A new month is the perfect time to try something new in the kitchen! We’ve gathered 10 of the most popular recipes featured in our daily Facebook posts at Golden Gate Variety Store to inspire your next meal.
Whether you’re looking to explore new flavors, recreate family favorites, or discover unique ingredients, these delicious recipes are easy to make and full of inspiration. We hope they encourage you to try something different and enjoy cooking at home.
The Best Recipe Of The Months 5
Easy Korean Sesame Oil Rice Bowl
Ingredients:
• 2 bowls hot cooked rice
• 1 tbsp Korean premium sesame oil
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 fried egg
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• Chopped green onions
• Kimchi or seaweed (optional)
Instructions:
1. Place hot rice into a bowl.
2. Drizzle Korean premium sesame oil and soy sauce over the rice.
3. Top with a fried egg, sesame seeds, and green onions.
4. Add kimchi or seaweed for extra flavour.
5. Mix everything together and enjoy!
Spicy Chili Oil Noodles Recipe
Ingredients:
• 2 packs noodles
• 1 tbsp Lee Kum Kee Chili Oil
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Green onions for garnish
• Optional: fried egg or vegetables
Instructions:
1. Cook noodles according to package instructions.
2. In a bowl, mix chili oil, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic.
3. Add hot cooked noodles and toss well.
4. Top with green onions and your favourite toppings.
5. Serve hot and enjoy the spicy flavourful kick!
Harissa Chickpea Skillet
Ingredients:
* 1 can chickpeas, drained
* 1 tbsp harissa paste
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 small onion, sliced
* 1 tomato, diced
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* Salt and pepper to taste
* Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant and soft.
3. Add tomatoes and cook for 2–3 minutes.
4. Stir in harissa paste and chickpeas.
5. Cook for another 5–7 minutes until everything is coated and heated through.
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm with rice, bread, or couscous.
Simple Cold Soba Recipe
Ingredients:
* 200g soba noodles
* 1/2 cup Soba Tsuyu
* 1 cup cold water (or according to package directions)
* Sliced green onions
* Nori strips
* Wasabi (optional)
Instructions:
1. Cook soba noodles according to package directions.
2. Rinse under cold water and drain well.
3. Mix Soba Tsuyu with cold water.
4. Serve noodles on a plate with the dipping sauce on the side.
5. Garnish with green onions, nori, and wasabi.
6. Dip the noodles into the sauce and enjoy!
Green Mango with Tay Ninh Shrimp Salt
Ingredients:
• 1 green mango, peeled and sliced
• 1–2 teaspoons Tay Ninh Shrimp Salt
• Optional: a squeeze of lime juice
Instructions:
1. Peel and slice the green mango into thin pieces.
2. Arrange the mango slices on a plate.
3. Sprinkle Tay Ninh Shrimp Salt over the mango, or serve it on the side as a dipping seasoning.
4. Add a squeeze of lime juice if you like an extra tangy kick.
5. Enjoy immediately as a tasty snack!
Red Fermented Tofu Braised Pork
Ingredients:
* 1 lb (450 g) pork belly or pork shoulder, cut into chunks
* 2 cubes fermented soya beancurd in red sauce
* 1 tablespoon of the red sauce from the jar
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tablespoon soy sauce
* 1 teaspoon sugar
* 1 cup water
Instructions:
1. Brown the pork pieces in a pot over medium heat.
2. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
3. Mash the fermented tofu cubes and mix with the red sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and water.
4. Pour the mixture over the pork and bring to a simmer.
5. Cover and cook for 45–60 minutes, until the pork is tender and flavorful.
6. Serve hot with steamed rice.
Yuzu Soy Dipping Sauce
* 2 tablespoons yuzu sauce
* 2 tablespoons soy sauce
* 1 teaspoon sesame oil
* 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
* ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Mix all ingredients together and serve with dumplings, spring rolls, grilled meats, or seafood.
Simple Hainanese Chicken Rice Recipe
Ingredients:
* 2 cups rice
* 1 packet Singlong Hainanese Chicken Rice Mix
* 2 chicken breasts or 4 chicken thighs
* Cucumber slices
* Green onions for garnish
Instructions:
1. Wash the rice and place it in a rice cooker.
2. Add Singlong Hainanese Chicken Rice Mix and the recommended amount of water.
3. Cook the rice as usual.
4. Meanwhile, poach or steam the chicken until fully cooked.
5. Slice the chicken and serve over the fragrant rice.
6. Garnish with cucumber and green onions.
Easy Honey Citron Tea Recipe
* 1–2 tablespoons Korean Honey Citron Tea
* 1 cup hot water
Stir well and enjoy. For an iced version, mix with cold water and serve over ice.
Classic Chinese Chicken with Shaoxing Wine
Ingredients:
* 1 lb chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
* 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
* 1 tbsp soy sauce
* 1 tsp oyster sauce
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tsp ginger, minced
* 1 tbsp cooking oil
* 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions:
1. In a bowl, combine chicken, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Marinate for 20 minutes.
2. Heat oil in a wok or frying pan over medium-high heat.
3. Add garlic and ginger, stirring until fragrant.
4. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked.
5. Sprinkle with green onions and stir for another minute.
6. Serve hot over steamed rice.
Conclusion
We hope these recipes bring new flavors to your kitchen this month. Cooking is a wonderful way to connect with family, explore different cultures, and create memorable moments around the table.
Thank you for following along with the Golden Gate Variety Store. We look forward to sharing more delicious ideas, new ingredients, and inspiring recipes with you. Enjoy!
