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2
Feb, 2024
Chinese Soy Sauce Chicken

Chinese Soy Sauce Chicken

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Chinese Soy Sauce Chicken

Chinese Soy Sauce Chicken

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Soy Sauce Chicken is a savory and flavorful dish that originates from Chinese cuisine. It features tender pieces of chicken cooked in a fragrant sauce made with soy sauce, green onions, and a blend of spices. This dish is beloved for its simplicity, yet rich and satisfying taste, making it a popular choice for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With its enticing aroma and delicious flavors, Soy Sauce Chicken is sure to delight your taste buds and become a staple in your recipe collection.
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hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs [1]

Fresh Produce

  • 5 green onions cut into 1-inch slices
  • 1-2 tbsp orange or lemon juice (optional)

Packaged Food/Staples

  • 1-2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1-2 tbsp cooking wine (optional)
  • 1-2 tbsp sugar or syrup

Culinary Spice Kit

  • 1 pouch ginger, garlic, orange peel, tangerine peel, cinnamon, fennel, star anise

Suggested Sides

  • rice cooked
  • thin long egg noodles
  • bok choy, broccoli, broccolini cooked
  • leafy greens (kale, chard, spinach) blanched

Instructions
 

  • In a PAN, heat 2 tbsp oil over high heat.
  • Add the chicken and fry it until all sides turn brown.
  • Take the chicken out.
  • Reduce the heat to medium.
  • Add the green onions and fry them until they are fragrant.
  • Return the chicken to the pan.
  • Add 1/2 cup of water, and 1 tbsp each of soy sauce, wine, and sugar, or more to taste.
  • If using salmon, add one more tbsp soy sauce.
  • Add the Soy Sauce Chicken spices. Mix well.
  • Add a little bit more water, soy sauce, wine, or sugar to adjust the seasoning to your taste.
  • Cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low.
  • Let it cook for 5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
  • Serve the Soy Sauce Chicken with your preferred sides.
  • Optionally, sprinkle a bit of orange or lemon juice over the plated meat.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

[1] Alternatively, you can substitute beef stew or salmon for the chicken.
If opting for beef, double the amount of water and soy sauce. Cook it covered over low heat for approximately 1.5 hours, ensuring it becomes tender.

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30
Nov, 2023
Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken

Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken

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Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken

Discover the Mystique of Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken

Step into the vibrant streets of Taiwan, where the enticing aroma of sizzling spices and crispy delights fills the air. In this culinary journey, we present a tantalizing treasure: Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken. Imagine bite-sized, golden nuggets of succulent chicken, seasoned to perfection and encased in a flavorful, crispy exterior. This iconic street food sensation promises a symphony of tastes and textures that will transport your taste buds to the bustling night markets of Taiwan. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that combines bold flavors and irresistible crunch, bringing the essence of Taiwanese street food right to your plate.

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Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken elevates the classic concept of chicken nuggets to new heights with its exceptionally crisp texture. Each bite offers a delightful crunch that sets it apart from conventional nuggets. The secret lies in the meticulous preparation, where bite-sized chicken pieces are expertly seasoned, coated, and fried to golden perfection. This culinary marvel brings a symphony of flavors and textures, making it a tantalizing experience that goes beyond the ordinary chicken nugget. Immerse yourself in the world of Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken, where crispiness meets culinary excellence.

Protein Options

chicken thighs
chicken thighs
tofu cubes
tofu cubes
pork tenderloin
pork tenderloin
halibut
halibut

Marinade Ingredients

tamari soy sauce
Soy sauce or alternative
egg white
1 egg white
potato starch
Potato or corn starch
Cooking With Sichuan Peppercorns sq
SpiceBreeze spice blend

Other Ingredients

garlic chopping
Optionally, add garlic to the marinade.
bread crumbs
Breadcrumbs *
basil
Italian or Thai (recommended) basil.

* Breadcrumbs: grate dry or toasted bread slices, or use panko, coarse ground almonds, or coarse sweet potato starch.

Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken

Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken

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Embark on a sensory voyage through the bustling streets of Taiwan with Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken. Picture this: bite-sized gems of succulent chicken, enveloped in a golden, crunchy armor that crackles with every bite. Immerse yourself in the juicy tenderness of the seasoned meat, harmonized with the exotic notes of Chinese five-spice. This iconic street food revelation encapsulates the essence of Taiwan's vibrant night markets, offering a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. Brace yourself for an extraordinary culinary adventure that elevates crispy indulgence to an art form, all from the comfort of your own plate.
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hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Taiwanese
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1.5 lb chicken thighs or breast, cut into bite-size pieces [1]
  • 1 egg white

Fresh Produce

  • 1-2 cloves garlic, grated optional
  • 1 bunch fresh basil (not washed!) [2]

Packaged Good/Staples

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari [3]
  • 2 tbsp potato or corn starch
  • 1-2 cups breadcrumbs [4]

Culinary Spice Kit - In our shop here

  • 1 pouch Cinnamon, fennel, ginger, orange peel, black pepper, cloves, Sichuan pepper, star anise

Suggested Sides

  • salad with lemon dressing cucumber, cabbage, or lettuce
  • steamed vegetables bok choy, asparagus, kale, or leek

Instructions
 

Marinade

  • In a CONTAINER, mix soy sauce, egg white, 2 tbsp starch, Popcorn Chicken spices, and garlic (optional).
  • Add chicken. Mix well. Cover.
  • Let it marinate in the fridge for 1 to 24 hours.

Breading

  • Coat chicken in breadcrumbs. Shake off excess breadcrumbs.
  • Spread them out in one layer on a large plate.
  • Let them sit for 15 minutes.

Frying

  • In a PAN, heat oil for deep frying until sizzling.
  • Fry chicken in several batches (don't crowd the pan) for a few minutes until they turn golden.
  • Scoop the chicken pieces out and transfer them to a plate with paper towels.

Fry Basil Leaves

  • Prepare: Have a lid and strainer ladle close by.
  • Add a handful of basil leaves to the hot oil. Cover immediately.
  • After 5-10 seconds, before the leaves start to burn, use the strainer ladle to quickly scoop out the leaves.
  • Transfer them to a plate with the chicken.

Serve

  • Serve chicken with your preferred sides.
  • Optional, sprinkle them with salt and black pepper or chilies. 
  • Enjoy!

Notes

[1] Alternatives: pork tenderloin, tofu, fish filet (cod or halibut).
[2] Italian or Thai (recommended) basil.
[3] See our blog for alternatives.
[4] Alternatives: panko, coarse ground almonds, coarse sweet potato starch.
 

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12
Sep, 2023
Japanese Ochazuke with Furikake

Japanese Ochazuke with Furikake

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Japanese Ochazuke with Furikake

Japanese Ochazuke with Furikake

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Japanese tea ceremonies are famous. In this dish, rice is submerged in green tea, hot or cold, and becomes wonderfully juicy and refreshing. Of course, we have a non-tea option as well. Ochazuke is a light one-bowl dish that offers a diverse selection of toppings. With fish, chicken, or eggs it turns into a complete dinner. Alternatively, use the Furikake seasoning on any dish where you want to add an Asian flavor note.
 
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Hands-on Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb salmon
  • 5 oz spinach or kale leaves
  • 4 green onions finely chopped
  • 8 cups steamed or cooked rice
  • 8 cups matcha or other green tea
  • soy sauce or tamari
  • oil

Furikake Culinary Spice Kit

  • Toasted sesame seed, white & black, roasted seaweed

Optional Toppings

  • wasabi paste
  • pickled ginger
  • chives chopped
  • Japanese crackers crushed in a plastic bag

Instructions
 

Prepare

  • In a PAN or OVEN (350°F), roast salmon on both sides until it's cooked through.
  • Add only a little oil if necessary.
  • Break the salmon flesh with a fork into bite-size flakes.
  • In a PAN, fry spinach in 2 tbsp oil over medium heat until just soft.

Serve

  • Serve rice, fish, tea, and toppings in separate BOWLS.

Assemble

  • Fill one cup of rice into a small BOWL.
  • Add salmon and spinach on top.
  • Fill BOWL up to 3/4 of the rice with hot or cold tea.
  • Sprinkle to taste with green onions, soy sauce, Furikake spices, and optional toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

â–ª Substitute tea with a broth of your choice.
â–ª Substitute salmon with a fish of your choice, egg omelet (cut into strips), poached eggs, or cooked shredded chicken.

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29
Jan, 2023
Japanese Sushi

Japanese Sushi Variations

Japanese
Sushi Variations

There is so much more

Originally, sushi was a method of preserving fish in rice and salt. But sushi is not just about fish. Our recipe is good with or without fish.

While the rice remains, everything else is up to your taste and imagination. There are more forms than nigiri and maki sushi, for instance, onigiri and chirashi.

Sushi Spice Blend

Hemp seeds, ginger, matcha, coriander, brown mustard

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Sushi Rice is Unique

Japanese Sushi Rice

Sushi rice is a type of short-grain rice that is commonly used in Japanese cuisine to make sushi. What makes sushi rice special is the way it is prepared.

The first step in making sushi rice is to wash the rice thoroughly to remove excess starch and other impurities. After washing, the rice is soaked for about 30 minutes to allow it to absorb water. This step is important because it ensures that the rice cooks evenly and retains its shape when it is formed into sushi. 

A combination of vinegar, sugar, and salt is added to the rice after it has been cooked. This helps to give the sushi rice its distinctive flavor and texture. The seasoning also helps to keep the rice moist and sticky, which is important for forming the rice into sushi rolls. This stickiness allows the rice to hold its shape and keep the ingredients inside the sushi roll from falling out.

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Japanese Onigiri

Japanese onigiri is a popular snack food in Japan that consists of a rice ball formed into a triangular or round shape, often with a filling or seasoning in the center. The word “onigiri” translates to “rice ball” in English. The rice is shaped by hand or with the help of a mold into the desired shape.

Onigiri can be eaten on their own as a snack, or as a part of a meal. They are often wrapped in nori (dried seaweed) to make them easier to handle, and to add a salty, umami flavor. The filling inside the onigiri can vary, and may include things like pickled plums, salmon, tuna, beef, chicken, or vegetables.

Onigiri is a popular food item in Japan and is commonly found in convenience stores, train stations, and other locations where people are looking for a quick and easy snack. It is also a popular item for picnics and bento boxes.

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Japanese Chirashi

Japanese chirashi is a type of sushi that consists of a bed of sushi rice, topped with a variety of ingredients. The word “chirashi” translates to “scattered” in English, which refers to the way the toppings are scattered on top of the rice.

Unlike traditional sushi rolls, chirashi is served in a bowl rather than rolled into a cylindrical shape. The toppings can vary depending on the chef’s preference, but commonly include fish such as salmon, tuna, and yellowtail, as well as seafood like octopus and shrimp. Vegetables such as cucumber, avocado, and daikon radish may also be added, along with toppings like egg omelet and pickled ginger.

Chirashi is a popular dish in Japan and can be found in sushi restaurants, as well as in Japanese-style bento boxes. It is a colorful and visually appealing dish, and the variety of toppings makes it a great option for those who enjoy a mix of different flavors and textures in their food.

 
Japanese Sushi

Japanese Sushi Variations

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This recipe is good with or without fish. | Originally, sushi was a method of preserving fish in rice and salt. While the rice remained, everything else is up to your taste and imagination. There are more forms than nigiri and maki sushi. Meet Onigiri, mixed or stuffed rice balls, and chirashi, where everything is mixed or layered in a bowl. Our unique Sushi blend, with a hint of ginger, substitutes sesame with allergen friendly hemp seeds. Matcha adds a tea flavor similar to ochazuke.
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hands-on 3 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Sushi Rice Ingredients

  • 2 cups short-grain rice
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sugar or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste 

Sushi Culinary Spice Kit

  • Hemp seeds, ginger, matcha, coriander, brown mustard

Sushi Filling Selection

  • cucumber, carrots, celery, beetroot, radish, daikon, green onions, avocado, mushrooms
  • sushi grade or smoked tuna or salmon
  • omelet or fried chicken nuggets
  • tofu or tempeh

Suggested Sides & Accompaniments

  • baked salmon
  • fried or baked kale chips
  • seaweed cut seaweed sheets into strips
  • soy sauce
  • pickled ginger
  • wasabi
  • edamame

Instructions
 

Sushi Rice

  • Cook rice according to package instructions*.
  • In a small BOWL**, add vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Add Sushi spices. Stir.
  • In a large BAKING DISH, spread the rice out. Sprinkle the vinegar mixture onto the warm rice and mix it carefully. Cover the rice with a damp kitchen towel to keep it moist & warm.

Onigiri - with finely chopped fillings

  • Use a bowl with water to wet your hands.
  • Option 1: Fill one hand palm with rice to form a ball or triangle or shape of your liking. Push 1 tsp of fillings of your choice into the rice, close it, and press light on all sides. Repeat.
  • Option 2: Mix 2 tbsp of rice with 1 tsp of
  • fillings of your choice. Form the mixture into your preferred shape. Repeat.

Chirashi - with thinly sliced fillings

  • Fill your BOWL with a layer of rice. Arrange your choice of fillings nicely on top.
  • Find more tips online! Enjoy!

Notes

* Alternatively, in a POT, add rice with 2.5 cups of cold water. Cover. Let it soak for 20 minutes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Let it stand for 10 minutes.
** Optionally, heat vinegar up but don't bring it to a boil.
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Apr, 2022
Korean Bugogi

Korean Bulgogi

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Korean Bugogi

Korean Bulgogi Recipe

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The aroma of Korean BBQ is mouthwatering. This seasoning includes shitake mushroom powder. Shitake is full of natural umami. Umami is the fifth taste, joining sweet, sour, salty and bitter. Korean chili pepper differs from the conventional chili pepper. It has a complex flavor and natural sweetness. We selected a milder version. The optional Kimchi adds additional heat.
 
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hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Korean
Servings 3 servings

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1 lb beef* sirloin thinly sliced against the grain

Fresh Produce

  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • 1 inch ginger grated
  • 1 pear grated**
  • 2 shallots grated

Packaged Goods/Staples

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tsp sugar optional
  • oil***

Bulgogi Culinary Spice Kit

  • [1] Shitake mushroom, black pepper
  • [2] Korean chili flakes, salt

Suggested Sides & Toppings

  • â–ª cooked jasmine rice or glass noodles
  • â–ª kimchi or pickles of your choice sliced
  • â–ª lettuce leaves of your choice
  • â–ª carrots, cucumber, daikon, radish, or cabbage (all thinly cut); mung bean sprouts
  • â–ª shallots or leek thinly sliced

Instructions
 

Marinade

  • In a CONTAINER, mix garlic, ginger, pear, shallots, Bulgogi [1] spices, soy sauce, 1 tbsp oil, sugar (opt.) and Bulgogi [2] spices to taste.
  • Add meat slices. Mix well. Cover.
  • Let it marinate in the fridge for 1 to 24 hours.
  • Take the beef out 30 minutes before frying.

Fry

  • Heat a PAN over high heat.
  • Add meat slices and stir fry for a couple of minutes until the meat is just cooked.

Serve Option 1

  • Place bulgogi, lettuce leaves, and your preferred sides on separate plates in the middle of the table.
  • Fill a large lettuce leaf with meat and your selected sides & toppings. Close it to form a bite-sized wrap. Enjoy!

Serve Option 2

  • Mix bulgogi and 1 cup vegetables of your choice.
  • Serve it with your selected sides. Enjoy!

Notes

* Substitute beef with pork, chicken, or tofu.
** An Asian pear is best if available.
*** Sesame oil is recommended but not required.
 
 

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3
Nov, 2021
Sichuan Beef

Chinese Sichuan Beef

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Sichuan Beef

Chinese Sichuan Beef

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Sichuan, also known as Szechuan, is a province in China. It's the origin of Panda bears and Sichuan pepper. This spice is very common in Asian cuisine. It is not related to pepper and has a very special taste with a citrus note. Notably, Sichuan pepper creates a numbing sensation in your mouth. Try it sprinkled over your dish or use the remainder in a dish with beans or mushrooms.
 
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Hands-on Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb sirloin beef cut into thin strips
  • 12 oz vegetables see below, cut into thin slices
  • 6-8 oz noodles see below, cooked
  • 2 tbsp cooking sherry or wine
  • soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tsp corn starch or arrowroot
  • vegetable oil or sesame oil
  • salt

Sichuan Culinary Spice Kit

  • [1] Ginger, star anise, cinnamon, fennel, cloves
  • [2] Sichuan pepper

Suggested Vegetables

  • Broccoli, carrots, mushrooms

Suggested Noodles

  • Lo mein or any long thick noodles

Instructions
 

Marinade

  • In a BOWL, mix beef with 1/4 cup soy sauce, Sichuan [1] spices, and up to half of the Sichuan [2] spices.
  • Let marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.

Cook

  • In a large PAN, heat 2 tbsp oil over high heat.
  • Stir-fry beef (keep the marinade for later) for about 1 minute until it changes color.
  • Take the beef out and set aside.
  • In the same PAN, add 2 tbsp oil. Stir-fry vegetables over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add 1 tbsp soy sauce and sherry halfway.
  • Add 1 cup of water, the marinade, and salt to taste.
  • Cook over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are just cooked.
  • Dissolve starch in 1 tbsp water. Add the slurry to the PAN. Mix well. 
  • Stir in the noodles. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes.
  • Return the beef and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes until it's just cooked.
  • Sprinkle some Sichuan [2] spices on the plated meal (optional).
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • Substitute beef with chicken breast.
  • Substitute beef with tofu (see below).
Sichuan Tofu
  • Cut tofu into 1/2-inch cubes.
  • Mix the marinade without the tofu.
  • Drain the tofu for 30 minutes in a large strainer.
  • In cooking step 1), bake the tofu in the OVEN at 350°F until it turns brown. Set aside.
  • Continue with steps 2) to 4) without changes.
  • In step 5) substitute beef for tofu.

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