Stir fry

Shrimps with plum sauce

The heat of black pepper, bird’s eye chilies and ginger are balanced by the sweetness of plum sauce. Sichuan peppercorns give the shrimps a tingling sensation in the mouth and a subtle citrusy flavor.

Cook time: 7

Servings: 3 people

Cauliflower, fried rice style

Some food bloggers call it cauliflower fried rice although there is no rice in this dish. Instead, chopped or grated cauliflower is substituted for rice for a low-carb side dish.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 4 people

Mongolian beef

A Chinese-American dish derived from the Taiwanese Mongolian barbecue. Slices of beef are stir fried with vegetables then tossed with a thick brown sauce which may or may not be spicy.

Cook time: 7

Servings: 4 people

Japanese-style shiitake and green beans stir fry

Sweet, salty and full of umami. It's a side dish for omnivores, a main dish for non-meat eaters and a keto dieter's delight. That's just some of the ways to appreciate this dish.

Cook time: 5

Servings: 1 person

Chicken with chili peanut sauce

Reminiscent of Southeast Asian satay with its sweet-tangy-salty flavors, this chili peanut sesame chicken has hoisin sauce and lime juice to perfect the flavor balance.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 1 person