Culturally Inspired East Asian-Inspired

Vietnamese Chicken-Noodle Soup

Sour, spicy, crunchy, herbal, tender — this soup has just about every flavor and texture! There are a lot of ingredients, but it’s not hard to put together — and it’s fun to serve and eat. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp…

White House Simple Soba Noodle Salad

This is an easy recipe that is a great dish for a picnic or a school lunch box. It is healthy and delicious as well. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Large pot Colander Medium Bowl Whisk Large…

Peanutty Sesame Noodles

Peanut butter with noodles? This Asian-inspired dish combines two favorites for a great summer meal. If you can’t eat peanut butter, try almond butter instead. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring cup Mixing bowl Skillet Measuring spoons…

Onigirazu Rice ‘Sandwich’

Onigiri is a Japanese snack made from rice that’s shaped into a ball and  filled with a tasty ingredient. Onigirazu is onigiri that’s wrapped in seaweed, which makes it even easier—and more fun—to eat. It also travels really well, making…

Toshikoshi Soba

Eating a bowl of buckwheat noodles before midnight on New Year’s Eve is an old Japanese tradition that is supposed to bring long life and prosperity in the year ahead. Look for soba noodles in the Asian section of your…

Stir Fry Vegetables

Wow! At first glance, this recipe may seem long. It has lots of ingredients, but it isn’t complicated. The trick is to gather all the veggies before you start and cut them to the same size. You’ll be surprised how…

Chicken Adobo

This rich and tangy stew is the unofficial national dish of the Philippines. The recipe is a little more time consuming, and has a few more steps, than our usual fare, but we think it’s well worth the time and…

Sticky Orange Chicken

This dish is a real crowd-pleaser. The sweet citrus glaze makes the chicken sticky and delicious—and it’s easy to make! Tip: Grate the zest before you juice the orange. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring cups Measuring…

Chinese Congee

Chinese breakfast: Youtiao and fish porridge

Congee is the Chinese name for a porridge-like soup made with rice that sort of explodes as it cooks. In China they eat it for breakfast, but with add-your-own toppings, it makes a perfect dinner. (A similar Korean dish is called…

Veggie & Rice Stir-Fry

Veggie & Rice Stir-Fry

Ingredients 1 cup brown rice ½ pound broccoli 2 medium celery stalks 1 medium carrot 1 small jalapeño or other chili pepper 1 clove garlic 6 ounces boneless chicken pieces or firm tofu ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce 1 Tablespoon…

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