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Photo shows homemade Panda express orange chicken served in a white plate with fresh slices of oranges.Main CourseA purple plate filled with steamed baby bok choy with garlic and oyster sauce drizzled on top.Side DishesFeature image shows beef wonton pan seared then steamed to juicy tender and served on a big round plate.AppetizersFeature image shows a pot of Napa cabbage soup with egg ribbons in a claypot.Soup
Image shows chicken breast stir fried with oyster sauce with shiitake and snow pea leaves in a red color plate.ChineseFeature image shows cucumber roll ups with avocado and turkey deli meat, served on a white plate with chopsticks.JapaneseKorean bibimbap vegetarian version served in a bowlKoreanA side close shot shows Braised Taiwanese minced pork rice bowl.TaiwaneseThai Green Curry Chicken Recipe for Paleo, Whole30 and Keto easy meal prep from I Heart Umami.ThaiPaleo Keto Vietnamese Noodle Salad with Lemongrass Chicken (Bun Ga Nuong) with Vietnamese dipping sauce Nuoc Cham from I Heart Umami.Vietnamese

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Hot pot for the holidays

Recipe image for one pot salmon and rice with tender salmon and crispy rice with garnish of lemon and sweet soy glaze.

One pot salmon rice

One-Pot Salmon and Rice is my Taiwanese-style paella—perfect for holiday sharing! With tender salmon, fluffy rice, and a crisp bottom layer, it’s a cozy and delicious centerpiece for your festive table.

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Hi, I’m ChihYu Smith

Welcome to I HEART UMAMI! I I’m ChihYu—a concert pianist turned best-selling cookbook author. My obsession? Creating easy, healthy Asian dinner recipes that taste incredible. With bold, vibrant flavors, I’ll help you make cooking feel effortless and fun. Healthy eating has never been this delicious!

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Photo shows air fryer salt and pepper tofu served on a white plate with salt pepper seasoning on the side.Air FryerA recipe image shows cooked beef brisket to tender, sliced and served in Vietnamese pho brothInstant PotFeature image shows crispy Cantonese chow mein noodles with bean sprouts, onion, and garlic give served in a big white plate.Stir FryAn overhead photo shows the roasted chicken with maple orange gravy on the sideOvenAn overhead shot image shows a blue and white color bowl with boiled cold noodles inside with Peanut butter sauce and veggies on the side.Stove TopPaleo low carb meal prep ideas with freezer meal prep choices from I Heart Umami.Meal Prep

Gluten-Free Asian pantry quick starter guide

Learn how to start healthy Asian cooking with my top 12 essential ingredients.

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Shirataki fried rice shaped to round shape on a white plateHow to cook Shirataki RiceA side close shot shows glass noodles made with kelp that's softened and picking them up with chopsticksWhat are kelp noodlesChinese broccoli with oyster sauce recipe is gluten-free and soy-free from I Heart Umami.Chinese Vegetable GuideImage shows chicken breast thinly sliced and seasoned with baking soda to tenderize the meat before stir fryingHow to Velvet ChickenA close shot shows thinly sliced beef marinated with tenderize seasoning in a white bowlHow to Velvet BeefAn overhead shot image shows a blue and white color bowl with boiled cold noodles inside with Peanut butter sauce and veggies on the side.Chinese noodlesPhoto shows a bowl of rehydrated dried shiitake mushrooms soaking in the liquid.Dried shiitake mushroomsShanghai bok choyHow to cut bok choyImage shows various types of rice paper sheets and wrappers.How to use rice paper
Image shows Panda Express takeout style broccoli beef served in a takeout box with Panda fried rice on the side.

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