Asian Soups and Starters
by Karin CallowayChop Suey may have been America’s introduction to the cuisine of the Orient, but over the years regional Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai cuisines have become an important part of the American culinary landscape.
This month’s menu is a fun menu to help you beat the winter doldrums. Beef Sate and Spicy Pork Wontons with Sesame Dipping Sauce lead the menu, followed by two delicious soups, Asian Meatball Soup and Hot and Sour Soup. For dessert, why not serve the Sweet Sticky Rice with Mango or the Tropical Tapioca recipes on this site.
This month’s menu is a fun menu to help you beat the winter doldrums. Beef Sate and Spicy Pork Wontons with Sesame Dipping Sauce lead the menu, followed by two delicious soups, Asian Meatball Soup and Hot and Sour Soup. For dessert, why not serve the Sweet Sticky Rice with Mango or the Tropical Tapioca recipes on this site.
Recipes:
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Beef Sate
Sate can be made with a variety of foods. In fact, practically anything served on a bamboo skewer is a “sate.” Pork and chicken are the most common on restaurant menus, but here, thin slices of beef are given a flavorful marinade and are grilled.More. -
Spicy Pork Wontons with Sesame Sauce
Dumplings abound in Asian cuisines, and these Spicy Pork Wontons are a delicious twist on classic pork dumplings with an added kick of spice.More. -
Asian Meatball Soup
Chicken noodle soup is winter comfort food, and this version takes an Asian turn with hints of lime, ginger, soy sauce and chile sauce.More. -
Hot and Sour Soup Recipe
Hot and Sour Soup is an ever-present starter on Chinese menus, but few attempt to make it at home. This short-cut version uses ingredients found at any supermarket and the prep time is under 20 minutes.More.