Stir-Fry
Pad Thai Noodles
"Thai is my favorite Asian cuisine, and the Thai noodles at Q, A Thai Bistro, here in Forest Hills just may be my favorite dish," writes Loren Kliegerman of Forest Hills, New York. "Any idea how it is prepared?"
Szechuan Shrimp with Peppers
Nixon's re-establishment of relations with China led Americans to discover, among other things, that there was more to Chinese cooking than the Cantonese dishes we had all grown up with.
Paad Thai Pailin
(Stir-Fried Rice Noodles)
Stir-Fried Carrots and Garlic
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Confetti Rice with Baked Tofu and Green Onion Omelet Strips
Cook and refrigerate the rice ahead of time. This meal needs only a bottle of Chardonnay.
Fragrant Beef Stir-Fry
The new stir-fry oil accented with garlic, ginger and sesame is a terrific way to season main courses. Use fresh vegetables (the cut-up ones at the salad bar work well) or frozen. Rice and watercress salad are fine accompaniments. Drizzle sliced fresh mango and pineapple with honey for a suitable finish.
Orange-Flavored Beef and Snow Pea Stir-Fry with Noodles
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Vegetable Stir-Fry with Garlic-Miso Sauce
Thai red chilies are used at Keo's, but a sliced jalapeño chili will work just as well.
Minced Lamb with Ginger, Hoisin and Green Onions
Serve this quick stir-fry with rice.
Shrimp and Broccolini Stir-Fry
If you have regular broccoli on hand, you could use the florets as a substitute for the Broccolini (a cross between broccoli and Chinese kale), though the flavor will be somewhat different. Round out this stir-fry with cooked white rice.
Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 15 min