Asian Instant Pot Recipes
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Continue ReadingThis is my copycat of the famous Garlic Noodles from the An family restaurants – their Vietnamese restaurants are some the most popular destinations for celebrities, foodies and lovers of Asian cuisine. If you’ve never heard of them, check out this cool Eater article that tells the story of their rise to success. Helene An,…
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Continue ReadingIf you have left over cooked rice, use it to make congee / rice porridge quickly using the Instant Pot. If you want to make congee from scratch, check out my recipe here. Be sure to click on the accessories list below to get the most out of your Instant Pot.
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Continue ReadingIf you haven’t heard of ube (pronounced ooh-bey) yet, just search for the hashtag #ube on Instagram and check out all the gorgeous desserts made from this purple yam. It’s been a popular ingredient for sweets and desserts in the Philippines and Hawaii forever, but it’s been spreading like wild fire all over the states…
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Continue ReadingWhen it gets cold and rainy I always think back to my beautiful memories of Maui. My husband and I spent every waking moment swimming in the warm water and then hunting for unique eats. The food in Maui was marvelous. I found everything I wanted, from fresh fish, amazing sushi, delectable spicy garlic shrimp…
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Continue ReadingGrowing up, I had this meal almost every weekend – especially when the weather got cooler. It’s a simple and humble meal, but very comforting and satisfying. We usually ate it with salted duck eggs, Chinese pickled cucumbers, chicken floss (chà bông gà) and spicy fermented bean curd. On the stovetop it takes 1½-2 hours…
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Continue ReadingI’ve been making this comforting dish since I was a kid. It was always one of my favorite meals so my mom taught me how to make it when I was 11 years old. I’ve simply converted my family recipe for the Instant Pot and I hope you enjoy it! Be sure to click on…
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Continue ReadingThis Vietnamese chicken noodle soup / Phở Gà is the ultimate comfort food. The broth is nourishing and delicious, it’s no wonder that Phở is growing in popularity worldwide. There’s no need to go out to a restaurant to get this when you can make it right at home with your Instant Pot. This version has…
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Continue ReadingRegular readers of my blog already know my love affair with cheesecake. The flavor options are absolutely unlimited. Depending on the season— and my mood—its exhilarating to discover new flavors that play on the sweet and savory motif inherent in this creamy delicacy. Matcha has a strong hold on me. Years ago I came upon…
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Continue ReadingI always love ordering mango lassi at my favorite Indian restaurants. It’s an absolutely delicious and refreshing drink made with mangos, yogurt and a touch cardamon that adds a lovely and distinctive flavor – it’s perfectly for cooling down your palette and your body in warm weather!
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Continue ReadingThis Vietnamese Yogurt Recipe is a little different from the standard recipe because it uses Laughing Cow Creamy Swiss Cheese. The yogurt is absolutely delicious – it’s still sweet and tart like regular Vietnamese Yogurt, but the cheese adds a whole new depth of flavor – it adds a very slight savory note to the…
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-Van
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