index

(Note: Page numbers correspond to the print edition.)

A

Appetizers

Baked Garlic Chilli Wings, 43

Crispy Fish Cakes, 36

Firecracker Shrimp, 48

Furikake French Fries, 53

Great Grandmother’s Crispy Potatoes with Sweet Soy Pork, 40

Lettuce Cup Appetizers, 42

Mom’s Famous Crispy Eggrolls, 50–51

Pork and Mango Pot-stickers, 46–47

Raw Bar with Asian Mignonette, 38

Shrimp Chips with Spiced Beef and Crispy Shallots, 41

Thai-style Chicken Flat-bread, 37

Vietnamese Summer Rolls, 44–45

Apple, Crisp Fuji, and Crab Salad, 62

Apple Ginger Mint Iced Tea, 151

Asian Crab Cakes, 83

Asian Flavored Salts, 27

Asian food
ingredients, 17–25
kitchen tools, 14–16
serving drinks with, 13

Asian Pear Frozen Yogurt, 140

Asian Pesto, 31

Asian Style Brussels Sprouts, 123

Asparagus and Crab with a Light Ginger Sauce, 118

Avocado Milkshake, 150

B

Bamboo spider, 14

Bamboo steamer, 14

Bananas, Grilled, with Chocolate and Toasted Coconut Flakes, 145

Banh Mi Sandwiches, Vietnamese, 92

Basics

Asian Flavored Salts, 27

Asian Pesto, 31

Broccoli Stem Pickle, 30

Carrot Daikon Pickle, 31

Cashew Nut Dipping Sauce, 30

Chilli Garlic Sauce, 29

Chinese Dipping Sauce, 29

Fried Garlic Oil, 29

Ginger Scallion, 28

Meat Stock, 32

Mom’s Chicken Stock, 31

Peanut Dipping Sauce, 30

Seafood Stock, 32

Sweet Chilli Sambal, 26

Sweet Soy Sauce, 30

Thai Dipping Sauce, 28

Vegetable Stock, 31

Vietnamese Dip, 28

Basil. See Thai Basil

Beans edamame, cooking tip for, 65
Green, with Preserved

White Radish, 114

Pomelo and Edamame Salad with Honey Ginger Vinaigrette, 65

Bean sauce or paste, 17–18

Bean sprouts, 17

Beef

Broccoli, Chinese, 94

cutting across the grain, 62

Grilled Steak with Balsamic Teriyaki, 90

Korean BBQ-style Burgers, 91

Korean Jap Chae Noodles with, 135

Lettuce Cup Appetizers, 42

Quick and Hearty Rice Soup, 57

Salad Wraps, Thai, 63

Satay with Peanut Dipping Sauce, 93

Spiced, and Crispy Shallots, Shrimp Chips with, 41

Spicy Korean Tofu Stew, 112

Steak with Sweet Tomato Onion Sauce, 89

Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwiches, 92

Beer, for Asian food, 13

Beer Steamed Shrimp with Garlic, 71

Bok Choy about, 18

Baby, and Snow Peas, Simple, 116

Crab and Pork Wonton Noodle Soup, 60–61

Breadcrumbs, panko, 18

Broccoli Beef, Chinese, 94

Broccoli Stem Pickle, 30

Brussels Sprouts, Asian Style, 123

Bubble “Boba” Tea, 149

Burgers, Korean BBQ-style, 91

C

Carrot(s)

Cucumber Pickle, Quick, 91

Daikon Pickle, 31

Perfect Shrimp Fried Rice, 128

Cashew Nut Dipping Sauce, 30

Cherry Chocolate Ice Cream, 148

Chicken

Adobo, Maridel’s, 99

Baked Crispy, with Citrus Teriyaki Sauce, 105

Baked Garlic Chilli Wings, 43

and Corn Soup, 57

Curry, Thai Coconut, 103

Flatbread, Thai-style, 37

Lemongrass, and Coconut Soup, 56

Lettuce Cup Appetizers, 42

Pan-fried Mango, 101

Pho, Quick Vietnamese, 58

Rice, Hainanese, 100

Skewers with Honey and Turmeric, 98

Stir-Fried, with Roasted Eggplant, 107

Stock, Mom’s, 31

Sweet and Sour, 106

Thai-style, in Sweet Chilli Sauce, 104

Wraps, Healthy Chinese, 67

Chilli(es)

dried, about, 18–19

fresh, about, 19

Garlic Sauce, 29

Garlic Wings, Baked, 43

heat levels, about, 26

Passionfruit Martini, 151

powder or flakes, about, 19

Sambal, Sweet, 26

sauce, about, 18

Chinese Beef Broccoli, 94

Chinese black vinegar, 19

Chinese Broccoli buying, 125

with Oyster Sauce and Roasted Garlic, 124

Chinese Chicken Wraps, Healthy, 67

Chinese Chives

about, 19–20

and Tomato, Fried Eggs with, 120

Chinese Dipping Sauce, 29

Chinese rice wine, 19

Chinese Sausage

about, 19

Fried Rice, 131

with Rice and Sweet Soy Sauce, 129

Chinese Steamed Fish, Mom’s, 75

Chocolate

Cherry Ice Cream, 148

Coconut Rum Sauce, Grilled Pineapple with, 142

and Toasted Coconut Flakes, Grilled Bananas with, 145

Wontons, 147

Cilantro

about, 21

Asian Pesto, 31

Citrus-Ginger Salt, 27

Citrus Teriyaki Dipping Sauce, 105

Clams

buying and storing, 39

Raw Bar with Asian Mignonette, 38

Sautéed in Garlic and Black Bean Sauce, 77

shucking, 38

and Tofu in a Light Miso Broth, 117

Coconut

Flakes, Toasted, and Chocolate, Grilled Bananas with, 145

Frozen Yogurt, 146 Rice, 130

Shrimp, 78

Coconut milk about, 20

Coconut Rice, 130

Grilled Pineapple with Chocolate Coconut Rum Sauce, 142

Lemongrass Chicken and Coconut Soup, 56

Mussels in Coconut Curry Broth, 70

Tapioca Pearls with Sweet Coconut and Honeydew, 141

Thai Coconut Chicken Curry, 103

Coffee

Ice Cream, Thai, 146

Iced, Vietnamese, 153

-Tea, Hong Kong Yinyeung, 154

Coriander, ground or whole, 20

Corn and Chicken Soup, 57

Crab

and Asparagus with a Light Ginger Sauce, 118

Cakes, Asian, 83

and Crisp Fuji Apple Salad, 62

and Pork Wonton Noodle Soup, 60–61

Crepes, Matcha, with Cherry Chocolate Ice Cream, 148

Cucumber Carrot Pickle, Quick, 91

Cucumber Relish, Tea Smoked Salmon with, 80

Curry paste, Thai about, 20

Mussels in Coconut Curry Broth, 70

Thai Coconut Chicken Curry, 103

D

Daikon Carrot Pickle, 31

Dashi / instant dashi, 20–21

Desserts

Asian Pear Frozen Yogurt, 140

Chocolate Wontons, 147

Coconut Frozen Yogurt, 146

Fresh Starfruit and Mango with Chilli and Mint, 143

Grilled Bananas with Chocolate and Toasted Coconut Flakes, 145

Grilled Pineapple with Chocolate Coconut Rum Sauce, 142

Matcha Crepes with Cherry Chocolate Ice Cream, 148

Tapioca Pearls with Sweet Coconut and Honeydew, 141

Thai Coffee Ice Cream, 146

Dips

Cashew Nut Dipping Sauce, 30

Chinese Dipping Sauce, 29

Citrus Teriyaki Dipping Sauce, 105

Peanut Dipping Sauce,

Thai Dipping Sauce, 28

Vietnamese, 28

Drinks

Apple Ginger Mint Iced Tea, 151

Avocado Milkshake, 150

Bubble “Boba” Tea, 149

Hong Kong Yinyeung Tea-Coffee, 154

Mango Julius, 150

Passionfruit Chilli Martini, 151

Pomegranate and Soda, 152

Vietnamese Iced Coffee, 153

E

Edamame, cooking tip for, 65

Edamame and Pomelo Salad with Honey Ginger Vinaigrette, 65

Eggplant, Roasted, Stir-Fried Chicken with, 107

Eggrolls, Mom’s Famous Crispy, 50–51

Eggs

Chinese Sausage Fried Rice, 131

Fried, with Tomato and Chinese Chives, 120

Korean Kimchi Fried Rice, 132

Quick Omelette with Shrimp and Peas, 122

Shrimp Pad Thai, 137

Spicy Korean Tofu Stew, 112

F

Firecracker Shrimp, 48

Fish. See also Shellfish Cakes, Crispy, 36

Chinese Steamed, Mom’s, 75

Grilled, with Kabayaki Sauce, 73

Herb Crusted, with Sweet Chilli Sambal, 82

Ochazuke Rice with Crisp Salmon Skin and Nori, 59

Tea Smoked Salmon with Cucumber Relish, 80

Fish sauce, 21

Five spice powder, 21

Flatbread, Thai-style Chicken, 37

Fruit. See also specific fruits Tropical, Salsa, 79

Furikake French Fries, 53

G

Garlic

Beer Steamed Shrimp with, 71

Butter Noodles, 134 Chilli Sauce, 29

Fried, Oil, 29

Garlicky Tofu and Spinach, 110

Roasted, and Oyster Sauce, Chinese Broccoli with, 124

Ginger

about, 21

Apple Mint Iced Tea, 151

-Citrus Salt, 27

cutting and using, 33

and Green Onion Fried Rice, Simple, 133

Sauce, Light, Asparagus and Crab with a, 118

Scallion, 28

storing, 33

Green Beans with Preserved White Radish, 114

Green Onion(s)

about, 21

and Ginger Fried Rice, Simple, 133

Ginger Scallion, 28

H

Hainanese Chicken Rice, 100

Herbs. See also Mint; Thai Basil

about, 21

Asian Pesto, 31

Herb Crusted Fish with Sweet Chilli Sambal, 82

Hoisin and Honey Glazed Baby Back Ribs, 88 Honeydew and Sweet Coconut, Tapioca Pearls with, 141

Hong Kong Yinyeung Tea-Coffee, 154

I

Ice Cream, Cherry Chocolate, 148

Ice Cream, Thai Coffee, 146

Ingredients, Asian, 17–25

J

Japanese Mushrooms Baked in Soy Sake Butter, 115

Julienne peeler, 14

K

Kaffir lime leaves, 21

Kimchi, about, 21–22

Kimchi Fried Rice, Korean, 132

Knives, 14

Korean BBQ-style Burgers, 91

Korean Jap Chae Noodles with Beef, 135

Korean Kimchi Fried Rice, 132

Korean Tofu Stew, Spicy, 112

L

Lamb Chops, Grilled, with Asian Pesto, 95

Lemongrass, about, 22

Lemongrass Chicken and Coconut Soup, 56

Lettuce

Cup Appetizers, 42

Thai Beef Salad Wraps, 63

Vietnamese Summer Rolls, 44–45

Lychee Meatballs, Sweet and Sour, 87

M

Maggi sauce, 22

Mango

Chicken, Pan-fried, 101

Coconut Frozen Yogurt, 146

Julius, 150

and Pork Potstickers, 46–47

and Starfruit, Fresh, with Chilli and Mint, 143

Tropical Fruit Salsa, 79

Matcha Crepes with Cherry Chocolate Ice Cream, 148

Meat. See also Beef; Pork Grilled Lamb Chops with Asian Pesto, 95

Stock, 32

Meatballs, Sweet and Sour Lychee, 87

Microplane rasp grater, 14

Milkshake, Avocado, 150

Mint

about, 21

Apple Ginger Iced Tea, 151

Asian Pesto, 31

Herb Crusted Fish with Sweet Chilli Sambal, 82

Vietnamese Summer Rolls, 44–45

Mirin, 22

Miso

about, 22

Clams in a, 117

Mashed Potatoes with, 121

Mustard Dressing, Baked Tofu Salad with, 64

Ramen with all the Trimmings, 66

Mortar & pestle, 14–15

Mushrooms, about, 22

Mushrooms, Japanese, Baked in Soy Sake Butter, 115

Mussels in Coconut Curry Broth, 70

N

Noodle(s)

Crab and Pork Wonton Noodle Soup, 60–61

dried, about, 22–23

fresh, about, 23

Garlic Butter, 134

Korean Jap Chae, with Beef, 135

Miso Ramen with all the Trimmings, 66

Quick Vietnamese Chicken Pho, 58

Shrimp Pad Thai, 137

Stir-Fry, Quick, 136

Tofu and Clams in a Light Miso Broth, 117

Nori, about, 23

Nori and Crisp Salmon Skin, Ochazuke Rice with, 59

O

Ochazuke Rice with Crisp Salmon Skin and Nori, 59

Oil

cooking, 23

Fried Garlic, 29

Ginger Scallion, 28

Omelette, Quick, with Shrimp and Peas, 122

Onion Tomato Sauce, Sweet, Steak with, 89

Oysters buying and storing, 39

Raw Bar with Asian Mignonette, 38

shucking, 38

Oyster sauce, 23

P

Pad Thai, Shrimp, 137

Papaya

Coconut Frozen Yogurt, 146

Tropical Fruit Salsa, 79

Passionfruit Chilli Martini, 151

Peanut Dipping Sauce, 30

Pea(s)

Perfect Shrimp Fried Rice, 128

and Shrimp, Quick Omelette with, 122

Snow, and Baby Bok Choy, Simple, 116

Three, Stir-fry, 119

Peppers. See also Chilli(es) bell, cutting up, 32

Sweet and Sour Chicken, 106

Sweet and Sour Lychee Meatballs, 87

Thai-style Chicken in Sweet Chilli Sauce, 104

Pesto, Asian, 31

Pho, Quick Vietnamese Chicken, 58

Pho, Vietnamese, Salt, 27

Pickle, Broccoli Stem, 30

Pickle, Carrot Daikon, 31

Pickle, Quick Cucumber Carrot, 91

Pineapple

Grilled, with Chocolate Coconut Rum Sauce, 142

Sweet and Sour Chicken, 106

Plums, cutting into wedges, 86

Plums and Sweet Spices, Pork Chops with, 86

Plum sauce, 23–24

Pomegranate and Soda, 152

Pomelo and Edamame Salad with Honey Ginger Vinaigrette, 65

Pork. See also Chinese Sausage

Chops with Plums and Sweet Spices, 86

and Crab Wonton Noodle Soup, 60–61

Hoisin and Honey Glazed Baby Back Ribs, 88

Lettuce Cup Appetizers, 42

and Mango Potstickers, 46–47

Mom’s Famous Crispy Eggrolls, 50–51

Sweet and Sour Lychee Meatballs, 87

Sweet Soy, Great Grandmother’s Crispy Potatoes with, 40

Vietnamese Summer Rolls, 44–45

Potatoes

Crispy, Great Grandmother’s, with Sweet Soy Pork, 40

Furikake French Fries, 53

Mashed, with Miso, 121

Potstickers, Pork and Mango, 46–47

R

Ramen, Miso, with all the Trimmings, 66

Rice

about, 24

Coconut, 130

Fried, Chinese Sausage, 131

Fried, Korean Kimchi, 132

Fried, Perfect Shrimp, 128

fried, preparing, 130

Fried, Simple Ginger and Green Onion, 133

Hainanese Chicken, 100

Ochazuke Rice with Crisp Salmon Skin and Nori, 59

Soup, Quick and Hearty, 57

Steamed, 129

and Sweet Soy Sauce, Chinese Sausage with, 129

Rice cooker, 15

Rice vinegar, 24

S

Sake, 13, 24

Salads

Baked Tofu, with Mustard Miso Dressing, 64

Crisp Fuji Apple and Crab, 62

Pomelo and Edamame, with Honey Ginger Vinaigrette, 65

Salmon

Skin, Crisp, and Nori, Ochazuke Rice with, 59

Tea Smoked, with Cucumber Relish, 80

Salsa, Tropical Fruit, 79

Salt, 24

Salts, Asian Flavored, 27

Sambal, 24

Sambal, Sweet Chilli, 26

Sandwiches

Healthy Chinese Chicken Wraps, 67

Thai Beef Salad Wraps, 63

Vietnamese Banh Mi, 92

Sauces. See also Dips

Asian Mignonette, 38

Chilli Garlic, 29

Sweet Soy, 30

Sausage. See Chinese Sausage

Scallions. See Green Onion(s)

Scallops with Tropical Fruit Salsa, 79

Seafood. See also Fish; Shellfish Stock, 32

Sesame oil, 24

Sesame seeds, 24

Shallots, 24

Shellfish. See also Clams; Crab; Oysters; Shrimp Mussels in Coconut Curry Broth, 70

Salt and Pepper Squid, 76

Scallops with Tropical Fruit Salsa, 79

Shrimp

Beer Steamed, with Garlic, 71

Chips with Spiced Beef and Crispy Shallots, 41

Coconut, 78

deveining, 71

Firecracker, 48

Fried Rice, Perfect, 128

Pad Thai, 137

and Peas, Quick Omelette with, 122

Sichuan peppercorns, 24–25

Sichuan Peppercorn Salt, 27

Skimmer, 15

Soups. See also Stocks Chicken and Corn, 57

Crab and Pork Wonton Noodle, 60–61

Lemongrass Chicken and Coconut, 56

Miso Ramen with all the Trimmings, 66

Crisp Salmon Skin and Nori, 59

Quick Vietnamese Chicken Pho, 58

Rice, Quick and Hearty, 57

Soy sauce, about, 25

Soy Sauce, Sweet, 30

Spinach and Tofu, Garlicky, 110

Squid, Salt and Pepper, 76

Sriracha Mayo, 83

Starfruit and Mango, Fresh, with Chilli and Mint, 143

Steaming rack, 15

Stew, Tofu, Spicy Korean, 112

Stocks

Chicken, Mom’s, 31

Meat, 32

Seafood, 32

Vegetable, 31

Summer Rolls, Vietnamese, 44–45

Sweet and Sour Chicken, 106

Sweet and Sour Lychee Meatballs, 87

Sweet Chilli Sambal, 26

Sweet chilli sauce, 25 Sweet Soy Sauce, 30

T

Tamarind, 25

Tapioca

Bubble “Boba” Tea, 149

Pearls with Sweet Coconut and Honeydew, 141

Tea

about, 25

Bubble “Boba,” 149

-Coffee, Hong Kong Yinyeung, 154

Iced, Apple Ginger Mint, 151

Smoked Salmon with Cucumber Relish, 80

Thai Basil

about, 21

Asian Pesto, 31

Herb Crusted Fish with Sweet Chilli Sambal, 82

Vietnamese Summer Rolls, 44–45

Thai Beef Salad Wraps, 63

Thai-style Chicken in Sweet Chilli Sauce, 104

Thai Coconut Chicken Curry, 103

Thai Coffee Ice Cream, 146

Thai Dipping Sauce, 28

Thai-style Chicken Flat-bread, 37

Tofu

about, 25

Baked, Salad with Mustard Miso Dressing, 64

and Clams in a Light Miso Broth, 117

Pan-Fried, with Dark Sweet Soy Sauce, 111

and Spinach, Garlicky, 110

Stew, Spicy Korean, 112

Tomato

and Chinese Chives, Fried Eggs with, 120

Onion Sauce, Sweet, Steak with, 89

Tongs, 15

V

Vegetable(s). See also specific vegetables Mom’s Famous Crispy Eggrolls, 50–51

Quick Noodle Stir-Fry, 136

Stock, 31

Vietnamese Summer Rolls, 44–45

Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwiches, 92

Vietnamese Chicken Pho, Quick, 58

Vietnamese Dip, 28

Vietnamese Iced Coffee, 153

Vietnamese Pho Salt, 27

Vietnamese Summer Rolls, 44–45

W

Wine, for Asian food, 13

Woks and wok spatula, 16

Wonton, Crab and Pork, Noodle Soup, 60–61

Wontons, Chocolate, 147

Wrappers, types of, 215

Wraps, Chicken, Healthy Chinese, 67

Wraps, Thai Beef Salad, 63

Y

Yogurt

Frozen, Asian Pear, 140

Frozen, Coconut, 146 Greek-style, preparing, 146