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AKA – Monday food like no other.
Or just, OH MY GOSH it’s Monday and I wish it was still Saturday, food. YUP, that’s life, but food like this makes Monday’s almost heavenly, and definitely more bearable.
But umm, you guys can we talk about some serious business before I consume your brains with these Korean style fried shrimp rice bowls?
I need you guys to help me with something. See, sometimes I wonder if I am actually making recipes you really want to see. I mean, how rude is it of me to not even ask what YOU guys (my very favorite people by the way) really want to see. You know? So, I thought it was time I stopped all this rudeness and learned some manners.
While, in all honesty, little Asher thought it was time. She was talking to me the other day and asked me why I never asked her what SHE wanted me to make. Asher really wanted doughnuts but I was making something “boring” (to her). She felt I really needed to make what she (and everyone else) wanted, and doughnuts were it… got to love the girl. The girl is kind of too smart for her years and her cuteness just makes everything she says seem like the right thing. Yes, she is one spoiled little girl.
Anyway, I have all these ideas, but sometimes I am afraid they are just TOO out there for some people. My creativity gets the best of me and most times I love that, but today I just want to take a step back and see what you guys would like to see me cooking, eating and loving.
SO, please, please, please, do not be shy today. Like all those readers who never comment, today is your day!! Please, I’ll make your favorite foods in return? It’ll be so fun to see your ideas since I feel like my brain can be a little close minded, only accepting the moods and flavors that I am feeling. Your thoughts and ideas will be so welcomed!!
Also, I finally had some time to talk to my mom after her China trip and whoa, things are really different over there. I still cannot get over the whole toilet in the ground without any toilet paper thing, rice at every meal, smoking being allowed everywhere and not being allowed to help people who have been hurt, but hey everyone does their own thing. Or I guess every country does their own thing. All and all it sounded like a really cool trip.
My brother got 4th in his competition which I guess is really awesome considering his age (he’s 14) and the weather being horrible (-17 F). He was the highest scoring US team member, so that was pretty cool. I don’t know, for me it’s all about 1st place, but maybe I am too competitive. Even still, I’m crazy proud of the kid, he’s the littlest guy around, but apparently he is KILLIN it.
If you are interested or even semi interested in snowboarding, you should check out this video that NBC aired on the US Rookie Team riders. Even me, the “let’s please never talk about snowboarding girl” thought it was a pretty inspiring video. My brother is named Red, the tiny, blondie decked out in Burton and Red Bull attire.
Oh, and I feel I should mention that Red and my dad just stopped by. They needed a place to drive to…my dad was teaching Red how to drive stick. He could barely see over the wheel – so scary!
Whoa. Sorry for the wordy overload there. Sometimes I got nothing to say and other times it seems like I can write forever. I find this SO odd and at times totally annoying (like when I have nothing to say).
So let’s finally talk about these bowls and how THEY are KILLIN it. No really, they totally are. So much flavor, so much color, so perfect for spring. Clearly you need to make them tonight, or at least as soon as you have time. No excuses!
If your are not a shrimp person, swap diced chicken. If you are vegetarian, try using tofu. Either way, just make these bowls. They are healthy and fun and I just really love all the colors. Color is my thing right now. Can’t have too much color!!
And of course that fried eggs. Can’t ever have too many of those either.
Aside from the colors and the egg, the shrimp is the star of the show, or bowl really. It’s basically fried shrimp covered in Korean BBQ sauce and it’s bone suckin’ good. It’s a really easy sauce to make and if you are being super healthy, feel free to just cook the shrimp in the sauce in a skillet instead of frying. I love the fried shrimp because the coating really soaks up all that sauce, but I totally get it if you do not want to bother with frying. It’s definitely not the most fun kitchen task.
The rest is some kimchi, which is just fermented cabbage and veggies (kind of like a Korean slaw), some sautéed spinach and mushrooms and then fresh veggies for crunch. Oh, and of course some crunchy noodles, cause I had to add just ONE more thing. Yup, that’s me.
And with that I feel like I am done. Hoping this post brought some color to your Monday!!
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If it did, that totally makes me SO excited!!
Made the bowls for family last night. Was worried about spiciness, so I just let everyone drizzle on top instead of putting shrimp in sauce. Love, love, love! They were licking the spoon! Thanks! I would also request more simple recipes, I love to stockpile exotic ingredients, so keep on keepin on with unique flavors!
Maybe some easy week night dinners? I love most of what you post, but sometimes the ingredient list looks daunting when I want to make something quick and tasty after work.
Love your blog!!!! Your voice, the photography, everything is soooooo good! I would love it (because I am a novice) if you did step-by-step pictures. I know, super-demandy…but thought I would throw it out there! 🙂
I just read “little Asher” who is this special person to you? My nephew’s name is Asher 🙂
I love all the recipes you make, they are full of flavour and I love how you post dishes with Asian flair especially.
Asher is my little sister. THANKS! 🙂
I love how creative you are with your recipes, fun fusion fare 😉 I’d love to see your take on African peanut soup, since you seem to love peanut butter! Keep it up:)
I have made so many of your “bowl food” recipes and they’ve all turned out great. This one is next on my list!
I never post comments, but after reading your post today I had to. I subscribe to an insane amount of food blogs. Insane. I have favourites for writing style, photographs and recipes. Your blog is the top three for recipes – these are real recipes, full of flavour, inventive and almost always on the mark for me. In fact tonight I’m making your Black Rice Bowl with Orange Chicken. One of my most favourite finds from 2014 was your Crispy Carmelized Pork Ramen Noodle Soup. I can’t tell you how much I adore it. So please. Please. Keep your excellent recipes coming. Don’t change a thing. And thank you.
OK this looks amazing! …as always!
Congrats to your brother! Your recipes are inspirational. I wish I was half as creative!
I’ve loved almost every recipe of yours I’ve tried. I check back every day to make sure I don’t miss anything. Sometimes they do seem a little too ingredient full since every recipe requires me to drive half an hour to a much bigger and fancier grocery store than I have in town. But it’s usually worth it. 🙂 I love the extra saucy recipes and definitely anything with chicken since that’s what we eat the most. And spicy food is AWESOME. My favorites of your are the Korean fried chicken tacos, the Thai pomegranate enchiladas, and the Cuban chicken bowls. The flavors are incredible and so much more exciting than what I’m usually able to come up with on my own! So I appreciate your creativity. 🙂
I love your photos and food styling. I would love to try recipes that are true favorites of your family. While wild, weird, great and exotic recipes are nice, those that are family tried and true and can get a family through the day are even better.
Being that you come from a large family, I think it would be amazing to showcase each family member’s favorite food. As basic as it may seem, sometimes basic is best.
I think you create beautiful artwork. Keep on doing what you have been doing!
This sound and looks delicious! Cannot wait to try it out.
Thank you so much, Sandra!
I can’t get over how tasty this looks. (My boyfriend saw it as well and was like “Can you make that?” so I guess I’ll be making it soon! haha.) Tieghan, don’t even worry about what dishes you’re pushing out. You wouldn’t have so many happy readers if what you were delivering wasn’t spectacular in every way. I follow your blog because I love how insanely creative all your recipes are! You put things together sometimes that make me go, “Would that really work? I must know!” So just keep on plodding, lady! You and your dishes are fab! (On that note though… a quick lunch idea would be great. I’m getting sick of tuna melts :P)
Wow, THANK YOU! Such kind words and they a putting a smile on mu face!! 🙂
This looks amazing, of course! And I love your creativity so keep doing what you’re doing, Tieghan!
Thanks!!