Recipes for Real Life
Sushi is one of my favorite foods. This includes sushi rolls, maki rolls, chef rolls, and nigiri. Occasionally I want a small, quick sushi fix I can make at home. Simply put, I want to make homemade sushi but I don’t aspire to be a sushi chef, acquire the necessary tools, or source fresh, raw …
Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes or less Serves 4 1 Tbsp canola oil 2 c sliced mushrooms ¾ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or chicken cutlets, cut into very thin strips 3 c shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix ½ c matchstick-cut carrots ½ c thinly sliced red bell pepper 2 scallions, thinly …
Total Time: 30 minutes Serves 4 1½ lbs thin chicken cutlets salt canola oil 2 bell peppers, sliced ¼ c water 2 Tbsp red curry paste 15 oz coconut milk basil 1 lime rice, cooked Season the chicken with salt. In batches, cook in canola oil over medium-high heat until golden; remove and slice. Add peppers …
Hands-on Time: 25 minutes Total Time : 30 minutes Serves 4 1 c long grain-white rice 18 oz frozen chicken nuggets ½ c apricot preserves 2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 2 Tbsp cider vinegar 2 tsp grated fresh ginger 1 Tbsp canola oil 4 stalks celery, thinly sliced – optional ½ lb snow peas – …
Hands-on Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Serves 8 Makes 1 ¼ cups 1 c sliced carrots (about 2 large) 1 small shallot, sliced 1 2″ piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced ¼ c white miso (soybean paste) 2 Tbsp rice vinegar ¾ tsp toasted sesame oil ⅓ c canola oil Place the carrots shallot, …