Asian Inspired

Microgreens pair beautifully with Asian-inspired flavors, adding freshness and texture to dishes. Here are some Asian-inspired recipes featuring microgreens:

1. Spicy Korean Bulgogi Beef Wraps with Microgreens

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb thinly sliced beef (ribeye or sirloin)
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 cup microgreens (radish or mustard)
  • 8 small lettuce leaves (for wrapping)
  • ½ cup kimchi

Instructions:

  1. Marinate beef with soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, and gochujang for 30 minutes.
  2. Stir-fry beef over medium-high heat until caramelized.
  3. Serve beef in lettuce leaves, topped with microgreens, sesame seeds, and kimchi.

2. Microgreen Miso Soup

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp white miso paste
  • 1 cup tofu, cubed
  • 1 sheet nori, cut into strips
  • ½ cup microgreens (broccoli or sunflower)
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions:

  1. Heat broth until hot (but not boiling), then dissolve miso paste.
  2. Add tofu, nori, and green onions. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in microgreens. Serve hot.

3. Vietnamese Microgreen Banh Mi

Ingredients:

  • 1 baguette, sliced open
  • 4 oz grilled chicken or tofu
  • ¼ cup pickled carrots & daikon
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise or sriracha mayo
  • ¼ cup cucumber slices
  • ¼ cup microgreens (cilantro or mustard)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

Instructions:

  1. Toast baguette and spread mayo inside.
  2. Layer grilled chicken or tofu, pickled veggies, cucumbers, and microgreens.
  3. Drizzle with soy sauce, close, and enjoy!

4. Microgreen Ramen Bowl

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 packs fresh ramen noodles
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 soft-boiled egg, halved
  • ½ cup mushrooms, sliced
  • ¼ cup corn kernels
  • ½ cup microgreens (pea shoots or radish)

Instructions:

  1. Sauté garlic and ginger in sesame oil. Add broth and soy sauce; simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. Cook ramen noodles separately and divide into bowls.
  3. Pour hot broth over noodles and top with mushrooms, corn, egg, and microgreens.

5. Spicy Thai Microgreen Salad

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups microgreens (cilantro, basil, or mustard)
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • ½ cup edamame
  • ¼ cup crushed peanuts
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • Dressing:
    • 2 tbsp lime juice
    • 1 tbsp fish sauce or soy sauce
    • 1 tbsp honey
    • 1 tsp chili flakes

Instructions:

  1. Mix microgreens, cabbage, carrots, and edamame in a bowl.
  2. Whisk together dressing ingredients and toss with salad.
  3. Sprinkle with peanuts and sesame seeds.