Cuisine: Asian

Grilled Chicken and Soba Noodles with Miso Vinaigrette

This Grilled Chicken and Soba Noodles with Miso Vinaigrette is from Cooking Light Magazine and is perfect for a warm summer evening. You can make the whole thing ahead of time and eat it chilled with a lovely glass of wine.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Sautéed String Beans with Garlic

These Sautéed String Beans with Garlic are from Din Tai Fung, which is a restaurant originating in Taiwan, specializing in xiaolongbao (steamed dumplings). They have branches in Japan, the US, South Korea, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, and Thailand. It was named one of the top ten restaurants in the world by The New York Times on January 17, 1993. Everything they serve is amazing. The string beans are like no other, crispy, yet tender and silky.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Japanese Beef Marinade

This easy Japanese Beef Marinade uses miso paste, which is made from soy, barley and rice, and has a strong, savory umami taste. I always have miso paste in my refrigerator.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Yields: 6 - 8 Servings

Soy Glazed Yams

These Soy Glazed Yams, a very simple Japanese side dish, which is nutritious and delicious!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 1 hrs
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Shishito Peppers with Den Miso and Bubu Arare

I had these Shishito Peppers with Den Miso and Bubu Arare at Tokyo Fried Chicken Co. in Monterey Park, CA. I love shishito peppers and now have a new way to make them. About one out of every ten peppers is spicy. The person that gets the spicy one will have good luck! Bubu Arare can be found in Japanese markets or online.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins

Cashew Chicken in a Slow Cooker

This Cashew Chicken in a Slow Cooker can't get any easier. It only takes 10 minutes to prepare for the crockpot. It's great for a busy weeknight meal.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 4 hrs
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings

Foil-Baked Green Beans with Soy Sauce and Garlic

Try these really simple Foil-Baked Green Beans with Soy Sauce and Garlic on the grill tonight. It's minimal effort with fabulous flavor.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Pork Chops with Yuzu-Miso Marinade

These Pork Chops with Yuzu-Miso Marinade are perfect for the grill. The marinade is made with a combination of miso, sake, mirin, yuzu kosho, scallions, and sesame oil, which gives the pork chops a rich and complex flavor. The yuzu kosho adds a bit of heat and brightness, while the miso and sake give the pork chops a deep umami flavor. My guests went crazy for these.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 12 hrs
  • Cook: 15 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Ramen Noodle Salad with Edamame and Mandarin Oranges

This Ramen Noodle Salad with Edamame and Mandarin Oranges is so crunchy and fresh tasting. Perfect for a picnic in the park. You can add chicken for more protein.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Yields: 8 - 10 Servings

Japanese Sesame Green Beans

This classic Japanese Sesame Green Beans is sautéd in canola and sesame oil and splashed with soy sauce and sesame seeds.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings