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Ramen Eggs (Ajitsuke Tamago)

Ramen Eggs (Ajitsuke Tamago)

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
155 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring eggs to room temperature by soaking them in warm water for about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a low boil.
  3. 3 Carefully pierce the bottom of each egg with thumb tack. Gently lower eggs into the boiling water.
  4. 4 Gently lower eggs into water and boil for 6 minutes 20 seconds. Remove eggs and place in a bowl of ice water until completely cool, about 2 minutes.
  5. 5 While the eggs are cooling, stir together soy sauce, mirin, sake, and pepper for marinade in a bowl.
  6. 6 Carefully peel cooled eggs; try to start from the middle of the shell and work you way up and down.
  7. 7 Place whole peeled eggs in marinade. Refrigerate for at least 2 to 4 hours, or up to 2 days for stronger flavor, turning eggs every 30 minutes or as often as you prefer.
  8. 8 Slice eggs in half when ready to use.

By Lazarus

Hoisin Sautéed Green Beans

Hoisin Sautéed Green Beans

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic together in a bowl. Set aside.
  2. 2 Bring about 4 cups water to a boil in a large deep skillet. Add green beans and boil for 3 minutes. Drain green beans and run under cold water for 1 minute.
  3. 3 Bring hoisin mixture to a simmer in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add green beans.
  4. 4 Saute until desired doneness, about 5 minutes.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Spicy Garlic-Sesame Green Beans

Spicy Garlic-Sesame Green Beans

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine mirin, soy sauce, sesame chili oil, garlic, and sesame seeds in a small bowl. Set sauce aside.
  2. 2 Heat peanut oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add green beans and saute for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add in sauce and lower heat to medium. Continue cooking until beans have reached the desired doneness, 4 to 5 minutes more. Season with salt, if desired, before serving.

By France Cevallos

Lo Mein Noodles

Lo Mein Noodles

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain, then rinse with cold water to cool.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, whisk together soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, honey, and ginger in a small bowl; set aside.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Cook and stir celery, carrots, onion, and green onions in hot oil until slightly tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  5. 5 Add spaghetti and soy sauce mixture. Cook, stirring frequently, until heated through, about 5 minutes.

By SarBetEns

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

Hot and Spicy Tofu

Hot and Spicy Tofu

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat peanut oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Toss the tofu into the oil, and cook until browned on all sides. Once browned, toss in onion, bell pepper, chile pepper, and garlic; cook until just tender, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 In a small bowl, whisk together the hot water, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes. Pour over tofu and vegetables, toss to coat, and simmer 3 to 5 minutes, or until sauce thickens slightly.

By RITALINCINDY

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

Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli with Sweet Chili Sauce

Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli with Sweet Chili Sauce

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine broccoli, olive oil, and soy sauce in a resealable bag and toss to coat. Set aside to allow the broccoli to soak up the oil, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat an air fryer to 360 degrees F (182 degrees C).
  3. 3 Place broccoli in the air fryer basket and cook for 6 minutes, shaking air fryer basket halfway through. You may have to do 2 batches depending on the size of your air fryer. Broccoli will be crisp-tender with lightly charred edges. Add 2 to 3 minutes more of cook time if you like your broccoli more tender.
  4. 4 Transfer broccoli to a bowl and toss with sweet chili sauce.

By France Cevallos

Frozen Vegetable Stir-Fry

Frozen Vegetable Stir-Fry

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, peanut butter, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add frozen mixed vegetables; cook and stir until just tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove from heat and fold in soy sauce mixture.

By Tracey Davies

Glazed Green Beans with Bacon

Glazed Green Beans with Bacon

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 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 green beans, cover, and steam until bright green and tender, yet firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Drain in a colander.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
  3. 3 Turn heat to medium and sauté garlic in the bacon grease until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. 4 Adjust heat, and add soy sauce, brandy, cream, and brown sugar. Cook until liquid starts to bubble and thicken, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  5. 5 Add green beans to sauce in skillet and stir to coat. Serve immediately and top with cooked bacon.

By thedailygourmet

Sesame Cabbage and Mushrooms

Sesame Cabbage and Mushrooms

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
6 min
Total
21 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons sesame oil; swirl to coat. Saute mushrooms until browned, about 4 minutes. Add cabbage; saute for 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove skillet from heat. Mix in 1 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, soy sauce, and black pepper until well combined. Top with cilantro and sesame seeds.

By HurdBird

Fiery Red Pepper Potatoes

Fiery Red Pepper Potatoes

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk the soy sauce and cayenne pepper in a small bowl until the cayenne pepper is dissolved; set aside.
  2. 2 Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook the potatoes in the hot oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the onions, bell pepper, and sesame seeds; cook 1 minute more. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the potatoes; cook and stir until the liquid is completely absorbed, 1 to 2 minutes.

By Chicken_Livers_Stink

Sweet and Spicy Green Beans

Sweet and Spicy Green Beans

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Arrange a steamer basket in a pot over boiling water, and steam the green beans 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. 3 In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, garlic, garlic chili sauce, and honey.
  4. 4 Heat the canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the green beans, and fry for 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in the soy sauce mixture. Continue cooking and stirring 2 minutes, or until the liquid is nearly evaporated. Serve immediately.

By COOKOFTHEHOUSE

Grilled Sesame Soy Shishito Peppers

Grilled Sesame Soy Shishito Peppers

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic in a large bowl. Add shishito peppers and toss to combine. Let marinate for 15 to 20 minutes, tossing occasionally.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and heat a grill pan on the grates.
  3. 3 Remove peppers from marinade, letting excess marinade drip back into the bowl. Place peppers on the preheated grill pan and cook, tossing every 1 to 2 minutes, until evenly charred, 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. 4 Return charred peppers to the bowl with marinade and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and serve.

By France Cevallos

Green Bean Bundles

Green Bean Bundles

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until partially cooked. Drain, cut each piece in half, and set aside.
  3. 3 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place the green beans on a rack or special steamer basket over the boiling water. Cover with a lid so that the steam does not escape. Steam for a few minutes until the green beans are done. Set the green beans aside. Reserve about 2 cups of the water and dissolve the bouillon cube in it.
  4. 4 Take a bundle of green beans (4 or 5) and wrap them with a piece of bacon. Secure with a toothpick if necessary. Place the bundles in a shallow baking dish.
  5. 5 In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the reserved stock with the Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, butter, brown sugar, and garlic powder. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
  6. 6 Pour the sauce over the bundles and bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 20 minutes or until the bacon is done.

By Jessica

Spicy Grilled Broccoli

Spicy Grilled Broccoli

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together vegetable oil, soy sauce, gochujang, honey, lime juice, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes in a bowl for the sauce.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Place broccoli steaks onto hot grill, cover, and cook for 2 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Flip broccoli steaks again and generously brush on sauce, making sure to coat the stems very well. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Flip and brush generously with sauce and cook until stems are still firm, but cooked through, an additional 5 to 7 minutes.

By MommaBean3

Honey Orange Green Beans

Honey Orange Green Beans

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir the honey, orange zest, garlic, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, pepper, and water together in a bowl. Add the green beans and toss to coat. Allow to soak for 20 minutes, mixing every 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over low heat; add the green beans to the hot oil and cover the saucepan. Pour the green beans and sauce into the pan and cook, shaking the pan regularly, until the beans are slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes to the green beans, replace the cover, and continue cooking until the green beans are cooked though yet slightly crispy, about 5 minutes more.

By jennzy910

Asparagus Stir-Fry

Asparagus Stir-Fry

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a bowl, mix the broth, sherry, soy sauce, cider vinegar, cornstarch, sugar, dry mustard, and salt.
  2. 2 Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Mix the asparagus into the skillet, coating with the oil. Cook and stir 5 minutes, until tender but firm. Pour the broth mixture over the asparagus, and continue cooking 5 minutes, until thickened and heated through.

By LEXJAM

Hallelujah Noodles

Hallelujah Noodles

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place linguini pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  2. 2 In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, olive oil, sugar, vinegar, and sesame seeds.
  3. 3 In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the soy sauce dressing, greens, imitation crabmeat, cilantro, and avocado. Chill until serving.

By OUTLIERCOOK

Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Soy-Citrus Glaze

Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Soy-Citrus Glaze

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil
  2. 2 Peel sweet potatoes and cut crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick rounds.
  3. 3 Toss together sweet potatoes, oil, and gochugaru (Korean chile flakes) in a bowl. Spread out in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  4. 4 Roast in the preheated oven until knife-tender, 15 to 18 minutes.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, bring brown sugar, soy sauce, orange juice and orange zest to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until a thick, syrupy glaze forms, about 15 minutes. Remove potatoes from oven.
  6. 6 Position oven rack 6 inches from heat; preheat broiler. Lightly smash each potato slice with the bottom of a glass. Broil until browned in spots, about 3 minutes. Drizzle with glaze. Garnish with cilantro.

By Virginia Willis

Napa Cabbage Salad

Napa Cabbage Salad

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Finely shred cabbage; do not chop. Combine green onions and cabbage in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Make the crunchy topping: Melt butter in a pot. Stir ramen noodles, almonds, and sesame seeds into the pot with melted butter.
  4. 4 Spoon the mixture onto a baking sheet and bake the crunchies in the preheated oven, turning often to make sure they do not burn, for 5 to 7 minutes. When they are browned remove them from the oven.
  5. 5 Make the dressing: Heat oil, sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce together in a small saucepan. Bring the dressing to a boil, let boil for 1 minute. Remove the pan from heat and let cool.
  6. 6 Toss together cabbage with crunchy topping and dressing immediately before serving. Serve right away or the crunchies will get soggy.
  7. 7 Enjoy!

By Carol

Shieldzini

Shieldzini

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut cucumbers lengthwise, scoop out seeds with a spoon, and slice cucumbers into bite-sized pieces. Transfer to a salad bowl.
  2. 2 In a small bowl, mix together salt, oil, sugar, rice wine vinegar, and soy sauce. Pour over cucumbers, and gently toss. Refrigerate several hours before serving, tossing every now and then.

By PEGW