Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms & Silken Tofu | Easy 15-Minute Recipe 🍄🍲

This comforting Japanese-style miso soup is packed with umami flavor and made in just 15 minutes! The secret to its amazing aroma is the fragrant oil made from sautéed garlic, ginger, and scallion stalks — a simple step that takes this soup to the next level.

It’s then seasoned with chicken stock, miso paste, soy sauce, dashi powder, sugar, and a touch of white pepper for a perfectly balanced flavor. I’ve added fresh shiitake mushrooms for extra depth and silken tofu for that smooth, delicate texture.

You can enjoy it light and soothing, or add a cornstarch slurry for a thicker, silkier consistency — perfect for cooler days! 🥢

This recipe is beginner-friendly, healthy, and quick, making it ideal for busy weeknights or a cozy meal at home.

✨ Ready in just 15 minutes — simple, nourishing, and full of authentic flavor!

With just a handful of pantry staples, I put together these Sweet and Spicy Egg Rolls—a dish that’s not only delicious but also budget-friendly. The thinly rolled omelette slices soak up a tomato-based sauce that’s perfectly sweet, savory and spicy. It’s quick, comforting, and pairs beautifully with a warm bowl of rice.

Why You’ll Love This Dish

• Perfect for busy days or when groceries are running low

• Budget-friendly and made with simple ingredients

• Ready in under 20 minutes

• Delicious as a main or side dish

• Beginner friendly

Butter Beef Fried Rice – Egg Fried Rice with a Twist! 🔥🍚

This isn’t your average fried rice – it’s rich, aromatic, and packed with flavor. I’m making Butter Beef Fried Rice using frozen shaved beef slices (the kind you usually see in hot pot), which makes this recipe super quick and convenient.

The secret? Plenty of butter, fragrant curry leaves, and fresh green chilies that infuse the rice with a bold, irresistible aroma. Tossed together with fluffy eggs and beef, this dish is comforting, easy to make, and perfect for busy days.

✨ Why you’ll love this recipe:

• Ready in minutes with minimal prep

• Uses freezer-friendly shaved beef slices

• Rich buttery flavor with a spicy, aromatic kick

• Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep

Egg Drop Soup with a twist – silky egg tofu, diced carrots, and chewy black fungus all simmered in a light chicken broth. This recipe is simple, high in protein, and packed with nutrition – perfect for a quick, comforting meal. Seasoned with just salt, white pepper, and a touch of sugar, the natural flavors really shine through. Ready in just 15 minutes, this dish is beginner-friendly and makes a wholesome lunch or dinner.

Why you’ll love this recipe:

• High protein & nutritious

• Light yet satisfying comfort food

• Quick and easy (done in minutes!)

• Perfect for busy weeknights

This Tomato Egg Drop Soup is a classic Chinese restaurant favorite that’s quick, easy, and incredibly comforting. The warmth from white pepper adds a gentle heat that’s soothing and comforting, especially on cold winter days. Made with just a few simple ingredients like fresh tomatoes, eggs, and light seasoning, it’s the perfect soup for busy days or when you need something warm and soothing. Ready in just 15 minutes — you’ll be surprised how easy it is to make at home! Written recipe on: www.monskitchen.com

Ready in just 20 minutes, this fragrant mushroom fried rice features fresh shiitake and oyster mushrooms sautéed with ginger, garlic, and scallions. Tossed in a savory blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper, it’s a flavorful, budget-friendly dish that fits perfectly into vegan, vegetarian, or plant-based diets.

These Chinese Garlic Green Beans are sweet, garlicky, and absolutely packed with flavor—just like the ones you’d get at a Chinese restaurant, but so much easier to make at home. Ready in under 15 minutes, with just 4 main ingredients. This recipe is beginner-friendly, quick to make, and perfect for busy weeknights when you want to eat some veggies.

Crispy Vegetable Spring Rolls - crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside, offering a perfect balance of texture and taste. Vegetable spring rolls are vegetarian-friendly, easy to make at home, and can be customized with your favorite veggies. They're perfect as a starter, snack, or side dish and are especially popular during parties, family dinners, or as part of a festive spread.