For the ultimate Asian-Inspired Thanksgiving menu, we've got just the line up for you. Drawing on rich, umami flavors from miso, mirin, sesame oil and tamari, there's plenty to love on this creative holiday menu. Plus, that Matcha Apple Pie for dessert is a surefire winner!
THE GROCERY LIST (the must-haves!)
1 large (at least 6 inches) knob fresh ginger
3 bunches green onions
2 lbs fresh green beans
2 heads garlic
½ cup cashews
1 bunch fresh cilantro
1 pound Brussels sprouts
1 small container white (shiro) miso paste
2 acorn squashes
1/4 cup pistachios
1 bag carrots
3 (32-oz.) pkgs vegetable or chicken broth
1 (12-14 lb.) pound turkey
1 lb unsalted butter
2 cups asian pears
Fresh rosemary
Prosecco
Gin
1 small container matcha powder
1 cup solid vegetable shortening
3 lemons
1 dozen eggs
3 lbs apples
PANTRY ESSENTIALS (things we assume you have,
but if not, stock up!)
EVOO
Sesame oil
All purpose flour
Soy sauce (or tamari)
Maple syrup
Cider vinegar
Rice Vinegar
Sugar
Red pepper flakes
Sriracha (or other hot sauce)
Mirin
Brown sugar
Sesame seeds
Tahini
Honey
Chinese five spice powder
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Crunchy blanched green beans are tossed with a savory dressing made from soy sauce, fresh ginger, garlic, sesame oil and rice vinegar and topped with toasted cashews.
This roasted acorn squash is glazed with a mix of miso, brown sugar, ginger and mirin and topped with crushed pistachios to round out the sweet and salty elements.
This stunning turkey is perfectly golden brown thanks to the soy, miso and honey mix it marinates in. The same marinade is boiled down and used at the glaze towards the end of roasting time. We love the use of oranges and persimmons on the platter with the turkey, it makes for a fun and festive presentation!
Start making this pear shrub a few days before Thanksgiving. It’s great mixed with the gin and prosecco called for in the recipe, but works well with any spirit you have on hand!
