Korean shrimp and daikon stirfry

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Daikon also known as the Japanese radish, is a root vegetable. Grown throughout East and South Asian countries, it’s nutritious, crunchy, refreshing and can take on different flavors depending on how it’s cooked. Daikon are less spicy than their commonly consumed cousin, the red radish.

It is a superstar vegetable with it being a low-calorie food filled with high water content and packed with vitamins and nutrients, including vitamin C, calcium, folate, and potassium. Besides containing fiber and enzymes that aid digestion, it is also known to heal wounds quickly.

This perfect blend of daikon, carrots and shrimp come together for an easy, quick weeknight meal filled with sweet, tangy, and fiery flavors.

Serving: 3 as a side

Time: 15 minutes including prep time

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups diced (small cubes) daikon
  • 1 lb deveined, cleaned uncooked shrimp, washed and seasoned with a dash of salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 yellow onion diced fine
  • 2 scallions/ green onions chopped fine
  • 1/2 cup carrot, chopped into small rounds or cubes
  • 2 tablespoons gluten-free tamari or soya sauce
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang paste
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon oil

Method

  • In a wok or frying pan, heat the oil. When hot, add the onions and the whites of the scallions. Stir fry for a minute until onions are translucent.
  • Add the daikon and carrots to the pan, stir frying at high flame for 3 minutes making sure it doesn’t burn. Cook a minute or two longer, if you like your vegetables softer in texture.
  • Add in the soya sauce/ tamari, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and gochujang paste and stir fry for another minute.
  • Add in the shrimp and stir fry for another 1-2 minutes until the shrimp is cooked.
  • Remove from flame and garnish with the left over scallion greens.
  • Serve over a bed of freshly steamed rice.

Korean Ground Turkey

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Sweet, sour, spicy come together for a delicious flavor profile in this Korean Ground Turkey recipe. This dish has become a comfort food for the kids. Combine it with a bowl of steaming Jasmine rice, a side of broccoli, carrot sticks and edamame beans and viola, a perfectly healthy, flavorful meal at your fingertips.

This is a perfect weeknight dinner as it is ready under 15 minutes. This recipe is often made with beef but I substitute turkey or chicken for a lean option.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey or any lean ground meat
  • 1/4 cup soya sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp siracha sauce (or to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp dry red chili flakes
  • 3 large cloves of garlic, chopped fine
  • 1 tbsp ginger, chopped fine
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp roasted white sesame seeds for garnish
  • 1/4 cup finely sliced green onions for garnish

Method

1. In a frying pan, heat the oil. When hot, add in the red chili flakes, ginger and garlic. Stir fry on medium heat for a minute

2. Add in the ground meat, frying it well, breaking the meat into crumbles over medium heat, until it is no longer pink

3. Add in the soya sauce, brown sugar and Sriracha, mixing it well, until it is well combined. Let it simmer for 2 minutes

4. Serve on a bed of hot rice, garnished with the sesame seeds and green onions. Add a side of vegetables like sweet pepper strips, cucumber slices, steamed edamame beans, broccoli, green beans or carrot sticks

Chicken with lemon-caper sauce

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A healthy dish that comes together in a flash for a weeknight dinner but with its restaurant- quality look and flavors it’s perfect for when guests stop by. The tart, briny and lemony flavors will have you licking the plate clean. You may want to double up the servings as you will be craving this again the next day!

Dairy and nut free.

Servings:4

Prep time: 4 minutes. Cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup flour (whole wheat or all purpose)
  • 4 – 5oz boneless, skinless /skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning (preferably no salt)
  • 1 tsp finely chopped garlic
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1.5 tbsp capers, drained
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tsp cornstarch (mix in a quarter cup of water)

Method

In a plate, mix together the flour, black pepper powder, Italian seasoning. Coat chicken with the flour mixture, and shake off excess.

In a skillet, heat oil, on medium flame. When hot, add garlic, and cook garlic for 30 seconds.

Add the chicken to the pan and cook. After 5 minutes, turn chicken over, and continue cooking until brown on both sides and cooked through for another 5 minutes. Should take about 10 minutes to cook on both sides. Remove from skillet and set aside

Add the chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a boil. Add in the water and the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch water mix). Continue cooking for about 2-3 minutes until the sauce is thickened. Add chicken back to the skillet, cover and simmer for about 2 minutes. Remove the lid and stir in lemon juice, capers and parsley. Turn off the stove. Divide amongst four plates, spooning the sauce over the chicken.

Serve chicken in lemon-caper sauce with a side of beans and mashed potatoes! Yum!!