Shrimp Satay Grilled Shrimp Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce Ingredients: For the Shrimp Marinade: 1 pound (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon turmeric 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon vegetable oil For the Peanut Sauce: 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon grated ginger 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional) 1/3 cup warm water (adjust for consistency) Other: Skewers (soaked in water if wooden) Fresh cilantro and chopped peanuts, for garnish Lime wedges, for serving Directions: In a bowl, combine all marinade ingredients. Add shrimp, toss to coat, and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the peanut sauce: whisk all sauce ingredients together until smooth. Add more warm water to thin, if needed. Thread marinated shrimp onto skewers. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates. Grill the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side, or until pink and slightly charred. Serve hot with peanut sauce on the side or drizzled over, garnished with chopped peanuts, cilantro, and lime wedges. Prep Time: 15 minutes (+30 min marinade) | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes Kcal: 320 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #shrimpsatay #grilledshrimp #peanutsauce #satayrecipe #asiangrilling #seafoodskewers #indonesianflavors #shrimpappetizer #bbqrecipes #streetfoodstyle #quickdinner #proteinpacked #summergrilling #fusionflavors #peanutshrimp #lightdinners #shrimplovers #spicyshrimp #partyfoodideas #easyentertaining Skewered, grilled, and dripping in peanut sauce This Shrimp Satay is the street food favorite you can make at home in under an hour!

Beef Birria Tacos Juicy Beef Birria Tacos with Consomé for Dipping Ingredients: For the Birria: 3 lbs beef chuck roast or short ribs, cut into chunks 3 dried guajillo chiles 2 dried ancho chiles 2 dried pasilla chiles 1 tbsp oil 1 medium onion, quartered 5 garlic cloves 1 large tomato, quartered 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1 bay leaf Salt and pepper to taste 4 cups beef broth For the Tacos: 12 small corn tortillas 1 1/2 cups shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese Chopped white onion, for garnish Chopped cilantro, for garnish Lime wedges, for serving Directions: Toast the dried chiles in a dry pan for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Remove stems and seeds, then soak in hot water for 15 minutes. In a large pot, heat oil and sauté onion, garlic, and tomato until softened. Transfer to a blender. Add soaked chiles, vinegar, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and pepper to the blender. Blend until smooth. Return the beef to the pot. Pour the sauce over the meat. Add bay leaf and beef broth. Bring to a simmer. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours, or until beef is fall-apart tender. Remove beef, shred it, and return to the pot. Reserve the broth (consomé) for dipping. To assemble tacos: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Dip each tortilla in the consomé, place in the pan, and top with cheese and shredded beef. Fold and crisp each side for 2–3 minutes until golden. Serve tacos with onion, cilantro, and lime, plus a bowl of consomé for dipping. Prep Time: 25 minutes | Cooking Time: 3 hours | Total Time: 3 hours 25 minutes Kcal: 520 kcal | Servings: 6 servings #birriatacos #tacotuesday #beeftacos #mexicanfood #authenticbirria #tacorecipe #homemadetacos #slowcookedbeef #cheesytacos #dippingtacos #birriaconsome #mexicancomfortfood #foodieapproved #streetfoodstyle #beefbirria #crispycheesytacos #spicybirria #slowcookingrecipes #dinnerideas #latinflavors These Beef Birria Tacos are next-level delicious Fall-apart tender meat, crispy cheese crust, and that rich consomé dip… your taste buds are in for a ride!

Chinese Chicken and Vegetable Spring Rolls Crispy Chinese Chicken Spring Rolls with Stir-Fried Veggies Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1/2 pound ground chicken 1 cup shredded cabbage 1/2 cup grated carrot 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon oyster sauce 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon grated ginger 12 spring roll wrappers 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour mixed with 2 tablespoons water (to seal rolls) Vegetable oil for frying Directions: Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add ground chicken and cook until no longer pink, breaking it up with a spatula. Stir in shredded cabbage, carrot, and green onions. Cook for 2–3 minutes until vegetables are slightly tender. Add soy sauce and oyster sauce. Toss everything together until well combined. Remove from heat and let mixture cool. Place a spring roll wrapper on a flat surface with one corner facing you like a diamond. Spoon 2 tablespoons of filling onto the lower third. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the sides, and roll tightly. Seal the edge with the flour-water paste. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry spring rolls in batches for 3–4 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with soy sauce or sweet chili sauce. Prep Time: 25 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes Kcal: 190 kcal | Servings: 12 spring rolls #springrolls #chineseappetizer #crispyrolls #homemadesnacks #chickenspringrolls #asiansnacks #streetfoodstyle #fryingrecipes #partyappetizers #vegetablerolls #easychinesefood #appetizerideas #asiancuisine #savorybites #wrappeditup #fingerfoods #snackrecipes #quickfriedfood #crunchyrecipes #rollitup Crispy, savory, and packed with flavor These homemade Chinese Chicken and Vegetable Spring Rolls are the ultimate snack or starter!

Chicken Satay Grilled Chicken Satay with Creamy Peanut Dipping Sauce Ingredients: For the Chicken Satay: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts), cut into thin strips 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons coconut milk 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon lime juice 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon cumin Bamboo skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes) For the Peanut Sauce: 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup coconut milk 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (optional for heat) 1/4 cup hot water (to thin as needed) Directions: In a medium bowl, combine all marinade ingredients and mix well. Add chicken strips to the marinade, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best flavor). Thread marinated chicken onto soaked skewers. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates or pan. Grill skewers for 3–4 minutes per side or until chicken is cooked through and slightly charred. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together all peanut sauce ingredients. Adjust water for desired consistency. Serve skewers hot with a side of peanut sauce and garnish with chopped cilantro or crushed peanuts if desired. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Marinate Time: 1 hour | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Kcal: 320 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #chickensatay #grilledchicken #peanutsauce #thaifood #southeastasianfood #chickenskewers #streetfoodstyle #easychickenrecipes #bbqchicken #summergrilling #sataysauce #spicydipping #coconutmarinade #mealprepideas #asianinspired #dinnerrecipes #partyappetizers #proteinpacked #flavorfulfood #homemadebbq These Chicken Satay skewers are grilled to perfection and paired with the creamiest peanut dipping sauce! Ideal for BBQs, weeknight dinners, or your next gathering

Hainanese Chicken Rice Poached Hainan Chicken with Fragrant Garlic Rice and Trio of Dipping Sauces Ingredients: For the Chicken: 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 lbs), cleaned 1 tablespoon salt (for scrubbing) 5 slices fresh ginger 3 scallions Water (enough to submerge the chicken) Ice water (for ice bath) For the Rice: 2 cups jasmine rice, rinsed 2 tablespoons chicken fat or vegetable oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1-inch piece of ginger, minced 2 1/2 cups chicken poaching broth 1/2 teaspoon salt For the Sauces: Ginger-Garlic Sauce: 2 tablespoons minced ginger 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup hot oil Chili Sauce: 2 red chilies, chopped 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 tablespoon lime juice 2 cloves garlic 1/2 teaspoon sugar Salt to taste Soy Sauce Drizzle: 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons chicken broth To Serve: Cucumber slices Fresh cilantro Directions: Scrub the chicken skin with salt to clean and exfoliate, then rinse thoroughly. In a large pot, bring water, ginger slices, and scallions to a boil. Lower to a gentle simmer, add the chicken, and cook for 30–35 minutes. Turn off the heat, cover, and let the chicken steep for another 20 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath for 10 minutes. Remove, pat dry, and chop into serving portions. In a pan, heat chicken fat or oil and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add rinsed rice, stir for 2–3 minutes, then pour in chicken broth and salt. Cook rice until fluffy. For sauces: Mix ingredients of each sauce in small bowls. Heat oil for ginger-garlic sauce and pour over the aromatics. Blend chili sauce ingredients in a blender or with immersion blender. Plate chicken over a bed of rice with sauces on the side. Garnish with cucumbers and cilantro. Prep Time: 25 minutes | Cooking Time: 45 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Kcal: 520 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #hainanesechickenrice #poachedchicken #garlicrice #chinesestreetfood #singaporefood #comfortfoodclassic #asianfoodlover #riceandchicken #authenticasian #gingerchickensauce #chiliheat #soyseasoned #cleaneats #asiancomfortfood #chinesehomecooking #steamedgoodness #silkyskinchicken #easyasianmeals #flavorfulsimplicity #streetfoodstyle One of Asia’s most beloved comfort foods—Hainanese Chicken Rice! Silky chicken, garlic-infused rice, and 3 flavorful sauces. Pure perfection.