Category: Asian

Grilled Shrimp Vermicelli Bowl (Bun Tom Nuong)

Vietnamese Grilled Shrimp Vermicelli Bowl is a light, tasty and easy to prepare meal that is perfectly satisfying anytime. Follow these instructions to make your very own tender, lightly charred, juicy and tasty shrimp. The fish sauce marinade has a hint of black pepper and paprika that will have the shrimp bursting with flavor at every bite. Be sure to check out the video for this recipe and feel free to browse my growing catalog for more foodlicious suggestions.

This delicious salad bowl is great for anyone who wants to eat something healthy.

A light meal that is so simple.

Marinate for 15 minutes; raw large shrimps, fish sauce, black pepper and paprika.




Follow instructions on package for Vermicelli cook time.

Direct grill on high for 3-4 minutes per-side.

Add noodles, fresh cucumber, bean spout, herbs, pickled carrots and grilled shrimp to the bowl. Pour the dipping sauce over everything.

Grilled Shrimp Vermicelli Bowl (Bun Tom Nuong)

3.40 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinate 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, vietnamese
Servings 3
Calories

Equipment

  • Grill

Ingredients
  

Marinate Shrimp

  • 15 large shrimp, raw peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • dash black pepper
  • dash paprika

Vietnamese Savory Fish Dipping Sauce (Nuoc Mam)

  • 2 tbsp fish sauce add more or less to you liking
  • 2 tbsp hot water
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 4 tbsp coconut soda or coconut water
  • 1 garlic finely minced
  • ½ lime juice add more or less to you liking
  • 2 Thai red peppers Optional

Rice Vermicelli Noodles

  • 8 oz Vermicelli

Toppings

  • green lettuce
  • cucumber
  • pickled carrots
  • fresh herbs

Instructions
 

Rice vermicelli

  • In a medium size pot; boil water and add vermicelli. Follow instructions on package for Vermicelli cook time.

Marinate the shrimp

  • In a medium size bowl; combine shrimp, fish sauce, salt and paprika. Cover and marinate for 15 mintues.

Dipping sauce

  • In a small-medium bowl, place all the ingredients together and stir until the sugar is dissolved.

Grill

  • Direct grill on high for 3-4 minutes per-side or until fully cooked.

Arranging the bowl

  • Place the cooked vermicelli on the bottom of the bowl. Arrange toppings around the edges of the bowl.
  • Place 5 grilled shrimp in the center.
  • Pour the dipping sauce over the food.

Serve and Enjoy!

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    Saucy Chicken Broccoli Stir-fry

    Deliciously saucy tender juicy Chicken and Broccoli brought together in an effortless stir-fry. The authentic savory flavor of this meal will bring quality to your table. You will not have a difficult time getting the children to eat their broccoli after they take the first bite. I honestly have an extremely picky kid that turns his nose up at most vegetables, yet he cleans his plate every time I serve this dish.

      Serve with your favorite rice and you will have yourself a comforting well balanced dining experience. No preservative makes this a healthier choice than eating out.

      Click on the video to see just how simple this is to prepare. As always, feel free to leave a comment as I love to talk about food almost as much as I love eating it. All food experiences should be foodlicious ☺️

      Chicken and Broccoli Stir-fry

      5 from 1 vote
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      Prep Time 10 minutes
      Cook Time 8 minutes
      Total Time 18 minutes
      Course Main Course
      Cuisine Asian, Chinese
      Servings 4
      Calories

      Ingredients
        

      • 2 chicken breasts thinly sliced
      • 4 cups broccoli florets
      • 4 garlic cloves minced
      • ½ onion sliced
      • 1 tsp baking soda
      • 1 tbsp soy sauce
      • 1 tbsp oil

      Sauce

      • 2 tbsp soy sauce
      • 2 tbsp stir-fry sauce (vegan oysters sauce) substitute oyster sauce as a replacement
      • 1 tbsp sesame oil
      • 1 tbsp chinese cooking wine or mirin
      • ½ tsp white pepper

      Cornstarch mix

      • 1 cup cold water
      • 1 tbsp cornstarch

      Instructions
       

      Tenderize the meat

      • Slice the chicken breasts thinly and place them in a bowl.
      • Add baking soda and 1 tbsp of soy sauce, mix. Cover and let them marinate for 15 mintues.

      Sauce

      • In a small bowl, place all the sauce ingredients together and mix. Set aside.

      Broccoli

      • Place the broccoli in a glass/container and add 4 tbsp of water; cover. Cook them in the microwave for 3 minutes.

      Stir-fry

      • In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with water. Set aside.
      • Heat up the wok/pan to medium-high; add oil. Allow oil to heat for 30 seconds, then add the chicken and cook for a couple minutes.
      • Add garlic and onion; cook for a minute.
      • Add the sauce mix, cornstarch mix and broccoli to the wok/pan. Stir and toss until evenly coated. Cook for couple addtional mintues or until the sauce thickens.

      Serve with rice. Enjoy!

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        Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork)

        Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork) serves caramelized by a delicious honey and hoisin sauce marinade that crisps to form an outer red layer over the slightly smokey pork that is saturated with explosions of juicy taste. The Char smell of this dish while cooking is highly fragrant and hunger rousing as the meat develops that ravishing finish. This goes great with rice, noodles, steam buns or your favorite vegetables. Make sure to watch the video for a very easy to follow recipe.

        When it comes to pork, I try to pick a lean cut like the loin because it is a bit healthier but feel free to try this with your favorite cut. I highly recommend giving this foodlicious dish a try, you won’t regret it.

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        Make sure to use red food color; it will yield that pretty finish exactly like you see at the Chinese restaurants. This is optional but recommended for presentation purposes.

        Marinate for 24 hours, the longer you marinate the better. But if for some reason your are pressed for time, at least try to get around 12 hours to overnight for minimal acceptable results.

        In the oven for the first 30 minutes. 🔝

        Remove from the oven, baste then return to oven for another 30 minutes. 🔝

        Baste a second time and then back in the oven, cook on low-broil for 6 minutes per-side. 🔝

        Finished Char Siu.

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        Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork)

        5 from 3 votes
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        Prep Time 10 minutes
        Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
        Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
        Course Main Course
        Cuisine Asian
        Servings 8
        Calories

        Ingredients
          

        • 3 lbs pork loin or shoulder
        • 2 tbsp honey

        Marinade

        • 4 tbsp hoisin sauce
        • 4 tbsp soy sauce
        • 4 tbsp shaoxing wine or dry sherry
        • 4 tbsp oyster sauce
        • 3 tbsp honey
        • 1 tsp five spice powder
        • 1 tsp sesame oil
        • ¼ tsp white pepper
        • 5-8 drops red food coloring optional

        Instructions
         

        • Slice the pork loin or shoulder into three vertical sections. Place them in a big bowl/container. Set aside.

        Marinade

        • In a small bowl, mix all the marinade ingredients together.
        • Pour the sauce mix over the pork. Make sure it is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 12-24 hours.

        Roasting

        • Preheat the oven to 350°F / 176°C.
        • Remove the meat from the bowl/container and reserve the sauce mix. Place the meat on a roasting rack and cooking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes. See video for reference.
        • Using a small sauce pan, pour in the sauce mix. Cook on medium. Add 2 tbsp honey and whisk. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until thickens. Set aside.
        • First baste: Remove the pork from the oven and baste with the sauce. Bake another 30 minutes.
        • Second baste: Remove the pork from the oven and baste with the sauce.

        Cook on Low-Broil

        • Put the pork back in the oven and cook on low-broil for 6 mintues per side.

        Serve with rice or noodles. Enjoy!

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          Thai Basil Chicken (video)

          Thai Basil Chicken smells delicious, is easy to cook and prepares in under 20 minutes. Fresh Basil is a must when preparing this savory/spicy delightful meal.  To bring that comfort feeling to this experience, it is recommended partnering this entrée with freshly made Jasmine Rice. Prepared with fresh ingredients, this dish is healthier when compared to the traditional types or store-bought versions. The recipe for the sauce is so savory; you will find yourself putting it on your rice as you bring satisfaction to the hunger within.

          Check out the video to see how to make this dish in a snap. Recipe is also provided below.

          INGREDIENTS

          This meal is also perfect for people with high blood pressure, heart problems, other health conditions and controlled portions can help us lose some of that weight that keeps boomeranging back. If going the healthy route, Thai Basil Chicken is also well partnered with brown rice. 

          Fresh grown Thai Basil is an easy addition to your garden and can be enjoyed with a wide range of home cooked meals. I love my fresh Thai Basil with pizza, noodles, salads, rice and soups. One of my favorite things to do is add a hand full of the leaves to my homemade chicken broth and watch my family gravitate to the kitchen and start asking “when will it be ready mom?” Cooking with wonderfully aromatic items like Thai Basil will create those childhood memories while establishing a bond for the family that will survive and who knows, it may even carry to the next generation. This particular dish has a heavenly aroma during cooking and before the first bite. Treat your family to time well spent with this quick and easy dish.

          Thai Basil Chicken

          5 from 1 vote
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          Prep Time 10 minutes
          Cook Time 10 minutes
          Total Time 20 minutes
          Course Main Course
          Cuisine Asian
          Servings 4
          Calories

          Equipment

          • Skillet or wok

          Ingredients
            

          • 3 boneless chicken thighs or breasts sliced
          • 1 ½ cup Thai basil
          • 4 garlic cloves minced
          • 1-5 Thai pepper depending how hot you like it
          • 2 tbsp oil
          • 2 tbsp cornstarch

          Sauce

          • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
          • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
          • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
          • 2 tbsp brown sugar
          • ½ cup water or low sodium chicken broth

          Instructions
           

          Sauce

          • Put all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl, stir and set aside until ready for use.

          Stir-fry

          • Heat the wok on high. Add oil, garlic and peppers. Cook for 20 seconds.  Add sliced chicken and stir fry for 2-3 minutes until fully cooked.
          • Add sauce mixture to the wok and stir. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce begins the thicken.
          • Throw in the basil and Chinese chives. Toss everything until the basil and chives are wilted. 

          Serve with rice

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            Kung Pao cauliflower

            Missing eating out but don’t want to eat all the preservatives and feel like cutting back on meat as a protein? Then this little dish may make your day and leave you feeling like you made the right choice at least once today.  This saucy Kung Pao Cauliflower is a healthier version of the classic Chinese restaurant style Kung Pao Chicken. This plant-based/vegan meal only takes 30 minutes to prepare, cook and serve. Great for busy weekday nights or just when you are craving for some vegan Chinese food. Check out the video and recipe to see how easy this dish is to prepare and make.

            Covered in coconut milk containing cornstarch and oven baked will give the cauliflower a crispy texture and makes for a wonderful taste. Smothered in the sweet, sticky, juicy, slight salty and spicy sauce adds the Chinese’s authenticity that completes this meal meal. When it comes to my Chinese food, I prefer very saucy and spicy.

            This can be served as a snack, appetizer or as a main meal. Best served with white or brown rice.

            Kung Pao Cauliflower

            This saucy Kung Pao Cauliflower tastes just like the traditional version.
            5 from 1 vote
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            Prep Time 10 minutes
            Cook Time 25 minutes
            Total Time 35 minutes
            Course Main Course, plant based, vegan
            Cuisine Asian, Chinese
            Servings 4
            Calories

            Ingredients
              

            • 1 cauliflower head cut into florets
            • ¼ cup cornstarch
            • ¼ cup coconut milk
            • ½ cup peanuts
            • 6 green onions chopped

            Sauce

            • 3 garlic cloves minced
            • ⅓ cup low-sodium or regular soy sauce
            • ¼ cup vegetable stock (low salt) or water
            • 1 tbsp agave
            • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
            • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
            • 1 tbsp sesame oil
            • 1 tsp cornstarch
            • 4-5 Thai peppers optional

            Instructions
             

            • Preheat oven to 425°F / 220°C.
            • In a large bowl, place the cauliflower florets, cornstarch and coconut milk then mix well.
            • Place the cauliflower mix onto a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes.
            • Heat a non-stick pan or wok to medium. Put all the sauce ingredients and whisk. Cook for 3-5 minutes.
            • Put the baked cauliflower in the pan or wok and toss until evenly coated.

            Serve with white or brown rice.

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              Korean Fried Chicken

              Korean Fried Chicken (KFC for short), are succulent little wings that are so crunchy and juicy even before they are covered with delicious sauce. These sticky, sweet, slightly salty wings pack a bit of heat and will having you literally picking every last bit of met off the bones as you transition into you own fulfilling Foodlicious meal experience. This style of KFC is double fried which is the secret to making them so crispy that they remain crunchy for hours after cooking. If you like fried wings, you’ll will love KFC double fried wings for sure.

              When I first started cooking fried chicken, I could never get them this crispy. Once I started exploring different cultures for methods of cooking, I came up with this recipe. I highly recommend giving this a try and adding another notch to the list of quality items in your meal repertoire. Everyone in my family loves the homemade Asian inspired KFC just about as much as our local favorite wings place; best part the cost is way less when made fresh at home.

              First fry. Cook for 12-16 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Then remove the wings and transfer them to a baking rack.

              Second fry. Return the wings to the pot of oil and cook for additional 8-10 minutes or until deeply golden brown.

              Korean Fried Chicken

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              Super crunchy and saucy Korean Fried Chicken.
              5 from 2 votes
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              Prep Time 10 minutes
              Cook Time 30 minutes
              Total Time 40 minutes
              Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
              Cuisine Asian, Korean
              Servings 0
              Calories

              Ingredients
                

              • 3 lbs chicken wings
              • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds optional but highly recommended
              • 1 cup cornstarch
              • ½ tsp black pepper
              • ½ tsp salt
              • ½ tsp garlic powder
              • ½ tsp onion powder

              Sauce

              • ¼ cup honey
              • ¼ cup gochujang
              • ¼ cup soy sauce
              • ¼ cup brown sugar
              • 2 tbsp sesame oil

              Instructions
               

              • Place the chicken wings into a large bowl. Then coat the wings with the dry ingredients except the sesame seeds.
              • In a deep-frying pot or wok, add 6 cups of vegetable oil. Heat the oil up to medium-high, around 275-300°F for 5 minutes before adding the wings.
              • Carefully add the wings to the pot of hot oil. Cook for 12-16 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Then remove the wings and transfer them to a baking rack.
              • Heat up the oil to 400-425°F for 5 minutes. Return the wings to the pot of oil and cook for additional 8-10 minutes or until deeply golden brown (See picture for reference). Then remove the wings and transfer them back to the baking rack.
              • Making the sauce: Heat a large non-stick pan or wok over medium-high. Add the sesame oil and garlic. Stir until fragrant for 20-30 seconds. Put the rest of the sauce ingredients and stir evenly or until it bubbles.
              • Turn down the sauce heat to low-medium before adding the fried wings. Toss the wings around in the sauce until they are completely coated.

              Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and serve.

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