Category: Main Dish

These are the main dish recipes from A Petite Mama’s kitchen. Come learn try these recipes and let me know how you like it.

Main Dish

Korean Fried Chicken Wings

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The best Korean fried chicken wings! My family are fans of fried chicken. We love using this chicken mix because it is delicious. The fried chicken turns out perfect every time. So crispy and crunchy! 

You can purchase this chicken mix at the Asian grocery store, Amazon, and on the Weee! app. Use my Weee! link to get $20 off your first order here!

Ingredients:

  • 4 lbs chicken wings
  • 1 ½ bag CJ Beksul Korean Fried Chicken Mix
  • 2 tsp Salt

Chicken Mix:

  • 4 cups chicken mix
  • 2 cups water

This recipe is really simple and easy. First, heat the oil. I’m using an air fryer at 350 degrees. Next, mix the chicken mix with water. The batter should have a nice flowing consistency.

Then season the chicken with salt. Keep in mind that the chicken mix already has some seasoning in it so you don’t need a lot of seasoning for the chicken.

In a tight container or big Ziploc bag, pour in some chicken mix.

Dip the wings into the batter then in the mix. Keep the wing in the mix.

Once the container is full, close the container lid and shake it vigorously. Now it’s ready to be fried. 

Note: you’ll want to keep adding more chicken mix into the container as you toss more chicken into it.

Deep fry for about 10 minutes or until 165 degrees F. Repeat until all chicken wings are cooked. 

Enjoy these Korean fried chicken wings!

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Korean Fried Chicken Wings

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: chicken, korean
Servings: 10

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs Chicken wings
  • 1 1/2 bag CJ Beksul Korean Fried Chicken Mix
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 2 cups water
  • Oil (for frying)

Instructions

  • First, heat the oil. I'm using an air fryer at 350 degrees.
  • Next, mix the chicken mix with water. Then season the chicken with salt. In a tight container or big Ziploc bag, pour in some chicken mix.
  • Dip the wings into the batter then in the mix. Keep the wing in the mix. Once the container is full, close the container lid and shake it vigorously. Now it's ready to be fried.
  • Note: you'll want to keep adding more chicken mix into the container as you toss more chicken into it.
  • Deep fry for about 10 minutes or until 165 degrees F. Repeat until all chicken wings are cooked.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

The chicken mix already has some seasoning in it so you don’t need a lot of seasoning for the chicken.
Main Dish

Mongolian Beef

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Mongolian beef is thin slices of beef that are simmered in soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Cornstarch helps make the sauce thickens to coat the beef. It has a sweet, spicy, and savory flavor. 

I live in a town that is limited to good Chinese food. This is so easy to make. Homemade is better than takeout. My husband approves!

Ingredients: 

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil 
  • 1 lb beef steak or chuck roast (trim off fat)
  • 1 cup broccoli
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms, cut into small pieces
  • 1 red bell peppers, cut into strips
  • 3 stalks green onion, cut into 3-4 pieces
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 tsp salt 
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Mongolian Beef Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced or 2 tsp ginger powder 
  • 4-5 garlic cloves, minced or 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2-4 Birds eye chili peppers, sliced (optional)

Instructions:

Cut the broccoli, mushrooms, bell pepper, green onions, and onions. Set aside.

Mongolian Beef

Cut the beef into thin slices and set.

Beef

Minced the garlic and ginger. Sliced the peppers.

In a small bowl, add soy sauce, water, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Mix well then add in garlic, ginger, and chili peppers. 

In a frying pan, heat up the oil on medium heat. When the oil is hot, cook the beef. Add salt and black pepper.

Add the vegetables when the beef is cooked and stir for 2 minutes. 

Pour the sauce over. Stir until the sauce thickens then turn off the stove.

Served with rice. Enjoy!

Mongolian Beef
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Mongolian Beef

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1 lb beef steak or chuck roast trim off fat
  • 1 cup Broccoli
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms cut into small pieces
  • 1 red bell peppers cut into strips
  • 3 stalks green onion cut into 3-4 pieces
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced or 2 tsp ginger powder
  • 4-5 Garlic cloves, minced or 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch
  • 2-4 Birds eye chili peppers sliced (optional)

Instructions

  • Cut the broccoli, mushrooms, bell pepper, green onions, and onions. Set aside. Cut the beef into thin slices and set.
  • Minced the garlic and ginger. Sliced the peppers. In a small bowl, add soy sauce, water, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Mix well then add in garlic, ginger, and chili peppers.
  • In a frying pan, heat up the oil on medium heat. When the oil is hot, cook the beef. Add salt and black pepper.
  • Add the vegetables when the beef is cooked and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Pour the sauce over. Stir until the sauce thickens then turn off the stove.
  • Served with rice. Enjoy!
Main Dish

Vermicelli Noodle Salad

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This Vietnamese vermicelli noodle salad dish is very light and delicious. It is served with meats of your choice, veggies, and a Vietnamese rice vinegar dressing called nuoc cham. It’s a versatile meal so you can basically add anything you want in it. It’s very refreshing and fulfilling. 

Ingredients:

4 oz dried Vermicelli noodles

1 cup Iceberg lettuce 

2 carrots, shredded

2 green onions, sliced

¼ cup cilantro, chopped

1 cucumber, peeled and sliced

1 cup bean sprouts

Roast red pork 

Vietnamese ham (Gio-lua)

Vietnamese Ham (Gio-lua)

Other things you can add:

Grilled chicken

Mint 

Thai basil 

Shrimp 

Egg rolls

Peanuts 

nuoc cham sauce:

1 tsp rice vinegar or white vinegar

½ cup water

2 cloves garlic, minced or 1 tsp garlic powder

1 lime, juiced

¼ cup fish sauce

3 tbsp sugar

1-2 Bird’s eye chili pepper, minced 

2 tsp Sriracha



Instructions: 

Boil the vermicelli noodles until cook. Drain and rinse under cold water then set aside in a colander.

Combined the vermicelli noodles with the veggies and meat. Served with nuoc cham sauce. 

roast red pork

Roast Red Pork recipe here

Hmong egg rolls

Egg Roll recipe here

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Vermicelli Noodle Salad

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour

Ingredients

  • 4 oz dried Vermicelli noodles
  • 1 cup Iceberg lettuce
  • 2 Carrots shredded
  • 2 Green onions sliced
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 1 Cucumber peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup Bean sprouts
  • Roast red pork
  • Vietnamese Ham (Gio-lua)
  • Grilled chicken optional
  • Mint optional
  • Thai basil optional
  • Shrimp optional
  • Egg rolls optional
  • Peanuts optional
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar or white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 2 tsp cloves garlic minced or 1garlic powder
  • 1 Lime juiced
  • 1/4 cup Fish Sauce
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1-2 Bird's eye chili pepper minced
  • 2 tsp Sriracha

Instructions

  • Boil the vermicelli noodles until cook. Drain and rinse under cold water then set aside in a colander.
  • Combined the vermicelli noodles with the veggies and meat. Served with nuoc cham sauce.
Main Dish

Thai Beef Basil

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thai beef basil

Who loves a quick, easy, and delicious meal? This Thai Beef basil recipe is easy and takes less than 30 minutes to cook. It is flavorful and delicious.

Consuming basil has some benefits. It has anti-inflammatory qualities and is a potent antibacterial. It may contain compounds that fight the effects of aging and help reduce stress.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 shallots, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 red pepper, sliced
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce 
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 cup Thai basil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Crushed peanuts (optional)
  • Mint (optional)
  • Bell peppers (optional)



Instructions:

Prepare the ingredients: dice the shallots, minced garlic, and slice the green onions and red pepper.

In a medium skillet, cook garlic until fragrant. Stir in the ground beef until cook. Drain the excess oil. 

Stir in shallots, fish sauce, lime juice, and soy sauce. Cook for 2 minutes then add in the basils. Let it cool until basil starts to welt. Remove from the stove. 

Add salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with green onions and red peppers. 

Serve with a side of sticky rice or rice. 

thai beef basil


thai beef basil
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Thai Beef Basil

Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 shallots diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 red pepper sliced
  • 1 tsp Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1 cup Thai basil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • crushed peanuts optional
  • Mint optional
  • Bell peppers optional

Instructions

  • Prepare the ingredients: dice the shallots, minced garlic, and slice the green onions and red pepper.
  • In a medium skillet, cook garlic until fragrant. Stir in the ground beef until cook. Drain the excess oil.
  • Stir in shallots, fish sauce, lime juice, and soy sauce. Cook for 2 minutes then add in the basils. Let it cool until basil starts to welt. Remove from the stove.
  • Add salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with green onions and red peppers.
  • Serve with a side of sticky rice or rice.
Main Dish

Ham Eggs and Bacon Breakfast sliders

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These ham, eggs, and bacon breakfast sliders are perfect for brunch! They are easy to make and tastes delicious. My family is a big fan of breakfast food, and it has become one of our favorites. If you love breakfast food, you’ll have to try this recipe. 

Ingredients:

  • 1 Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
  • 4 slices of Colby Jack cheese
  • 1 pack of Bacon, cooked and cut
  • Ham of your choice
  • 4 eggs, scrambled
  • 1 handful of baby spinach
  • 1 tbsp butter, melted
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper (optional)



Directions: 

In a bowl, crack the eggs. Add 1/2 tsp of salt and black pepper then beat it. In a skillet, scramble the eggs then set aside. 

Using the same skillet, cook the bacon until cooked. Blot the oil on the bacon then let it cool down before cutting it into bite-size.

Preheat the oven to 350 Degrees.

Cut the bread rolls in half horizontally and set the top layer aside. Place the bottom of the bread rolls on a baking sheet.

Layer ham, eggs, bacon, cheese, and spinach. Put the top layer back on top. 

Brush the butter on top of the sliders then put it in the oven. Bake for 10 minutes.

Take it out of the oven and let it cool. Cut up the sliders and enjoy