Umami Days: Cooking

Meaty with a dash of veggies

Side Dish

Blanched napa cabbage salad

Blanched napa cabbage salad
The bottom half of a head of napa cabbage is cut sliced thickly, blanched in salted water and tossed with a savory dressing made with sliced scallions, minced ginger, garlic and chilies.
Cook time: 3 minutes
Servings: 3 people

Soy sesame scallion noodles

Soy sesame scallion noodles
A simple meatless noodle dish that you can enjoy for breakfast, as a snack or a side dish. Boiled Asian noodles are tossed with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar and toasted sesame seeds, then topped with sliced scallions lightly fried in sesame seed oil.
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 people

Mushroom and rice curry

Mushroom and rice curry
A one-pot and one-bowl meal for non-meat eaters, or a side dish for omnivores (it's especially good with grilled meat or chicken).
Cook time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people

Potatoes and green beans salad

Potatoes and green beans salad
Potatoes and green beans are boiled, drained and tossed with crumbled tinapa (salty smoked fish) soaked in spicy oil.
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people

Crispy cauliflower with chili lemon sauce

Crispy cauliflower with chili lemon sauce
Cauliflower florets tossed with egg white, salt, pepper and potato starch are deep fried until crisp then drizzled with homemade chili lemon sauce.
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people