4 Meals In 20 Minutes Feat. kai dong Sauces
Our kai dong sauces and noodles were recently restocked, and you guys have blown me away! To celebrate another successful kai dong restock, I’d like to share 4 simple recipes using kai dong products that I personally love to make when I only have 20 minutes to make a meal: Hot and Sour Dumplings, 10 Minute Noodle Soup, Asian Shredded Chicken, and a quick Bok Choy.
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kai dong Sauces: My Time Crunch Life Saver
I found myself reaching for kai dong sauces the most when I am low on time. Life gets busy, but I’d still like a full, yummy meal. Whether its a quick lunch mid-workday or making Dom a bowl of noodles when he gets home, kai dong sauces helps me create great flavors without spending a lot of time deciding what to add.
If you’ve purchased some sauces and noodles this past restock, I hope this post gives you a bit of inspiration on how to use your new pantry staples!
10-Minute Mama’s Chili Oil Hot and Sour Dumpling
If you want to spice up your day, try making my hot and sour dumplings that take less than 10 minutes to make! Hot and Sour Dumplings is one of my favorite ways to enjoy dumplings. The sour and spicy soup wakes up your tastebuds and warms you right up! I’m using my frozen homemade dumplings today, but you can also use frozen store bought dumplings too!
Spice Up Your Meals Effortlessly
From Hot and Sour Dumplings to Spicy Tofu, Mama’s Chili Oil will be the new favorite condiment in your fridge!
Hot and Sour Dumplings Ingredients
- 1.5 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp four season scallion sauce
- 1-2 tbsp mamaโs chili oil (adjust your spice tolerance)
- 1 tsp roasted sesames
- 1 tsp dashi powder, chicken powder, vegetable soup powder
- Chopped Green onion and cilantro
- 2 cups of hot dumpling water
- 10-15 dumplings
Perfect Topping: Shredded Asian Rotisserie Chicken
Got leftover rotisserie chicken? I make this Shredded Asian Inspired Rotisserie Chicken over rice or salad anytime I need a super quick meal. Made withย kai dong Four Season Scallion Sauce and Golden Shallot Oil, this chicken is fragrant, savory, and super healthy. This shortcut 10 minute recipe reminds me so much ofย Taiwanese Chicken and Rice. When Iโm in a rush but need a lighter meal, it’s a great protein topping pair with anything I’d like!
Asian Shredded Chicken Ingredients
- 2 cup shredded chicken
- 2.5 tbsp four season scallion sauce
- 2 tbsp golden shallot oil
Need A Bowl Of Noodles in 10 Minutes?
With a few simple ingredients, your new go-to noodle soup is ready in 10 minutes using Kai Dong Noodles, Golden Shallot Oil, and Scallion Sauce! Depending on what you have in the fridge, you can customize this noodle soup recipe with pan-fried spam, poached egg, or fish balls. This is one of Dom and I’s top favorite lunch, dinner, AND late night snack option. It can never go wrong!
Easy Noodle Soup Ingredients
- 1 serving of noodles
- 1.5 tbsp golden shallot oil
- 1 tsp four season scallion sauce
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp powder stock (I like dashi!)
- 2 cups hot noodle water
- Green onion and cilantro to garnish
Restaurant Style Bok Choy In Less than 10 Minutes
This Restaurant Style Golden Shallot Bok Choy is a variation of my recipe using kai dong Golden Shallot Oil and Scallion Sauce. I didn’t even know this recipe could get any faster, but with these sauces it really is a breeze. When it’s dinner time and I want to add a last-minute vegetable dish to our meal, this is an easy addition. Simply blanch the bok choy, and drizzle the sauces over, and you’ve got a plate of delicious veggies!
Easy Bok Choy Ingredients
- 2 lb bok choy
- 1 tbsp four season scallion sauce
- 2 tbsp golden shallot oil
When you’ve got a lot to do, You’ll need these simple recipes under 20 minutes to keep you going:
