Jul 14 2026
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Buddakan Celebration Dinner For 2 Recipe

Inspired by Buddakan
Time2h
Serves2

Edamame Dumplings (truffled sauternes-shallot broth), Spicy Rock Shrimp Bao Buns (2 pieces, pickled slaw), Small Crispy Calamari Salad (sweet miso dressing), Grilled Lamb Chops (2 pieces, mongolian barbecue sauce, tiger salad), Pan Seared Sea Bass (truffle jus), Crab Fried Rice (wok scrambled egg, cilantro), “Dip Sum” Doughnuts

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Ingredients

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Edamame Dumplings

Spicy Rock Shrimp Bao Buns

Small Crispy Calamari Salad

Grilled Lamb Chops

Pan Seared Sea Bass

Crab Fried Rice

Dip Sum Doughnuts

Method

Edamame Dumplings

  1. 1

    Make the Dumplings

    In a food processor, blend the edamame until smooth. Fill each wonton wrapper with a teaspoon of the mixture and fold to seal. Steam for 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Broth

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté shallots until translucent, then add sauternes and broth. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Spicy Rock Shrimp Bao Buns

  1. 3

    Prepare the Shrimp

    In a skillet, cook rock shrimp until pink. Mix with spicy mayo and set aside.

  2. 4

    Assemble Bao Buns

    Steam or heat bao buns. Fill each with shrimp and top with pickled slaw and green onions.

Small Crispy Calamari Salad

  1. 5

    Fry the Calamari

    Dredge calamari in flour and fry until golden. Drain on paper towels.

  2. 6

    Assemble the Salad

    Toss mixed greens with sweet miso dressing. Top with fried calamari and sesame seeds.

Grilled Lamb Chops

  1. 7

    Grill the Lamb

    Marinate lamb chops in mongolian barbecue sauce for 30 minutes. Grill for 4-5 minutes per side.

  2. 8

    Prepare the Tiger Salad

    Slice cucumber and radish, toss together, and serve alongside lamb.

Pan Seared Sea Bass

  1. 9

    Sear the Fish

    Season sea bass with salt and pepper. Heat truffle oil in a skillet and sear fish for 3-4 minutes per side.

Crab Fried Rice

  1. 10

    Cook the Eggs

    In a wok, scramble the eggs. Add cooked rice, crab meat, soy sauce, and mix well.

  2. 11

    Finish the Dish

    Stir in chopped cilantro and green onions, and drizzle with sesame oil before serving.

Dip Sum Doughnuts

  1. 12

    Make the Doughnut Batter

    Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, milk, egg, and vanilla until smooth.

  2. 13

    Fry the Doughnuts

    Heat oil in a deep pan and fry spoonfuls of batter until golden. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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