Posts Tagged: asian inspired

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Lemon Mochiko Cake

Mochi flour, also known as mochiko flour, sweet white rice flour or glutinous rice flour is used to make delicious sweet treats in Japan.  In Hawaii, where  spent the second half of my childhood, American style cakes made with mochiko

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Lemon Mochiko Cake

Mochi flour, also known as mochiko flour, sweet white rice flour or glutinous rice flour is used to make delicious sweet treats in Japan.  In Hawaii, where  spent the second half of my childhood, American style cakes made with mochiko

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Black Sesame Shortbread with Candied Ginger (Gluten-Free)/ Travels in Taiwan

In October, my husband and I went to Taiwan to teach some puppetry workshops.  We ended up getting stuck there for four extra days because the big storm hit NYC the day we were supposed to get home.  I haven’t

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Black Sesame Shortbread with Candied Ginger (Gluten-Free)/ Travels in Taiwan

In October, my husband and I went to Taiwan to teach some puppetry workshops.  We ended up getting stuck there for four extra days because the big storm hit NYC the day we were supposed to get home.  I haven’t

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Broiled Eggplant with Miso Honey Glaze

I ate this dish way, way too often in college.  Eggplant is the mainstay food of reluctant vegetarians, because it is really very meaty and absorbs fat and seasoning well.  I have taken a LOOOOOOOONG break and I am happy

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Broiled Eggplant with Miso Honey Glaze

I ate this dish way, way too often in college.  Eggplant is the mainstay food of reluctant vegetarians, because it is really very meaty and absorbs fat and seasoning well.  I have taken a LOOOOOOOONG break and I am happy

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Hawaii Style Sushi in New York

I lived in Hawaii between the ages of 9 and 18.  Whenever this comes up in conversation here in New York City, people look at me with a pained expression and ask me how I ended up moving here.  It’s

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Hawaii Style Sushi in New York

I lived in Hawaii between the ages of 9 and 18.  Whenever this comes up in conversation here in New York City, people look at me with a pained expression and ask me how I ended up moving here.  It’s

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Red Curry Salmon Cakes/ Green Curry Crab Cakes (gluten-free)

I go through phases where I cook a lot of Thai food.  When I was growing up on Maui there was an INSANELY good Thai restaurant that I ate at whenever I had the chance.  There are lots of Thai

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Red Curry Salmon Cakes/ Green Curry Crab Cakes (gluten-free)

I go through phases where I cook a lot of Thai food.  When I was growing up on Maui there was an INSANELY good Thai restaurant that I ate at whenever I had the chance.  There are lots of Thai

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Thai Shrimp Stir-fry with Garlic, Cilantro and Peppercorns

I love the simplicity of this dish.  It is based on a seasoning paste that is common in Thai cuisine.  Unlike curry pastes, which involve many ingredients, this paste consists just of garlic, peppercorns (preferably white) and cilantro roots.  The

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Thai Shrimp Stir-fry with Garlic, Cilantro and Peppercorns

I love the simplicity of this dish.  It is based on a seasoning paste that is common in Thai cuisine.  Unlike curry pastes, which involve many ingredients, this paste consists just of garlic, peppercorns (preferably white) and cilantro roots.  The

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Almond, Fennel,Tempeh Burgers topped with Shiitaki and Swiss Cheese (Gluten-free or not)

I am not a lover of veggie burgers. I am a lover of vegetables.  I am a lover of meaty burgers.  The very idea that vegetables should try to pretend to be meat makes me feel sad, but the reality

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Almond, Fennel,Tempeh Burgers topped with Shiitaki and Swiss Cheese (Gluten-free or not)

I am not a lover of veggie burgers. I am a lover of vegetables.  I am a lover of meaty burgers.  The very idea that vegetables should try to pretend to be meat makes me feel sad, but the reality

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Curry Chicken Noodle Soup with Pickled Mustard (to sooth seasonal allergies)

I have been suffering from allergies due to our early gorgeous Spring. If you are in the same boat, I suggest making yourself this soup to sooth your scratchy throat.  It is loosely based on Khao Soi which is from

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Curry Chicken Noodle Soup with Pickled Mustard (to sooth seasonal allergies)

I have been suffering from allergies due to our early gorgeous Spring. If you are in the same boat, I suggest making yourself this soup to sooth your scratchy throat.  It is loosely based on Khao Soi which is from

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Red, Yellow and Green Thai Curry Pastes

For many years, I made very large quantities of  green, yellow and red Thai curry paste at Christmas time to give as gifts (and also to stock my freezer).  A few years ago my friend Kerthy helped me roast and

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Red, Yellow and Green Thai Curry Pastes

For many years, I made very large quantities of  green, yellow and red Thai curry paste at Christmas time to give as gifts (and also to stock my freezer).  A few years ago my friend Kerthy helped me roast and

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Tofu Salad with Mint and Toasted Rice Powder

Many of the Thai dishes that I have learned to cook are part of my attempt to recreate restaurant dishes that I like.  This recipe is different. It is from a very creative and inspiring cookbook called True Thai, The

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Tofu Salad with Mint and Toasted Rice Powder

Many of the Thai dishes that I have learned to cook are part of my attempt to recreate restaurant dishes that I like.  This recipe is different. It is from a very creative and inspiring cookbook called True Thai, The