182 asian shells and Recipes

dried peeled yellow split mung beans, unsweetened coconut milk (from a well-stirred 13 1/2- to 14-oz can), water, asian rice flour (not from sweet or glutinous rice), sugar, turmeric, salt, asian fish sauce (preferably vietnamese nuoc mam), fresh lime juice, sugar, minced garlic, chopped fresh thai chile , including seeds, or to taste, boneless pork shoulder, trimmed, shrimp in shell (31 to 35 per pound), peeled, asian fish sauce, light brown sugar, fresh lemongrass stalk , root end trimmed and 1 or 2 outer leaves discarded, vegetable oil, sliced onion, sliced mushrooms, chopped garlic, black pepper, vegetable oil, fresh soybean or mung-bean sprouts (2 1/2 cups), trimmed, chopped scallions, head green or red leaf lettuce, loosely packed fresh mint leaves, loosely packed fresh basil leaves, loosely packed fresh cilantro sprigs, lime wedges

half of a 7-oz. package.) thin rice noodles, red bell pepper (6 oz.), rinsed, asian fish sauce (nuoc nam or nam pla), sweet asian chili sauce, lime juice, chopped roasted peanuts, shelled cooked shrimp (31 to 40 per lb.), tails removed, shredded cooked chicken, mixed baby greens, rinsed and crisped, english cucumber (10 oz.), rinsed , halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced into half-moons, carrots (8 oz. total), peeled and shredded, loosely packed fresh mint leaves and fresh cilantro, rice-paper wrappers (banh trang; 8 in. wide)

sugar, warm water, asian fish sauce (preferably from phu quoc), rice vinegar (not seasoned ), fresh lime juice (optional), garlic cloves, minced, fresh thai chiles (2 to 3 inches; preferably red ; including seeds), thinly sliced crosswise, very thin bean thread noodles (in small skeins, also known as cellophane or mung bean noodles*), dried wood ear mushrooms, shallot, garlic cloves, grated carrots (4 to 5 carrots), ground pork shoulder, asian fish sauce (preferably from phu quoc), sugar, black pepper, salt, shrimp in shell, peeled and deveined, frozen spring roll pastry wrappers made with wheat flour, thawed, egg yolk, lightly beaten, vegetable oil, accompaniments: lettuce leaves and fresh mint and cilantro leaves

shrimp (about 9), shelled, garlic clove, forced through a press, fresh lime juice, asian fish sauce (preferably nuoc mam), sugar, fresh red or green asian chili (1 to 2 inches long) orserrano chili, or to taste, seeded and chopped fine (wear rubbergloves), green papaya, peeled, seeded, and coarsely shredded ,preferably in a food processor (about 3 cups), carrot, shredded fine, fresh coriander leaves, washed well and spun dry, roasted peanuts, crushed

dry wheat berries, water , stock, or a combo of both, red onion, chopped, canned beans, drained (black beans or cannellini beans), seasoned diced tomatoes, drained (rotel style, italian, garlic and onion, etc), shelled edamame(from frozen , i don tsp cook, just thaw and shell), fresh herb (cilantro, parsley, basil, oregano), nuts (cashews, wal , pine ), vinegar (balsamic, red wine or rice), olive oil (you can add bit of sesame oil if you are going for a bit of the asian taste, but remember, it s strong, so use carefully!), favorite season salt blend with garlic, if possible, and black pepper

rice vinegar, sugar, minced fresh ginger, asian (toasted) sesame oil, frozen shelled soybeans, thawed , or 2 1/4 cups refrigerated cooked shelled soybeans, shredded carrot, salt

shrimp, shelled and deveined , shells reserved, onion, quartered, carrot, sliced, shallots, quartered, jalapenos, seeded and coarsely chopped, sliced fresh ginger, macadamia nuts, ground coriander, ground turmeric, asian fish sauce, canola oil, plump lemongrass stalks , bottom 8 inches only, outer layer removed, stalk cut into 2-inch lengths, unsweetened coconut milk, light brown sugar, thai flat rice noodles (pad thai), soaked in warm water for 10 minutes, salt, lime wedges, for serving

short-grain white rice, coconut milk, fat-skimmed chicken broth, thai red curry paste (see notes ), asian fish sauce (nuoc mam or nam pla), brown sugar, asparagus, rinsed , tough stem ends snapped off, and cut into 1-inch pieces, clams in shells , suitable for steaming (8 to 12 oz.), scrubbed, bay scallops, rinsed, shelled, deveined shrimp (30 to 35 per lb.), rinsed, lime juice

raisins, apricot flavored white wine, dried apricot , pressed down, divided, brown sugar , packed, vanilla, cinnamon, peanut oil or 1 tbsp olive oil or 1 tbsp vegetable oil, unsalted butter, chopped carrot, chopped celery, scallion, sliced thin (or onions chopped), garlic, minced, wine , from the raisins, soy sauce, plum sauce (or other sweet asian sauce), oyster sauce, tilapia fillet, cut into chunks, shrimp, cooked shell and tail removed , rough chop, frozen chopped spinach (thaw and drain), lemon pepper (or 1 tsp pepper and 1 tsp lemon), plain fine breadcrumbs, egg, slightly beaten, chopped boiled apricot, brown sugar , packed, apple cider vinegar, wine , from raisins, garlic cloves, minced, water , from apricots soak (or use apricot nectar), catsup, plum sauce (or other sweet asian sauce), oyster sauce, chili paste (or other spicey product, more can be added if you like it spicier)

unsweetened desiccated coconut, skinless boneless chicken breast (1/2 lb), pummelo * or 2 grapefruit, dried shrimp, fresh lime juice, asian fish sauce, sugar, canned unsweetened coconut cream * or unsweetened coconut milk (not cream of coconut) at room temperature, stirred well, fresh red thai chiles* (to taste, each 1 1/2 to 2 inches), minced, salt, jumbo shrimp in shell (10 to 12 per lb), asian rice flour* (not sweet ), vegetable oil for frying, garnish: fresh cilantro leaves

peanut oil, onion, thinly sliced, minced ginger, minced garlic, minced green onions (scallions), kaffir lime leaf , torn, lemongrass, trimmed , 3-inches from the base, crushed, whole peeled plum tomatoes, tomato paste, salt and freshly ground white pepper, sugar, butter, chile oil, peanut oil, onion, thinly sliced, minced ginger, minced garlic, minced green onions ( scallions), thai basil, coconut milk, shelled peas, salt and freshly ground white pepper, sugar, butter, cooked lobster meat, diced, ripe mango, diced, leaves thai basil , chiffonaded, asian vinaigrette , recipe follows, salt and freshly ground white pepper, assorted herb leaves, mixed, assorted micro-greens, asian vinaigrette, salt and pepper, lotus root, thinly sliced, deep-fried, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, peanut oil, soy sauce, lemon, juiced, salt and freshly ground black pepper

fat-trimmed boned pork loin, stalks (about 2 oz. total) fresh lemon grass or 6 strips lemon peel (yellow part only; 1/2 by 3 in. each), fat-skimmed chicken broth, mustard greens, rice noodles (chinese rice sticks, or mai fun), shelled, deveined shrimp, rinsed and drained, eggs, asian fish sauce (nuoc mam or nam pla), chopped green onions, asian red chili sauce or hot sauce

mushrooms, stems removed, shrimp, drained or 16 large shrimp, fresh, shells and tails removed, sriracha sauce, to taste (found in asian section in the supermarket or in asian market), chili-garlic sauce, to taste (found in asian section in the supermarket , in asian market), ritz cracker , 1 sleeve, butter, melted, parmesan cheese, lemon , juice of, divided

rice vinegar, sugar, minced fresh ginger, asian toasted sesame oil, frozen shelled soybeans, thawed or 2 1/4 cups refrigerated cooked shelled soybeans, shredded carrot, salt

clams in shells , suitable for steaming (see notes), mussels in shells (see notes ), olive oil, minced shallots, minced ginger, minced garlic, coconut milk (see notes ), dry white wine, asian sweet chili sauce (see notes ), lime juice, fresh basil leaves, salt, sliced green onions, lime wedges

free-range chicken, reserved shells from shrimp, see below, scallions, garlic, stalk lemongrass , lightly smashed, or zest of 1 lemon, whole black peppercorns, fresh ginger, sliced thick, kaffir lime leaves, fresh or frozen , or juice and skin of 1 lime, serrano chiles , halved lengthwise, recipe asian chicken stock, straw mushrooms, drained and rinsed, limes , juice and skins, serrano chiles , halved lengthwise, fish sauce, or more to taste, kaffir lime leaves, fresh or frozen , optional, kosher salt, shrimp, shelled and sliced in 1/2 lengthwise, chopped fresh cilantro leaves , plus more for garnish, thai basil leaves or regular basil leaves

farfalle pasta (bowtie), common mushrooms, rinsed and stem ends removed (i used crimini), fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, butter, extra virgin olive oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper, minced fresh garlic, ginger, shredded radicchio, cooked shelled edamame (trader joe s and asian markets sell these) or 1 cup substitute cooked adzuki beans, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, soy sauce, shaved fresh parmesan cheese

peeled garlic cloves, sliced shallots, salted , roasted macadamia nuts or blanched almonds, a quarter ) fresh galangal or fresh ginger, ground turmeric, salad oil, fat-skimmed chicken broth, stalk (12 to 15 in.) fresh lemon grass or 3 strips (1/2 by 4 in.) lemon peel, yellow part only, boned , skinned chicken breasts, rinsed, dried bean thread noodles (saifun), salt and pepper, shredded cabbage, bean sprouts, rinsed and drained, sliced green onions , including tops, diced roma tomatoes, chopped fresh cilantro, hard-cooked large eggs, shelled and cut into wedges, potato chips or shrimp chips (optional), fried shallots, lime wedges, chili sambal , asian red chili paste, or minced fresh hot chilies