Asian Dishes

Berry Smoothie

October 20, 2013 Breakfast
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Fall happens later in California than in most states, which means berries are available longer. This smoothie is one I have for breakfast frequently during the summer and early fall. It’s strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, (and a banana) and manages to combine almost all of my favorite fruits into one meal. I also like how this […]

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Pan Fried Tofu

October 17, 2013 Asian Dishes
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This recipe is one of the ones I make most for dinner. It’s pan fried tofu wrapped in a caramelized ginger, sugar, and soy sauce mixture. My mom made this dish a lot while I was growing up, and it’s my favorite recipe that I’ve learned from her. After helping me move into my new […]

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Shrimp and Celery Stir Fry

September 26, 2013 Asian Dishes
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Hello! I realize I’ve only posted sugary recipes so far, but rest assured the sugary foods aren’t all I eat. Mostly I post sugary dishes because I bake things on weekend mornings, so I have lots of good lighting and time to take pictures of desserts after I’m done. When it comes to things I […]

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Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pockets

December 28, 2012 Asian Dishes
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I first discovered what Hoddeok was when reading Maangchi‘s blog. Hoddeok is a sweet pan-fried pancake that is a popular Korean street food. There are similar versions in other Asian Cuisines and it is popular street food in Northern China as well. My favorite part of Hoddeok is that when you bite into it, the […]

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