Category Archives: Asian

Bok Choi & Spicy Garlic Prawns over Rich Brothy Udon Noodles

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

The name is a little long, but it does pretty perfectly describe this straightforward, hearty, spring-timey soup. Our bok choi is growing at a ferocious clip out in the side garden, so we’re thinking up lots of ways to enjoy … Continue reading →

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Caramel-y Shrimp & Snow Peas Brown Rice Bowl

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

If you know the FoodShed at all, you know we love seafood and vegetable dinner in a bowl. Perhaps it’s the sea-breezy air of the Pacific Northwest – perhaps it’s all the fresh vegetables at our fingertips. Whatever it is, … Continue reading →

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Mushroom, Miso & Bok Choi Udon Noodles

Posted on March 11, 2013 by

Spring is nudging its little snout around the corner in Seattle, and whuffling at our door. We’re welcoming in the new season with fresh greens and warm broth – and this bowl of udon noodles has both.

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Sweet & Spicy Shrimp & Wide Rice Noodle Soup

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

Good gracious! This makes a spicy, tangy, enchanting broth with a rich umami flavor from the shiitake mushrooms and fish sauce. It’s reminiscent of something you’d find at a Vietnamese restaurant. The spice level is perfect – it makes you … Continue reading →

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Steamed Spinach with Sweet Tofu Dressing

Posted on February 6, 2013 by

This slightly sweet, rich dressing over spinach is one of my favorite recipes from my grandma’s kitchen. It’s so simple, yet so elegant, and the clean flavors of spinach come bursting through the nutty flavors of the tofu. This is … Continue reading →

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Okonomi Yaki – Vegetable Pancake

Posted on February 4, 2013 by

These egg-y pancakes are deeply satisfying – stuffed with vegetables, topped with a rich tonkatsu sauce and enjoyed hot off the griddle. We enjoyed these as a meal, along with some snow pea egg drop soup, and were quite content.

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Snow Pea Egg Drop Soup

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

Once you have the ingredients on hand, this soup is ridiculously quick and easy to make. The clean, clear hon dashi broth makes a perfect base for the rich threads of egg and the sweet, slightly crunchy snow peas. For … Continue reading →

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How to Make Simple Nigiri Sushi

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

From an early age, I’ve loved Japanese cooking. My Grandma Toshiko’s kitchen is one of the most magical places you can visit – full of delicious smells, wonderful tastes, and looking out onto a beautiful Japanese garden that’s alive with … Continue reading →

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Futomaki Sushi Rolls – A Lesson from Grandma Toshiko

Posted on January 22, 2013 by

One of the people I admire most in the world is my Grandma Toshiko. So vividly, I remember the two of us going out to the strawberry fields around Keizer, Oregon when I was very small. She’d squat and pick … Continue reading →

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Chicken & Snow Peas Yakitori Rice Bowl

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

Need a clean, easy, delicious weeknight dinner? This rice bowl is super simple and super delicious. And the snow peas are so cheerful in their rice bowl.

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