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East Asian

Mapo Eggplant

This recipe swaps out the traditional tofu for eggplant, which has a similar soft texture but absorbs the rich flavors of the sauce even more.

Stir-Fried Chinese Greens

These simple stir-fried greens are quickly cooked over high heat in a wok, so that the vegetables remain bright green in color.

Chao Nian Gao

Shanghainese stir-fried rice cakes are often eaten during the New Year because the name of the dish also sounds like “a year of growth.”

Trinity Korokke

Inspired by Japanese street food, these korokke include bell pepper and onion to add texture to the potatoes, and mozzarella to create a gooey cheese pull.

Tonkatsu

When the pork is sweet and juicy and the panko is fluffy and crisp, tonkatsu is a real treat.

Spicy Garlicky Corn Cheese Ciabatta

Garlic bread meets Korean corn cheese—a simple dish that consists of sweet canned corn kernels, lots of mayonnaise, and mozzarella cheese.

Spicy Celery, Tofu, and Glass Noodle Salad

Based on a beloved jellyfish salad, this jellyfish-free glass noodle salad showcases crunchy celery and tofu smothered in a sesame-vinegar dressing.

Chili Bean Tofu and Vegetable Skewers

These tofu vegetable skewers are a little sweet and a little salty with tons of umami from chili bean paste.