Blood Orange & Avocado Salad

YOU NEED:

salad:

a bed of lettuce... spinach, mesclun mix, whatever

1 blood orange, peeled and sliced

chunks of tofu or cheese

unsalted peanuts

1 avocado, sliced

dressing:

1 tbs olive oil 1 tbs sesame oil

2 tbs lime juice

salt, pepper, brown sugar, garlic powder to taste.

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 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!

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!

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.

Egg & Noodle Cold Roll

A twist on the classic cold roll.

You know the drill, dampen rice papers with damp cloth to make pliable.

Get stir fry ingredients ready: eggs, carrots, peppers, mushrooms, bean sprouts, green onion, even pork or chicken if you really want. of tofu. 

Boil thin egg noodles or vermicelli until semi-soft. 

Heat a wok or pan with 1 tablespoon sesame oil. fry vegetables quickly, and meat. 

add in a bit of garlic and chili paste if you so desire.

next, add in eggs and let cook until semi-hard. finally, add in noodles and mix around like crazy.

when done, let the noodle stir fry cool off.

wrap in rice paper rolls. you can also include lettuce, thai basil, or even some peanuts. 

Sesame Ginger Noodle Slaw

YOU NEED:

prepared rice or glass noodles or vermicelli.

1 small head chopped cabbage

chopped bok choy or lettuce

1 small slivered onion

 couple of slivered carrot

DRESSING:

2 tablespoons sesame oil

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 teaspoon lime juice

1 inch piece of grated ginger

a handful of sesame seeds

1 tablespoon peanut butter for creaminess

2 teaspoons brown sugar

salt and pepper if needed

Combine, serve. top with cilntro and green onions. 

Grilled Tofu Lettuce Wraps

YOU NEED:

Lettuce "cups", iceberg, romaine or boston

Firm tofu

Hoisin sauce

sliced cucumber, carrot, green onion, peanuts, vermicelli, sesame seeds, bean sprouts, or whatever else you want to include

1. brush tofu with sesame oil, and a bit of chili for spice.  barbeque or fry or grill.

2. get ingredients sliced and prepared, set into small serving bowls.

3. drizzle tofu with hoisin sauce, serve!

Beef & Broccoli Sweet & Sour Fry

A delicious and low fat way to satisfy your asian takeout craving, which happens all too often, i know.....

YOU NEED:

1 flank steak or thin steak, sliced into thin pieces.

1 head of broccoli, cut into florets.

2 cloves minced garlic.

1 tablespoon chili sauce or 1 teaspoon red chili flakes

1 inch piece of ginger, grated.

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 tablespoon tomato paste

sesame seeds and green onions as garnish. 

sesame oil.

1.heat sesame oil, fry minced garlic and add meat. after a few minutes, add broccoli, ginger, and chili paste or flakes. 

2. add soy sauce, tomato paste, and simmer. taste, and adjust salt pepper if needed [which you shouldnt have to]

3. optionally add bean sprouts, carrots, bamboo shoots, mushrooms. if not.....

4. simmer until done, serve with rice, green onions and sesame seeds. 

Simple Thai Curry Lettuce Wraps

Yummy thai curry! not like the soup/curry itself, this just uses a hint of coconut and chili paste for flavour.

YOU NEED:

1. romaine or iceberg, in "wrap" form

2. coconut milk

3. ginger and garlic

4. greenn, red, or yellow curry paste

5. OPTIONAL: pick the following: Mushrooms, shrimp, pork, beef, chicken, turkey, fish, bean sprouts, red pepper, green pepper, bok-choy, cabbage, bamboo shoots, tofu, green beans, broccoli, snow peas, etc etc etc

1. fry up meat/veggies in sesame oil, add ginger and garlic to taste.

2. add a bit of coconut milk and curry paste,  but you don't want to create a soup, just a base. 

3. simmer, adjusting salt, pepper, to taste.

4. top lettuce, serve with peanuts and cilantro. 

Sriracha & Coconut Soup

This is a MUST HAVE for winter. 

YOU NEED:

250 mls light coconut milk

3 tablespoons sriracha or chili-garlic sauce

250 mls chicken or vegetable broth

1 inch piece grated ginger

2 cloves minced garlic

salt & pepper if needed

a bit of lime juice

OPTIONAL:  shrimp, tofu, broccoli, peppers, onions, bok choy, bean sprouts, mushrooms

TOPPINGS: green onion, cilantro, peanuts

1. fry tofu, vegetables, or meat with a bit of sesame oil. add garlic and ginger. 

2. add sriracha or chili sauce [more or less, depending on spice preference]

3. add chicken or veggie broth, and coconut milk. taste, adjust with lime juice, salt, and pepper if needed.

4. simmer, add corn starch if you want a thicker consistency. 

Cold Peanut Noodle Salad

Mmm, a cold pad-thai type pasta salad.

omit meat for vegetarian, obviously!

1. slice mango, carrots, broccoli, red pepper, bean sprouts, mushrooms, and chop peanuts.

2. prepare rice noodles as directed. cool.

3. mix together 1/4 cup unsweetened peanut butter, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce,  1 inch grated ginger, 1 clove minced garlic, a handful of chopped cilantro, and a bit of brown sugar. sriracha is optional, for spice. 

4 optionally add egg, chicken, shrimp. or beef, with noodles and veggies. 

5. top with sesame seeds, and serve!

Thai Shrimp & Soba Pasta Salad

Such a good salad. People will be asking for your recipe!

1. boil soba or rice noodles, drain and cool.

2. chop red peppers, fresh cilantro, peanuts, and green onion. OPTIONAL: mango, bok choy, lettuce. broccoli.

3. toss noodles and vegetables.

4. boil or grill shrimp, if using. top salad. 

5. make vinaigrette: 1 tablespoon unsweetened and chunky peanut butter, a bit of unsalted peanuts, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon chili sauce for spice, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon soy sauce,, 2 cloves minced garlic. 

6. serve, top with sesame seeds and peanuts. 

Thai Grilled Calamari

if you LOVE calamari, as  do I, here is what to do with it.

1. get squid, cut into slices.

2/ mix together 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1/2 tablespoon lime juice, a pinch of chili flakes, salt, pepper, garlic, and fresh chopped cilantro. optional: thai basil, lemongrass, peanut butter.

3. baste squid with marinade, grill or fry.

4. keep basting until done, 10 mins or so.

5. serve with dip, chili, hot-sour sauce, or peanut sauce. 

Cold Spring Rolls with Thai Basil & Egg

Easy and super healthy finger food! 

1. dampen rice paper rolls with paper towel.

2. fry up 1 egg as an omelette. 

3. chop up thai basil or normal basil, carrots, cucumber, red peppers, green onion.

4. boil vermicelli noodles. 

5. slice egg into strips, fill and wrap rolls with all ingredients. 

6. serve with peanut-soy dip, or spicy thai chili dip. 

Thai Papaya & Carrot Salad with Shrimp

A hearty thai salad. 

1. get papaya, peel and shred into thin slices.

2. do the same with carrots.

3. add onions and peppers, optional.

4. cook shrimp if using.

5. toss salad with 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce, and red pepper flakes for spice. 

6. top with thai basil, shrimp, and crushed peanuts. 

Tacos with Thai Shrimp, Mango & Cherry Chipotle Salsa

A sweet and savoury combination! Spicy, too. A strange blend of thai and mexican, but sooo good.

CHERRY CHIPOTLE SALSA: 

in a food processor, blend:

2 small chipotle peppers

1/4 cup sour cherries

1 clove garlic

1 small tomato

salt, pepper

a pinch of cumin

THAI SHRIMP: 

marinate in lime juice, garlic, a bit of peanut butter, fresh cilantro, and basil. 

grill or fry or bake, basting with marinade until done.

TOPPINGS:

mix some chopped romaine with sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, cilantro and a dash of balsamic. 

ASSEMBLE!

Kale Salad with Thai Dressing

A very healthy salad. Peanuts add crunch and protein.

1. Toss Kale with some shredded carrots, red peppers, green onion, and peanuts.

2. make dressing: 1 tablespoon sesame oil with a small piece of grated ginger, 1 clove garlic, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, a bit of lime juice and some red chili flakes for spice. [for creamyness, omit oil and use peanut butter]

3. toss and serve!

Thai Omelette & Lettuce Rolls

Mmm, healthy and low fat!

1. get iceberg or romaine, peel and have wraps. 

2. fry beaten eggs with sesame oil, salt, pepper.

3. other optional wrap fillings: fried chicken, beef, tofu or seafood, shredded carrots, green onions, bell peppers.

4. wrap, serve with spicy mayo or sriricha aioli or peanut dip. 

Spicy Peanut Chili & Ginger Dip

An AMAZING dip for cold rolls, spring rolls, vegetables, anything asian. Even add some lime juice to make it a salad dressing!

1. mix together 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter, with 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts [toasted, or not]

2. mix in 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon or more sriracha or chili sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, a small piece of grated fresh ginger, and 1 teaspoon lime juice. 

3. add 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil and 1 teaspoon rice vinegar.

4. ready!

FOR DIP: add a couple sprigs chopped green onion, and 1 tablespoon softened cream cheese.

FOR SPRING ROLL DIP: add more lime juice until more liquid, red pepper flakes.

FOR BBQ: add 1/4 cup tomato paste to thicken, and a pinch of corn starch, with breadcrumbs on whatever you're cooking. 

PASTA SALAD: cool, add extra lime juice, toss with Soba or rice noodles, and vegetables. 

THAI COLESLAW:

cabbage, onion, mango, cucumber. add more rice vinegar and lime juice to the sauce, toss.

HEALTHIER PAD THAI: heat noodles and whatever else with sauce. lighter, for sure!