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Home made Rice Cake(Toppoki) Stir Fry with Asparagus and Tofu

May 7, 2019 By Asha Shivakumar

Korean spicy rice cakes, toppoki (Tteokbokki / Ddeokbokki,) is probably the most well-known Korean street snack in Korea. You can see mini vans or carts that sell it on the street very easily. Today I made easy Toppoki/Korean Rice Cake Stir Fry. There are many ways to make these spicy rice cakes, however today’s recipe is the most basic way of cooking it with minimalistic ingredients. So I am calling it “Easy Korean Spicy Rice Cakes!”.

While strolling the streets of San Francisco one day, we stepped into this hole in a wall place thinking we could have some ramen. What we were introduced was these korean rice cake smothered in sauce. We were addicted. Ordered a second serving and got to talk to the chef about how much I loved it. I was immediately reminded of something I grew up eating, called the Ammani Kozhukkatai. In Southern part of India we make rice cakes in the form of small balls, they are stir fried with simple tempering and enjoyed with some chutney. Made for special occasions, it’s exactly the same method that is used to make toppoki….

Crispy Thai Tofu Tacos with Avocado Cream

January 8, 2018 By Asha Shivakumar

Crispy Thai tofu tacos with avocado sauce, oh yum!! Once you make this tofu once, you’ll not stop. It’s so addictive, and oh so good.

Let’s play a game! Take a shot every time you see the word “crispy” in this post.

My love of tofu continues. I absolutely enjoy some spicy crispy tofu tacos drenched in sauce. Tell me, what’s your favorite way to enjoy tofu?

As we get into the second week of 2018, I get even more excited. My cookbook, MASALA AND MEATBALLS, will be out tomorrow. And we all are so excited. This is one of the recipes that was this close to getting in the book, but I had to edit it out, along with many other favorites. However, when your meat-loving family says it tastes just like meat, I just knew I had to share it here….

Stir fry Tofu with Pepper Wraps -15 minute recipe

January 4, 2018 By Asha Shivakumar

This easy stir fry tofu peppers is a healthy balanced meal. Eat it on some noodles, or wrap it in lettuce! A good gluten-free and healthy vegetarian meal.

Tofu Love

I remember the first time I tried tofu. It was in a soup, and it felt slimy… too soft and quite bland. I unfortunately couldn’t be trendy and like it. Then again, I’m a little picky with trying different foods, and it has to be really good for me to like it. However, I never waste; I will always eat it up. It took me the longest to fall in love with tofu. Only a few years ago, I figured out the secret to perfect tofu before stir-frying….