Shrimp and Tofu Tostadas

Posted by Raissa Nebie on January 21, 2010 | No Comments

Thank you all for the get-well wishes. My engine is almost fully functional again. And if you have not gotten your flu shot yet, please do so asap. On a tastier note, I have something interesting for you to try this weekend. An appetizer that adds a delicious Asian twist to a Mexican dish — Shrimp and tofu tostadas. Wonton wrappers replace tortillas to create a crispy bed for grilled shrimps and tofu slices that have bathed in a ginger, soy, honey and sesame oil marinade. Read more

Filed under: Asian, Cooking, Seafood, Vietnamese

Shrimp in a Blanket

Posted by Raissa Nebie on December 21, 2009 | 4 Comments

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The holiday season is here and wherever you turn, someone is having a party. Sadly, I’m not having a holiday party this year, for various (good) reasons.  But if I were, there is one appetizer that would have  a guaranteed spot on my table: shrimp in a blanket. I used to order these babies from a Thai restaurant in my neighborhood until it dawned on me one day that making my own would save me a lot of dough.

I’m usually wary of frying because it’s a messy activity, but these appetizers are well worth the effort. Read more

Filed under: Asian, Cooking, Holiday, Seafood

Real Japanese at Wajima

Posted by Thrifty Gourmet on June 16, 2009 | 2 Comments

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Good Japanese food is hard to find.  While there is an overabundance of decent places to choose from, I find it oddly difficult to come across authentic Japanese cuisine in Manhattan.

Then I discovered a restaurant on the Upper East Side, at the cusp of Midtown, called Wajima.  It’s an unassuming place — so low-key that I didn’t even know it has existed for three years in my own neighborhood.  But what surprised me was that this restaurant isn’t a typically Upper East Side Japanese joint.  In other words, Wajima is a very traditional restaurant, run by Japanese people, and full of Japanese patrons.  And you know it’s a good sign when the cognoscenti are there. Read more

Filed under: Asian, Deals, Eating Out

Quick & Tasty, Sweet & Sour

Posted by Rachel Crawford on May 19, 2009 | 3 Comments

One of the best ways to maximize a small budget is by making food that is all about big flavors. Extreme subtlety is best left to dishes that contain ingredients of the utmost quality — something you’re not going to get as easily on a budget. That being said, this dish is no compromise. A light, healthy take on Sweet & Sour Chicken, a classic Chinese-American restaurant staple, usually sticky and dense. Read more

Filed under: Asian, Cooking, Poultry and Game Birds

Thrifty Tasty Healthy – Bok Choy with Garlic and Ginger

Posted by Raissa Nebie on April 29, 2009 | No Comments

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Summer’s around the corner and it’s time to shake off the excess pounds accumulated during the winter. We all know that diets are no fun, so I’m not even going to try to pitch one to you. Instead, I’m going to suggest some guilt-free dishes that are tasty enough to please your palate, but low-cal enough to help you squeeze into your favorite summer shorts with little effort. Not only will these dishes be mighty deliciously healthy, but they will also be very cheap, leaving you with more funds to allocate towards your summer travels. Read more

Filed under: Asian, Cooking, Vegetables

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