108 asian and sour Recipes

chopped cilantro, asian fish sauce, freshly ground pepper, whole chicken legs, skinned, tamarind concentrate , dissolved in 1 tsp water (see note), asian fish sauce, lime juice, freshly squeezed, garlic, minced, thai chile, seeded and minced, sugar, water, vegetable oil, chopped cilantro

cubed peeled seedless cucumber, cubed seedless watermelon, halved red grapes, peeled, cubed asian pear (about 1 pear), reduced-fat sour cream, honey, grated lime rind, fresh lime juice, ground red pepper, crumbled ricotta salata cheese

frozen asian vegetables, pork chops, sweet and sour sauce, water, frozen pea pods

boneless skinless chicken breasts, cornstarch, soy sauce (low-sodium ), minced or grated ginger, pineapple chunks in juice, sweet and sour sauce (in the asian food section), canola oil, divided, snow peas (i used snap peas ( my toddlers like them better!), almonds (slivered and or or sliced ) (optional)

ground turkey breast, green bell pepper, minced, scallions, thinly sliced, breadcrumbs, egg white, reduced sodium soy sauce, sweet and sour sauce, unsweetened applesauce

tofu (about 1 lb), tamarind pulp, dissolved in 1 cup hot water, scant 1/2 lb okra (approximately 2 cups), water, fresh pineapple cut into 1/4-inch chunks, stalk bac ha (giant taro), cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths (optional), sugar, salt, tomatoes, cut into wedges, soy sauce, peanut or vegetable oil, chopped shallots, bean sprouts, rinsed and drained, leaves asian basil , coarsely torn, rice paddy herb (ngo om, optional), bird or serrano chiles, minced

lean ground beef, egg, lightly beaten, dry breadcrumbs, carrot, finely grated, onion, shredded, worcestershire sauce, hoisin sauce, ground ginger, salt, pepper, peanut sauce, sweet and sour sauce

eggplant (preferably small but not asian ), coarse sea salt (preferably sicilian), olive oil, garlic cloves (from 2 heads), chopped, tomato paste (preferably from a tube), whole italian tomatoes, finely chopped and juice reserved, celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, onion, chopped, red or yellow bell pepper , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, green sicilian olives (6 oz), pitted and cut into 1/4-inch pieces, drained bottled capers, rinsed, red-wine vinegar, sugar, black pepper, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped fresh basil

choppeed cooked chicken, sliced green onions, chopped fresh cilantro, divided, soy sauce, chopped fresh ginger, garlic clove, chopped, cream cheese, softened, milk, unsalted peanuts, chopped, shredded carrot, bottled sweet and sour sauce

egg, beaten, whole wheat bread, crumbled, light mayonnaise, ginger, freshly grated, scallion, finely chopped, light soy sauce, lump crabmeat, sesame oil, salt, pepper, wasabi powder, reconstituted with a few drops of water to form a paste, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, light sour cream, light soy sauce, arugula, washed and dried

breaded chicken nuggets, sweet chili sauce, asian sesame with ginger salad dressing (ken s brand is what i use), shredded lettuce (you can shred your own or buy the packaged stuff), baby carrots, sliced, onions, thinly sliced, green pepper, diced, tomato , no seeds, diced, almonds, sliced, sunflower seeds , kernels, cheddar cheese, finely shredded, rice chow mein noodles, asian sesame ginger salad dressing (same kind as above)

tamarind pulp (optional), sliced shallots, salad oil, minced garlic, asian chili paste or hot chili flakes, fat-skimmed chicken broth, shrimp, peeled, deveined, and rinsed, pineapple chunks (3/4 in .), asian fish sauce (nuoc mam or nam pla) or reduced-sodium soy sauce, sugar, lime juice (6 tbsp if you don tsp use tamarind pulp), roma tomatoes (6 oz. total), rinsed, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch wedges, bean sprouts, rinsed and drained, chopped fresh thai or anise basil (rau hung que) or regular basil leaves, chopped rice-paddy herb (ngo om) or fresh cilantro, chopped fresh thai (hang prik) or serrano chilies

kosher salt, sugar, cornstarch, white wine vinegar, canola oil, russet potatoes, cut diagonally into 1 inch chunks, boneless skinless chicken thighs, each quartered, asian-style chili paste (huy fong foods recommended), jalapenos or 2 tbsp serrano chilies, minced, quince fruit or 9 oz papayas, thinly sliced, celery ribs, cut into 2 inch pieces, ginger, unpeeled cut into very thin slices, asian-style chili oil, cilantro leaf, minced (garnish )

jumbo tiger shrimp (about 10 per lb), deveined, fresh lime (substitution: lemon juice), palm sugar or granulated sugar, fish sauce, garlic clove, finely grated, fresh red thai chiles, stemmed, seeded, and minced, fresh thai basil, minced (substitution: mint or cilantro leaves), vegetable oil, sour mango salad , recipe follows, green mangos, peeled , halved lengthwise, sliced using an asian shredder or julienned with a knife, carrots, peeled and julienned, red thai chiles, stemmed, seeded, and sliced into thin rounds, fresh lime juice (substitution: lemon juice), fish sauce, sugar, special equipment : asian shredder

sugar, kosher salt, pork belly, skin removed, chicken broth, vegetable oil for frying, plus 1 tbsp more, fresh egg noodles, black kale (about 2 1/4 lb ribs) trimmed, leaves chopped, sour cream, sambal oelek , or to taste, juice of 1 lime, minced garlic, minced ginger, asian fish sauce, soy sauce, corn tortillas, chopped cilantro, chopped mint

salmon fillets, garlic and red chile paste (asian section), sweet and sour sauce, peanut oil

light mayonnaise, reduced-fat sour cream (such as breakstone s), chopped fresh basil, low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, toasted, sugar, minced fresh ginger, sesame oil, dry mustard, ground red pepper, salt, freshly ground black pepper

dried black mushroom (from the asian market), cakes of tofu (i like extra firm ), eggs, beaten, cornstarch dissolved in 1/3 cup water, stock or water, dry sherry or chinese rice wine (optional), apple cider vinegar, tamari, black pepper, hot chili oil , to taste, sesame oil, chopped green onions