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Smashed Cucumber Salad
Side Dish Asian

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
Side Dish Asian

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

Sesame Udon Noodles
Side Dish Asian

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
Side Dish Asian

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
Side Dish Asian

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

Perfect Sushi Rice
Side Dish Japanese

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
Side Dish American

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
Side Dish Southeast Asian

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

Magnificent Macaroni Salad
Side Dish American

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)
Side Dish Latin American

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
Side Dish American

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
Side Dish Korean

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

Cucumber Salad With Thai Sweet Chili Vinaigrette
Asian

Cucumber Salad With Thai Sweet Chili Vinaigrette

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk rice vinegar, chili sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and garlic together in a small bowl; season with salt.
  2. 2 Combine cucumber and onion in a separate bowl. Pour vinegar mixture over cucumber and onion mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Toss before serving.

By maryelle

Miso Maple-Glazed Salmon
Dinner Asian

Miso Maple-Glazed Salmon

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Brush an oven-safe skillet with vegetable oil.
  2. 2 Whisk miso paste, rice wine vinegar, maple syrup, and hot chili sauce together in a bowl.
  3. 3 Arrange salmon fillets, skin-sides down, in the prepared skillet. Place skillet over medium heat; cook until skin starts to sizzle, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
  4. 4 Brush salmon fillets with miso glaze. Place skillet in the preheated broiler; cook until salmon is just cooked through and top is browned, about 8 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove fillets from skillet, separating flesh from skins; leave skins in the pan.

By John Mitzewich

Sweet and Sour Sesame Seed Salad Dressing
Asian

Sweet and Sour Sesame Seed Salad Dressing

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Puree the onion in a blender until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh strainer. Reserve 3 tablespoons of onion juice; discard the remaining pulp.
  2. 2 Combine the sugar, mustard powder, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer. Use the paddle attachment to mix the sugar until the spices are evenly blended. Pour in the reserved onion juice, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Mix for several minutes until the sugar has begun to dissolve. Slowly drizzle in the canola oil with the mixer running at a medium-high speed. Add the toasted sesame seeds and continue mixing 1 minute more.

By ANTHONYTHEOBALD

Simple Sweet and Sour Sauce
Asian

Simple Sweet and Sour Sauce

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir pineapple chunks with juice, 3/4 cup water, rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook at a simmer until the pineapple is tender, about 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour pineapple mixture into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Return mixture to saucepan and bring to a simmer.
  3. 3 Whisk cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water together in a bowl until smooth; stir into the sauce. Increase heat to medium. Cook and stir sauce until thick, 2 to 3 minutes.

By MURDOCH

Sesame Beef Bites
Asian

Sesame Beef Bites

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together the sesame oil, vinegar, green onion, garlic, hoisin sauce, and chile garlic sauce in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the beef tenderloin cubes and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes, or in the refrigerator up to 8 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Spread the beef cubes onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 8 minutes for medium-well. Transfer to a bowl and toss with teriyaki sauce. Skewer each piece of beef with a toothpick and place onto a serving platter. Sprinkle with sesame seeds to serve.

By KerriJ

Homemade Salmon Sushi Rolls
Dinner Asian

Homemade Salmon Sushi Rolls

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool, about 10 minutes. Toss with vinegar.
  2. 2 Place 1 sheet of nori on a rolling mat, layer with 1/4 of the rice, and press rice out to the edges. Lay 1/4 of the salmon, 1/4 of the cream cheese, and 1/4 of the scallions in the center. Roll up carefully and wrap in plastic wrap. Repeat with remaining nori, rice, salmon, cream cheese, and scallions. Place in the refrigerator until chilled, at least 1 hour.
  3. 3 Remove sushi rolls from the refrigerator, discard plastic wrap, and cut each roll into 6 slices. Layer all rolls on a platter.

By KMOMMYZ

Sesame Broccoli Salad
Lunch Asian

Sesame Broccoli Salad

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Toast sesame seeds for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the seeds begin to turn golden brown. Set aside.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook broccoli in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes, or until desired tenderness. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl.
  3. 3 In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and sesame seeds. Pour over broccoli, and toss to coat.

By Sara

Cucumber Kimchi (Oi Sobaegi)
Asian

Cucumber Kimchi (Oi Sobaegi)

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut cucumber into 4-inch pieces and cut each piece into quarters. Place cucumber pieces in a bowl, add salt, and mix until coated. Let cucumbers stand at room temperature until liquid has been extracted, about 30 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Combine scallions, vinegar, garlic, ginger, chile oil, Korean chile powder, sugar, and fish sauce in a non-reactive bowl.
  3. 3 Stir cucumbers into the vinegar mixture; cover bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate cucumber mixture until chilled and flavors have blended, at least 30 minutes.

By Eric