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From the northern region of Ilocos comes this eggplant and egg dish redolent of the bold flavors and aromas of locally grown shallots and garlic, and the rich umami taste …
As good as the main course is, sometimes, it's even better when enjoyed with at least one side dish. The side dish can be anything, really. So long as the serving is small and it is not the main dish, it qualifies as a side dish. But, often, a side dish refers to a small portion of a vegetable salad or it can be starch in the form of rice, noodles or bread. My personal favorites include mango and tomato salsa, mashed roasted squash and Japanese cucumber salad.
From the northern region of Ilocos comes this eggplant and egg dish redolent of the bold flavors and aromas of locally grown shallots and garlic, and the rich umami taste …
Chunks of deep-fried firm tofu are tossed in sweet chili sauce with bird's eye chilies, shallots, bell peppers and finely chopped ginger. It's a vegan dish that we …
Fried tofu and mushrooms are tossed in sweet chili sauce infused with lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves. A delighful appetizer or side dish, or a meatless main dish.
A delightful appetizer or side dish, these lime butter garlic mushrooms cook in just about 12 minutes—and that includes the preparation time!
Think gyoza shaped like roses. A show stopper to serve over the holidays, these rose dumplings are filled with meat and vegetables then cooked in oil and water.
Thinly sliced potatoes interspersed with beaten eggs are fried until a golden crispy crust forms. The omelet is cut into bite-sized pieces and served hot or cold.
Whether you serve them as finger food (they are so good with cocktail drinks) or a side dish, these spicy onion rings with their ultra light and crispy crust hit all the …
Cook adlay (Job's tears') like rice, spread on a tray to cool to room temperature then stir fry it yang chow fried rice style. Delicious and filling one bowl meal.