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Sweet, Spicy, and Ready in Minutes – New Asian-Inspired Recipe Inside 🌶️🥟

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with this fiery, flavor-packed recipe you’ll want on repeat.

Hey Reader!

Let’s turn up the heat for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 🔥​
This week on Just Maika Cooking, I’m bringing you a fast and flavorful dish inspired by the bold flavors of the Himalayas:
👉 Quick Spicy Potstickers (Chili Momo, Tibetan-Style)​

These aren’t your average dumplings. This version is pan-fried until golden, then tossed in a punchy homemade chili sauce made with garlic, soy sauce, tomato paste, vinegar, and a little sugar for balance. It’s the kind of back-pocket recipe you’ll crave every time you need something fast, spicy, and satisfying.

Why You’ll Love It:

  • No fancy equipment needed—just a skillet and a big appetite
  • The sauce? Garlicky, spicy, tangy heaven
  • A quick nod to the Tibetan take on momos, with all the comfort and fire

Whether you’re celebrating heritage through food or just looking to spice up your weeknight dinners, this recipe is a fiery, delicious place to start.

🫶 Let me know what you think in the comments or tag me @justmaikacooking when you make it!

Stay bold,
​Chef Maika

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I am a professionally trained chef, recipe developer, ​culinary educator. My goal is to create, educate and discover tools that ​will bring the joy and passion of global cuisine to food enthusiasts ​and home cooks through exploration, experimentation, and tasting.

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