Asian

Chef Rene Ortiz of Sway in Austin, cooks a lot of tofu for his young vegetarian son. “He loves it,” says Ortiz, “and in order for all of us to eat it, it has to taste like something.” Ortiz’s solution: Let the porous tofu soak up the flavors of malty Chinese black vinegar and soy sauce.

In L.A., a weird Korean restaurant chain is offering a new Psy-selected menu. But do its kimchi stew and bibimbap live up to the "Gentleman Style" hype?

Asian noodle salads are lighter, brighter, and bolder than the pasta salads you grew up eating—the perfect dishes to bring to a summer barbecue.

Nuoc cham, the Vietnamese condiment that dresses this crunchy noodle salad, is made with lime juice, fish sauce, chiles, and sugar. The addictive mix of spicy, sweet, sour, and salty flavors is also great as a dipping sauce for grilled meats.

Obviously, green beans taste better when fried. We like this tempura recipe for its simplicity.

Spicy Sichuan pepper will leave your lips buzzing. Use any leftover chili oil from this sesame noodles recipe in dressings or marinades.

There's nothing quite as refreshing as this Thai iced tea recipe on a hot summer day.

Go light on the salt when seasoning these chops; the marinade is fairly salt, especially after it reduces. Learn how to make this recipe and more in our online cooking class with Sur la Table.

Although the recipe calls for chicken, you can serve this nutrient-dense cabbage slaw with any protein you like.

Dinner in Vegas may seem like a gamble, but the Asian cuisine's a sure bet

Loosely based on Tom Kha Gai, Thai chicken soup recipe comes together in under an hour with easy to find ingredients.

The miso marinade lightly cures the fish, which results in a pleasantly firm texture and great flavor.

Your next weeknight dinner is this steak stir fry recipe. We like skirt steak because it's a tasty and affordable cut. Slice it thinly so it's tender.

If you've never made a savory custard, now's the time. Start with this minimal and delicate Japanese version, studded with fresh peas and tender shrimp.

This cooling raita, or yogurt sauce, is a popular condiment for Indian feasts. It's also great with lamb chops.

Like any bread, prepping this onion naan recipe takes a little time. The good news: each cooks up in under 5 minutes.

For this chicken tikka masala recipe, the yogurt helps tenderize the chicken; the garlic, ginger, and spices in the marinade infuse it with lots of flavor.