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Hawaiian Coleslaw

Hawaiian Coleslaw

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix coleslaw mix, pineapple, and onion together in a bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, brown sugar, cilantro, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
  4. 4 Pour dressing over coleslaw mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

By Momof2andPup

Pineapple Cucumber Salad

Pineapple Cucumber Salad

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pineapple, cucumber, green onions, cilantro, and mint in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk chili sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, lime zest, and fish sauce together; whisk in brown sugar, 1 teaspoon at a time, until dressing has desired sweetness. Pour chili dressing over pineapple mixture; toss to combine.

By Ann Freele

Strawberry and Feta Salad

Strawberry and Feta Salad

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place almonds in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted. Remove from heat; set aside.
  3. 3 To make the dressing: whisk garlic, honey, Dijon mustard, raspberry vinegar, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil together until well combined.
  4. 4 Place toasted almonds, romaine lettuce, strawberries, and feta cheese in a salad bowl; add dressing and toss to coat.

By Andrea Longo Policella

Warm Stir-Fried Salad

Warm Stir-Fried Salad

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chicken in a large bowl. Whisk soy sauce, ginger, tarragon, and brown sugar together in a bowl; pour over chicken. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in refrigerator, 2 to 4 hours.
  2. 2 Remove chicken from marinade with a slotted spoon, reserving marinade.
  3. 3 Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; saute chicken until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Add marinade; bring to a boil for 3 minutes. Stir cashews and carrots into chicken.
  4. 4 Arrange cabbage and baby kale on 4 plates. Drizzle sesame oil over each cabbage-kale serving; top with chicken mixture.

By Darcy Loo

Asian Coleslaw

Asian Coleslaw

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 To make the peanut dressing: Whisk rice vinegar, oil, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic together in a medium bowl; set aside.
  3. 3 To make the coleslaw: Mix green cabbage, red cabbage, napa cabbage, red bell peppers, carrots, green onions, and cilantro in a large bowl.
  4. 4 When ready to serve, pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss well to combine.

By RRITCHESKE

Japanese Spinach with Sweet Sesame Seeds

Japanese Spinach with Sweet Sesame Seeds

3.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
2 min
Total
7 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the spinach 3 to 4 cups at a time. Cook and stir to wilt, then add more spinach.
  2. 2 Grind the sesame seeds into fine crumbs using a mortar and pestle. When spinach is wilted, move it to the sides of the pan and sprinkle sugar in the center. When the sugar melts, stir in the spinach to coat.
  3. 3 Transfer spinach to a serving plate and sprinkle ground sesame seeds on top.

By Bitchin Kitchen

Grilled Teriyaki Salmon

Grilled Teriyaki Salmon

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
260 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together teriyaki sauce, apple juice, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic, and pepper in a small bowl until marinade is well combined.
  2. 2 Place salmon fillets in a glass baking dish. Pour marinade over fillets; cover and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  4. 4 Remove fillets from marinade and shake off excess. Pour marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until reduced, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, cook fillets on the preheated grill until fish flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  6. 6 Serve fillets with reduced marinade drizzled over the top.

By STELLY

Sweet Teriyaki Beef Skewers

Sweet Teriyaki Beef Skewers

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
6 min
Total
1461 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, water, vegetable oil, and garlic together in a large bowl; drop beef slices into the mixture and stir to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap.
  2. 2 Marinate beef in refrigerator for 24 hours.
  3. 3 Remove beef from the marinade, shaking to remove any excess liquid. Discard marinade.
  4. 4 Thread beef slices in a zig-zag onto the skewers.
  5. 5 Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  6. 6 Cook skewers on preheated grill until the beef is cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.

By sheilago7

Okinawa Shoyu Pork

Okinawa Shoyu Pork

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
90 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pork belly into a large pot; cover with water by about 1-inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; simmer for 2 minutes. Discard water; fill pot with fresh water to cover pork by about 1-inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until pork begins to soften, about 1 hour.
  2. 2 Transfer pork to a cutting board and cool for 3 to 5 minutes; slice off and discard thick skin. Cut remaining pork meat into 1-inch wide slices. Set aside.
  3. 3 Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, 1/2 cup water, mirin, ginger, and garlic in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Add sliced pork belly; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Place a sheet of aluminum foil directly over meat and sauce; simmer uncovered until pork is tender, 30 to 45 minutes, turning the pork several times to cook evenly.

By Diana71

Miso Braised Pork

Miso Braised Pork

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
210 min
Total
225 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat canola oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot. Sear pork slices until well browned on both sides, then remove. Stir in the garlic and ginger, cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the water, soy sauce, brown sugar, and miso; bring to a simmer, scraping the bottom of the pan to dissolve the caramelized juices.
  2. 2 Place pork into pot, add additional water if needed to cover pork with the sauce. Then, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 3 hours until the pork is tender, and the sauce has thickened.

By Renee from Hawaii

Miso Salmon

Miso Salmon

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Fill a large skillet with about 1 inch of water and bring to a boil. Poach fish just until cooked on the outside, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer fillets to a broiler pan.
  3. 3 Stir together miso paste, brown sugar, salad dressing, sake, water, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Spread over the tops of the salmon fillets.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until almost cooked through, about 15 minutes. Switch the oven to broil, and broil until the top is browned and bubbly, about 5 more minutes. Cut fillets into portions to serve.

By Kalyn

Kawa Yakitori

Kawa Yakitori

2.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak skewers in water, 30 minutes to overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Combine soy sauce, mirin, green onion, sake, water, and brown sugar in a saucepan; bring to a low boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer until reduced slightly, 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside tare sauce to cool.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, thread chicken skin strips onto skewers lengthwise; skin should be slightly bunched up, but not too taut. Sprinkle with salt.
  5. 5 Cook on the preheated grill until nicely browned and crispy but fat hasn't completely rendered, about 5 minutes. Flip; cook until other side is crispy, about 5 minutes more.
  6. 6 Blot skewers lightly with a paper towel before serving. Serve yakitori with cooled tare sauce on the side.

By Buckwheat Queen

Oyakodon (Japanese Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl)

Oyakodon (Japanese Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl)

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add onion; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour in stock, then whisk in soy sauce, mirin, and brown sugar; stir until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer until slightly reduced, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Whisk eggs in a bowl until well-beaten, then pour into the hot stock mixture. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat, and steam until egg is cooked, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  4. 4 Divide rice among 4 deep soup bowls and top with equal amounts of the soup mixture.

By User

Quick Oyakodon

Quick Oyakodon

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  2. 2 Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in the soy sauce and brown sugar until the sugar has dissolved. Reduce heat to low; keep warm.
  3. 3 Heat several tablespoons of the chicken sauce in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion and shiitake mushrooms in the sauce until the onion has softened, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken, green onions, and a few more tablespoons of the sauce; continue cooking until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes more. Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the skillet; pour the beaten egg overtop. Reduce heat to medium-low and sprinkle with the snow peas. Cook and stir until the egg has firmed and is no longer runny, about 3 minutes.
  4. 4 Divide the rice between two bowls and spoon the egg mixture evenly overtop. Pour additional chicken sauce over the rice to serve.

By BINGADING

Air Fryer Tonkatsu

Air Fryer Tonkatsu

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make sauce: Whisk together ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, sherry, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic in a medium bowl until sugar is dissolved. Set sauce aside.
  2. 2 Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Prepare pork chops: Lay pork chops on a clean work surface; season with salt and pepper.
  4. 4 Beat eggs in a flat dish. Place bread crumbs in a separate flat dish.
  5. 5 Dip a pork chop in beaten eggs, then dredge in bread crumbs. Dip again in eggs, then press in bread crumbs to thoroughly coat. Repeat with remaining pork chops.
  6. 6 Place pork chops in the basket of the preheated air fryer and spray the tops with nonstick cooking spray. Air-fry for 10 minutes. Flip chops over using a spatula and spray the tops with nonstick cooking spray again. Air-fry for 10 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of pork chops should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  7. 7 Transfer pork chops to a cutting board and slice. Serve with sauce.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Air Fryer Chicken Katsu with Homemade Katsu Sauce

Air Fryer Chicken Katsu with Homemade Katsu Sauce

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Prepare sauce: Whisk ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, sherry, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic together in a bowl until sugar has dissolved. Set katsu sauce aside. Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Meanwhile, lay chicken pieces on a clean work surface. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. 4 Place beaten eggs in a flat dish or shallow bowl. Pour bread crumbs into a second flat dish. Dredge chicken pieces in egg and then in bread crumbs. Repeat by dredging chicken in egg and then bread crumbs again, pressing down so the bread crumbs stick to the chicken.
  5. 5 Place chicken pieces in the basket of the preheated air fryer. Spray the tops with nonstick cooking spray.
  6. 6 Air fry for 10 minutes. Flip chicken pieces over using a spatula and spray the tops with nonstick cooking spray. Cook for 8 minutes more. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and slice. Serve with katsu sauce.
  7. 7 Serve with katsu sauce and enjoy!

By Soup Loving Nicole

Gyudon Japanese Beef Bowl

Gyudon Japanese Beef Bowl

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
7 min
Total
22 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Halve the onion and discard the central-most part. Cut halves into thin slices.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until it starts to brown, about 30 seconds. Reduce heat to medium-low; add water, soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, and sake and simmer until flavors combine, about 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir beef into the skillet. Cook, covered, until beef is cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Divide between serving bowls and garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, ginger, and seaweed strips.

By LittoBubbo

Restaurant-Style Shoyu Miso Ramen

Restaurant-Style Shoyu Miso Ramen

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
270 min
Total
530 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place black fungus in a large bowl; fill with water.
  3. 3 Combine mirin, 1/2 cup soy sauce, onion, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 3 chopped green onion bulbs, and garlic in an oven-safe pot over high heat; bring to a boil.
  4. 4 Place pork belly skin-side down on a flat work surface. Roll up lengthwise; secure with twine. Place pork belly into mirin mixture; partially cover pot with lid.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until pork is tender and an instant-read thermometer inserted into center reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 4 hours.
  6. 6 Fill a bowl with ice and cold water; set aside. Meanwhile, bring a separate pot of water to a boil over high heat; gently add eggs and cook until yolks are barely set, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer eggs to the bowl of ice water; let sit about 1 minute. Remove eggs from water; peel.
  7. 7 Place eggs in a container with 1 cup water, 1/2 cup soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons brown sugar. Dampen a paper towel in soy sauce mixture; cover container with dampened paper towel. Refrigerate 4 hours to overnight.
  8. 8 Drain black fungus; add to liquid in pork belly pot. Cover pot with a lid; refrigerate 4 hours to overnight.
  9. 9 Skim fungus from top of pork belly mixture; place in a pot with 8 cups water. Fungus should be covered in pork belly fat. Add remaining 1/4 cup soy sauce and miso paste; bring to a boil.
  10. 10 Remove and discard skin from pork belly using a knife. Chop meat into pieces of desired thickness. Cut eggs in half lengthwise.
  11. 11 Bring a separate pot of water to a boil. Add ramen and cook until noodles are tender yet firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Drain.
  12. 12 Place 4 nori slices diagonally in corner of each bowl. Place noodles on top; arrange 2 egg halves and a few pork belly slices separately. Cover with black fungus, top with remaining 3 chopped green onion bulbs, and pour in broth. Top each bowl with a few slices of naruto. Let sit before serving, about 3 minutes.

By Maya Papaya Zimmerman

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

Amazing Peanut Soba Noodles

Amazing Peanut Soba Noodles

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
20 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Ease soba noodles into water and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender yet firm to the bite, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. 2 Heat canola oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; add onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook and stir until onion is translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add carrots, red bell pepper, and 1/2 of the scallions to the pan; cook and stir to desired tenderness, 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix together soy sauce, peanut butter, sesame oil, hot sauce, and brown sugar in a large bowl until peanut butter is incorporated. Add cooked soba noodles, cooked vegetables, and cucumber to the bowl; toss until fully combined with sauce. Add rice vinegar and toasted sesame seeds; toss once more.
  4. 4 Chill noodles in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes; garnish with remaining scallions and serve with lime wedges.

By Tarrin

Grilled Chicken Teriyaki Skewers with Miso Ranch

Grilled Chicken Teriyaki Skewers with Miso Ranch

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
165 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak bamboo skewers in water.
  2. 2 Prepare the chicken skewers: Cut chicken thighs in half lengthwise along the creases and halve the thicker portions to get 3 or 4 pieces each. Place chicken in a bowl. Pour in soy sauce, sake, mirin, brown sugar, green onions, ginger, and oil. Toss by hand until well combined and brown sugar is dissolved. Cover top in plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 6 hours.
  3. 3 Make the dressing: Combine mayonnaise, buttermilk, sour cream, and miso in a bowl. Add green onion, garlic, tarragon, dill, and chives. Season with black pepper and cayenne. Whisk dressing until thoroughly combined.
  4. 4 Thread chicken pieces onto skewers. Strain marinade into a saucepan and bring to a boil to make the glaze.
  5. 5 Preheat a grill for medium-high heat. Grill skewers, basting with some of the reserved marinade, until meat firms up and springs back to the touch, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
  6. 6 Serve skewers next to the miso ranch dressing and brush with reserved glaze.

By John Mitzewich

Yaki Udon

Yaki Udon

4.3

Prep
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together oyster sauce, soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, Worcestershire, sesame oil, sugar, Sriracha, and garlic in a small bowl; set aside. Remove root ends from scallions and discard. Chop whites and light greens into 2-inch pieces and quarter pieces lengthwise; set aside. Thinly slice remaining dark greens of scallions and reserve for garnish.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, until browned on first side, about 3 minutes. Stir and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender and golden brown on both sides, about 4 more minutes. Add bok choy, carrots, sliced whites and light greens of scallions, and 1/4 cup water to pan with mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are just tender, about 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Add udon noodles and remaining 1/4 cup water and cook, gently separating noodles with tongs or spoon. Add reserved oyster sauce mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until noodles and vegetables are well-coated, about 1 minute. Divide among serving bowls and garnish with reserved sliced greens of scallions and optional garnishes. Serve immediately. Recipe developed by Marianne Williams

By Andrea Lobas

Tsukune (Japanese Chicken Meatballs)

Tsukune (Japanese Chicken Meatballs)

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a small pot over low heat. Add 1 teaspoon ginger and garlic; cook and stir until slightly browned, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup tamari, 1/4 cup sake, mirin, brown sugar, and sesame seeds; simmer until glaze is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine ground chicken, green onions, carrot, bread crumbs, egg, miso paste, 2 tablespoons ginger, potato starch, seaweed, 1 tablespoon tamari, 1 tablespoon sake, soy sauce, white sugar, and paprika in a large bowl; mix until becomes a thick paste, about 5 minutes. Roll ground chicken mixture into balls the size of your palm; flatten slightly into patties.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  4. 4 Cook on the preheated grill until well-browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip; continue cooking until browned on other side, 2 to 3 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into centers should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  5. 5 Brush glaze over meatballs before serving.

By garywhinton

Slow Cooker Ham

Slow Cooker Ham

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
480 min
Total
485 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Spread about 1 1/2 cups of brown sugar on the bottom of a slow cooker.
  3. 3 Place ham on the brown sugar with the flat side facing down; you might have to trim it a little to make it fit.
  4. 4 Use your hands to rub the remaining brown sugar onto the ham. Cover, and cook on Low for 8 hours.
  5. 5 Serve and enjoy!

By Patricia Anderson

Crepe Syrup

Crepe Syrup

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the brown sugar on your plate next to your crepes. Drip the coffee onto the sugar and stir with your fork. Dip your crepes in the mixture.

By Shelly

Brown Sugar and Mustard Ham Glaze

Brown Sugar and Mustard Ham Glaze

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix brown sugar and mustard together in a bowl until smooth. If mixture is too thick, stir in more mustard. Adjust flavors to your taste.

By Adrianna Hill

Simple Broiled Grapefruit

Simple Broiled Grapefruit

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  2. 2 Place grapefruit halves, cut-sides up, onto a baking sheet; sprinkle each with about 1 1/2 tablespoons of brown sugar.
  3. 3 Broil in the preheated oven until brown sugar melts and begins to bubble, 3 to 8 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes, then serve warm.

By KoalaFace

Caramelized Bacon

Caramelized Bacon

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a shallow bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Dip bacon slices in the brown sugar mixture to coat, and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake 8 minutes in the preheated oven, turning once, until dark golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

By MUSE