Korean-inspired spicy pickled cucumber salad
Sliced cucumbers are tossed with salt to draw out excess water then tossed with a dressing made by combining scallions, chili flakes, toasted sesame seeds, ginger, salt, …
Side Dishes
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.
10-minute Kung Pao tofu
Tofu takes the place of chicken in this meatless version of a Chinese favorite. Pair with rice for a complete meal or serve as a snack, appetizer or side dish.
Claypot mushroom curry rice
Saute shallots, garlic, ginger, kaffir lime leaves, curry powder and chili flakes, stir in rice, pour in coconut cream, add shiitake and sultanas, and leave until the …
Garlic fried rice
The default way of cooking fried rice in the Philippines is to flavor it with garlic. But to make the garlic flavor pop, the key is to flavor the oil in which the rice …
Crispy cauliflower with chili lemon sauce
Cauliflower florets tossed with egg white, salt, pepper and potato starch are deep fried until crisp then drizzled with homemade chili lemon sauce.
Mashed roasted squash
Squash cubes are roasted until soft and caramelized and, while hot, mashed. Butter, salt, pepper, herbes de Provence and cream are stirred in to complete this lovely side …
Garlic butter corn and green beans
A tasty and colorful side dish that cooks in 15 minutes. Pair it with grilled meat or seafood, or roasted chicken or turkey.