Taiwanese Spinach

Taiwanese Spinach

When I stroll through the produce section of my Asian grocery store I often get overwhelmed by the vast selection of Asian greens. They always look so fresh and inviting, but I don’t always know how to cook them. My go to method and recipe has been Chinese White Sauce. However, after bringing home a bunch of Taiwanese spinach which has now become my new favorite. I discoved a new method to cook Asian greens thanks to Nancy at YuCanCook. It’s a quick stir fry in a hot wok that brings out the flavor of the greens without overpowering them. So if you are looking for a quick and easy way to add Asian greens to your meal give this a try.

Gon Lo Mein (Soy Sauce Pan Fried Noodles)

Gon Lo Mein (Soy Sauce Pan Fried Noodles)

In Hawaii we call this dish Gon Lo Mein, which is different - yet, similar enough to be close cousins with Soy Sauce Pan Fried Noodles.

Some say Soy Sauce, while others say Shoyu...

There are so many different kinds of soy sauces that it's difficult to accurately write a recipe without naming the brand/type of soy sauce you use. I admit that I am guilty of simply writing soy sauce in most of my recipes which is why I felt the need to share my soy sauce of choice. I use Kikkoman because it's readily available. I have adapted it to use in almost all of my recipes, so when you see soy sauce in one of my recipes you know I am referring to Kikkoman.

Snow Pea Tips with Garlic Sauce

Snow pea tips are one of those mysterious Asian delicacy's that surprise the palate.  Tender leafy greens that are extremely flavorful with the distinctive flavor of fresh peas.  Their texture is very much like spinach, but taste nothing like spinach.  They cook up surprisingly fast with very little effort and are memorably delicious, simply stir fried with garlic.

Tofu and Pork with Mushrooms & Peas

Tofu and Pork with Mushrooms & Peas

It is a mystery to me, but this is one of my daughter Lindsey’s favorite dinners. I make this point because she hates mushrooms and always picks them out of anything that she is eating with a disgusted look on her face as she picks through her food.

Chinese Style Beef Broccoli

We all love Chinese food and beef broccoli is a perfect one dish meal that is sure to satisfy. Delicious tender slices of flavorful beef, blended together with crisp broccoli and gravy.

Stir Fry Pork and Green Onions

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This recipe dates way back to my Hawaii days and it came about because I had all of the ingredients available, without going to the store.

Spam Fried Rice

Spam is the king of canned meats in Hawaii. Everyone eats it with pleasure and proudly shares it with others, rubbing their tummy’s with enthusiasm to emphasize their satisfaction.