Make 3 Delicious Meals from One Taste of Asia Box (And Eat Leftovers All Week!)

Make 3 Delicious Meals from One Taste of Asia Box (And Eat Leftovers All Week!)

The best way to make the most of your Foodie Box is to approach it with a creative eye. Maybe you’ve tried some of the big-name meal kits on the market—but that’s not what you’ll find here. Our boxes aren’t about rigid recipes or repeating the same dish three nights in a row. They’re about inspiration, flexibility, and discovering new ways to use truly special products.

With just a few fresh ingredients from the grocery store (don’t worry—I’ve got a shopping list for you), you can turn four or five standout foodie finds into three completely different meals you’ll actually look forward to eating throughout the week.

The Taste of Asia Box is one of my favorites for versatility. Mikuni Wild Harvest Ramen and Buckwheat Soba Noodles aren’t just for soup. Hotaru Yuzu Mayo adds brightness and tang to sauces or instantly upgrades a tuna salad, while a drizzle of Yuzu Kanzuri Japanese-Style Chili Sauce brings just the right amount of heat to almost any dish.

Below are three easy, flavorful ways to stretch this box into a full week of satisfying meals.

Beefed-Up Mushroom Ramen

Using your Ramen Noodles, build a bowl that’s both comforting and nourishing. Duck or beef bone broth delivers deep, savory flavor and adds protein and collagen to the base. Simmer it with mushrooms, onion, garlic, a splash of soy sauce, and a cube or two of frozen ginger if you have it on hand. In about 20 minutes, you’ve got a surprisingly filling meal.

For an extra protein boost, grill some thinly sliced skirt steak and add it to the finished bowl. Top with a fried egg for richness and finish with chopped scallions or cilantro and a drizzle of that Yuzu Kanzuri Chilli Sauce. It’s the kind of dish that makes trading takeout for home cooking an easy choice every time.
(Check out the full recipe here!)

Deconstructed Sushi Bowl

Cook up some rice—microwavable frozen rice is my go-to for quick, easy carbs. Top it with chopped cucumber, avocado, mango, and cooked or smoked salmon.

For the sauce, mix Hotaru Yuzu Mayo with Yuzu Katsuri Chilli Sauce to create a simple spicy aioli. Eat with a fork or chopsticks, or—if you received dried seaweed snacks—build your own perfect sushi bite and dip to your heart’s content.

(Check out the full recipe here!)

Spicy Peanut Noodles

For a Meatless Monday option, these 15-minute spicy peanut noodles are a household favorite. Cook your Buckwheat Soba Noodles according to package directions, reserving ¼ cup of the pasta water.

In a saucepan, combine:

  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • Garlic powder and onion powder
  • Cracked black pepper
  • Japanese chili sauce, to taste (or a pinch of red pepper flakes)

Loosen the sauce with a splash of pasta water until creamy, then toss in the soba noodles. Finish with sesame seeds and sliced scallions for a simple, satisfying meal.

Check out the full recipe here!

Your Shopping List

Protein

  • Salmon filet or smoked salmon (or substitute your favorite protein)

Produce

  • Baby Bella mushrooms
  • White onion
  • Scallions
  • Cucumber
  • Avocado
  • Mango
  • Ginger (fresh, frozen, or pickled)

Pantry & Packaged Goods

  • Beef or duck bone broth*
  • Frozen or dried rice
  • Creamy peanut butter
  • Soy sauce*
  • Rice vinegar (white or apple cider vinegar also works)

*Longtime subscribers may already have Pure Soy Sauce and/or Fatworks Duck Bone Broth on hand.

Spices

  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Salt & pepper

Be sure to tag @foodieboxlove in pictures of your favorite Taste of Asia meals! Happy cooking!

- Kaity Potter, Foodie Box Love

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