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Ingredients:

• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons miso paste
• 1 cup silken tofu, cubed
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms (shiitake, button, or any variety you prefer)
• 1 cup carrots, shredded
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 sheet nori seaweed, torn into small pieces

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Instructions:

1. Wash and chop the mushrooms, carrots, and green onions.
2. In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add mushrooms and carrots and sauté for an additional 3-5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
3. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low.
4. Carefully add the tofu to the simmering broth. Allow it to cook for about 3-5 minutes until heated through.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the miso paste with a ladle of hot broth until all of the paste is dissolved. Add the miso mixture back to the pot and stir well.
6. Add soy sauce and sesame oil to the pot, adjusting the seasoning to taste.
7. Add the green onions and torn pieces of nori and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
8. Ladle the miso soup into bowls and serve hot. Enjoy!

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Cut your cucumbers in an accordion style and cover them in a fun Asian-inspired sauce, and enjoy this deliciously spicy and delightful cucumber salad, perfect as a side for any meal. 

@thatfoodiejess spicy asian cucumber salad #foodie #easyrecipes #cucumber #chillioil #chinesefood #foodtiktok #foryou ♬ 20 cm slowed down – ary 𖧵

Ingredients: 

• 6 mini cucumbers
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced (or more if you’re a garlic girl like us)
• Black sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha (or chili oil)
• Red pepper flakes
• Salt

Instructions:

1. We prefer our cucumbers to be cut in an accordion style. To achieve this, place your cucumber in between two chopsticks. Cut your cucumber vertically until the knife hits the chopsticks. Then, flip your cucumber over, place between the chopsticks, and cut at a diagonal angle. This should result in an accordion-like cut when you pull them apart. Repeat for all of the cucumbers.
2. Mix together the rest of your ingredients in a separate bowl. Start with these measurements, but feel free to add less or more depending on your preferences. 
3. Pour the sauce over the cucumbers, covering them evenly. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes, or even leave them to marinate overnight.

The post The Spicy Accordion Cucumber Salad You HAVE to Try appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Ingredients

• ¼ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir until combined
• If using as a marinade: add mixture to a ziplock bag with tofu or meat and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes
• Remove meat or tofu and cook according to preference
• If using as a sauce: add soy sauce mixture and tofu, meat, or vegetables to a pan over medium heat. Sautee for 5-7 minutes or until sauce has reduced and meat is cooked through. The sauce should be thick enough to stick to your ingredients. 
• Serve over rice or rice noodles, sprinkle with chopped cilantro or red pepper flakes and enjoy!

The post Quick and Easy Asian-Style Marinade & Sauce appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Born in Australia and based in Brooklyn, McKinnon’s Chinese roots often come to play, with her recipes adding up to a sort of love letter to Asian cooking at large. Her most recent book, To Asia, With Love (which you can purchase here) offers a range of recipes, from the traditional to the modern, with an added McKinnon twist.

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“The Chinese recipes in this book are all, in one way or another, inspired by my mother’s food,” said the food writer in an interview with SBS. According to McKinnon, she rediscovered her love for Asian cooking after moving to New York.

“Since moving to the US, I have felt more connected with my cultural heritage than ever before,” she relayed. “Honestly, I have never felt more ‘Asian’ and proud of my cultural identity.”

According to McKinnon, this story of self-discovery (or rather, rediscovery) through food is one that might resonate with many children of immigrants who grew up in a Western world. Alongside her most recent book, McKinnon published two other bestselling cookbooks: Neighbourhood and the award-winning Family, putting an emphasis on culture and heritage.

Being a vegetarian, her recipes are plant-based, but even ravenous meat-eaters will enjoy what her books have to offer. Some highlights include recipes for salt and pepper eggplant, buttery miso vegemite noodles, and stir-fried salt and vinegar potatoes.

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How to Prepare

1. Start by chopping off the top and the very bottom of the lemongrass stalk and all the green parts at the top. Even though you might buy lemongrass and have it be very long, the flavor is only in the very light green center of the stalk.
2. Then, take off a couple of layers off of the middle section.
3. Then, if the lemongrass isn’t so fresh, soak it in cold water for 15 minutes.
4. Then, slice the lemongrass thinly if you want to use it in soups, marinades, or more.
5. The parts of the lemongrass you discarded earlier can be used also in stocks even though they won’t give much flavor, you’ll get a slight hint.

The post Lemongrass is the Key to Floral and Delicious Asian Food appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

There are also many varieties of tofu and many ways wherein you can mold them and put them into a recipe. The great thing about tofu is that it’s amazing for vegetarians since it’s packed with protein, manganese, and the complete nine essential amino acids. Looking for more reasons to eat tofu? Check out these delicious ways you can consume this squishy treat.

Miso Soup

Miso soup is one of those dishes that you definitely cannot miss. This hearty soup is made with rich ingredients to satisfy your soul. The soft taste of wakame and the crumbling tofu will certainly soothe your stomach.

Tofu Sisig

Tofu sisig is one of those dishes that you absolutely need to try. It’s derived from the Philippines and is usually mixed with mayonnaise and soy sauce on a sizzling grill.

Tofu Stir Fry

Stir-fried tofu is a flexible alternative that can be placed in almost any meal. It can be cooked with fried rice, noodles, and even on its own. It’s also great paired with a cold beer as a side dish.

The post The Many Ways You Can Cook Tofu appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Here are some dishes where you can incorporate lemongrass into your recipes for a refreshing and citrusy taste.

Meat Dishes

The great thing about lemongrass is that it goes amazing with meat dishes on a bed of steaming rice. It helps to balance the strong flavors of the meat and gives it a light and refreshing taste.

Lemongrass Cocktail

The great thing about lemongrass is that it’s versatile. It can be plugged into almost any dish or any food. You can even make an agbalumo cocktail with lemongrass which is an African star apple. You can incorporate apple juice, pineapple juice and many other juices with your alcoholic beverage paired with lemongrass.

Lemongrass Soup

Lemongrass helps to make dishes more aromatic and delicious. If you’re looking for a savory dish that’s also light – opt for soups with lemongrass in it.

The post Refreshing Dishes that Incorporate Lemongrass appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Tortang Talong or fried eggplant omelette is made by dipping the eggplant in oil and serving it with ketchup. In the Philippines, banana ketchup is the main condiments. Haven’t tried this dish yet? You’ll certainly want to after reading this.

Steamed Rice and Fresh Veggies

Tortang talong tastes best on a bed of steamed white rice with tomatoes on the side for company. This savory omelette is flavorful and is a couple of steps above a typical omelette because it has more toppings. This is a traditional Asian omelette since its savory with just the right kind of sweetness.

Famous Philippine Dish

You can find this dish in almost any karinderia (food canteen) where they sell local cuisine. This dish is famous for its hefty portion which can sometimes be shared by two people. Next time you see a Filipino, ask them about tortang talong they’d love to tell you how to prepare it.

The post Tortang Talong: The Philippine Omelette Version appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Packed with Protein

The protein from the peanuts is enough to energize you and give your body the healthy fats it needs. You can cook Kare-kare with a variety of ingredients like beans and spinach, but its prime vegetable is the eggplant since the texture mixes quite well with the peanut sauce.

Creamy Goodness

The great factor about this dish is that it’s thick and creamy which can be a standalone dish. It’s much better paired with red rice and tastes simply out of this world. If you’re planning a trip to the Philippines then you must try Kare-kare.

The post Kare-Kare: The Savory Philippine Dish appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Ingredients:

• day-old long-grain rice preferably brown rice
• chopped garlic
• butter
• olive oil
• fresh parsley (to garnish)
• frying pan
• pepper
• pink salt
• side dish (fish maybe)
• white onions
• egg

Instructions:

1. Coat a large frying pan with butter and olive oil.
2. Fry the sliced garlic pieces until golden brown.
3. Chuck in the rice and fry it along with the oil and butter until you hear a popping sound.
4. Now fry an egg and place it on top.
5. Add some chopped white onions for topping.

The post How to Perfect Cripsy Buttery Garlic Rice appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

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Ingredients:

• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons miso paste
• 1 cup silken tofu, cubed
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms (shiitake, button, or any variety you prefer)
• 1 cup carrots, shredded
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 sheet nori seaweed, torn into small pieces

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Instructions:

1. Wash and chop the mushrooms, carrots, and green onions.
2. In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add mushrooms and carrots and sauté for an additional 3-5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
3. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low.
4. Carefully add the tofu to the simmering broth. Allow it to cook for about 3-5 minutes until heated through.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the miso paste with a ladle of hot broth until all of the paste is dissolved. Add the miso mixture back to the pot and stir well.
6. Add soy sauce and sesame oil to the pot, adjusting the seasoning to taste.
7. Add the green onions and torn pieces of nori and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
8. Ladle the miso soup into bowls and serve hot. Enjoy!

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The post Easy Vegan Miso Soup Recipe appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Cut your cucumbers in an accordion style and cover them in a fun Asian-inspired sauce, and enjoy this deliciously spicy and delightful cucumber salad, perfect as a side for any meal. 

@thatfoodiejess spicy asian cucumber salad #foodie #easyrecipes #cucumber #chillioil #chinesefood #foodtiktok #foryou ♬ 20 cm slowed down – ary 𖧵

Ingredients: 

• 6 mini cucumbers
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced (or more if you’re a garlic girl like us)
• Black sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha (or chili oil)
• Red pepper flakes
• Salt

Instructions:

1. We prefer our cucumbers to be cut in an accordion style. To achieve this, place your cucumber in between two chopsticks. Cut your cucumber vertically until the knife hits the chopsticks. Then, flip your cucumber over, place between the chopsticks, and cut at a diagonal angle. This should result in an accordion-like cut when you pull them apart. Repeat for all of the cucumbers.
2. Mix together the rest of your ingredients in a separate bowl. Start with these measurements, but feel free to add less or more depending on your preferences. 
3. Pour the sauce over the cucumbers, covering them evenly. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes, or even leave them to marinate overnight.

The post The Spicy Accordion Cucumber Salad You HAVE to Try appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Ingredients

• ¼ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir until combined
• If using as a marinade: add mixture to a ziplock bag with tofu or meat and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes
• Remove meat or tofu and cook according to preference
• If using as a sauce: add soy sauce mixture and tofu, meat, or vegetables to a pan over medium heat. Sautee for 5-7 minutes or until sauce has reduced and meat is cooked through. The sauce should be thick enough to stick to your ingredients. 
• Serve over rice or rice noodles, sprinkle with chopped cilantro or red pepper flakes and enjoy!

The post Quick and Easy Asian-Style Marinade & Sauce appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Born in Australia and based in Brooklyn, McKinnon’s Chinese roots often come to play, with her recipes adding up to a sort of love letter to Asian cooking at large. Her most recent book, To Asia, With Love (which you can purchase here) offers a range of recipes, from the traditional to the modern, with an added McKinnon twist.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Hetty Lui McKinnon (@hettymckinnon)

“The Chinese recipes in this book are all, in one way or another, inspired by my mother’s food,” said the food writer in an interview with SBS. According to McKinnon, she rediscovered her love for Asian cooking after moving to New York.

“Since moving to the US, I have felt more connected with my cultural heritage than ever before,” she relayed. “Honestly, I have never felt more ‘Asian’ and proud of my cultural identity.”

According to McKinnon, this story of self-discovery (or rather, rediscovery) through food is one that might resonate with many children of immigrants who grew up in a Western world. Alongside her most recent book, McKinnon published two other bestselling cookbooks: Neighbourhood and the award-winning Family, putting an emphasis on culture and heritage.

Being a vegetarian, her recipes are plant-based, but even ravenous meat-eaters will enjoy what her books have to offer. Some highlights include recipes for salt and pepper eggplant, buttery miso vegemite noodles, and stir-fried salt and vinegar potatoes.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Hetty Lui McKinnon (@hettymckinnon)

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Hetty Lui McKinnon (@hettymckinnon)

The post Hetty Lui McKinnon Will Make You Crave Asian Food appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

How to Prepare

1. Start by chopping off the top and the very bottom of the lemongrass stalk and all the green parts at the top. Even though you might buy lemongrass and have it be very long, the flavor is only in the very light green center of the stalk.
2. Then, take off a couple of layers off of the middle section.
3. Then, if the lemongrass isn’t so fresh, soak it in cold water for 15 minutes.
4. Then, slice the lemongrass thinly if you want to use it in soups, marinades, or more.
5. The parts of the lemongrass you discarded earlier can be used also in stocks even though they won’t give much flavor, you’ll get a slight hint.

The post Lemongrass is the Key to Floral and Delicious Asian Food appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

There are also many varieties of tofu and many ways wherein you can mold them and put them into a recipe. The great thing about tofu is that it’s amazing for vegetarians since it’s packed with protein, manganese, and the complete nine essential amino acids. Looking for more reasons to eat tofu? Check out these delicious ways you can consume this squishy treat.

Miso Soup

Miso soup is one of those dishes that you definitely cannot miss. This hearty soup is made with rich ingredients to satisfy your soul. The soft taste of wakame and the crumbling tofu will certainly soothe your stomach.

Tofu Sisig

Tofu sisig is one of those dishes that you absolutely need to try. It’s derived from the Philippines and is usually mixed with mayonnaise and soy sauce on a sizzling grill.

Tofu Stir Fry

Stir-fried tofu is a flexible alternative that can be placed in almost any meal. It can be cooked with fried rice, noodles, and even on its own. It’s also great paired with a cold beer as a side dish.

The post The Many Ways You Can Cook Tofu appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Here are some dishes where you can incorporate lemongrass into your recipes for a refreshing and citrusy taste.

Meat Dishes

The great thing about lemongrass is that it goes amazing with meat dishes on a bed of steaming rice. It helps to balance the strong flavors of the meat and gives it a light and refreshing taste.

Lemongrass Cocktail

The great thing about lemongrass is that it’s versatile. It can be plugged into almost any dish or any food. You can even make an agbalumo cocktail with lemongrass which is an African star apple. You can incorporate apple juice, pineapple juice and many other juices with your alcoholic beverage paired with lemongrass.

Lemongrass Soup

Lemongrass helps to make dishes more aromatic and delicious. If you’re looking for a savory dish that’s also light – opt for soups with lemongrass in it.

The post Refreshing Dishes that Incorporate Lemongrass appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Tortang Talong or fried eggplant omelette is made by dipping the eggplant in oil and serving it with ketchup. In the Philippines, banana ketchup is the main condiments. Haven’t tried this dish yet? You’ll certainly want to after reading this.

Steamed Rice and Fresh Veggies

Tortang talong tastes best on a bed of steamed white rice with tomatoes on the side for company. This savory omelette is flavorful and is a couple of steps above a typical omelette because it has more toppings. This is a traditional Asian omelette since its savory with just the right kind of sweetness.

Famous Philippine Dish

You can find this dish in almost any karinderia (food canteen) where they sell local cuisine. This dish is famous for its hefty portion which can sometimes be shared by two people. Next time you see a Filipino, ask them about tortang talong they’d love to tell you how to prepare it.

The post Tortang Talong: The Philippine Omelette Version appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Packed with Protein

The protein from the peanuts is enough to energize you and give your body the healthy fats it needs. You can cook Kare-kare with a variety of ingredients like beans and spinach, but its prime vegetable is the eggplant since the texture mixes quite well with the peanut sauce.

Creamy Goodness

The great factor about this dish is that it’s thick and creamy which can be a standalone dish. It’s much better paired with red rice and tastes simply out of this world. If you’re planning a trip to the Philippines then you must try Kare-kare.

The post Kare-Kare: The Savory Philippine Dish appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.

Ingredients:

• day-old long-grain rice preferably brown rice
• chopped garlic
• butter
• olive oil
• fresh parsley (to garnish)
• frying pan
• pepper
• pink salt
• side dish (fish maybe)
• white onions
• egg

Instructions:

1. Coat a large frying pan with butter and olive oil.
2. Fry the sliced garlic pieces until golden brown.
3. Chuck in the rice and fry it along with the oil and butter until you hear a popping sound.
4. Now fry an egg and place it on top.
5. Add some chopped white onions for topping.

The post How to Perfect Cripsy Buttery Garlic Rice appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.