374 cucumbers asian Recipes

meaty beef short ribs, beef shank in 2 or 3 pieces, peanut or vegetable oil, divided, onion, sliced, peeled ginger , smashed, scallions , white parts smashed and greens chopped, garlic cloves, smashed, fresh red or green chile, stemmed and halved lengthwise, water, soy sauce, whole star anise, cinnamon stick, dried flat asian rice noodles, accompaniments: mint sprigs; thinly sliced seedless cucumber; sriracha and hoisin sauces; lime wedges

sesame seeds, peanut or vegetable oil, won ton wrappers (3 1/2 in. square), each cut into 4 triangles, qt. loosely packed baby or bite-size pieces mizuna (or mixed baby greens), qt. mustard greens, baby bok choy, ends trimmed , thinly sliced crosswise on a diagonal, english cucumber matchsticks (from about 1/2 cucumber), loosely packed cilantro sprigs, green onions , cut into 3-in. slivers, rice vinegar, reduced-sodium soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, sugar, asian chili oil, shredded cooked chicken

sesame seeds, japanese or english cucumbers, salt, seasoned rice vinegar, instant dashi granules, asian sesame oil , or to taste

tamarind juice, chopped fresh cilantro, chopped peanuts, rice vinegar, brown sugar, fish sauce, red pepper flakes, toasted asian sesame oil, minced fresh ginger root, cucumber, thinly sliced

stalks fresh lemon grass (each 10 to 12 in . long) or 1 tbsp grated lemon peel (yellow part only), fresh or thawed frozen kaffir lime leaf sections (each 1 1/2 to 2 in . long) or 1 tbsp grated lime peel (green part only), shelled cooked crab, shallots, shredded carrot, chopped fresh cilantro, chopped fresh mint leaves, chopped green onion, lime juice, thai roasted-chili paste (purchased or homemade), asian fish sauce or salt to taste, sugar, english cucumber

rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, dried crushed red pepper, english hothouse cucumbers (also known as burpless or seedless)

white sugar, rice vinegar, asian (toasted) sesame oil, chili paste (sambal oelek), salt to taste, cucumbers - peeled, seeded , and cut into 1/4-inch slices

sushi rice, english cucumber, sliced very thin, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, red jalapeno chile, sliced thinly, green onions, sliced diagonally, vegetable oil, asian (toasted) sesame oil, shrimp (16 to 20 per lb.), peeled and deveined, toasted sesame seeds

very fresh, sushi-grade ahi tuna, sesame seeds , untoasted, cracked black pepper, kosher salt, peanut oil, for searing (olive oil is fine too), english cucumber, peel and cut in half lengthwise, mayonnaise, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, grated fresh ginger, asian sesame oil, garlic clove, minced, sriracha chili sauce or other hot chili sauce, peanut oil , to emulsify dressing

hoisin sauce, bottled ground fresh ginger, grated orange rind, flank steak, trimmed, sliced seeded peeled cucumber, vertically sliced red onion, matchstick-cut carrot, sugar, chopped fresh cilantro, fresh lime juice, fish sauce, salt

salmon, skin and fat removed, cut in about 1/2-inch dice, diced ginger, chopped scallions, salt, table grind pepper, egg, beaten, crushed panko breadcrumbs, vegetable oil, for greasing, curry mayo sauce , for serving, recipe follows, hamburger buns, buttered and toasted, asian slaw , for serving, recipe follows, mayonnaise, thai curry paste, salt, cayenne pepper, juice of 1 1/2 limes, rice wine vinegar, ponzu sauce, sugar, salt, black pepper, juice of 3 limes, seedless cucumbers, peeled, seeded and julienned, red bell pepper , julienned, head green cabbage, shredded, head red cabbage, shredded

english cucumbers, kosher or sea salt, rice vinegar, fresh lime juice, sugar, asian sesame oil, hot chili flakes, red red onion, toasted sesame seeds (see notes )

freshly cooked crab, minced red onion, cream cheese, chopped fresh dill, plus sprigs for garnish, black pepper, lemon zest, asian-style rice crackers, very thin slices english cucumber

stalk fresh lemongrass (each 10 to 12 in . long) or 1 tbsp grated lemon peel (yellow part only), kaffir lime leaves , sections (each 1 1/2 to 2 in. long) or 1 tbsp lime zest (green part only), shelled cooked crabmeat, shallot, shredded carrot, chopped fresh cilantro, chopped fresh mint leaves, chopped green onion, lime juice, thai chili paste (purchased or homemade), asian fish sauce or 1 tsp salt, to taste, sugar, english cucumbers

boneless skinless chicken breast, water, onion, sliced, garlic cloves, peeled and crushed, salt, parsley, scallion, white part and green, thinly sliced, cucumbers , peeled if waxy, seeded and diced or 1/2 long seedless european cucumber, seeded and diced, red bell pepper, quartered, seeded , cut across the grain in thin strips, chopped cilantro (optional), fresh lime juice, seasoned rice wine vinegar, garlic cloves, minced or 1 garlic clove, put through a press, minced fresh ginger, soy sauce (to taste), dark sesame oil, canola oil, low-fat buttermilk or 1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt, chicken stock or 1 tbsp water, for thinning out if necessary, salt & freshly ground black pepper, romaine lettuce leaf , for serving (optional)

english cucumber, a 1/4-lb piece jicama, carrots, seasoned rice vinegar, chopped fresh cilantro sprigs, vegetable oil, asian chili paste , or to taste

whole-wheat spaghetti, firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch dice, soy sauce, grated fresh ginger, cooking oil, wine vinegar, lemon juice, asian sesame oil, grated lemon zest, salt, cayenne, cucumbers, peeled , halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch slices, scallions including green tops, sliced, chopped cilantro or fresh parsley

arborio or other short-grain rice, salt, sugar, rice-wine vinegar, grated zest of 1 lemon, cucumbers, peeled, sesame seeds, cooking oil, drained bottled horseradish, asian sesame oil, sliced smoked salmon , cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips, scallions, white bulbs only, minced