Asian-Inspired Foods

Our supper club had a great start with our Asian Inspired Foods theme.

Summer Solstice Sake Sparkler

Barbecued Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These were very tasty. Some people may like a little more hoisin sauce if they are sauce lovers. It was quick to make but using ground chicken rather than chopping yourself would save you even more time

Miso-Glazed Salmon
Ingredients
White or yellow miso
1/2 cup

Mirin or Dry Sherry
1/3 cup

Sake or dry white wine
1/4 cup

Light brown sugar
3 tablespoons

Soy sauce
2 tablespoons

Salmon fillets (4)
1 1/2 lbs total weight

Marinate the Fish
In a shallow glass or ceramic dish just large enough to hold the salmon fillets in a single layer, stir together the miso, mirin, sake, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Add the salmon to the marinade and turn to coat. Let stand at room temperature for 10 min turning the fillets occasionally. Alternatively, cover and let marinate in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Cook the Fish
Preheat the broiler. Remove the fillets from the marinade and place on a foil lined rimmed baking sheet or broiler pan. Place under the broiler until the fillets are caramelized and lightly charred on the edges (3-4 min). Carefully turn the fillets and brush with reserve marinade. Broil on other side until salmon is lightly charred on the outside and just cooked through (3-4 min).


Cooking Light 3 Fruit Salsa (best served with jasmine rice or over a pork dish

Yield


6 servings (serving size: about 3/4 cup)



Ingredients
1 cup finely chopped peeled cantaloupe
1 cup finely chopped peeled mango
1 cup sliced small strawberries
1/2 cup finely chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped seeded jalapeño pepper
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt


Preparation


Combine all ingredients in a bowl; toss to combine. Serve salsa with a slotted spoon.


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Spicy Asian Slaw


Salad:
1 package shredded purple cabbage
1 cup shredded TJ's carrots
1/2 English cucumber sliced,then quartered (can scoop out seeds/optional)
3 green onions, chopped
1/2 of each...red, yellow,and orange peppers thinly sliced (julienned)


Dressing:
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
2 Tbsp sesame seed oil
2 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp soy sauce
1/2-1 tsp chili oil
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

1. Combine salad ingredients in large bowl.
2. Pour all dressing ingredients into container with tight fitting lid. Shake well to mix.
3. Pour over salad ingredients and chill for 3 hours.
4. Optional: top with peanuts or toasted almonds for garnish.