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Low-Carb

Are you looking to cut back on carbs? Trust me; you won't miss them when you indulge in these flavorful low-carb recipes! I've compiled a fantastic array of tasty options for meat eaters and vegetarians. Try my easy-to-follow recipes like Mapo Tofu or Chicken and Cabbage Stew, and discover how satisfying low-carb main dishes can be. Also, be sure to check out my Hasselback Eggplant and Caramelized Shredded Brussels Sprouts recipes for some delicious side dishes.

  • Change up your hot sauce routine with this Sichuan chili oil. Loaded with crisp garlic, sesame seeds and chili flakes it comes together in just minutes from a handful of ingredients.
    How to Make Chili Oil (辣椒油)
  • Coq au Vin
  • Steak with Mushroom Sauce (Steak Aux Champignons)
  • Konbu Cured Bream (Tai no Kobujime)
  • A 15 minute stir-fry made with chicken, mushrooms, carrots and sugar peas.
    Moo Goo Gai Pan
  • Crying Tiger Steak slice being dipped in Nam Jim Jaew sauce.
    Crying Tiger Beef with Nam Jim Jaew Sauce
  • Kinpira Gobo with Chicken
  • Easy homemade ponzu sauce that's perfect for sushi, shabu shabu and salads.
    Japanese Ponzu Sauce
  • Marinated with sake, salt, and pepper and served with a squeeze of lemon, this ultra-crispy chicken karaage is a delicious Japanese fried chicken.
    Shio Karaage (Salt Fried Chicken)
  • Vegetarian Ground "Meat"
  • A mound of Chinese Five Spice Powder
    Chinese Five Spice Powder
  • Molokhia (Egyptian-style)
  • Japanese tofu steak topped with sauteed mushrooms and crispy garlic chips.
    Japanese Tofu Steak Recipe
  • How to Shell Crab Legs
  • Whole Japanese pickled cucumbers glisten on a plate—crisp, refreshing, and bursting with savory umami from a simple salt brine.
    Japanese Pickled Cucumber (Shiozuke)
  • A bowl of warm, comforting chicken stock.
    Rich Chicken Stock
  • Tall mound of Japanese cabbage salad with tomatoes and cucumber slices.
    Japanese Shredded Cabbage Salad
  • Larb Mu (ลาบหมู)
  • This easy 5 ingredient plant-based parmesan cheese sprinkles like parmesan, tastes like parmesan and makes any dish you add it to taste better.
    Vegan Parmesan "Cheese"
  • Doenjang Jjigae
  • This delicious green bean stir-fry comes together in just mimnutes and yet it's loaded with tender green beans and ground pork seasoend with garlic, black beans and chili paste.
    Chinese Green Bean Stir-Fry
  • A wider shot of traditional Japanese Hiyayakko or cold tofu salad. In the background are two alternative versions - kimchi natto and Caprese Salad.
    Hiyayakko (Cold Tofu Salad)
  • Kimchi Jjigae
  • Tacos al Pastor with a lime wedge.
    Tacos al Pastor
  • Grilled salt-cured salmon is a staple of traditional japanese breakfasts. This easy grilled salmon recipe includes just 3 ingredients.
    Japanese Breakfast Salmon
  • Simple and flavorful this pan-roasted cod is served with an easy pan-sauce made from white wine, tomatoes and basil.
    Pan-Roasted Cod with Cherry Tomato Pan Sauce
  • Cabbage Rolls
  • A plate of easy small batch kimchi
    Small Batch Kimchi
  • Crispy Atsuaage tofu topped with scallions and ginger makes for a delicious Japanese appetizer.
    Atsuage
  • A good dashi is the key to good miso soup, and this easy dashi recipe uses just 2 ingredients and comes together in minutes.
    Dashi Recipe
  • Chinese chives and eggs on a brown plate and beige napkin with a wooden spoon and glass full of shochu on the rocks.
    Niratama (ニラ玉)
  • A juicy roll of chicken seasoned and steamed.
    Chicken Chashu
  • Mentsuyu can be dilluated with various amounts of water to make either a dipping sauce for cold noodles or a soup for hot noodle soups.
    Mentsuyu (Japanese Noodle Sauce)
  • Vegan-friendly poke made from tender carrots, sweet onions, limu and inamona.
    Vegan Poke Bowl
  • Homemade Sauerkraut (Choucroute)
  • Ossobuco Beef
  • Basic Tomato Sauce
  • Aromatic ginger scallion oil takes this easy pan-fried chicken with crispy skin to the next level.
    Crispy Chicken with Ginger Scallion Sauce
  • Asari Miso Soup
  • Miso butter glazed salmon steamed on a bed of sweet vegetables.
    Miso Butter Salmon (Chan Chan Yaki)
  • Roast Chicken with Crispy Skin
  • Tangy Hot and Sour Soup in an earthenware bowl.
    Hot and Sour Soup

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