Quick and easy Asian recipes with 500 or fewer calories

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Stir-Fried Broccoli with Chili-Garlic Sauce My father-in-law has become an amazing cook, and he made this as part of our Easter lunch this year with the…	John Spottiswood Apr 2010 Advanced	18 votes 8 reviews 2 comments 42224 views
Cilantro Shrimp This is a simple and absolutely delicious stir-fry shrimp dish. I've been looking for something easy and tasty like this. I have a new staple! I…	Nancy Miyasaki Aug 2010 Intermediate	16 votes 10 reviews 4 comments 17909 views
Cabbage Stir Fry This is a wonderful dish with light but complex flavors. We typically serve this along with another dish as part of a Chinese style meal.	Nancy Miyasaki Jan 2011 Intermediate	7 votes 2 reviews 1 comment 6069 views

Garlic Ginger Green Beans These are an excellent, healthy side dish to any grilled meat. I highly recommend them with the Chinese BBQ chicken recipe below, but honestly…	John Spottiswood Jun 2010 Advanced	6 votes 3 reviews 2 comments 6284 views
Sesame Noodles Sesame Noodles can be found on just about every Chinese menu these days and for good reason, Sesame Noodles are wonderfully addicting just by…	kathy vegas Feb 2010 Advanced	5 votes 2 reviews 2 comments 5963 views
Grilled Flanken Style Korean Short Ribs (Galbi or Kalbi) I adapted this recipe from one in Bon Appetit and another from Chef John (foodwishes.blogspot.com). Chef John…	John Spottiswood Feb 2013 Advanced	5 votes 3 reviews 2 comments 11453 views
Asian-Style Grilled Black Bass This fish is simply delicious. The flesh is like butter and the flavor is from heaven. I know that sounds extreme, but it's true. I was in Costco…	John Spottiswood May 2013 Advanced	5 votes 3 reviews 1 comment 8707 views
Shrimp and Tofu with Black Bean Sauce We're on a mission to create the ultimate black bean sauce. This recipe is getting pretty close I think. I…	John Spottiswood Jan 2011 Advanced	5 votes 1 review 3 comments 5765 views
Spinach Salad with Avocado and Toasted Almonds Creamy, crunchy, spicy and sweet, this salad covers all the flavor bases and provides a wonderful base for the…	John Spottiswood Oct 2011 Advanced	4 votes 1 review 4 comments 4931 views
Simple Sesame Green Beans I realize that 5 stars is an awfully high rating for such a simple dish. But honestly, I end up eating a pound of green beans every time I make…	John Spottiswood Mar 2012 Advanced	4 votes 1 review 1 comment 4681 views
Vegan Japanese Dessert: Sweet Potato, Apple & Gardenia Seeds Kinton An Easy Japanese-style vegan dessert!	Robert-Gilles Martineau Feb 2010 Advanced	4 votes 1 review 2 comments 6963 views
Roasted Cauliflower Good as snacks	tigerfish May 2010 Intermediate	4 votes 2 reviews 4312 views
Spicy Asian Grilled Pork Chops This is an old favorite that I've made since my days living in Chicago. We lived near the main Korean part of town (near Lawrence I think) and…	John Spottiswood Nov 2014 Advanced	4 votes 1 review 1 comment 7427 views
Fire Up The Grill, Toss the Slaw, I've Got The Fastest Salad Ever!!! Plus, Enter To Win Tropical Traditions Coconut. There are days when no matter how…	kathy gori Aug 2010 Advanced	3 votes 2 reviews 3 comments 5170 views
Korean potato side dish I always love these sweet and salty braised potatoes when they are served along with kimchi and various other side dishes at korean restaurants.…	John Spottiswood Feb 2013 Advanced	3 votes 1 review 1 comment 8995 views