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Spicy Beef and Udon Noodles

Ingredients: 12 ounces fresh udon noodles 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup rice vinegar 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 pound ground beef 1 red or orange bell pepper, sliced 1 small broccoli crown cut into florets 1 inch fresh ginger grated 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped 1/3 cupContinue reading “Spicy Beef and Udon Noodles”

Spicy Sesame Chicken and Noodles

Ingredients: 1/3 cup, plus 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1-2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes 1/3 cup raw cashews, roughly chopped 2-3 strips orange or clementine peel 8 ounces ramen noodles 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds 1 lb pound ground chicken 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced 1Continue reading “Spicy Sesame Chicken and Noodles”

Asian Cucumber Salad

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon rice vinegar2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped4 celery stalks, thinly sliced1 English cucumber, thinly sliced6 scallions, thinly slicedKosher salt and freshly ground pepper Directions: Whisk vinegar, oil, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Add cilantro, celery,Continue reading “Asian Cucumber Salad”

Sesame Cauliflower and Bok Choy

Ingredients: 4 cups cauliflower florets 2 heads bok choy, roughly chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon corn starch 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce Garnish: scallions, toasted sesame seeds Sauce 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 teaspoons sesame oil 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoonsContinue reading “Sesame Cauliflower and Bok Choy”

Microgreens and Arugula Salad

Ingredients: FOR SALAD: 1 cup of mixed microgreens (e.g. beetroot, radish, basil, parsley, coriander/cilantro, sunflower, red cabbage, kale, broccoli or pea sprouts) 1 handful of arugula or baby spinach leaves 1 medium cucumber, sliced thinly 12 cherry tomatoes, halved Sesame seeds DRESSING: 2 Tbsp good quality olive oil 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tspContinue reading “Microgreens and Arugula Salad”

Bulgogi Inspired Quesadillas

Ingredients: Beef Marinade: 2/3 cup soy sauce 1 Tbsp Sambal Orlek 2 Tbsp sesame oil 2 Tbsp sesame seeds 2 Tbsp white vinegar 1 Tbsp mirin 1/2 Asian pear, coarsely chopped 1 pounds ground beef Pickled Onions: 1 red onion, sliced thinly 1 cup white vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup kosher salt To serve:Continue reading “Bulgogi Inspired Quesadillas”

Chicken with Kale and Red Cabbage Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into 1” pieces 1 small head of cabbage, chopped (1 lb or about 6 cups) 1 lb fresh kale, stemmed and roughly chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce Pinch of red pepper flakes 1 in piece of fresh ginger, gratedContinue reading “Chicken with Kale and Red Cabbage Stir Fry”