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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

Overnight Chinese Daikon Radish Pickles

Overnight Chinese Daikon Radish Pickles

3.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
530 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a mixing bowl, toss daikon with salt. Cover, and refrigerate until 1 to 2 tablespoons of water is released, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Drain and rinse daikon, removing as much salt as possible. Pat dry with a paper towel, and return to bowl. Stir in rice vinegar, black pepper and, if desired, sesame oil. Cover, and refrigerate at least 8 hours.

By MARBALET

Hot and Sweet Dipping Sauce

Hot and Sweet Dipping Sauce

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring vinegar to a boil in a small, nonreactive pot. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Reduce heat to low, simmer for 5 minutes, and remove from heat.
  2. 2 Mash garlic and salt in a mortar and pestle to a smooth paste. Add paste to sweetened vinegar in the pot. Stir in red pepper flakes. Cool to room temperature before using. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

By ycrowe

Velveting Chicken Breast, Chinese Restaurant Style

Velveting Chicken Breast, Chinese Restaurant Style

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together egg white, vinegar, cornstarch, and salt in a large bowl until smooth. Add sliced chicken; mix to coat thoroughly. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Bring water and oil to a boil in a pot over high heat. Reduce heat to medium.
  3. 3 Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess; discard remaining marinade. Add chicken to boiling water and cook until just white on the outside but not completely cooked through, about 1 minute.
  4. 4 Drain chicken and finish cooking in a hot oiled wok or skillet until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, or store parboiled chicken in the refrigerator in a sealed container until ready to use, up to a few hours.

By VICTORIA

Hot and Sour Tofu Soup (Suan La Dofu Tang)

Hot and Sour Tofu Soup (Suan La Dofu Tang)

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Measure broth into a saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Add tofu and green onions. Slowly drizzle in the beaten egg to make long strands of egg. Add mushrooms and cabbage, and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and season with chili sauce, vinegar and soy sauce. Stir in citric acid if using.

By Cressida

Chinese Chicken Salad

Chinese Chicken Salad

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Prepare salad: Combine chicken, lettuce, green onion, celery, noodles, nuts, and sesame seeds in a large salad bowl. Mix all together. Set aside.
  2. 2 Make dressing: Put vinegar in a small bowl. Dissolve sugar and salt in vinegar before adding oil. Shake, or beat, well.
  3. 3 Add dressing to salad, toss to coat, and serve.

By Ann Black

Spring Asparagus Salad

Spring Asparagus Salad

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk rice vinegar, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and Dijon together in a small bowl until well combined; drizzle in peanut oil and sesame oil, while whisking vigorously, until emulsified. Set vinaigrette aside.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook asparagus in boiling water until just tender but mostly firm, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  3. 3 Place asparagus in a large bowl; drizzle with vinaigrette and toss until evenly coated. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

By Seattle Dad

Air Fryer Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork

Air Fryer Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pork, cornstarch, and sesame oil in a bowl and toss to coat. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray. Place pork in the basket of the air fryer and spray top of pork with cooking spray.
  4. 4 Cook for 10 minutes. Shake the basket and cook pork until desired crispness, about 10 minutes more.
  5. 5 While the pork is cooking, combine sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk constantly until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low and keep sauce warm until ready to use.
  6. 6 Transfer pork to a bowl. Pour sauce on top of the pork and toss to coat.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Instant Pot Kung Pao Broccoli

Instant Pot Kung Pao Broccoli

3.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sambal oelek, sherry, and garlic together in a bowl. Pour sauce into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Set a steamer basket on top of the sauce and place broccoli inside the basket. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 0 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  2. 2 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Lift the steamer basket out and dump broccoli into the sauce below. Stir to coat.
  3. 3 Divide broccoli between serving plates and garnish with peanuts and green onions.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Spicy Szechuan Green Beans

Spicy Szechuan Green Beans

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine green beans and water in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender-crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Add ginger, garlic, and sesame oil; cook, stirring frequently, until garlic is fragrant and golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl. Pour over beans and cook until sauce thickens enough to coat beans, 3 to 5 minutes.

By Tasha

Chinese Broccoli

Chinese Broccoli

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook Chinese broccoli in boiling water, uncovered, until just tender, about 4 minutes.
  3. 3 Drain and place in a shallow bowl.
  4. 4 Whisk together hoisin sauce, sugar, soy sauce, cornstarch, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat until sauce is thickened and no longer cloudy, 5 to 7 minutes.
  5. 5 Pour sauce over broccoli; toss to coat and serve.

By Somer

Asian Chicken Salad

Asian Chicken Salad

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Make the dressing: Shake oil, vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, and soy sauce together in a small lidded container. Set aside until salad is ready.
  3. 3 Make the salad: Combine lettuce, chicken, green onions, and sesame seeds in a large bowl. Cover and chill for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 While the salad is chilling, heat oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Break rice noodles into pieces and fry in the hot skillet in small batches until they begin to puff up, 15 to 25 seconds. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  5. 5 Remove salad from the refrigerator. Portion into salad bowls, top with fried rice noodles, and drizzle dressing over top.

By Jill Lopez

Chinese Spareribs

Chinese Spareribs

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
40 min
Total
165 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix hoisin sauce, ketchup, honey, soy sauce, sake, rice vinegar, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, and five-spice powder together in a shallow glass dish. Place ribs in the dish and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours or up to overnight.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Fill a broiler tray with enough water to cover the bottom. Place the grate or a rack over the tray; arrange ribs on the grate.
  4. 4 Cook in the preheated oven on the center rack for 40 minutes, turning and brushing with marinade every 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Let marinade cook on for final 10 minutes to make a glaze. Finish under the broiler if desired. Discard any remaining marinade.

By IBNSHISHA

Brandi's Wontons

Brandi's Wontons

4.4

Prep
35 min
Cook
20 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add napa cabbage and cook uncovered until tender, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander, then immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Once the napa cabbage is cold, drain well, squeezing out any excess water, and place in a large bowl. Stir in ground pork, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, sherry, cornstarch, 1 1/2 teaspoon of minced ginger, and green onion.
  2. 2 Arrange half of the wonton wrappers on a large sheet of waxed paper. Brush each wrapper lightly with the egg white. Place a heaping teaspoon of the pork mixture in the center of each wrapper. Gather all 4 corners of the wonton wrapper and pinch the edges together to seal in the filling. Repeat with remaining wonton wrappers.
  3. 3 Bring large pot of water to a boil and drop the wontons into the boiling water. When the wontons rise to the surface, continue to cook them one minute longer. Remove with a slotted spoon as they finish cooking and place on a platter.
  4. 4 Dipping sauce: Mix 1/4 cup soy sauce, seasoned rice vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of shredded fresh ginger in a bowl.

By BRANDI T