Finalists for #OfftheMenuAsianAmerica Recipe Contest

Wow, we were floored by the quality of recipes and photos submitted to our #OfftheMenuAsianAmerica recipe contest! So many of you shared original recipes and great stories about family and what inspired you to cook. It was a hard decision, but we managed to select nine finalists.

The final nine will be narrowed down to two winners by Off the Menu: Asian America director Grace Lee. Those two winners will receive a gift certificate to Williams-Sonoma and a gift certificate to Umami Mart.

Popular Vote!

A third winner will be selected by popular vote, and there’s still time to vote! Check out the Instagram photos here, and place your vote by liking your favorite dish(es)! The popular vote winner receives a gift certificate to Umami Mart, plus gear from MA’O Organic Farms and Banyan Foods! Voting ends this Sunday, December 6 at midnight, EST.

We will announce all winners on Monday, December 7, 2015.

PBS Premiere!

Don’t forget to tune in or set your DVR to watch the PBS premiere of Off the Menu: Asian America, starting December 8, 2015! Check local listing for exact schedules.

Finalists!

Shrimp in the Net with Peanut Butter-Tamarind Sauce, adapted from authentic Thai dish called “La-Tieng.” #OfftheMenuAsianAmerica

A photo posted by kp_fern (@kp_fern) on Nov 19, 2015 at 2:14pm PST

Spicy noodles with fried egg, bacon & kimchi topped with perilla leaves. It’s my #offthemenuasianamerica recipe contest entry inspired by my mom’s Korean noodles. We’re talking kimchi stir fried in sesame oil, crunchy bacon bits, refreshing perilla ribbons and most importantly, an oozing fried egg on top to bring it all together. Let the voting begin! #먹스타그램 #bacon #noodles #조아조아 #국수 #friedegg #spicynoodles A photo posted by futondesk (@futondesk) on Nov 30, 2015 at 9:17pm PST

Vietnamese #Satay served #LosAngeles style – ok this isn’t a picture of the actual dish but is is an image of my #handfelted #wool satay piece which is essentially what the dish will look like when you cook it up. #Recipe includes a vibrant #lemongrass marinade and #chicken satay. Eat it right off the #skewers or served on corn #tortillas with chopped #collard #greens and #hotsauce. #offthemenuasianamerica #geocooks #Vietnamese ##vietfoodie #losangeles #asianamericanfood #craft #asianamerican #asianamericanartist #caam #foodie #instafoodie #foodporn #offthemenu

A photo posted by mrspringrolls (@mrspringrolls) on Nov 30, 2015 at 12:01pm PST

#General Tso’s Meatball Subs with Cilantro Lime Slaw #OfftheMenuAsianAmerican A photo posted by Carmell (@carmelldc) on Nov 26, 2015 at 9:44pm PST

These were so easy to make plus my kiddos ate them because who can resist a cupcake?! Sashimi Cupcakes with Cayenne Honey Sweet Potato Chips! #sashimi #tuna #poke #sushirice #blacksesame #sweetpotato #cayennepepper #honey #lime #zucchini #yellowpepper #carrot #soysauce #omgicancook #kidfriendly #litehouseholidazzle #offthemenuasianamerica

A photo posted by Graciously Sweet (@graciouslysweetlife) on Nov 22, 2015 at 7:57am PST

Immigrants bring a taste of home to their Thanksgiving tables. In our home, you’ll find this Sticky Rice Stuffing. What special Thanksgiving dishes remind you of home? #offthemenuasianamerica @caamedia #Thanksgiving #instafood #stuffing #sides #glutenfree #taiwan #asian #yummy #food A photo posted by linda shiue (@spiceboxtravels) on Nov 17, 2015 at 8:40am PST

Bacon and shrimp potstickers in orange sauce. I’ve been working with bacon quite a bit and was able to utilize it in these fried then steamed in orange sauce potstickers, proud of these tasty dumplings. #OffTheMenuAsianAmerica #potstickers #bacon #dumplings #orangesauce #homemade #friedandsteamed

A photo posted by Brenda (@brendasweetandsavory) on Nov 13, 2015 at 9:06am PST

Cure for a cold day. #TurkeyJook #AsianAmericanThanksgiving #OffTheMenuAsianAmerica A photo posted by Valerie Soe (@valeriesoe) on Nov 30, 2015 at 2:59pm PST