The comforting pork and tofu casserole is a local Hawaii favorite, featuring tofu layered with savory ground pork, mushrooms, onions, and water chestnuts. It’s topped with eggs and green onions. Bake and eat! Slice into generous wedges and serve with hot rice. A great dish for potlucks and easy (and delicious) dinners. Why This Recipe …
Beef Tomato is a classic local Hawaii dish. This stir fry has Chinese origins and features juicy beef, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and celery cooked with plenty of garlic, ginger, oyster sauce, and soy sauce. Hearty and packed with vegetables, this super satisfying dish is a wonderful crowd pleaser. Serve with a big bowl of …
It’s all about the sauce! Make this delicious spicy sauce by simmering chili oil, soy sauce, and rice vinegar with a mixture of warming spices and a bit of sugar. Boil the wontons and pour the sauce all over for a savory and spicy wonton dish packed with flavor. Why This Recipe Works It’s also …
Delicious dumplings are simply boiled and tossed in a savory sauce made from soy sauce, chili oil, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and garlic. These Sichuan / Szechuan Dumplings are easy to make and packed with flavor from the juicy dumplings to the bright and spicy sauce. Enjoy! Why This Recipe Works We are back today …
This warming bowl of oatmeal starts with a base of oats and almond milk. We mix in chia seeds, black sesame seeds, goji berries, and honey. This oatmeal is super nourishing and full of flavors from the nutty seeds to the sweet berries. Use the ingredients you have and skip the ones you don’t. Complex …
This refreshing Mung Bean Drink (also called Mung Bean Tea and Mung Bean Soup) is so nutritious and great for keeping you hydrated. Simply boil together green mung beans, ginger, and water for this popular Chinese drink. Serve hot or cool. Sweeten with a little honey if you’d like. Enjoy ^_^ Why This Recipe Works …
Who knew lamb leg steaks were so easy to cook? Just marinate with olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper, and herbs (optional). Then sear in a hot pan for a beautiful crust and perfect medium-rare finish. Super delicious and flavorful. Why This Recipe Works Lamb is one of my favorite meats. I feel like it …
This Japanese Avocado Salad is simple and straightforward. It’s easy to make and looks beautiful. Sliced avocado is topped with a bright dressing of rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Add shichimi togarashi (optional) for a bit of heat. Serve at room temperature as a side dish, breakfast, or delicious snack. Why This Recipe …
Chinese Steamed Egg is pure comfort food. Warm, silky, and smooth. Also known as Egg Custard, this easy dish is full of flavor but still so light. All you need is eggs, water, and salt. Mix everything together and steam. Finish with optional toppings like soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and green onions. It …
Mama noodles are our favorite brand of instant noodles. There’s a million different ways to prepare the noodles and this is our go-to. We make the noodle “dry-style” with soup on the side. Alternate bites of the seasoned noodles with hot soup. Ahh super onolicious! All you need are three ingredients: mama noodles, ground pork, …
This delicious pudding combines two favorite ingredients: black sesame and soy milk! It’s smooth, silky, and never too sweet. We make one layer of black sesame pudding and top it with a layer of soy milk pudding. We use agar agar (instead of gelatin) for the pudding to get the perfect texture. It’s delicate and …
Have you heard about Furikake Animal Crackers? Furikake Chex Mix might be the “original” furikake snack but in the last few years, the animal cracker version has become a very popular Hawaii snack! Similar concept, but with animal crackers in place of chex mix. Furikake Animal Crackers are crunchy with a delicious salty-sweet balance. It …