14 September, 2022

Pad Kra Pao Gai (Thai Basil Chicken)

Posted in : One Pot Meals, Spicy/Mild, Stir Fry Dishes, Thai Food on September 14, 2022 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: 30 minute meal, asian cuisine, dark soy sauce, easy thai recipe, fish sauce, ground chicken, holy basil, holy basil chicken, ivys kitchen, One Pot Meals, onion, oyster sauce, pad kra pao, Pad Kra Pao Gai, popular thai street food, quick meals, red bell pepper, soy sauce, stir fried basil chicken, stir fry, sugar, thai basil, THai Basil Chicken, thai chilis, thai cusine, thai food, thai recipe, thai street food, thailand, water, wokdishes

I’m always busy during the week and by the time I get home, I want to whip up something quick for dinner. I decided to make Pad Kra Pao (Thai Basil Chicken). Pad Kra Pao is a popular Thai street food that has the perfect balance of sweet, savory and spicy. This dish takes less
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21 October, 2019

Pork & Noodle Stir Fry (with Vegan & Vegetarian options)

Posted in : Chinese Cuisine, Noodles, One Pot Meals, Stir Fry Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian on October 21, 2019 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: baby bella mushrooms, bok choy, chinese american food, chinese food, cornstarch, dark soy sauce, egg noodles, garlic, golden mountain seasoning sauce, green onions, instant noodles, Ivy's Kitchen, ivyskitchen, low sodium soy sauce, mushrooms, noodles, oyster sauce, pork, red bell pepper, sesame oil, sesame seeds, shitake mushrooms, soy sauce, stir fried noodles, stir fry, sugar, thai chil, yellow onions

Looking for a quick flavorful meal to whip up with left over veggies? Try my pork & noodle stir fry dish. This dish is packed with tons of flavor. If you have the Asian staple ingredients in your pantry, this dish is a must try! It’s better than take out! Vegan/Vegetarian Option: Use Mushroom Sauce
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19 June, 2019

Char Siu Pork / Chinese BBQ Pork

Posted in : Chinese Cuisine, Pork on June 19, 2019 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: bbq, brown sugar, cantonese, cantonese cuisine, chinese bbq pork, chinese cuisine, chinese pork bbq, chinese roasted pork, dark soy sauce, fermented red bean curd, garlic, hoisin sauce, honey, Ivy's Kitchen, ivyskitchen, pork butt, pork shoulder, red bean curd, red chili flakes, roasted pork, sesame oil, shaoxing wine, soy sauce, sugar, water, white pepper, white sugar

I was inspired to make Chinese Pork BBQ after my trip to China Town in San Francisco, CA. This dish is not complicated at all, however you will need the time and patience to make this dish. Don’t worry, this dish will be worth the time and patience. Pork turned out tender and juicy! Ingredients:
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6 April, 2018

Shaking Beef / Bo Luc Lac

Posted in : Uncategorized on April 6, 2018 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: beef, black pepper, bu luc lac, dark soy sauce, filet mignon, fish sauce, garlic, green onions, Ivy's Kitchen, ivyskitchen, low sodium soy sauce, red bell pepper, rib eye, shaking beef, soy sauce, steak, stir fry, sugar, thai chili, vietnamese, vietnamese recipe

Shaking beef aka Bo luc lac is a quick Vietnamese stir fry recipe. This may not be the authentic way of making this dish, but this is my way. This is a quick dish that you can whip up- marinate the meat for at least 30 minutes (or longer) and stir fry until your liking.
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25 July, 2017

Pad See Ew

Posted in : Beef, Noodles, One Pot Meals, Stir Fry Dishes, Thai Food, Uncategorized on July 25, 2017 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: black soy sauce, chicken, chinese brocolli, chow fun, dark soy sauce, egg, fish sauce, gai lan, garlic, garlic powder, Ivy's Kitchen, ivyskitchen, lime, nampla prik, noodles, oyster sauce, pad see ew, pepper, red chili, rice noodles, salt, shrimp, soy sauce, steak, stir fry, sugar, thai chili vinegar, thai food, thai stir fried noodles, tofu, vinegar, wok

I had left over Chinese broccoli and steak, so I decided to make pad see ew. Pad see ew is a popular stir fried noodle dish from Thailand. What I like about this dish is that you can add any protein (shrimp, steak, chicken, or tofu) you want and most importantly, it is a quick
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