Seitan is a popular vegetarian meat substitute that has been eaten in Asian countries for generations. If you’re new to cooking with seitan, here’s some easy vegetarian and vegan seitan recipes for you to try.
This fresh tasting salad has crisp green onions, carrots, red peppers, snow peas and almonds tossed with chicken breast meat in a tangy Asian dressing. Delicious!
Here is a quick recipe for a salad with an Asian flair that is elegant and good enough for the fanciest party. It’s not only a healthy alternative, but tastes fantastic.
This shrimp appetizer is easily made by wrapping shrimp in wonton wrappers, then frying for a crispy-wonderful appetizer that is delicious served on its own, or with Thai chili sauce. Thai flavorings help make this classic Asian appetizer even better, while keeping it simple to make. ENJOY!
Powdered green tea is used in this delicate cake you make in a bamboo steamer.
This scrumptious corn fritters recipe is a real treat, and it’s also vegetarian and gluten free! The corn fritter batter takes only minutes to stir together, then just drop spoonfuls into hot oil and fry for a few minutes. These delicious corn fritters are terrific as an appetizer, snack, or finger food for a party
Kaya or “coconut jam” is a truly Asian inspiration. Light brown or green in color, with the consistency of custard, kaya makes a nice spread to enjoy over toast. Kaya has its roots in Malaysia and Indonesia, but can be found in most Southeast-Asian countries
This Easy Baked Coconut Shrimp recipe is great if you’re short on time, but what to cook up something special to serve as an appetizer or finger food. I’ve been disappointed with other baked coconut shrimp recipes, but this one really works. Excellent served with Thai sweet chili sauce (available in most supermarkets in the Asian section), or for an extra tropical treat, serve them with my Easy Mango Dip (see recipe).
Tapioca is a kind of starch (like pasta) that comes from the root of the cassava plant (which means it’s gluten free!). Tapioca pearls can be purchased very cheaply in Asian stores, and are faster cooking than our so-called “Minute Tapioca”
Bourbon chicken – Southern US and Chinese cuisine come together in this recipe, which combines good bourbon whiskey with Asian soy sauce.