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This easy, no-cook(!) spicy bamboo shoot salad can be served as an appetizer (either cold or at room temperature). You can also serve it as a side dish with other stir-fries, braises, etc. The flavor of the sauce is balanced, …

Summer is in full swing, and that means swampy weather, sweaty commutes to and from work, and very little desire on the part of this food blogger to stand over the stove for an extended period of time. Enter: This …

This Smashed Asian cucumber salad recipe is light, refreshing and perfect for the summer. It’s also packed with flavor from a zingy dressing, garlic, and cilantro. Plus, it only takes 10 minutes to make! Note: This recipe was originally published …

This Korean cucumber salad is a small side dish or banchan, often served alongside a main course and cooked rice in a Korean meal. Known in Korean as oi muchim, it’s really delicious—refreshing and spicy at the same time. Serve …

This snap pea salad is easy, delicious, and refreshing. I made good use of our Asian pantry with go-to’s like sesame seeds, sesame oil, rice vinegar, coriander seeds, and a couple cloves of garlic for good measure, but this snap …

When I think of a good steak salad, I want freshly grilled steak served over crisp mixed greens and a summery dressing (no matter the season). This Thai Beef Salad fits the bill for me! You grill the steak, slice …

Combine all dressing ingredients together in a mixing bowl, stir to dissolve the sugar and the chili paste. Add all other ingredients except peanuts to the mixing bowl and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning. Transfer on to a …

Bring water to a full boil, then add the eggs and boil for 8 minutes. When finished, shock the eggs in cold water. When cool, peel and set aside. Soak dried shrimp in hot water for 10-15 minutes to soften. …

Bring a large pot of water to a full boil. Add corn and boil for 6 minutes. Remove from water, sprinkle the corn with salt on all sides and let cool completely. Once cooled, lay the corn on its side …

Poaching chicken and shrimp: Heat a pot of water until 165 degrees Fahrenheit (water is steaming heavily but isn’t simmering yet), salt the water until the water tastes like a well-seasoned soup, then add chicken and poach until done, about 7 minutes …