South east asian main dish recipes with 500 or fewer calories costing less than $2.5 per serving

Adobo Chicken

This is my variation of a popular Filipino dish. Most people fry it and dry. I like it with more juices. This is easy to make. Serve this dish…

Orange Spiced Tofu

Tofu is one of those meat alternatives.... made from the soy bean that is so versatile because it absorbs the flavors of anything it's marinated in.…

Chicken Afritada with Pineapple

Noodles In Thai Sauce

Packs a punch - noodles with prawns, cabbage and eggs in a spicy tangy Thai sauce.

Giggling Gourmet's 'Stir, Fry & A Twist On Sweet & Sour'

Here's a yum dish for a little wake up of the taste buds in the deep of winter as you contemplate spring and…

Thai Green Curry Paste, home made

A couple of weeks ago I received a message from Cassie at Chow Bella, asking about a curry powder and green…

Skinny Thai Chicken and Peanut Noodles

I love any kind of Asian noodle dish, especially a Thai one that includes peanut butter. Good news too: Peanut…

Basil Tandoori Chicken With Longan Salsa

Served with a refreshing longan salsa, it's tender at the core yet firm and crispy on the outside.

Thai Spiced Cilantro Chicken

This is an easy and quick recipe for boneless chicken breasts. The breasts can be broiled rather than grilled. Any type of hot chili peppers will…

Chili Coriander Steamed Fish

The added heat coming from bird eye chilies is a welcome burn at the tips of the tongue.

Chili Chicken in Oyster Sauce

Chili Chicken cooked in oyster sauce, french beans and green peppers.

Instant Tom Yam Noodle Soup

Spicy and tangy tom yam flavors but reached out with instant noodles in a simplified style.

Chicken with Mushroom

Chicken Adobo Aloha

This is one of the many versions of Adobo, a dish loved by most filipinos.

Stir Fry Beef Strips with Broccoli