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Recipe | Korean Beef & Tofu Zucchini Noodles

July 7, 2019 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Colsen

I got to see Ann, Tony, Ryland, and Colsen today. It’s been less than a year since I’ve seen them and it’s been a long time coming. I loved seeing Ryland so lovingly attentive to Colsen. He’s such a great big brother!

Ann's Chrizo Breakfast Tacos

Ann made some delicious chorizo breakfast tacos for brunch and I got to catch up with her. Tony woke up later from being drunk the night before and it was nice getting to catch up with him as well. I found out I liked Mexican Hot Chocolate Ice Cream. The punch of cinnamon really reminds me of winter time.

Korean Beef & Tofu Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry Ingredients

After a while, I left and headed to H-Mart for some goodies. Then it was a nap and Marvel movies until I started on my meal prep.

Korean Beef & Tofu Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry

I have no clue what to call it so I went with Korean Beef & Tofu Zucchini Noodles. You can pretty much add whatever you’d like as long as you keep the marinade the same – give or take the bone broth depending on the consistency you want. I’m super excited for lunch tomorrow!

Korean Beef & Tofu Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry
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Korean Beef & Tofu Zucchini Noodles
Prep Time
20 d
Cook Time
10 d
Total Time
30 d
 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Ingredients
Marinade
  • 1/3 c brown sugar, packed
  • 1/3 c reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp ginger, freshly grated
  • 1 Tbsp sesame chili oil, regular sesame oil is fine
  • 1 tsp Sriracha, or more to taste
  • a dash bone broth
Ingredients
  • 4 oz rib eye steak, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 pack medium firm tofu
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 pack button mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 1/2 lbs zucchini (4 medium-sized), spiralized
  • 1 can water chestnuts, optional
Preparations
  1. Mix marinade ingredients together and add in rib eye steak and tofu. Let sit for at least 5 minutes.

  2. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add in tofu slices and cook both sides until a hint of brown, about 3-5 minutes. Take out and set aside.

  3. Heat up garlic and add in beef. Cook until slightly finished, about 1-2 minutes. Take out and set aside.

  4. Add in onion and mushrooms and a dash of marinade. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes.

  5. Stir in everything until well combined. Allow it to simmer and heat through, about 2-3 minutes.

Notes
  • You can add or omit any vegetables or meat.
  • You can omit the bone broth. I just wanted it a little watery.
  • Add in a bit of slurry (cornstarch and water mixture) for a thicker consistency.

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Asian, Korean, Main Dish

Finally A Snorlax

September 2, 2018 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Neighborhood Swim

The day started out with swimming at the neighborhood pool. Joanna, Katie, Jasmine and Katrina all came over as well. All I did was dunk my feet in and watch the little ones go crazy.

Pho and TVB

Afterward we ordered some pho and I ate while watching some TVB. I couldn’t even make a dent in it since I haven’t been feeling so well this trip.

Squares Hot Pot | Dallas, Texas

Dinner consisted of hot pot at Squares Hot Pot which isn’t such a bad deal. We tend to overeat when it’s all you can eat. Can you believe we are all full and it costs less than if we did all you can eat? Crazy!

2018 | 245/365 | Pokemon Go | Snorlax

[2018] 245/365: Pokemon Go Snorlax

On the way home I caught a Snorlax. SNORLAX! I’ve been wanting one since the beginning of time when I first started playing. I feel so accomplished now. I don’t know if I should even continue.

Time to cuddle with Snorlax Rizzo and fall asleep. This girl is tired and need all the rest she needs to fight whatever this is.

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries Tagged With: Asian, Dallas, Korean, Project 365, Texas, Vietnamese

Full Day of Emmy

September 1, 2018 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Zero Degrees | Dallas, Texas

This morning I finally got to see Emmy! We played a little bit and she headed to her gym class. After she was done we all headed to IHOP then Zero Degrees for drinks. Matcha Milk Tea for the win!

2018 | 244/365 | Emmy and Rizzo Asleep

[2018] 244/365: Emmy and Rizzo Asleep

We headed back to the house thinking Emmy would fall in a long enough nap. Instead she woke up after thirty minutes or so and was wild for hours. Sissy and I had to pretend sleep for her to fall asleep and soon enough I was able to capture this cute picture.

Yoon Korean BBQ | Dallas, Texas

We stopped by Joanna’s to say hi to her, the kids, and Katie before heading to dinner at Yoon Korean BBQ. We weren’t thinking of doing all you can eat but individual dishes were pretty much almost the same price. Though the food is good, the service is horrible and we believe it’s because the top was already added since we had five people. So lame.

Missha | Dallas, Texas

Brudda took Emmy home and SIL, Jenny, June and I headed to Missha, a Korean beauty store for some masks, mostly gifts for others in the future but I’m excited to try them on.

Tom n Tom's Coffee | Dallas, Texas

Right next door is Tom n Toms Coffee where us four ladies each got a drink and headed to the second floor to chill and relax and talk. It is pretty nice to have this moment since it’s been awhile since I hung out with SIL and Jenny.

We are finally headed home where I can shower and cuddle with Rizzo until we fall asleep.

Filed Under: Beauty & Fashion, Eateries & Drinkeries Tagged With: Dallas, Dessert, Korean, Project 365, Texas

To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before

August 18, 2018 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Square Root Poke | Katy, Texas | Lotus Root Chip

Square Root Poke with Scruffy as our first meal of the day. We shared a large and had two small bowls of miso to go with it. This is a very filling and somewhat healthy choice. I really want to try their alternative carb choices. One day! Maybe when we are both starving enough to order our own.

We walked around Target, Office Max, and Home Goods before heading home. Scruffy played video games while I napped and I even watched To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before. I’ve read the book so I was excited to see it on screen.

2018 | 230/365 | Korean BBQ with Scruffy and June

[2018] 230/365: Korean BBQ Goodness

Since the parents are away, Scruffy, June and I went and feasted. We bought meat and veggies for our own Korean BBQ and it was delicious. Without my parents there we already bought less and still couldn’t finish.

 

Filed Under: Miscellaneous Tagged With: Asian, Japanese, Katy, Korean, Project 365, Sushi, Texas

World Market Date

August 5, 2018 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Square Root Poke | Katy, Texas

Scruffy and I woke up in search of delicious raw goodness and landed in Square Root Poke. It’s in the new Asian area in Katy!

We shared a small poke bowl and the place has a pot of miso soup, complimentary! We drank two mini bowls worth. I’m not a super big lover of miso but this one was actually pretty tasty.

The poke bowl didn’t have enough sauce. They did say we could go back up and ask for more but there were customers and we weren’t about to stand and wait I’m line.

Gong Cha | Katy, Texas

We drove slow around the area to see what new stores were going to pop up and found Gong Cha. We shared a Taro Milk Tea with tapioca. We should have said less sugar because we were in a sugar rush after.

2018 | 217/365 | Whole Foods Date

[2018] 217/365: Whole Foods Date

We walked around World Market and Whole Foods before grabbing a chicken noodle soup and a slice of pepperoni pizza from the self-serve bar. We then pay for everything and sat down at the bar they had in the middle of the store and he ordered a beer, I got a rose and we ate our foods.

I’ve always wanted to do a Whole Foods date so I was glad we crossed it off the list. Can we have more my love?

Korean BBQ Dinner

We went back to my house where we watched Shamless and fell asleep. We woke up in time for Korean BBQ with the family before he called it a night. This boy loves Bulgogi and I love that he eats so much because he’s a small eater.

Tomorrow, it’s back to reality. Sigh … I need a vacation.

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries Tagged With: American, Bars and Pubs, Japanese, Katy, Korean, Project 365, Texas

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