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Agedashi-esque Tofu

Agedashi-esque Tofu

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut tofu into 12 cubes. Place cornstarch on a plate or in a shallow bowl and dredge tofu in it, coating thoroughly.
  2. 2 Heat enough oil so that tofu will be half-way submerged. Fry tofu in hot oil for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, or until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  3. 3 Sprinkle green onions over tofu and drizzle with hoisin sauce. Serve immediately.

By SMACPRODUCTIONS

Chicken Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)

Chicken Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine soy sauce, sake, and ginger in a large bowl. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Place cornstarch in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken; seal bag and toss until chicken is coated with cornstarch.
  4. 4 Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and juices run clear, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels or on a wire rack.

By Brenda Sawyer Adamson

Crispy Shrimp Tempura

Crispy Shrimp Tempura

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 3 Whisk flour, cornstarch, and salt together in a large bowl; make a well in the center.
  4. 4 Pour water and egg yolk into the well and mix just until moistened; batter will be lumpy. Stir in egg whites.
  5. 5 Dip one shrimp at a time into batter to coat; do not batter tails.
  6. 6 When three shrimp have been battered, carefully place them into the deep fryer and fry until golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes.
  7. 7 Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining shrimp, battering a few at a time while the previous batch is cooking.

By S Sundt

Karaage Chicken

Karaage Chicken

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine soy sauce, sake, oil, ginger, and garlic in a bowl and whisk to combine. Add chicken pieces and mix well with the marinade. Marinate at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Combine flour and cornstarch on a plate. Coat marinated chicken with flour-cornstarch mixture.
  4. 4 Fry chicken pieces in batches until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Remove from the hot oil, transfer to a wire rack, and allow to rest for 3 minutes.
  5. 5 Increase heat until oil is 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry chicken pieces for another 1 to 2 minutes in the hot oil until very crisp.

By Taro Saeki

Japanese Beef Stir-Fry

Japanese Beef Stir-Fry

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slice beef into very thin strips.
  2. 2 Mix cornstarch, broth, soy and sugar until smooth. Set aside.
  3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in saucepot or wok over high heat. Add beef in 2 batches and stir-fry until browned. Set beef aside.
  4. 4 Add 1 tablespoon oil. Add the mushrooms, cabbage, peppers, celery and green onions in 2 batches and stir-fry over medium heat until tender-crisp. Set vegetables aside.
  5. 5 Stir cornstarch mixture and add. Cook until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly. Return beef and vegetables to saucepot and heat through. Serve over rice.

By Campbell's Kitchen

Air Fryer Shrimp Tempura

Air Fryer Shrimp Tempura

2.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, sherry, rice wine vinegar, oyster sauce, scallions, sugar, lemon juice, and ginger stir-in paste in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside.
  2. 2 Prepare shrimp: Whisk together cornstarch, flour, club soda, and beaten egg in a large bowl until well combined. Add shrimp; gently stir until shrimp are evenly coated.
  3. 3 Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions. Cut a piece of parchment to fit the basket of the air fryer and set aside.
  4. 4 Use tongs to hold shrimp by the tail and dip in batter, allowing any excess batter to drip off. Place shrimp on the reserved parchment paper without overcrowding, then place into the basket of the air fryer. You will need to cook shrimp in batches.
  5. 5 Cook in the preheated air fryer until desired crispness is reached, about 8 minutes. Repeat with remaining shrimp. Serve hot with sauce.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Sukiyaki

Sukiyaki

3.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Brown beef in hot oil, then stir in soy sauce, MSG, broth, and sugar. Mix in onion and celery, and cook until tender. Stir in bamboo shoots, green onions, mushrooms, and water chestnuts. Reduce heat to medium, stir in cornstarch, and simmer until sauce is thickened.

By Sara

Mapo Tofu (Microwave Recipe)

Mapo Tofu (Microwave Recipe)

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Drain tofu and wrap in paper towels; place in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 2 minutes. Unwrap tofu and slice into 3/4-inch cubes.
  2. 2 Whisk miso paste, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, oyster sauce, doubanjiang, ginger, and garlic together in a bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk 1 tablespoon water and cornstarch together in a small bowl until smooth; set aside.
  4. 4 Combine miso paste mixture, remaining water, ground beef, and ground pork in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave at 600W for 4 minutes. Drain liquid into cornstarch mixture; mix well.
  5. 5 Carefully stir tofu, cornstarch mixture, and green onion into ground meat mixture. Cover and microwave until flavors combine, about 4 minutes.

By Pearl Ishizaki

Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki

Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki

3.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water, 1/4 cup plus 5 tablespoons soy sauce, molasses, ginger, and garlic in a saucepan and bring to a gentle boil, about 5 minutes. Combine water and cornstarch in a bowl; add to saucepan and stir until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Set sauce aside.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large wok or frying pan over medium heat until sizzling. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, and chicken. Cook until chicken is no longer pink inside, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. Add frozen vegetables and water chestnuts to wok and cook until heated through, about 10 minutes. Add drained pineapple and prepared sauce; bring mixture to a simmer, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, combine reserved pineapple juice and cornstarch in a small bowl. Add mixture to wok and stir until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and quickly stir in sesame oil.

By Margaret Parrish

Nikuman (Steamed Beef Buns)

Nikuman (Steamed Beef Buns)

Prep
60 min
Cook
50 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix milk and sugar for dough together in a bowl. Pour bun flour into another bowl and add gradually the milk mixture, stirring with a spatula.
  2. 2 Form the dough into a ball and knead with your hands for about 20 minutes. Add olive oil and knead for 10 minutes more.
  3. 3 Transfer dough to a dry bowl, cover with a towel, and let rest for 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Combine beef, mushrooms, green onions, cornstarch, sugar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, salt, five-spice powder, and pepper in a bowl with your hands until thoroughly mixed. Form the filling into 12 equally sized meatballs.
  5. 5 Roll dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece out with a rolling pin to a circle, no more than 5 inches in diameter.
  6. 6 Cover each meatball with a dough circle, pinching the edges to close.
  7. 7 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 beef buns, working in batches as needed, cover, and steam until meat is no longer pink, about 45 minutes.

By Mike Crdova

Ground Beef Teriyaki

Ground Beef Teriyaki

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine ground beef, carrots, and bell pepper in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat; saute for 4 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add zucchini and continue to cook until ground beef is fully cooked through and vegetables are crisp-tender (to your preferred "doneness"), about 5 more minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, combine soy sauce, 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, sugar, brown sugar, vinegar, cornstarch, onion powder, ginger, and garlic powder in a small bowl for the sauce. Whisk until well blended.
  3. 3 When the meat and veggies are cooked, whisk sauce once more and pour into the skillet. Use a spatula to mix and get everything off the sides and bottom.
  4. 4 Turn the heat up until sauce begins to bubble, stirring occasionally until mixture becomes thickened and glossy. Turn heat off. Taste and adjust seasonings.

By Rebekah Rose Hills

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs

4.5

Prep
35 min
Cook
15 min
Total
530 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk soy sauce, mirin, olive oil, honey, sesame oil, garlic powder, ginger, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl. Transfer 1/4 of the marinade to a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. 2 Place remaining marinade in a zip-top bag and add chicken. Marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours, or overnight.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove chicken from the refrigerator.
  4. 4 Combine bell peppers, onion, and zucchini in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
  5. 5 Make the kabobs by alternating chicken with bell peppers, pineapple, onion, and zucchini. Drizzle some of the sauce from the zip-top bag onto the kabobs.
  6. 6 Cook on the preheated grill, turning every few minutes and drizzling any remaining sauce from the bag over top, until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  7. 7 About 10 minutes before the skewers are done, mix cold water and cornstarch in a small bowl. Put the 1/4 cup reserved marinade in a small saucepan over medium heat. When hot, add cornstarch-water mixture and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring often, until sauce thickens, 7 to 8 minutes.
  8. 8 Place kabobs on a tray and drizzle with thickened teriyaki sauce. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top.

By jmiss

Karaage Chicken Sandwich

Karaage Chicken Sandwich

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sake, mirin, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and pepper for marinade in a glass or ceramic bowl and mix well. Add chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2 While chicken marinates, combine mayonnaise, miso, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and honey for the miso mayonnaise in a bowl.
  3. 3 Combine cabbage, carrots, cilantro, vinegar, green onions, sesame oil, sesame seeds, salt, and pepper for the slaw in another bowl.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove chicken from marinade and dredge in cornstarch, knocking off any excess.
  5. 5 Fry chicken in the hot oil until no longer pink in the centers and golden brown on the outsides, 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
  6. 6 Coat toasted buns with miso mayonnaise. Add fried chicken, top with slaw, and sprinkle each with togarashi. Serve.

By Curtis Williams

Old Bay® Grilled Chicken Wings

Old Bay® Grilled Chicken Wings

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place wings in a large bowl. Add 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning and massage into wings until evenly coated. Add cornstarch and toss to coat. Place wings on a baking sheet and let rest for 10 minutes while the grill is preheating.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C) and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Place wings directly onto the grate of the preheated grill and cook over indirect heat for 10 minutes. Flip the wings and cook 10 minutes more over indirect heat. Transfer wings to a baking sheet to rest.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon of seafood seasoning and cook until seasoning is incorporated into the butter, about 3 minutes.
  5. 5 Place wings in a large bowl. Drizzle seasoned butter over the wings and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Honey-Glazed Baby Carrots

Honey-Glazed Baby Carrots

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 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 carrots, cover, and steam until tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 While carrots are steaming, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Combine with honey and cornstarch.
  3. 3 Pour glaze over cooked carrots and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

By Sarah Stephan

Brookville Hotel Cream-Style Corn

Brookville Hotel Cream-Style Corn

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine corn, cream and salt in a large stockpot or Dutch oven. Stir together the sugar and cornstarch to prevent lumps, then stir them into the corn. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer until thick, about 20 minutes. The longer it cooks, the thicker it will be.

By RLSTANFIELD

Bourbon-Cider Glaze Sauce

Bourbon-Cider Glaze Sauce

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine ketchup and bourbon in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. 2 Whisk apple cider and cornstarch together in a small bowl until smooth; pour into the saucepan. Bring to a boil, whisking occasionally, and cook until sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove sauce from heat and stir in black pepper; set aside to cool.

By Chef Mo

Roast Beef with Coffee

Roast Beef with Coffee

3.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
365 min
Total
375 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Using a sharp knife, make five deep slits around the top and side of roast. Push one garlic clove into each slit.
  2. 2 Place roast in a slow cooker and pour coffee over top. Cover and cook on Low until roast is browned and cooked through, about 3 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the roast should read 145 degrees F (65 degrees C), 6 to 8 hours.
  3. 3 Transfer roast to a serving platter. Pour drippings into a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; slowly pour into drippings and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve with roast.

By karela

Easy Fried Chicken

Easy Fried Chicken

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat. Place cornstarch in a bowl.
  2. 2 Slice chicken into 1/2-inch thick pieces. Transfer to a bowl and mix with salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne.
  3. 3 Divide chicken into 2 or 3 portions and dredge in cornstarch until evenly coated and all white; add more cornstarch if necessary.
  4. 4 Lower chicken carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until crispy on the outside and no longer pink in the center, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve hot.

By Tuny

Fried Butterflied Shrimp

Fried Butterflied Shrimp

4.4

Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat deep fryer or skillet with oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a large bowl, pour in water and mix in cornstarch and eggs.
  3. 3 Dip the shrimp into the mixture allowing them to be completely coated. Then roll the shrimp in the breadcrumbs. Coat the shrimp well with the breadcrumbs. Mix up the cornstarch batter again. Dip the breadcrumbs coated shrimp back into the cornstarch batter. Roll the shrimp in the breadcrumbs for a second time. Repeat for each shrimp.
  4. 4 Drop shrimp, one at a time, into the hot oil and cook shrimp until they are golden brown.

By Joy Fleming

Heavenly Scotch Ham

Heavenly Scotch Ham

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
120 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Set the ham with the flat side down in a large roasting pan. In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, cornstarch, mustard, cinnamon and Scotch. Brush some of the mixture onto the ham, reserve the rest for basting.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven, basting every 20 minutes, for 2 hours. Remove from the oven and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand for 15 minutes before removing the foil and serving. This ham is delicious served warm, at room temperature or even cold.

By Mazzeppa

Carrots a la Orange

Carrots a la Orange

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil in a saucepan and cook carrots in the boiling water until just tender, about 15 minutes. Drain. Transfer carrots to a serving dish and keep warm.
  2. 2 Whisk sugar, cornstarch, salt, and ginger in a saucepan until thoroughly combined; turn heat to medium and whisk in orange juice. Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, and cook until sauce is smooth and thickened, about 3 minutes; stir in butter. Pour sauce over carrots, stir to coat, and serve.

By larkspur

Air Fryer Old Bay® Chicken Wings

Air Fryer Old Bay® Chicken Wings

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place chicken wings in a large bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons Old Bay® seasoning and black pepper. Add cornstarch and toss wings until fully coated. Shake each wing and place in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching; cook in batches if necessary.
  3. 3 Fry in the preheated air fryer for 10 minutes, shake the basket, and fry an additional 8 minutes. Flip wings over and fry until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear, 5 to 6 more minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, combine butter and 1 teaspoon Old Bay® seasoning for sauce in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  5. 5 Dip each wing in the sauce. Serve with remaining sauce on the side.

By Yoly

Apricot Glazed Chicken

Apricot Glazed Chicken

4.2

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Spray a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Brown chicken in heated skillet.
  2. 2 Add chicken broth, jam and soy sauce. Simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken is done (no longer pink in the center).
  3. 3 Remove chicken from skillet. Add 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water to sauce to thicken (equal amounts more of each if you like it thicker). Return chicken to skillet and turn to coat thoroughly with sauce.

By M. Burton

Maple Glazed Pork Loin

Maple Glazed Pork Loin

4.4

Prep
120 min
Cook
60 min
Total
190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the roast into a large resealable bag. In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, vinegar, pancake syrup, cornstarch and brown sugar. Pour into the bag with the roast. Seal, and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the roast into a roasting pan or large Dutch oven, and pour the marinade over it.
  3. 3 Cover, and roast for 1 hour in the preheated oven. Remove the lid, and continue roasting until the top is browned and the internal temperature is at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) when taken with a meat thermometer. Remove from the oven, and let rest for about 10 minutes before carving. The internal temperature should increase by 10 degrees.

By missdixie

Carrots with Apricot Preserves

Carrots with Apricot Preserves

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring carrots and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and steam until the carrots are just tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, stir together the apricot preserves, cornstarch, dried apricots, and raisins in a saucepan. Place over medium heat, and cook until the mixture bubbles, thickens, and turns clear, 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. 4 Once the carrots have cooked, drain, and stir into the apricot preserves. Pour into a baking dish, and bake in preheated oven until the sauce has thickened further, and turned light brown, about 15 minutes.

By MeganM

Chili Cheese Fries

Chili Cheese Fries

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Prepare french fries as directed on the package.
  2. 2 Stir cornstarch and water in a small cup until cornstarch dissolves; set aside. Bring milk and margarine to a boil in a saucepan, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat and whisk the cornstarch mixture into the milk mixture, bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook and stir until the mixture is thick and smooth. Add the cheese to the milk mixture and stir until the cheese has melted and is well combined.
  3. 3 Prepare chili as directed on the can. Pour the cooked chili and the cheese sauce over the top of the cooked french fries.

By Michael L

Easy Sweet and Sour Pork

Easy Sweet and Sour Pork

4.5

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend cornstarch and soy sauce in small bowl; stir in pork until well coated.
  2. 2 Brown pork in hot oil in Dutch oven or large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in 1/4 cup water. Cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. 3 Stir carrots, onion, bell pepper and sweet & sour sauce into pork mixture. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes longer, stirring frequently.
  4. 4 Add pineapple chunks; cook and stir only until pineapple is heated through.

By Kikkoman

Chicken A La Orange

Chicken A La Orange

3.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a skillet, brown chicken breasts in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Cook till juices run clear.
  2. 2 Add orange juice to the pan. When juice just begins to bubble around the edges of the pan, add corn starch dissolved in hot water. Mix ginger and honey together in a cup, and add to orange juice. Cook until sauce is thick and slightly browned. Serve.

By SKEHLER