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Tag Archives: pan asian cuisine
Tuna, Asian-style, for a hot day
On a hot day I want to eat sushi, usually, or something like it, and this dish satisfies that yen at an easier price without all the work. This recipe also combines hot and cold, which is something I like, … Continue reading
Salmon mousse rolls
I had them in a frenzy over salmon mousse and scallop spring rolls. I took a recipe from chef Ming Tsai and modified it over time. He does a salmon mousse (Tea Spiced Smoked Salmon Mousse) that contains crushed lapsong … Continue reading
Thai-style lettuce wraps
Make something easy and refreshing, like I did. I had a 1 pound container of lump crabmeat from Costco on hand that I needed to use, as well as three heads of romaine lettuce. What else would there be to … Continue reading
Sushi spring rolls
In the interest of something light and fresh, I made sushi spring rolls this evening. This is something I have been making for years, essentially rolls with rice paper and lettuce instead of rice and seaweed. You need: butter lettuce … Continue reading

