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Asian seaweed salad is designed to be prepared in a very particular way for the best possible (and best tasting) results. Make your own Asian seaweed salad with help from a chef and caterer in this free video clip.
Red cabbage Asian crunch salad is a great way to breath new life into a classic dish. Find out how to make red cabbage Asian crunch salad with help from the owner and operator of a variety of food businesses in this free video clip.
If you have ever taken a walk through your local Chinatown, you may have wondered about the wide array of Asian root vegetables on display. These vegetables can add a new dimension to your cooking, but buying and using them can be difficult when you do not even know what they are. The names of many of these plants can also be difficult to pronounce. Fortunately there are a number of resources both online and offline that can help you identify these vegetables.
Hearty lentils can combine to create warm, filling entrees on cold nights or cool salads for warm days. There is no right or wrong way to prepare your beans for a five-bean salad and individual taste dictates the beans you choose.
Asian-style salads differ from their Western counterparts. Asian salads draw on ingredients with a distinction of contrasting or complementing colors. These salads tantalize the senses with harmonious tastes in a varied mix of sweet, salty and vinegary. Region plays an integral role regarding ingredients and seasoning. For example, in Northern China, where winters are long, salads feature hardy vegetables such as cabbage, daikon radishes and carrots (see Reference 1). Subtle details such as cutting techniques and assembling vegetables with other foods are as important as preserving a vegetable's nutrients and creating an attractive presentation.
Traditional tuna salad is a creamy, cool picnic favorite that can be eaten on its own or as a sandwich. Give the rich combination of tuna and mayonnaise an Asian twist with the inclusion of a splash of soy sauce and a dash of wasabi powder, which packs a spicy kick. Wasabi powder can be found in specialty Asian markets and in the international sections of higher-end markets. Use the highest quality of canned tuna the market has in stock for the dish.
The perfect quick dinner for a hot summer day is an Asian main-course salad. Made by combining meat, poultry or seafood with noodles, snow peas, scallions and packaged cole-slaw mix, it’s easy to pull together in 30 minutes or less. Here’s a basic recipe that serves four and can be easily varied with different ingredients to suit your whim of the moment.
