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Elevate every meal with our Appetizers & Sides collection—an irresistible lineup of dishes that are small in size but big in flavor. Perfect for sharing or setting the tone for your main course, these recipes blend Asian-inspired creativity with crowd-pleasing tastes. From light and crispy starters to comforting, savory sides, you’ll find dishes that complement any occasion. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or adding variety to family meals, these flavorful additions bring color, texture, and joy to the table.

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  • rainbowfoodschool.com Crystal Shrimp Pearl Balls Recipe Asian Appetizers and Snacks rainbowfoodschool.com_rainbowfoodschool.com Crystal Shrimp Pearl Balls Recipe Asian Appetizers and Snacks rainbowfoodschool.com_

    Crystal Shrimp Pearl Balls

    Ingredients For the Filling: 150g minced pork 1 tablespoon cooking wine 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil Pinch of salt 10g cornstarch For the Add-ins: Finely chopped carrots (quantity as desired) Finely chopped shrimp meat (quantity as desired) For the Rice Coating:...
  • Steamed egg dish with green onions on a plate with a forkSilky Steamed Egg Tofu

    Silky Steamed Egg Tofu

    ✅ Ingredients 4 eggs Water (about 3½ eggshells worth per egg, total ~500ml) Pinch of salt 1 tbsp light soy sauce (for serving) Chopped green onions (for garnish) 🔪 Instructions 1️⃣ Prepare the egg mixture:Crack 4 eggs into a bowl and whisk until smooth....
  • Sweet & Sour Carrot Sesame BallsSweet & Sour Carrot Sesame Balls

    Sweet & Sour Carrot Sesame Balls

    Ingredients: Carrots Glutinous rice flour White sesame seeds Oil (for frying) Sweet & Sour Sauce: White sugar Rice vinegar Water Tomato sauce Instructions: Prepare the Carrot Dough Wash, peel, and slice carrots thinly. Steam for 20 minutes until fully cooked. Mash into a smooth...
  • Air-Fried Crispy Tofu Veggie BitesAir-Fried Crispy Tofu Veggie Bites

    Air-Fried Crispy Tofu Veggie Bites

    Ingredients 1 block of tofu Chopped green onions Diced bell pepper (any color) Diced ham or ham sausage 2 eggs 2 tbsp cornstarch Salt (to taste) Thirteen-spice seasoning (or five-spice as substitute) Oyster sauce (to taste) Chili powder (optional) Cumin powder (optional) Instructions Prepare...
  • Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Egg BombsCrispy Bacon-Wrapped Egg Bombs

    Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Egg Bombs

    Ingredients Eggs – as needed (1 per serving) Cheese slices – 1 slice per egg (cut in half) Bacon slices – enough to wrap each egg (1–2 slices per egg) Hand-pulled pancake – 1 piece Black pepper – to taste Cooking oil – for...
  • Egg-Wrapped Fried Rice RollsEgg-Wrapped Fried Rice Rolls

    Egg-Wrapped Fried Rice Rolls

    🛒 Ingredients: For the rice filling: 1 cup steamed rice (preferably chilled) ½ cup diced ham ¼ cup diced green bell pepper ¼ cup diced carrot 2 tsp soy sauce ½ tsp chicken essence (optional) Salt to taste Cooking oil For the egg wrap:...
  • Cucumber Potato Egg Sushi Rolls Cucumber Potato Egg Sushi Rolls

    🥒 Cucumber Potato Egg Sushi Rolls

    🥗 Ingredients 2 medium potatoes 1 medium carrot 2 hard-boiled eggs 1 tbsp low-fat salad dressing (e.g., yogurt dressing or light mayo) Salt and black pepper to taste 1 cucumber (long and straight variety works best) 🍽️ Instructions Cook the Vegetables:Peel and steam the...
  • Juicy Shrimp Tail Dumpling Potstickers Juicy Shrimp Tail Dumpling Potstickers

    Juicy Shrimp Tail Dumpling Potstickers

    🧂 Ingredients: Whole shrimp (peeled, tail on) – 10 pieces Cooking wine – 1 tablespoon Salt & black pepper – a pinch each Filling: Ground pork – 200g Chopped green onion – 1 tablespoon Minced ginger – 1 teaspoon Diced vegetables (like yellow pepper,...
  • Steamed Broccoli Shrimp Egg SquaresSteamed Broccoli Shrimp Egg Squares

    Steamed Broccoli Shrimp Egg Squares

    Ingredients: Shrimp paste – enough to spread a thick layer (approx. 200g) Fresh broccoli – 1 small head, blanched and finely chopped Eggs – 5 Salt – 1 tsp Oil – for brushing Instructions: Prepare the Shrimp LayerLightly brush the bottom of a heatproof...
  • Veggie Rice-Stuffed Tofu PuffsVeggie Rice-Stuffed Tofu Puffs

    🌈 Veggie Rice-Stuffed Tofu Puffs

    Ingredients 200g ground meat (pork or chicken) 3-4 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and chopped 1 Chinese sausage, diced 1 tbsp diced carrots 1 tbsp peas 1 tbsp corn 1 cup cooked glutinous rice 1 tbsp light soy sauce 1 tbsp oyster sauce 1 tbsp...
  • Rainbow Veggie Egg NestsRainbow Veggie Egg Nests

    Rainbow Veggie Egg Nests

    Ingredients 1 medium potato, grated 1 small zucchini, grated 1 small carrot, grated 2 tablespoons starch (cornstarch or potato starch) 1–2 green onions, finely chopped Eggs (1 per nest) Water (a splash for steaming) Salt (to taste) Cooking oil Black sesame seeds (for garnish)...
  • Pineapple-Stuffed Air-Fried Chicken WingsPineapple-Stuffed Air-Fried Chicken Wings

    Pineapple-Stuffed Air-Fried Chicken Wings

    Ingredients: Boneless chicken wings – 8 pieces Pineapple – cut into strips, soaked in salt water Soy sauce – 1 tbsp Honey – 1 tbsp Orleans seasoning powder – 1 tsp (or your preferred BBQ seasoning) Chinese five-spice powder – ½ tsp 👩🍳 Instructions:...
  • Crispy Seaweed Cod PancakesCrispy Seaweed Cod Pancakes

    Crispy Seaweed Cod Pancakes

    Ingredients: 90g cod fillet 20g carrot (shredded) 20g starch (potato or cornstarch) Shredded seaweed, to taste 1–2 green onions, chopped Cooking oil (DHA algae oil or preferred oil) Optional: ginger slices and scallions (for marinating) Instructions: Prepare Ingredients:Blanch the shredded carrots in boiling water...
  • Egg dish with vegetable flowers on a white backgroundSunny Garden Steamed Egg Delight

    Sunny Garden Steamed Egg Delight

    Ingredients: 3 eggs 200g warm water A pinch of salt 30g corn kernels (boiled) 30g ham (sliced and lightly fried) 4-5 fresh cucumber slices A few mint leaves 1 tsp light soy sauce Instructions: Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together 3...
  • Crispy Five-Spice Pork Belly BitesCrispy Five-Spice Pork Belly Bites

    Crispy Five-Spice Pork Belly Bites

    Ingredients: 400g pork belly, cut into cubes 2 slices of ginger 1 stalk of green onion, chopped 1 tbsp light soy sauce ½ tbsp dark soy sauce 1 tbsp oyster sauce 1 tbsp sake (or rice wine) 1 tbsp cumin powder 1 tsp black...
  • Crispy Chive & Egg Spring RollsCrispy Chive & Egg Spring Rolls

    Crispy Chive & Egg Spring Rolls

    Ingredients: Fresh chives – finely chopped 2 eggs – scrambled and cooled 1 tbsp sesame oil ½ tbsp oyster sauce Salt – to taste ½ tsp five-spice powder Dumpling or spring roll wrappers (2 sheets stacked per roll) Oil – for frying Cooking Instructions:...
  • Golden Pan-Fried Pork PotstickersGolden Pan-Fried Pork Potstickers

    Golden Pan-Fried Pork Potstickers

    Ingredients: Dumpling wrappers 250g minced pork 1 egg 2 tablespoons light soy sauce 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 tablespoon cooking wine 1 teaspoon chicken essence ½ teaspoon five-spice powder ½ teaspoon salt 2 stalks green onion, chopped 1 cup...
  • Rainbow Veggie Seaweed Sushi RollsRainbow Veggie Seaweed Sushi Rolls

    Rainbow Veggie Seaweed Sushi Rolls

    Ingredients: 2 sheets roasted seaweed (nori) 2 eggs (lightly beaten and scrambled) 1 small carrot, finely shredded 1 handful fresh spinach or leafy greens 4 imitation crab sticks (surimi), shredded Cooked white rice (optional, if needed for binding) Instructions: Prepare the Fillings: Scramble the...
  • Crispy Fried Milk Cubes

    Crispy Fried Milk Cubes

    Ingredients: 2 bottles of pure milk 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon sugar Cornstarch (for coating) 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash) Bread crumbs (for coating) Oil (for deep frying) Instructions: Prepare the Milk Mixture:In a pot, combine 2 bottles of milk, 3 tablespoons of...
  • Tomato Egg Rings Tomato Egg Rings

    Tomato Egg Rings

    🛒 Ingredients: 2 ripe tomatoes 2 eggs 1 tablespoon cornstarch Salt to taste Chopped green onions Black sesame seeds (for garnish) Cooking oil 👩🍳 Instructions: Prepare the Tomatoes:Slice the tomatoes into thick rounds and gently remove the core from each slice to form rings....
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