The Best Recipe Of The Month 7

There’s something special about a great dinner—it brings everyone to the table, fills the room with laughter, and leaves everyone happy and satisfied. 

This month, we’ve picked 10 of our most popular dishes to share with you! These recipes are simple, delicious, and easy to prepare, making them perfect for busy days when you want to enjoy a homemade meal without spending hours in the kitchen. 

Whether you’re trying something new or looking for an easy family favourite, we hope you’ll find a recipe that inspires you. 

Let’s get cooking and make mealtime a little more delicious!

Tan Tan Noodles Recipe

Ingredients
* 8 oz ramen noodles or fresh wheat noodles
* ½ lb ground pork (or ground chicken)
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
* 2 tbsp soy sauce
* 2 tbsp sesame paste or natural peanut butter
* 1 tbsp chili oil (more if you like it spicy)
* 1 tbsp sesame oil
* 1 tsp rice vinegar
* 1 tsp sugar
* ½ cup chicken broth
* 2 cups baby bok choy or spinach
* 2 green onions, sliced
* Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions
1. Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground pork and cook until browned. Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute.
3. In a bowl, whisk together the sesame paste, soy sauce, chili oil, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, and chicken broth until smooth.
4. Add the sauce to the cooked pork and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
5. Blanch the bok choy in boiling water for 1–2 minutes, then drain.
6. Divide the noodles among serving bowls. Spoon the pork and sauce over the noodles.
7. Top with the bok choy, green onions, and sesame seeds. Add extra chili oil if desired.

Easy Mapo Tofu with Lee Kum Kee Tuo Pan Jiang

Ingredients
* 1 tbsp vegetable oil
* 1 tbsp Lee Kum Kee Tuo Pan Jiang (Toban Djan)
* 1 lb (450 g) ground pork or ground chicken
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
* 1 block (14 oz/400 g) soft or medium tofu, cut into cubes
* 1 cup chicken broth
* 1 tbsp soy sauce
* 1 tsp sugar (optional)
* 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
* 2 green onions, sliced
* Cooked steamed rice, for serving

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the ground pork and cook until browned.
4. Stir in the Lee Kum Kee Tuo Pan Jiang and cook for 1 minute to release its rich aroma.
5. Pour in the chicken broth and soy sauce. If you prefer a slightly milder flavor, add the sugar.
6. Gently add the tofu cubes and simmer for 5–7 minutes, being careful not to break the tofu.
7. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens.
8. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and serve hot over steamed rice.

Easy Filipino Kare-Kare Recipe

Ingredients:
* 1 packet Mamasita’s Kare-Kare Mix
* 2 lbs beef shank, oxtail, or short ribs (or pork if preferred)
* 6 cups water or beef broth
* 1 medium eggplant, sliced into rounds
* 1 bunch bok choy (pechay)
* 10–12 long beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
* 1 tablespoon cooking oil (optional)
* Shrimp paste (bagoong), for serving
* Steamed rice

Instructions:
1. In a large pot, simmer the beef or oxtail in water until tender, about 2–3 hours (or 35–45 minutes in a pressure cooker). Reserve the broth.
2. Bring 4–6 cups of the reserved broth to a gentle boil. Gradually stir in the Mamasita’s Kare-Kare Mix until fully dissolved.
3. Add the cooked meat back to the pot and simmer for 5–10 minutes until the sauce becomes smooth and slightly thick.
4. Add the eggplant and long beans. Cook for about 5 minutes.
5. Add the bok choy and cook for another 2 minutes, just until tender.
6. Serve hot with steamed rice and shrimp paste (bagoong) on the side.

Easy Garlic Vegetable Stir-Fry

Ingredients:
* 2 tablespoons peanut oil
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, snap peas)
* 2 tablespoons soy sauce
* 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
* Cooked rice for serving

Instructions:
1. Heat the peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
2. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the vegetables and stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until crisp-tender.
4. Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil.
5. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.

Easy Chicken Satay with Yeo’s Barbecue (Satay) Sauce

Ingredients
* 500 g boneless chicken thighs or breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
* ½ cup Yeo’s Barbecue (Satay) Sauce
* 1 tbsp soy sauce
* 1 tbsp cooking oil
* 1 tsp honey or brown sugar
* ½ tsp turmeric powder
* ½ tsp garlic powder
* Wooden skewers

Instructions
1. Marinate the chicken
In a bowl, combine Yeo’s Satay Sauce, soy sauce, oil, honey, turmeric, and garlic powder. Add the chicken and mix well.
2. Let it marinate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. For more flavor, marinate for 2–4 hours.
3. Prepare the skewers
Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto soaked wooden skewers.
4. Cook
Grill or BBQ over medium-high heat for
about 3–5 minutes per side, or until the chicken is fully cooked and nicely charred on the edges.
5. Serve
Serve hot with extra Yeo’s Satay Sauce for dipping. Add sliced cucumber and red onion on the side for a classic satay-style meal.

Abuelita Chocolate Churro Dip

Ingredients
* 1 Nestlé Abuelita chocolate tablet
* ½ cup heavy cream
* 1 tbsp butter
* ½ tsp vanilla extract
* Churros, strawberries, bananas, or cookies for dipping

Directions
1. Break the Abuelita chocolate tablet into small pieces.
2. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over low-medium heat. Don’t let it boil.
3. Add the chocolate and butter. Stir until smooth and melted.
4. Add vanilla and mix well.
5. Pour into a serving bowl and serve warm.
6. Dip your favorite churros, fruit, or cookies and enjoy!

Japanese Noodle Soup

Ingredients
* 2 servings udon or soba noodles
* 3 cups water
* ½ cup Japanese noodle soup base, or according to the bottle instructions
* 2 green onions, sliced
* 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
* 2–4 pieces tofu
* 1 sheet nori, cut into strips
* 1–2 soft-boiled eggs
* Optional: tempura, spinach, fish cake, or sesame seeds

Instructions
1. Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a pot, combine the water and Japanese noodle soup base. Bring to a gentle simmer.
3. Add mushrooms and tofu. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
4. Place the cooked noodles into bowls and pour the hot soup over them.
5. Top with green onions, nori, egg, and your favorite toppings.
6. Serve hot and enjoy!

Korean Doenjang Jjigae (Soybean Paste Stew)

Ingredients
* 2 tbsp Sunchang Doenjang
* 2 cups water or anchovy/dashi broth
* 100 g tofu, cubed
* ½ zucchini, sliced
* ½ onion, sliced
* 1 small potato, cubed
* 2 mushrooms, sliced
* 1 green onion, chopped
* 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 small green chili, sliced (optional)
* 100 g beef, pork, or shrimp (optional)

Instructions
1. Bring the broth or water to a boil in a small pot.
2. Add the Sunchang Doenjang and stir until dissolved.
3. Add potato, onion and zucchini. Simmer for about 8–10 minutes.
4. Add mushrooms, garlic and your choice of meat or seafood. Cook until tender.
5. Gently add tofu and simmer for another 3–5 minutes.
6. Add green onion and chili. Taste and adjust the doenjang if needed.
7. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Easy Tamari Garlic Noodles

Ingredients:
• 200g noodles of your choice
• 2 tbsp Amano Tamari Soya Sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce or vegetarian stir-fry sauce
• 1 tsp honey or sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp grated ginger
• 1 cup mixed vegetables
• Green onions & sesame seeds for topping

Directions:
1. Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Mix tamari, sesame oil, oyster sauce, honey, garlic and ginger in a small bowl.
3. Heat a pan and stir-fry the vegetables for 2–3 minutes.
4. Add the noodles and sauce. Toss everything together until well coated and heated through.
5. Top with green onions and sesame seeds.

Thai-Style Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients
* 2 chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced
* 2 tbsp Healthy Boy Thin Soy Sauce
* 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce
* 1 tsp Healthy Boy Sweet Soy Sauce
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tbsp cooking oil
* 1 cup broccoli
* 1 bell pepper, sliced
* ½ onion, sliced
* 2 tbsp water
* Cooked jasmine rice, for serving
* Thai chili, sliced (optional 🌶️)

Instructions
1. Heat oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat.
2. Add garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink.
4. Add onion, bell pepper and broccoli. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes.
5. Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sweet soy sauce and water. Toss everything together.
6. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp and the sauce coats the chicken.
7. Serve hot over jasmine rice.

We hope these 10 popular recipes give you some new ideas for your next family meal. Sometimes, a delicious dinner doesn’t have to be complicated—just a few good ingredients, simple steps, and a little love can make all the difference. 

Thank you for following along with our recipes and supporting Golden Gate Variety Store. We love sharing new ingredients, flavours, and easy meal ideas with our community. 

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