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Healthy Asian Favorites Recipes

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Edamame Beans with Olive Oil

This recipe offers a delicious East-meets-West combination, a great way to bring together good taste and nutrition. Recipe courtesy of K.Dun Gifford for The Oldways Table.

Glazed Salmon with Avocado Slaw
While salmon makes the perfect centerpiece for a Mediterranean meal, this recipe borrows some flavors from traditional Asian cooking. Go fusion! Recipe courtesy of California Avocado Commission.
 
Pad Thai (Fried Rice Noodles with Shrimp, Bean Sprouts, and Chives)

This traditional Thai noodle dish is very common in America; this version is very authentic. Substitute scallions for Gui Chai if not available. Dried shrimp, preserved turnip, pad thai sauce and banana flower can be found in Asian markets. Recipe courtesy of Jamnong Nirungsan of the Swissotel, Bangkok for the 2009 International Congress on Nutrition.

Steamed Fish with Fresh Cilantro Sauce

In the classic rendition of this dish, hot oil is poured over the steamed fish to sear the seasonings. This version uses chicken broth, which creates a lighter, cleaner flavor that underscores the sweetness of the seafood. Cilantro has a pungent, musky flavor that is warming, and reinforces the stomach. Recipe courtesy of Nina Simonds, from A Spoonful of Ginger; Alfred A. Knopf, 1999.

Tom Yam Goong (Spicy Shimp and Mushroom Soup with Lemon Grass and Kaffir Lime Leaves)

This flavorful soup is a favortite traditional Thai dish. Look for kaffir lime leaves in Asian groceries or at specialty markets; most supermarkets now carry lemongrass, fish sauce, and chili paste. Recipe courtesy of Chef Jamnong Nirungsan, Executive Chef, Swisshotel Bangkok, for the 2009 International Congress of Nutrition.

Vegetable Medley
Serve this tasty vegetarian entrée with cooked whole grains, such as barley, brown rice, bulgur, farro, or quinoa. Get into the habit of cooking a big batch of whole grains twice week, enjoying some for lunch, and simply reheating what you need for dinner. Recipe from Best Foods, courtesy of The Peanut Institute.