toss to coat. Top with sesame seeds.

By MommyBennett

Magnificent Macaroni Salad

Magnificent Macaroni Salad

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Rinse macaroni in cold water until cool; drain.
  4. 4 Stir mayonnaise, onion, parsley, mustard, rice vinegar, sugar, celery seed, and salt together in a bowl.
  5. 5 Add macaroni and eggs and stir to coat.
  6. 6 Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

By Christine Anne Limon

Peruvian Pickled Onions (Salsa Criolla)

Peruvian Pickled Onions (Salsa Criolla)

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a bowl with water; stir in salt until dissolved. Add red onions; let soak for 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
  2. 2 Mix onions, cucumbers, tomato, rice vinegar, lime juice, white wine vinegar, jalapeño pepper, cilantro, olive, and black pepper together in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate at room temperature before serving, about 30 minutes.

By Rich Girl 319

Malaysian-Style Watermelon Salad

Malaysian-Style Watermelon Salad

5.0

Prep
60 min
Cook
10 min
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Boil 1 ½ cups vinegar in a medium saucepan. Add 4 tablespoons brown sugar, crushed ginger, shallots, red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir until sugar and salt dissolve; remove pickling liquid from heat.
  2. 2 Place watermelon rind in a large bowl; strain pickling liquid through a fine-mesh strainer over rind. Stir to combine; refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  3. 3 Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly brown, about 10 minutes; drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Chop or crumble bacon into pieces when cool.
  4. 4 Place 1/2 cup chopped ginger, garlic, lime juice, cilantro stems, remaining 1 cup vinegar, remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender. Blend on high speed, scraping down jar occasionally, until dressing is mostly smooth.
  5. 5 To assemble the salad: Place 1 cup fresh watermelon on a plate, drizzle with 2 tablespoons dressing, top with 2 tablespoons pickled rind, 1 to 2 tablespoons bacon, 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves, and 1/2 tablespoon green onion.

By Myra L

Traditional Kimchi

Traditional Kimchi

4.4

Prep
45 min
Cook
Total
4485 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cabbage and radish into a large colander. Sprinkle liberally with salt, mix to combine, and let sit for 1 hour. Sprinkle with additional salt, mix again, and let sit for 1 more hour. Rinse cabbage and let drain.
  2. 2 Combine onion, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar in a blender. Add water and blend on high power until well combined.
  3. 3 Transfer drained cabbage to a large bowl. Add blended onion mixture, persimmon, cucumber, green onions, and red pepper flakes; mix until well combined.
  4. 4 Transfer kimchi to sterilized airtight containers and refrigerate for three days before serving.

By henry

Sesame Udon Noodles

Sesame Udon Noodles

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, peanut oil, sesame oil, and hot pepper sauce. Close the lid, and shake vigorously to blend. Set aside to let the flavors blend.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add udon noodles, and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain, and place in a serving bowl.
  3. 3 In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the bell peppers with green onion and peas. Heat in the microwave until warm, but still crisp. Add to the noodles in the bowl, and pour the dressing over all. Toss to coat everything in dressing, then sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the top.

By BAJATHECAT

Chicken Noodle Salad

Chicken Noodle Salad

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
155 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk garlic, rice vinegar, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, Sriracha, hoisin, and sesame oil together in a mixing bowl for the dressing.
  2. 2 Tear chicken apart into strands similar in width to the spaghetti. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. 3 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  4. 4 Transfer spaghetti to a mixing bowl; add the chicken, carrots, bell pepper, and green onions. Pour in the dressing and toss by hand until well combined. Seal the surface of the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate, tossing occasionally, for 2 to 12 hours, the longer the better.
  5. 5 Add peanuts, basil, mint, and cilantro to the salad. Toss well; taste and adjust for seasoning.

By John Mitzewich

Vegan Hot and Sour Soup

Vegan Hot and Sour Soup

4.7

Prep
45 min
Cook
15 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, place wood mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and lily buds in 1 1/2 cups hot water. Soak 20 minutes, until rehydrated. Drain, reserving liquid. Trim stems from the mushrooms, and cut into thin strips. Cut the lily buds in half.
  2. 2 In a separate small bowl, soak bamboo fungus in 1/4 cup lightly salted hot water. Soak about 20 minutes, until rehydrated. Drain, and mince.
  3. 3 In a third small bowl, blend soy sauce, rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Place 1/2 the tofu strips into the mixture.
  4. 4 In a medium saucepan, mix the reserved mushroom and lily bud liquid with the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, and stir in the wood mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and lily buds. Reduce heat, and simmer 3 to 5 minutes. Season with red pepper, black pepper, and white pepper.
  5. 5 In a small bowl, mix remaining cornstarch and remaining water. Stir into the broth mixture until thickened.
  6. 6 Mix soy sauce mixture and remaining tofu strips into the saucepan. Return to boil, and stir in the bamboo fungus, chili oil, and sesame oil. Garnish with green onion to serve.

By Red West

Spicy Thai Cucumber Salad

Spicy Thai Cucumber Salad

2.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine rice vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to simmer for 2 minutes to allow the sugar to dissolve. Leave mixture to cool to room temperature.
  2. 2 Add cucumber, onion and chili pepper to a mixing bowl and pour over the cooled vinegar solution. Stir to mix everything together. Tightly cover bowl with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil and place in fridge for 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with Reynolds® Parchment Paper. Place peanuts on baking sheet and season with a generous pinch of salt. Roast for 30 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through.
  4. 4 Remove the cucumber mixture from fridge and transfer to serving dish. Top with bean sprouts and roasted peanuts. Serve with lime wedges.

By Reynolds KitchensR

Thai-style Cucumber Salad

Thai-style Cucumber Salad

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together the tamarind juice, cilantro, peanuts, rice vinegar, brown sugar, fish sauce, red pepper flakes, sesame oil, and ginger in a large bowl. Stir in the cucumber. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes before serving.

By Michael Alejandro Genao

Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Pork

Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Pork

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
490 min
Total
500 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Coat a slow cooker with cooking spray. Place bell pepper strips and pork chops into the slow cooker. Pour teriyaki sauce, vinegar, garlic, and red pepper flakes over the pork chops.
  2. 2 Cover and cook on Low until pork is very tender, 8 to 9 hours. Once tender, remove pork from the slow cooker, and whisk in peanut butter until smooth. Return pork to the slow cooker, and cook 10 minutes more.
  3. 3 Pour into a serving dish and sprinkle with green onions and peanuts to garnish. Decorate with lime wedges to serve.

By Justin McCraven

Thai-Inspired Noodle Salad

Thai-Inspired Noodle Salad

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook soba noodles in boiling water until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain noodles in a colander, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
  2. 2 Pour rice vinegar, soy sauce, lime juice, and sesame oil into a large bowl. Mix in brown sugar, lime zest, garlic, and red pepper flakes; stir until sugar dissolves. Toss in carrot, cilantro, and peanuts until well combined.
  3. 3 Cut noodles into 3-inch lengths. Stir into carrot mixture. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  4. 4 Toss salad again before serving. If dry, splash with soy sauce and rice vinegar. Serve cold.

By Christiana Heins

Fresh Spring Rolls With Thai Dipping Sauce

Fresh Spring Rolls With Thai Dipping Sauce

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a bowl of cool water, soak a wrapper until limp. Lay wrapper out flat. Place 1/6 of lettuce down middle of wrapper, then 1/6 of shrimp, cucumber, carrot, and cilantro. Fold over each end and tightly roll the wrapper around the contents, as if making a burrito. Moisten at seam; press to close.
  2. 2 Lay on plate, cover with moist paper towel and refrigerate until ready to serve. Then slice in two and serve with dipping sauce, below, or peanut sauce.
  3. 3 To make the Quick Thai Dipping Sauce: Combine mirin, soy sauce, vinegar, and ginger in a small bowl.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

Thai-Dipped Beef Tri Tip

Thai-Dipped Beef Tri Tip

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place lemongrass (bruised and chopped—see Chef's Notes), fish sauce, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, onion, vegetable oil, coriander, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne pepper in a large mixing bowl; whisk until thoroughly mixed.
  2. 2 Poke both sides of tri-tip roast numerous times with the tines of a fork to allow marinade to penetrate into the roast; add to marinade and toss to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate 2 to 12 hours, occasionally flipping roast and poking it more with a fork.
  3. 3 Remove roast from marinade, allowing excess to drip off; place on a paper-towel-lined tray to drain briefly. Reserve marinade.
  4. 4 Preheat an outdoor grill to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C), indirect heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  5. 5 Cook on the preheated grill over indirect heat, covered, basting with marinade and turning occasionally, 35 to 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 to 135 degrees F (54 degrees C). Transfer roast to a cutting board; rest before slicing, at least 20 minutes.
  6. 6 Heat any remaining marinade in a saucepan to a boil; simmer 1 or 2 minutes. Serve sauce with roast.

By John Mitzewich

Thai Grilled Chicken with Sweet Chile Dipping Sauce

Thai Grilled Chicken with Sweet Chile Dipping Sauce

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
1485 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a shallow dish, mix together the coconut milk, fish sauce, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, cilantro, turmeric, curry powder, and white pepper. Add chicken, and turn to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat grill for high heat.
  3. 3 In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, bird's eye chile, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer until liquid is reduced, about 5 minutes. Stir sauce from time to time. Remove from heat and allow to cool before use.
  4. 4 Lightly oil grill grate. Discard marinade, and place chicken on the grill. Cook for 10 minutes per side, or until slightly charred and juices run clear. Brush with sauce before serving. Serve remaining sauce on the side for dipping.

By Michelle Chen

Thai Mango-Prawn Salad

Thai Mango-Prawn Salad

5.0

Prep
35 min
Cook
5 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a wok over medium-high to high heat. Add shrimp; cook until starting to turn pink, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger. Cook for 1 minute. Stir in mirin, fish sauce, vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Add red onion, carrots, cashews, and green onions. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes. Add mango, lime juice, soy sauce, and sugar. Remove salad from heat.
  2. 2 Place romaine hearts on a platter and spoon salad on top including sauce. Serve immediately.

By John Cathasach

Spicy Thai Peanut Noodles

Spicy Thai Peanut Noodles

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make sauce: Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, Thai chiles, chile-garlic sauce, ginger, fish sauce, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
  2. 2 Make noodles: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large wok or nonstick pan over high heat. Cook and stir chicken in hot oil until chicken is almost cooked, about 3 minutes. Pour in 1/4 cup sauce and continue cooking until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer chicken with its juices to a medium bowl.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to medium-high. Heat remaining tablespoon olive oil in the same wok or pan used for chicken. Add carrots; cook and stir until just softened but still crunchy, about 3 minutes. Stir in bell pepper; cook until softened, about 1 minute. Add reserved chicken with its juices, remaining sauce, green onions, bean sprouts, and cilantro. Cook and stir until just heated, about 1 minute. Keep warm.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, place noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Set aside until noodles are softened, about 5 minutes. Drain.
  5. 5 Stir cooked noodles into chicken-vegetable mixture. Garnish with peanuts.

By Seaottr

Veggie Spring Rolls with Thai Mango Dipping Sauce

Veggie Spring Rolls with Thai Mango Dipping Sauce

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make dipping sauce: Combine mango, ginger, chili sauce, rice vinegar, and lime juice in a blender and blend until smooth. Add basil and cilantro and pulse until chopped. Pour into a small bowl, then cover and place in the refrigerator until serving.
  2. 2 Make spring rolls: Squeeze a little lime juice over avocado slices. Create an assembly line of vegetables and herbs, so that they are all ready to go.
  3. 3 Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Add rice paper sheet to warm water, one at a time, and let soak for 5 to 10 seconds. Remove and place on a flat surface. Toward one end of rice wrapper, begin layering with 1 to 2 avocado slices, small handfuls of fresh cilantro and mint, and a handful of veggies. Sprinkle veggies with salt and pepper. Fold both ends to the center and roll sheet as tightly as possible without ripping. Place each prepared spring roll on a serving platter and cover with Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil to keep spring rolls from drying out. Continue with remaining ingredients, adding them to the platter as you work. Keep the spring rolls covered with foil at all times.
  4. 4 Serve spring rolls with mango dipping sauce and chopped peanuts.

By Reynolds KitchensR

Chicken Stir-Fry with Thai Peanut Sauce

Chicken Stir-Fry with Thai Peanut Sauce

4.6

Prep
40 min
Cook
15 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk ⅓ cup hot water, peanut butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and curry paste together in a bowl; set aside.
  2. 2 Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a deep skillet or large wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken, ginger, and garlic; sauté, stirring constantly, until chicken is no longer pink in centers and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet; set aside.
  3. 3 Pour remaining ⅔ cup hot water into skillet. Add broccoli, carrot, and green beans; cover and steam for 2 minutes. Remove vegetables from skillet; reserve steaming liquid in a separate bowl.
  4. 4 Add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet. Add onion, zucchini, and bell pepper; stir-fry for 4 minutes. Return steamed broccoli, carrot, and green beans to the skillet. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, if needed; continue stir-frying until vegetables are tender but still crisp, 3 to 5 minutes more. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  5. 5 Return cooked chicken to the skillet; add peanut sauce, scallions, ⅓ cup peanuts, and ⅓ cup cilantro. Stir thoroughly; cook until heated through, 1 to 3 minutes. Add reserved steaming liquid to thin sauce, if necessary.
  6. 6 Garnish with lime wedges, remaining peanuts, and remaining cilantro; sprinkle with red pepper flakes.

By Jeannette

Khanom Jeeb (Pork and Shrimp Dumplings)

Khanom Jeeb (Pork and Shrimp Dumplings)

5.0

Prep
45 min
Cook
15 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat; add minced garlic. Slowly cook garlic until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
  2. 2 Crush peppercorns using a mortar and pestle until powdery. Add peeled garlic and a pinch of salt; crush into a paste. Mix cilantro stems into the paste.
  3. 3 Mix paste, pork, shrimp, water chestnuts, dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon white sugar, fish sauce, tapioca starch, light soy sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a large bowl. Spoon 1 to 2 teaspoons pork-shrimp mixture into the center of each wonton wrapper. Fold the wrapper over the filling, sealing the edges together and creating a purse-like pouch.
  4. 4 Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add wontons, cover, and steam until the filling is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Whisk rice vinegar, light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon white sugar, scallions, and bird's eye chile together in a bowl until dipping sauce is well mixed.
  6. 6 Serve Khanom Jeeb with a drizzle of garlic oil and dipping sauce on the side.

By Toi

Strawberry Vinegar

Strawberry Vinegar

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
4330 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan to just below boiling. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
  2. 2 Place strawberries in a sterilized pint jar and lightly press with a muddler or the back of a spoon to release a bit of juice. Pour in vinegar and wipe the rim with a clean cloth. Seal and let sit in a cool, dark place until flavors develop, about 3 days. Shake jar gently once a day. Infuse longer for a more concentrated flavor.
  3. 3 Strain the infused vinegar into a sterile bottle or jar through a cheesecloth or coffee filter. Seal.

By France Cevallos

Red Raspberry Vinaigrette

Red Raspberry Vinaigrette

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine olive oil, rice vinegar, and raspberry jam in the container of a blender. Process until smooth. Store in a jar in the refrigerator.

By LINDAJ6724