Rice and Coconut

A slice Indonesian Tempeh, coated with Japanese teriyaki sauce arrange with vegetables and fresh herb, and roll them tight in Vietnamese spring roll wrapper, Serve with homemade soy spicy peanut sauce,simply healthy recipe. This Asian signature dish just perfect for appetizer. Ingredients : - Vietnamese spring roll wrapper - 1 block tempeh/8 oz - 2 tablespoon vegetable oil for fry tempeh -  1/2 cup teriyaki sauce - 1 carrot - 1 cucumber - lettuce - handful basil - handful cilantro Direction : cut tempeh into stick, not to thin , fry them until golden brown ( not too crunchy ) and coat cook tempeh with teriyaki sauce or marinate for about 5 minutes. Cut cucumber and carrot in julienne,set aside,and place them together with basil,cilantro and lettuce To make it easier to arrange on the spring roll wrapper. Pour warm water into a large bowl dip spring roll skin in water for 3-5 second ( one sheet at a time ) place  the filling,tempeh,cucumber,carrot and herb

This baked tofu cheese balls in an experiment in my kitchen, I blended tofu with Parmesan and mozzarella cheese and bake them, serve with soy spicy dipping sauce. I never thought tofu and cheese work well together but it turn out really Yummy  recipe, I already made a second time and will make it again for sure. Today I'm honored to be featured blogger at  Yummly's blog  so please click the link for the recipe http://www.yummly.com/blog/2013/07/cheesy-baked-tofu-with-spicy-soy-dipping-sauce/ And thank you YUMMLY to share my recipe with the readers :)

My friend gave me a bunch of fresh beets and she mentioned that I can cook beet greens too, I love to try something new, I sauteed this beet greens with garlic and onion  and serve as side dish for dinner. Ingredients : - bunch of beet greens/ rough chop - 2 clove garlic/ chop - 1/2 of onion/dice - 1 tablespoon olive oil - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper - finch of red flakes pepper Direction: Heat olive oil in medium high temperature, add chopped garlic and onion, cook for about two minutes add beet greens and season with,salt,black pepper and red flakes pepper cook for another 4 minutes an ready to serve.

I need to use leftover eggplant in the fridge because It doesn't look fresh anymore,so I made eggplant crust chips, thinly slice eggplant coated with panko bread crumb and grated parmesan cheese and drizzle with olive oil Ingredients : - 1 eggplant - 1/2 cup panko bread crumb - 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese - 2 tablespoon olive oil  - pinch of salt and pepper Directions : preheat oven in 375 F peel eggplant, cut thinly slice/round drizzle with  a tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper in a bowl combine panko bread crumb and  grated parmesan cheese coat slice eggplant with bread crumb mixture arrange into baking pan,drizzle with olive oil,bake about 30-35 minutes.

I use leftover egg yolk as one of ingredients for this bean fritter,if you like falafel this fritter has the same consistency, I like the taste of curry and cumin in it. Ingredients : - 1 can 15 oz cannellini beans - 2 egg yolk - 2 tablespoon chick peas flour - 2 stalk green onion/chop - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/2 teaspoon curry powder - 1/2 teaspoon cumin - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder - pinch paprika - 2 tablespoon vegetable oil Directions : Drain cannellini beans, transfer into mixing bowl add chick peas flour,egg yolk and chopped green onion and add the rest dry ingredients seasoning, mixing until combine and spoon batter into preheat vegetable oil and fry until both side looks golden brown.

Tempeh is one of the ingredients that I always have on hand, as a substitute for meat dish sometimes, this recipe is also good for people who do not eat meat / vegetarian or vegan. Very easy to cook and does not require much time. can be mixed with a variety of vegetables that you like and served with rice. Ingredients : - 1 block tempeh - 1 1b fresh bok choy/ green beans - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil - 1 can baby corn - 1/2 yellow onion - 2 clove garlic - 2 red chili ( optional ) - 1 teaspoon grated ginger - 1 teaspoon curry powder - 1/2 teaspoon cumin - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1 tablespoon soy sauce - 1 teaspoon sweet soy sauce/ brown sugar Direction : cut tempeh in cube,wash bok choy,green beans and cut into bite size drain baby corn,set aside heat vegetable oil fry onion, garlic and grated ginger for about 2 minutes, add tempeh and fry until lightly brown,add vegetables, stir and add the rest of spices ingredients and cook for another 5 minutes

I really had a great time with my friends to do this "chopped home edition "it was fun We created three meals "Jicama Asian salad" is of one them and gummy bear candy is one of secret and interesting ingredient in this salad,  of course you skip it if you going to  make this salad, but I kind  like the citrus taste from gummy bear in this salad. Ingredients : - 1 jicama - 1 English cucumber / cucumber - 1/2 red onion - 1/4 small red cabbage - 2 table spoon chopped cilantro Dressing ingredients : - 1 cup pine nuts - 2 clove garlic - hand full of cilantro - 2 Thai chili's - 1 lemon ( juice + zest ) - 3 gummy bear  ( optional,but taste really well / citrus on this salad ) - 1 tablespoon sesame oil - 1 teaspoon honey Preparations : Peel jicama, julienne cut all salad ingredients ( jicama,cucumber,red cabbage and onion+ little bit chopped cilantro ) mix them into large bowl,set aside Toast pine nuts and garlic for  about 2 minute

Another favorite recipe using chickpeas/garbazo bean, I made this humus almost once a week, I add sun dried tomato in this recipe to add more color and taste. Ingredients : - 2 cans of 15 oz chikpeas/garbanzo beans - 2 clove garlic - 1 lemon ( zest and juice ) - 2 tbsp sun dried tomato in oil - 1 tbsp honey - 1/4 cup tahini/sesame paste - 1 tbsp cumin - 1 tsp ground cardamom seed  - 1 tsp curry powder - 4 tbsp olive oil preparation : drain 1 can of chickpeas completely and drain half of water from another can mixed all ingredients into food processor  except olive oil,  pulse food processor until all ingredients are smooth and well blended and add olive oil, pulse for another a minute or so,save on the fridge and ready to use for spread on the bagels or dip with vegetables you like.

This vegetarian/vegan friendly dish is perfect for appetizer to share or as a meal, serve with  sauteed butter beans or you can prepare this sauteed butter beans recipe as salsa if you like. Ingredients : - 1 eggplant - 1 cup of flour - 1/2 cornstarch - 1 1/4  cup seltzer water - pinch of salt+ pepper - 1 cup Italian bread crumbs - 1/2 cup vegetable oil for fry sauteed butter beans - I can butter beans - 1/2 cup diced bell pepper - 1/2 cup dice onion - 6 stalk asparagus,trim and dice/ optional - 1  tomato /dice - 1 tbsp olive oil - 1/2 of lemon juice -  pinch of garlic powder,paprika powder,red pepper flakes, salt and pepper ( in a medium pan heat olive oil,fry onion first until cook add bell pepper,asparagus,butter beans, season with spices add tomato and lemon juice sautee for about few minutes) Preparation: - peel eggplant and slice eggplant  about 2 inch thick round - Heat oil on medium high temperature - make a simple tempura batter

Do you like chick peas/garbanzo beans?  try this refreshing and colorful chick peas salad for your lunch,side dish or light dinner. Ingredients : - 2  cans of 15,5 oz chick peas/garbanzo beans - 1/2 red bell pepper - 1/2 yellow bell pepper - 1 cup cherry tomatoes - 4 stalk heart celery and 1/4 cup celery leaves - 1/2 red onion Dressing Ingredients : - 1 lemon/zest and juice - 1/4 cup sun dried tomato in oil - 4 tbsp oil from sun dried tomato - 2 clove garlic - 1 tbsp honey - 1/2 tsp red flakes pepper - 1tsp of salt Preparation : * Drain and wash chick peas, dice peppers,celery,celery leaves,onion and cut cherry tomato in half and mix into big salad bowl,set aside. * chop sun dried tomato,into a small bowl mix with  lemon juice and lemon zest/grated add grate garlic,sun dried tomato oil,honey red pepper flakes and salt. * pour into chick peas mixed and mix them evenly.

This vegetables soup in coconut milk we called it   sayur lodeh   originaly from west java Indonesia, great recipe for vegetarian or vegan. Tempeh or tofu are main ingredient in this soup and you can use varieties of vegetables you like. I often use any leftover vegetables. Ingredients : You can use varieties of vegetables you like -  1 block tempeh -  1/2 small Cabbage -  1 chayote squash -  1 lb brusselsprouts/ greanbeans -  1 egg plant ( cut  into bite size ) Blend ingredients: - 2 shallot or 1 cup chopped onion - 2 clove garlic - 2 red chili/discard seeds - 2 inch galangal - 1 inch ginger - 1/2 tsp cumin (  blend all ingredients above or chop really fine ) -  2 tbsp vegetable oil - 2 cube vegetable bouillon or chicken bouillon for non vegatarian - 1/2 tsp palm sugar/brown sugar - 1/2 tsp black pepper - 2 bay leaves - 3 cups coconut milk + 1 cups water if use thicker coconut milk - salt to taste Preparations : Cut tempeh and vegetables,s

Mexican food with Asian flavored Ingredients : estimates - 1 block firm tofu - 2 eggs - 3 stalk green onion/thinly slice - pinch salt+pepper - pinch of curry powder - 1 tsp sriracha hot sauce ( optional ) - 1 bag/10 Flour tortilla medium/large size - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese - 1 tbsp olive oil Preparation : In a bowl crumbled firm tofu with hand add eggs and mix them together Heat skillet on medium high with a tbsp olive oil cook mixed egg and crumbled tofu in few minutes add thinly slice green onion and season with salt,pepper, curry powder,and hot sauce if you like,and set aside,,,, In large skillet heat a teaspoon olive oil lay a flour tortilla,and spread mixed scrambled tofu,shredded cheese on top cook until the cheese are slightly melted and cover with another sheet a flour tortilla and flip it,cook another 2 minutes or until golden brown for a crunchiness. make about 5 quesadilla,cut and serve immediately

I use this Garbanzo beans/Chick peas so often to make  Humus  but this time I made this crunchy roasted  spices chick peas/ garbanzo beans for a snack. Ingredients : - 2 cans/15.5  garbanzo beans or I big size can - 1 tsp curry powder - 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper - 1/2 tsp smoke paprika powder - 1/2 tsp ground cumin - 1/2 tsp garlic powder - pinch red flakes pepper -  2  tbsp olive oil preparation: - preheat oven on 400 F - drain garbanzo beans and pat dry with paper towel - mix all dry spices ingredients - transfer into baking pan - season garbanzo beans with mixed ground spices - sprinkles with olive oil evenly - bake into the oven for about 50-60 minutes or until golden brown and crunchy - let them cool and ready to serve.

Finger food idea for potluck or party,,,,,you can use any small size potato such as petite, red potato or fingerling potatoes,topping with any kind of shredded cheese you like :) and slightly melted on top,,,, Ingredients : estimates - any small size grade C potatoes/petite/fingerling - chopped garlic/powder - salt - ground black pepper - chopped thyme - olive oil - shredded cheese/Parmesans/ cheddar or any shredded cheese you like. Direction : preheat oven on 400 F Cut potato in half,put in a bowl mix them with dry spices ingredients and drizzle with olive oil transfer into the pan and bake into the oven for about 40-45 minutes take out from the oven, flip flat side of potato add shredded cheese on top,back into the oven for couple minutes or so until cheese are slightly melted * serve warm is best *

Kang kung = water spinach  This vegetable is common ingredient in South East Asian country like Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia, it is very easy to find and cheaper than any other vegetables. But of course  is not the same here in the US anything cheaper in the country origin it's mean more expensive here. By the way It's my first time to see this Kang kung / water spinach at local Asian market. I can't even remember when I had this water spinach/kangkung last time. Just like regular spinach  this water spinach is very light and is easy to cook,just simply stir fry or cook in boiling water in few minutes,,,, Ingredients : - 1 lb water spinach/ kangkung - 1 tbsp vegetable oil - 1 shallot - 1 clove garlic - 1 tsp grated ginger - 1 fresh cayenne pepper/ Thai chili ( optional ) - salt and pepper to taste or use soy sauce ( if you like ) Preparation : Wash and trim the edge of the water spinach stalk, pick all the leaves off and cut the stalks or ro

In Indonesia, acar is commonly made from small chunks of cucumber, carrot, shallot and occasionally pineapple, and marinated in a sweet and sour solution of sugar and vinegar. Some households add lemongrass or ginger to spice it up.   In Indonesia,Malaysia and Singapore acar timun is popular as a side dish for satay dishes and fried rice.  It's very simple and easy to make. Ingredients : - 3 baby cucumber or 1 English cucumber - 1 large carrot - 2 shallot - Thai chili ( optional ) - 1 tsp salt - 1 Tbsp sesame oil - 2 Tbsp white vinegar - 1 tsp sugar Preparation : Cut cucumber and carrot into chunks,cut shallot into thinly slice  if use Thai chili, to avoid ( hot spicy ) just use whole chili...set aside in a small bowl mixr white vinegar,salt and sugar,stir until dissolved  pour into cucumber mixed,let them marinated for about 15 minutes or so,,,ready to serve fresh as a side dish,and store leftover on the fridge. I also mad

Vegetarian/vegan tempeh sliders is perfect dish for a party or potluck, It's simple and easy to make you can use any ground spices or fresh, *tip* for Vegan just replace the egg with  little bit of flour mix with water. Ingredients : - 2 block tempeh / 8 oz - 1 teaspoon garlic powder - 1 teaspoon salt or taste - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon paprika powder - 1/2 cup chopped green onion - 1 Tbsp grated ginger - 1 Tbsp chopped lemon grass/optional - pinch  red pepper flakes/optional - 2 Tbsp olive oil - 2 egg - Martin's potato rolls ( store bought ) for topping : caramelized onion - 2 sweet onion - 3 tbsp olive oil - pinch of sugar  OR,simple avocado- naise - 1  ripe avocado - 1/4 cup Hellman's mayo Preparation : cut tempeh in cube, put in food processor add chopped green onion ,salt,pepper,paprika powder garlic powder ,red pepper flakes,egg and olive oil. just chop about a minute or so until all ingredient are smoot