Sesame Ginger Salad with Grilled Fish

This is an awesome salad and makes a full meal. 

YOU NEED

1 filet white fish.... snapper, halibut, cod, catfish.

a bed of mixed lettuce

sauteed shiitake mushrooms

avocado slices

some green onion

DRESSING:

small piece of ginger, grated

2 cloves minced garlic

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon sesame oil and 1 veg oil

salt, pepper

Blood Orange, Spinach & Peanut Salad

Weird twist but so good!

YOU NEED:

1 bunch fresh spinach or mixed greens

1 blood orange, sliced

some toasted or raw peanuts

1 avocado, sliced or cubed

DRESSING:

1 inch ginger, grated

1 large clove garlic, minced

1 tbs soy sauce

1tbs veg oil

1 teaspoon sesame oil

salt, pepper 

red pepper flakes for spice

OPTIONAL: chopped bok choy, cheese, radish, etc. be creative.

Chicken, Mango, Blueberry Salad

YOU NEED: [you can omit chicken to make vegetarian or vegan]

1 mango, chopped

blueberries

arugula or mixed greens

green onions

cooked chicken

sesame ginger vinaigrette

SESAME GINGER VINAIGRETTE:

2 tbs sesame oil

1 tbsp lime juice

1 tsp soy sauce

salt, pepper

red pepper flakes

grated ginger, a little

grated garlic, a little

Sweet Potato, Tofu Curry

A delicious and vegan! curry. 

YOU NEED:

sweet potato, cubed

firm tofu, cubed

2 green onions, chopped

2 tbs red curry paste

1/2 can coconut milk

fresh basil, chopped

chili pepper, minced

garlic,minced

ginger, minced

sesame oil

1. fry sweet potato and onion in sesame oil. add garlic and ginger.

2. add in tofu, curry paste, chili.

3. add in coconut milk, simmer. 

4. finally add in basil. serve on rice or noodles.

Thai Rice & Sausage

YOU ONLY NEED:

sausage, raw, marinated in thai curry, lime juice, ginger, garlic, salt, pepper.

basmati or brown rice

some herbs and salad: cilantro, basil, arugula is my pick. 

OPTIONAL: crushed peanuts, fresh green mango

1. marinate sausage for about an hour. i suggest chicken or beef. thai don't like dem porks. fry until done.

2. fry ig you want with onion, bokchoy, bell pepper. add garlic, ginger, curry paste,red pepper flakes,  and lime if needed.

3. is rice cooked? do so. 

4. serve on rice, garnish. soy sauce or peanut sauce or chili sauce or plum sauce.... amazing!

Thai Red Fish Curry

YOU NEED:

Fish [tilapia, cod, snapper, white fish]

coconut milk [2 fillets will go with 1 can]

curry paste, to taste [red]

peppers

mushrooms

garlic

ginger

thai basil or cilantro

other veg optional

oil [sesame works too]

lime or lemon juice

1. fry up bell pepper in chunks with onions, oil, and garlic. add in fish. 

2. grate in ginger, add mushrooms. 

3. add in curry paste and fish. cook until fish looks semi-done, add coocnut milk, simmer, adding citrus. 

4. serve on rice!

Easy Chicken Teriyaki

SO EASY!

YOU NEED

chicken breast

sesame oil

teriyaki sauce

minced garlic

ginger

OPTIONAL: chili sauce for spice

GARNISH:

cilantro

sesame seeds

1. get some chicken breast, slice.

2 fry in sesame oil, with garlic. 

3, add teriyaki sauce and ginger, fry until chicken is done. optionally add some chili or chili sauce.

4. garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro

5. serve atop rice.

Avocado Salad with Seared Scallops

Depending on your vinaigrette and how you season your scallops, this dish can be VERY versatile, and anything from meditteranean to mexican. 

YOU NEED:

scallops, medium to large

mixed greens

tomato

cucumber

onion

[all chopped]

avocado slices

vinaigrette

seasoning for scallops

MEDITERRANEAN: marinate scallops in lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, garlic before frying. use similar vinaigrette or greek dressing. 

SPANISH: marinate scallops in tomato paste, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, vinegar, dry parsley, and a chili pepper

MEXICAN: marinate with oil, lime juice, chili, cumin, or just taco seasoning

ASIAN: add some soy sauce and ginger, along with garlic and sesame oil to the marindade. 

Assemble salad, fry scallops, toss salad with dressing, add scallops.

Thai Mango & Avocado Salad

 

Step up the plain old mango salad! Vegan and super healthy, too. 

MAKE VINAIGRETTE FIRST:

1/4 cup lime juice

1 large clove minced garlic 

red pepper flakes for spice, or a bit of sriracha

1 tablespoon sesame oil

salt and pepper

GARNISHES?

Fresh cilantro, a lime wedge, crushed peanuts

SALAD: 

On a bed of mixed greens, slice:

1 green mango

1 red bell pepper

1 red onion

1 avocado

chop: fresh cilantro

voila!

Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry

Easy weeknight dinner, anyone?

YOU NEED:

beef, leftover if you have, thin slices

broccoli cut into florets

ginger

garlic

sesame oil

green  onion

mushrooms

peppers

soy sauce

brown sugar

red pepper flakes or sriracha for spice

1. add beef slices into 2 tablespoons sesame oil. 

2. add in broccoli and garlic, mushrooms, pepper, onion. fry until tender, adding ginger, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, sugar, and spice. 

3. taste and serve.

Sesame Soy Avocado Salad

SO EASY. So good.

SALAD:

1 chopped large tomato

1 chopped large avocado

1 chopped onion

DRESSING:

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

2tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 clove minced garlic

salt, pepper

sriracha or hot sauce if you want it... or wasabi

a bit of grated ginger

Sesame Garlic Noodles

 * NOTE: chicken is optional, otherwise it's VEGAN!

YOU NEED:

1 cup boiled egg noodles

1 head brocccoli cut into florets

2 cloves minced garlic

sliced peppers

sesame oil

chopped green onions

sesame seeds

soy sauce

pepper

OPTIONAL:

chicken, tofu, beef, pork

chili sauce for spice

fish sauce

eggs

1. in a skillet heat some oil [preferably sesame oil]

add broccoli, peppers, onions, garlic. also add tofu or chicken or meat if using. 

2. prepare noodles add 2 eggs if using. .

3. toss into skillet with 2 tablespoons soy saucce, 1 tbs fish sauce, and chili sauce.

4. season to taste.

Sesame Soy Noodle Fry

 

Classic stir fry, lighter.

YOU NEED

2 tablespoons sesame oil

1 cup cooked egg noodles. rice noodles, or ramen noodles

1 chopped onion [green]

1 chopped bok choy, broccoli, peppers, or all

2 tbs soy sauce

1 tb peanut butter

1 tb brown sugar

2 cloves minced garlic

1 tb rice vinegar

sesame seeds for garnish

1 egg

1. boil noodles till ready

2. slice veggies

3, fry in sesame oil: veggies, [tofu optional]

4. add noodles and onion

5. peanut butter, curry if you want spicy, sugar, garlic, egg, vinegar.

6. stir everything together until decent stir fry is achieved.

 

Spicy Slaw

Omit or sub dairy products if vegan. 

YOU NEED

1 head cabbage slivered

1 carrot slivered

1 small red onion slivered

OR just buy coleslaw mix.

DRESSING:

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon sriracha

1 tablespoon white vinegar

salt

pepper 

1 tablespoon sugar

Creamy Citrus & Ginger Dressing

Asian-infused dressing for a variety of salads. 

YOU NEED:

2 tablespoon sesame oil

2 tablespoon vegetable oil or canola

1 small piece grated ginger

1 clove minced garlic

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

salt, pepper

2 tablespoon lime juice

1 or 2 teaspoons honey

1 tablespoon mayo or sour cream for creaminess

Tofu & Veggie Stir Fry in Peanut Sauce

 

This a great stir-fry for when you want asian food. easy, like pad thai minus carbs. 

1. chop up firm tofu, bell peppers, onion, broccoli into bite sized chunks. consider adding baby corn, bamboo shoots, or seriously any vegetables you have in your fridge. 

2. pour a bit of sesame oil in a wok or frying pan, fry up 2 cloves minced garlic,  fry up veggies, add tofu last.

3. add 1/4 cup vegetable broth, 2 tablespoons peanut butter, 1 small piece grated ginger, and 1 tablespoon curry paste. simmer. if peanut butter was unsweetened, you can add a bit of brown sugar. add a tablespoon lime juice.

4. simmer simmer simmer, taste, season with salt and pepper and red pepper flakes if you want more spice.

serve on rice or rice noodles.

FOR SOUP? 

add half a can light coconut milk and 1/4 cup water.

Asian Coleslaw

A simple twist on coleslaw.

1. in a saucepan, boil 1/4 cup sesame vinegar, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, and 4 tablespoons sugar.

2. as soon as it reaches a boil, turn off heat and add 1/4 cup sesame oil, salt and pepper, and 2 cloves minced garlic, and 2 tablespoons soy sauce.

3. pour onto coleslaw mix [red and green cabbage, onion, carrot, shredded. optionally add broccoli or bok-choy or even edamame. 

4. toss, serve! 

NOTE: add sriracha to the dressing if you want asian SPICE!

Salad with Sesame, Avocado & Smoked Salmon

Mmm, a delicious salad. 

1. lay out spinach or greens, avocado.

2. top with smoked salmon.

3. make dressing: 1/4 cup sesame oil, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or white vinegar, salt, pepper, 1 inch piece grated ginger, 2 cloves minced garlic, and a bit of wasabi or sriracha if you need spice.

4. top salad with dressing and sesame seeds. 

Wakame Salad

YOU NEED:

3/4 ounce dried wakame seaweed

3 tablespoons rice vinegar 

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon sugar

red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon finely grated ginger

1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

2 scallions, thinly sliced

1/4 cup shredded carrot

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon sesame seed, toasted

toss and serve 

Spinach Salad with Feta & Toasted Hazelnuts

A simple salad and very nutritious. 

ASIAN SALAD DRESSING: 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, 1 clove minced garlic, 1 teaspoon horseradish mustard, sesame seeds, salt, pepper, a bit of grated ginger

TOASTED HAZELNUTS: briefly fried in a bit of sesame oil.

Toss spinach with dressing and hazenuts. add some chopped red onion, and feta cheese.