Sometimes an ordinary coleslaw just doesn't do it, so that's when you try out different ethnic recipes. And this Asian spin on slaw is sure to be added to your list of favorites, from the dressing to the actual salad mix. Check out the recipe for this delicious Asian coleslaw ...more
Maki is a great Japanese sushi dish consisting of sushi and raw vegetables, wrapped in seaweed. Well, if you want to make your own maki at home, learn from a professional, like in this video. He'll teach you how to make the perfect spicy salmon maki sushi roll. Jacky Poon of ...more
This video explains how to make a New York roll. First of all spread rice onto the half sheet of nori and spread the toasted sesame seeds. Then add nigir slices of salmon belly, two pieces of Yellow Thailand, two pieces of seared sesame tuna. Then use a frying pan with oil to ...more
If your looking for a fast, easy, tasty, and super healthy salad then look no further. This seaweed salad is made of thinly sliced vegetables like cucumber, onion, carrot and seaweed. This salad is crunchy and full of color and nutrients. You will need: 3/4 ounce dried wakam ...more
When most people stress-eat they turn to sweets to cheer them up. Did you know that there are foods that will actually improve your mood if your consume them regularly? Watch this video to learn how eating fish, sesame seeds, and other moods can improve your mood long-term.
No need to drop a bunch of cash at a Korean restaurant when you can cook authetic Korean cuisine at home! In this cooking tutorial presented by Aeris Kitchen, learn how to cook fried firm tofu the right way. To complete this recipe, you will need the following ingredients: 1 ...more
In this organic cooking how-to video with the Hippy Gourmet, we visit an off-the-grid solar home where we meet Renee Loux, raw chef to the stars. Renee creates a Vegan Tekka-Maki (or sushi) roll without rice! Watch as she uses a simple blend of sesame seeds, ginger and special ...more
Deep-fried bananas are good for snacks between meal time. These Thai treats calm down the violence of hunger, and eliminates the tensions of the day. For this recipe, you will need coconut milk, rice flour, tapioca flour, salt, sugar, water, sesame seeds, and banana or even sw ...more
Beef can go a long way besides making a hamburger. This Thai dish is unusual and savory. You will need beef, garlic, sugar, salt, oyster sauce, black sesame oil, sesame seeds, and cooking oil. Watch this video cooking tutorial and learn how to make deep fried beef jerky with T ...more
This tutorial Korean cooking video will teach you to make the popular Korean side dish known as si geum chi na mool. This dish will use spinach, soy sauce, garlic, green onion, and sesame oil and seeds. This is a great Korean treat to add to any dinner.
For this Korean dish, you will need cooked rice, sea plant, yellow radish pickle, avocado, artificial crab meat, tuna, soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil and seeds, and green onion. All of these ingredients will come together to make the delicious Korean recipe known as Kimbab. Man ...more
This Thai dish is a good snack or appetizer. You will need baguette bread, chunky light tuna in water, eggs, cornstarch, chopped water chestnuts, sesame seeds, choppped fresh ginger root, chopped green onion and cilantro, fish sauce, fresh pepper, sugar and vegetable oil. Make ...more
This Chinese street cuisine is a quick and easy lunchtime choice. The sprinkling of sesame seeds enhance the taste as well as giving it an authentic Szechwan appeal. Delve into this Bang Bang Chicken recipe. Make Chinese bang bang chicken. Click through to watch this video on ...more
It doesn't matter what type of cuisine you're cooking - more likely than not, you're tossing the ingredients in a pan and smearing oil all over it for extra succulence (as well as to coat the pan). While a healthy dose of oil every day is vital for absorbing vitamins and nutri ...more
In this Food video tutorial you will learn how to make pan-seared tuna steaks over spinach and lentils. Start with a bowl of fresh baby spinach. Take juice of half a lemon, ¼ cup olive oil, them together, taste to see that it is OK and pour it over the spinach. Mix it and you ...more
Carolineartiss teaches you how to make a healthy potato salad. Take 1 kilogram of new potatoes, wash them and cut them in half. Add one teaspoon of paprika, a pinch of turmeric and some ground cumin seeds. Also add ground coriander. Also add some salt on top and mix them all t ...more
One of the best dishes out there is a potato and pomegranate salad. First, mix cubed potatoes with pomegranate seeds, which will add a real kick to the dish. Next, cut up some tomatoes into small pieces, similar to the cubed potatoes. Then add some chopped chilies to add some ...more
This how to video shows you how to cook up a deliciously dry Indian style karela chutney. For those of you how don't know what karela is, karela is also known as bitter ground or bitter melon. Watch and learn how to cook karela chutney. Ingredients: Chinese Karela - 3 large ...more
Apple slices are so meh... that is, until you add bunny ears to them. A long-standing staple of bento lunches in Japanese and Japanese-American households, bunny-shaped apple slices are quite easy to make and sure to bring a smile to your face—or you child's face. Don't Miss: ...more
A delicious vegetarian recipe from Nepal! You will need: 16 ounces finely chopped cabbage, 4 ounces shredded cheese, 1 ounce black pepper, 2 ounces soy sauce, whole spinach leaves, 1/4 cup grated carrot, 5 spice blend, turmeric powder, vegetable oil and momo wrappers. For the ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to make no-bake burger cookies. To make these, you will need: Nilla wafers, grasshopper cookies, honey, red icing tube, yellow icing tube, and green icing tube. Now, take two Nilla wafers and sprinkle the icing onto each side, making it look like ...more
We swear we see someone order this dish every time we go to a Thai restaurant. Sweet sticky rice blended to a perfectly fluffy and chewy consistency, a sprinklin of sesame seeds, and juicy mango slices make this Thai sticky rice dish delectable. But you don't need to shell ou ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to make fried kimchi rice. To make this you will need: 1 c kimchi, 2 bowls cooked rice, 2-3 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 tbsp kimchi liquid, 1/2 tsp sesame oil, and sesame seeds for garnish. First, cut up kimchi into small pieces that are bite size ...more
In this tutorial, learn how to make a classic Asian dish, Teuchi Udon. These tasty noodles make the perfect side dish or dinner and go great with many other Asian speciaties. You WIll Need: (serves 3~4) *300g Udonko - Wheat Flour w/ protein content 9.0~9.5% (10.6oz) *15g Salt ...more
This video shows you everything you need to know and need to make this delicious Korean classic. You'll learn how to make yummy napa cabbage kimchi right in your own home from scratch. For the whole family to enjoy this spicy tasty dish. Main Ingredients: * 1 Large Napa Cabba ...more
Chef's Anuja and Hetal from Show Me the Curry! teach you how to make an amazing green bean dish called Szechuan Green Beans. Carefully add beans to a medium sized pan filled with the oil contents. Make sure green beans are coated with oil and cook until for 20 minutes until so ...more
An anonymous sushi chef explains how to make a Volcano Roll. First, he pats down a thin layer of rice over the sliced seaweed. Then, he spreads toasted sesame seeds all over the rice. A layer of salmon is then applied. He then spreads salmon eggs and scallions all over the sal ...more
Always wanted to know how to make delicious California sushi rolls? Well watch this instructional video and learn the steps it takes to create the simplest sushi roll. All you will need is white rice, avocado, cucumber, crab meat, sesame seeds, mayo and seaweed roll. Follow al ...more
You can make your own California rolls at home! California rolls are very similar to a sushi roll and are typically made inside out. This video from Panlasang Pinoy is a perfect example of a typical California roll that you can find at an upscale Japanese sushi bar. The recip ...more
This tutorial cooking video will teach you to make Japanese Kaisendon, a Japanese Sashimi rice bowl. Ingredients for Kaisendon (serves 2) 360cc Rice (1 1/2 u.s. cup) 400ml Water (1 2/3 u.s. cup) 1/2 Cucumber 1 Myoga Ginger 6 Shiso Leaves Newly Harvested Ginger White Radish ...more
This tutorial video will teach you how to make Bukkake Udon, also known as Japanese cold udon noodles. Ingredients for Bukkake Udon (serves 2) 1 Long Green Onion 2 Shiso Leaves - Beefsteak Leaves 3cm thick Daikon Radish (1 1/4 inch) Toasted White Sesame Seeds Ginger 2 Eggs ...more
Forget the takeout, watch this how to video and learn how to cook Job Chae. Job chae is Korean stir fried noodles with vegetables. Preparing and cooking this traditional Korean dish is very simple. Ingredients for Korean stir fried noodles and vegetables: * Starch noodles (“d ...more
Korean style grilled beef is served with green onion salad, a mixture of bean paste and hot pepper paste called "Ssam Jaang". You wrap it all up into a leaf of lettuce and pop it into your mouth. You can dip some pieces of cucumber and carrot into the spicy paste. Watch this h ...more
Bulgogi is a famous Korean dish made with marinated sliced beef. This how to video demonstrates how to make bulgogi stew using marinated bulgogi and some vegetables. Bulgogi is a popular Korean dish, which many people translate as “Korean Barbeque.” But it is more than that. T ...more
This how to video shows you how to make Chinese potstickers with pork, cabbage and a five-spice powder. This recipe is great for an easy Chinese meal that's quick and healthy. Watch and learn how to make pork and cabbage potstickers appetizers. For this recipe you will need: ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to make apple cider flat bread. Start this recipe in the morning by combining 1.5 c apple cider that has been warmed up. Now, add in yeast to the apple cider and stir it up, then set aside. Now, add 3 c flour, salt, and 1 tbsp sugar then mix toge ...more
All about cooking Chinese chicken wrap this segment. The ingredients needed for this are 200 gm of boneless chicken, ice burg lettuce one spring onion, one teaspoon of black vinegar, half teaspoon of chili powder, 10 ml of Chinese wine, half teaspoon of Sesame oil, half teaspo ...more
Do you love fish tacos? If you do, you might want to try the shellfish version of the fish taco… the shrimp taco. It's shrimp inside a taco shell with some chipotle mayonnaise sauce. If you want to make this, watch the video recipe for all the details on this shrimp taco with ...more
In this video from hippygourmet we learn how to make a delicious vegetable tempura. For this you need asparagus, green beans, and bell pepper sticks. First in salted boiling water cook asparagus for a few minutes. Take out asparagus with strainer. Boil water again and put gree ...more
This video explains how to make a spider roll. First, spread the rice for the spider roll. Make sure that the top and bottom edges have a thickness of 1/8 inches without rice, so that it won't squash it out when rolling. Then add some toasted sesame seeds. Place the rice patty ...more
Use your favorite multigrain cereal to bake this hearty – and delicious – bread. You Will Need * 2/3 c. multigrain cereal * 1 ¾ c. boiling water * 2 ¼ tsp. active dry yeast * 2 ½ c. bread flour * 2 tbsp. olive oil * 1 tbsp. sugar * 1 ½ tsp. salt * 1 ½ c. whole wheat flour * 2 ...more
Sick of the same old taco? Well, mix it up and try a unique cross-cuisine take on the Mexican taco. Everyone can enjoy the unique flavors of Korean inspired kimchi in the personal size and hand-held qualities of a taco shell. Visit Korea by way of Mexico – it’s easy to be adv ...more
Bibimbap is one of the most popular dishes in Korean cuisine. The funny thing is, it is very easy to make. Follow along with this Korean cooking how-to video to learn how to make bibimbap. Ingredients need for bibimbap: Cooked eggs, ground beef, lettuce, carrots, green onions ...more
I first became acquainted with this dish when I worked across the street from a Chinese restaurant. After that I ordered it every time! Now that I don't work by there anymore I don't get to eat it but I sure do still crave it! So I researched and tried a couple recipes and thi ...more
Many of you have heard of "ricing" cauliflower. If you haven't, you're missing out making this one-note vegetable into a variety of main and side dishes. The ricing process is so simple, fast, and easy that even the most novice cook can swing this. One you complete this prep s ...more
Whether you call them chickpeas, garbanzo beans, or Egyptian peas, these little morsels are one of my favorite snacks—when properly seasoned, that is. Being mild in flavor on their own, they're incredibly versatile and fun to experiment with. (They're also incredibly healthy.) ...more
If you're a sushi lover but not an expert sushi maker, you can still enjoy the flavors of sushi rolls at home with these deconstructed sushi dishes. These are good not just for those challenged when it comes to rolling techniques, but also for people on special diets or who h ...more
There are so many cutesy pink, red, and heart-shaped desserts and drinks put out on Valentine's Day, but none of those really get you into a low-light mood. Instead, turn up the heat with one of these aphrodisiac cocktails for grown-ups. What all experts seem to agree on is t ...more
There are certain foods and beverages that can actually brighten your smile or improve your dental health when you chew or sip them. Once you understand their chemical properties or textures, you can look to items you already have in your cupboards or refrigerator to help keep ...more
The yogis of the internet have started a wonderful food trend that has everyone wanting to eat healthy—gorgeous buddha bowls. Okay, so maybe not everyone, but a lot of people are definitely entranced by these beautiful, multicolored meals. Buddha bowls, also known as rainbow ...more
If you've ever wondered what exactly goes into a McDonald's sandwich (or what the heck that secret sauce stuff is anyways), you might be a little surprised to learn that all of the ingredients are readily available at your local grocery store. In an interesting move, McDonald' ...more
Dried spices and herbs seem to be immortal; a peek in your parents or grandparents' cupboards will likely unveil cinnamon, basil, and oregano older than you. But the truth is, spices and herbs do have an expiration date—for their potency. Technically, they are still edible, b ...more
Local cafés and food bloggers are catching onto a gourmet toast trend that makes bread and butter look like movies before color TV was invented. While the classics will always remain, there is a new way to make toast that is appealing in flavor, color, and texture—by topping ...more
In my opinion, spices are the key to a successful kitchen. With a healthy array of spices and spice mixes, you have the foundation for nearly any dish that you want to make; the culinary world is your oyster. With a depleted cupboard of spices, however, nearly every recipe loo ...more
If you've never heard of or eaten temari sushi, then you're in for a treat. These pretty sushi balls are good for parties and festive gatherings, and even though they are so colorful and striking, they are not hard to make. Just like every other type of sushi, they are customi ...more
Eating healthy poses a challenge nowadays with so many options that taste great but aren't really good for you. Nutritionists have made it their life's work to understand what actually does a body good. Here's how you can follow their example. Cut Back on Added Sugar I spoke ...more
Store-bought marinades and sauces have an ability to jazz up the simplest items. But after a while, those favorite tastes seem a bit repetitive and mundane, and that got us to experimenting with different add-ins to make our marinades stand out. Fruits, herbs, spices—all of th ...more
Without a doubt, sushi is one of my favorite foods—dainty and delectable, while also fun to make. So let's get started with maki rolls, aka makizushi, probably the most iconic form of sushi. You know, the one filled with rice and your standard sushi ingredients, rolled up in a ...more
Protein powder is a fad in the same way that Justin Bieber's music is: you either love it, or you hate it. Everyone I know has a strong opinion about protein powder, ranging from "daily necessity" to "utterly useless." The funny thing about protein powder is that these opinio ...more