Asian 'Take-In' Night!

Traditionally, many Asian recipes can be complicated and include quite a few ingredients. But luckily for us, Haylie has simplified some Asian favorites, making Asian take-in night that much easier!

Who says you need to have take-out to have an Asian night in? While it may seem easy to order from your local Chinese restaurant, it can be just as easy (and a whole lot healthier) to make your own Asian take-out right at home!

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Green Papaya Salad Recipe

Papaya Salad - Real Girl's Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 Thai dried red chilies finely chopped
  • 5 tablespoons of peanut oil
  • 1 tablespoon of chili oil
  • 12 green beans
  • 2/3 cup of cherry tomatoes halved (can combine red and yellow tomatoes)
  • 1- 1/2 pound green papaya, peeled, halved, seeded
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 green onions, very thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped roasted peanuts

Directions

  1. Whisk first 5 ingredients in medium bowl. Slowly whisk in peanut oil and chili oil. Set dressing aside.
  2. Cook beans in medium saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Rinse under cold water.
  3. Peel papaya, cut in half and discard the seeds and inner pulp. Shred with a box grater on the largest holes. Place in large bowl.
  4. Add tomatoes, cilantro, green onions, and green beans. Pour dressing over & toss. Sprinkle with peanuts

Simple Thai Iced Tea

Ingredients

  • 8 Cups of Water
  • 4 Black Tea Bags
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla
  • 2 star anise pods
  • 3/4 cup, sweetened condensed milk

Directions

  1. Steep 8 cups of hot water with 4 tea bags of black tea and 2 star anise pods for 8 minutes.
  2. Take out the star anise pods and tea bags.
  3. When cool, add 1 teaspoon vanilla and sweetened condensed milk.
  4. Serve over ice & enjoy!

Shrimp Pad Thai with Soba Noodles

Simple Shrimp Pad Thai

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
  • 1 inch piece of ginger roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 4 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil can substitute vegetable oil
  • 1 pound peeled large raw shrimp
  • 9 ounces soba (buckwheat) noodles, cooked, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup of cilantro roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
  • 2 limes, quartered, for serving

Directions

  1. In a blender, combine the first eight ingredients and ¼ cup hot water: puree until smooth and set aside.
  2. Heat a wok or large skillet on medium high. When it’s hot, add 1 tablespoon of oil and swirl to coat the pan. Then add the shrimp and cook until they just turn pink, about 2 minutes. Transfer them to a plate.
  3. Add another tablespoon of oil to the wok and swirl.
  4. Return the shrimp to the pan along with the peanut sauce, cooked soba. Stir-fry for 1 minute.
  5. Top with peanuts and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

We also asked our favorite Asian food bloggers to share their favorite healthy recipes:

Spinach Artichoke Dip with Tofu Fries

SOURCE: Jaden Steamy Kitchen

FOR THE TOFU FRIES

  • 1 box firm tofu (Try Mori-Nu silken extra-firm,) drained
  • Cooking spray

FOR THE SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP

  • 3/4 cup light mayonnaise of your choice
  • 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup silken tofu (Mori-Nu silken) drained
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (10-oz) package frozen spinach, defrosted
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill
  • 1 (8 oz) can marinated artichoke hearts, drained

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Lettuce Wraps

Source: Bee,Rasa Malaysia:

  • 1 lb. boneless and skinless chicken breast (ground)
  • 3 dried shitake mushrooms (soaked in warm water until soft, remove stems and chopped finely)
  • 3 cloves garlic (chopped finely)
  • 2 fresh water chestnuts (chopped finely)
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil

Marinade:

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sweet Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon corn starch
  • 1 stalk scallion (finely chopped)
  • 3 dashes white pepper powder
  • 1 fresh and cold iceberg lettuce head

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Now it’s your turn to dish! Post a comment below letting us know about your favorite - simple & healthy asian inspired recipe. Our favorite will win a signed copy Haylie’s “Real Girl’s Kitchen” cookbook!

And if you haven't seen it yet, be sure to check out Haylie cooking up lots of 'pho'nominal treats in this week's latest "Real Girl's Kitchen" episode!

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