Shrimp Stir-Fry: Easy Recipe
An easy and tasty shrimp stir-fry is a great place to start your Asian-inspired cooking adventure. To whip up this dish, make sure you have shrimp, and a variety
of colorful veggies: broccoli, bell peppers, snow peas, etc. You’ll also need some simple ingredients like soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic. Firstly, get your shrimp ready by peeling and deveining them. Next, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and a hint of sugar for the sauce. Heat up your wok or large pan until it's really hot and pour in a little oil. Sauté garlic and ginger, then add the vegetables, cooking them until they still have a bit of a bite. Once the vegetables are where you want them, add the shrimp and stir-fry until they turn pink. Pour in the sauce, mix everything together, and garnish with some chopped green onions. Serve it hot, and you're good to go.
Pad Thai: A Step-by-Step Guide
Pad Thai is a delicious mix of sweet, sour, and savory flavours. To make it at home, you’ll need rice noodles, shrimp (or tofu for vegetarians), eggs, bean sprouts, peanuts, green onions, and limes. The sauce is the most important part of this dish, so make sure you have tamarind paste, fish sauce (or soy sauce), sugar, and red pepper flakes. First, soak your rice noodles until they get soft. Then, cook your eggs in a pan and set them aside. Sauté the shrimp (or tofu). Add the noodles, sauce, and bean sprouts. Mix well until everything is combined and coated. Top it with scrambled eggs, peanuts, green onions, and a squeeze of lime.
Teriyaki Chicken: Simple & Tasty
Chicken teriyaki is an easy and delicious dish that's perfect for any day of the week. Gather your chicken breasts or thighs, teriyaki sauce, and rice. Marinate the chicken in the teriyaki sauce for a little while – or for several hours to let the flavours soak in. Cook the chicken by grilling, baking, or pan-frying it until it's fully cooked and the sauce has caramelized. Slice up the chicken and serve it with a bowl of warm rice. Add some sesame seeds and chopped green onions for extra flavour.
Orange Chicken: A Sweet Treat
Enjoy this classic Chinese-American dish, which is sweet, tangy, and a bit spicy. You'll need chicken (cut into pieces and covered in a light batter), orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Coat the chicken pieces with a mixture of cornstarch and fry them until crispy and golden. Then, in a different pan, mix together the orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Cook the sauce until it becomes thicker. Add the crispy chicken to the sauce and make sure it's coated. Serve it over rice and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.
