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crispy noodles with vegetables

Crispy Noodles with Savory Vegetables

24 Mar, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Chinese, Cook books, Noodles, One wok meals, Vegan

This Hong Kong-style dish is very popular at Chinese restaurants and comprises one big crispy noodle cake topped with chicken or seafood. I decided to make noodles nests that are ideal for serving kids and can be easily divided among diners. If you can’t find...

Korean Cold Noodles for a Hot Day

10 Aug, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Boiling, Korean, Noodles, One-wok meal, Soups

It’s been sweltering here in the metro D.C. area. In fact, temps surged to 115 degrees F with the heat index several Mondays ago. It’s been so hot and muggy, all I want to do is hole myself up indoors and exert as little energy as...

dried instant ramen

Instant Ramen History and Hacks

14 Sep, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Boiling, Comfort food, Japanese, Noodles, One-wok meal

I may only be slightly exaggerating when I say that instant noodles are synonymous with starving college students. I’m sure even you dear reader have recollections of huddling over steaming Styrofoam cups, shoveling curly noodles into mouths and slurping soup between cramming for midterms and/or a...

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Korean Stir-Fried Glass Noodles (Japchae)

13 Feb, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Celebrations, Comfort food, Entrees, Kid-friendly, Korean, Noodles, One wok meals, Sides, Stir-frying, Vegan

I heart noodles. Ramen. Chow mein. Pancit. And especially my mom’s mie goreng (Indonesian fried noodles). But today, I’d like to give a shout-out to a lesser known noodle dish—japchae. A classic Korean dish, you’ll find japchae on the menu at just about any Korean restaurant in the U.S. If you’re lucky...

Ramen Slaw

10 Sep, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Noodles, Salads, Vegetable

My friend Lani makes the most amazing salads. They’re always a Technicolor delight with colors spanning the rainbow—green, purple, orange, red. A dish pleasing to the eye always entices eating, that's what I say. Sweet, sour, salty, crispy, crunchy--they have all the required elements to ignite...

Indonesian-Style Chicken-Mushroom Noodles (Bakmi Ayam Jamur)

23 Jul, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Comfort food, Indonesian, Kid-friendly, Noodles, Poultry

When I was growing up, I ate this dish as often as an American kid might eat spaghetti. It was—and still is--my favorite comfort food. In Indonesia, you’ll find entire restaurants and food stalls dedicated to selling this local specialty. To make it even simpler...

What’s Authentic? Probably Not Peanut Butter Sesame Noodles

23 May, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Chinese, Kid-friendly, Noodles, Uncategorized, Vegetable

“Authentic” is a loaded word, especially when it comes to food. In Singapore—where I was raised, and in my opinion, the birthplace of Asian fusion cuisine—authentic is subjective. Mee goreng, a local favorite, brings together Chinese egg noodles, Western potatoes, bottled tomato ketchup and Indian...

Homemade Pad Thai Sweet and Sour Sauce (in Bulk!)

15 May, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Noodles, Thai, Tips and techniques

  Before I had my son Isaac, I shopped at the farmers’ market weekly and prided myself in making everything from scratch, poo poo-ing anything that came frozen, in a box or a can. Fast forward four years to today. It’s 6 p.m. and I’m staring into my...

15-Minute Meal: Soba with Parmesan and Pan Fried Brussels Sprouts

18 Dec, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Comfort food, Noodles, Vegetable

Many recipes claim to be quick and easy, but few live up to expectations. With the craziness of the holiday season, I've been wanting--and needing—quick-to-pull-together lunches. Given the choice, I prefer not to have cold lunches so sandwiches or salads are out. In the end, I...

Thai Red Curry Noodles (Khao Soi)–A Dish to Feed a Crowd

07 Nov, by Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Noodles, Poultry, Soups, Thai

My mum loved to throw parties—big ones, small ones, medium ones--and there was always one constant: good food, and lots of it. Cooking for company often meant days of prep and a kitchen bustling with activity morning till evening. Ma would grind spice pastes for dishes...

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