What’s a good Asian dish to cook for a very white bread Midwestern family?

[Anonymous]

Hard to answer as Asia is entire continent, but non spicy kong pao chicken is a good option. Also any stir fried noodle dish like pad thai or lo mein.

[Anonymous]

Most Asian cultures have some version of stir-fried vegetables: Chinese or Thai stir fry, of course, but also poriyal or palya, yasai itame, lots of them.

Might you try a version of stir fry with the spices and flavors from your particular area of cooking, but with vegetables familiar to her?

[Anonymous]

Korean bbq

[Anonymous]

Just cook whatever you want, it won't hide your obvious contempt for this woman.

[Anonymous]

Your contempt for your husband’s family is disgusting. Stay home.

[Anonymous]

Almond boneless chicken will be a hit https://www.eater.com/2018/10/30/18010390/almond-boneless-chicken-war-su-gai-michigan

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Your contempt for your husband’s family is disgusting. Stay home.

Nothing wrong with what OP said. If you have nothing to contribute, don't be a troll.

[Anonymous]

What kind of dishes are in your repertoire? I don't see the point in making something "Asian" that you've never made before using a new recipe. If you're going to make something new, then just follow a recipe that caters to the in-laws limited tastes. Do you want to have a successful meal or do you want them to be ordering pizza an hour after dinner?

[Anonymous]

I think it would be great if you make something that your husband loves and contribute it to a cookout. People can sample, but there would be other food available. Lower the stakes. There’s no reason for this to put pressure on you or them.

[Anonymous]

Just don’t even try - if they are like my MIL. I’ve never cooked for my MIL because our first few interactions about cooking were her telling me she won’t eat garlic (except of course if my SILS put it on their food) and that my eggs were too spicy. Umm the only condiment I added was salt.

[Anonymous]

https://www.momontimeout.com/easy-chicken-stir-fry-recipe/

I made this for DH’s family with ramen noodles and they loved it, even his dad who’s favorite meal is microwaved hot dogs

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Chicken teriyaki or beef broccoli

Or if your inlaws like fried food as much as you say then make like an orange chicken or a non spicy gen gso chicken - it's fried breaded chicken in sauce, no?

Or go with recognizable foods like stir fry chicken (or sliced berf/steak) with mixed veggies (broccoli, sliced carrots, and add water chestnuts to make it "exotic" and a good conversation starter).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Almond boneless chicken will be a hit https://www.eater.com/2018/10/30/18010390/almond-boneless-chicken-war-su-gai-michigan

This and/or pepper steak.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't get the idea of this. You are visiting them in their home and you've decided to cook something you think they won't like in their kitchen? Why not just cook what you think will be appealing to most and then add a side dish or two that you think you do well in whatever Asian style you want? It doesn't sound like they have asked for you to prepare an Asian meal for them.

DP. I don't think the husband would have mentioned this to the OP if it hadn't already been agreed upon. It could be something for OP to do because there is nothing much else for them to do together.

[Anonymous]

I’d make katsu.