Thanksgiving 2024 will be my first in the U.S., and it’s a meaningful holiday for me, especially as I’m far from my Singaporean family.
It reminds me of the Chinese New Year reunion dinner—a special time to gather and celebrate through food. Now living in the U.S. with my husband and working as a chef, Thanksgiving holds new significance. It’s about gratitude, family, and creating something special, even for a small group.
Let’s be real—life is busy, and cooking a huge feast for two (like us) isn’t practical. That’s why I created this 1 DAY TO COOK four Thanksgiving dishes (+ 1 hour of turkey prep 2 days prior): classic Thanksgiving staples like turkey, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce, reimagined with Asian-inspired flavors. My fusion approach was also inspired by Macee, a Hmong farmer from Central California, whose family has celebrated Thanksgiving with Hmong flavors for generations.
ASIAN-INSPIRED THANKSGIVING MENU FOR 2:
• Turkey Roulade with Scallion and Five Spice
• Cranberry Ginger Sauce
• XO-sauce Brussel Sprouts
• Sweet Potato Coconut Mash
• Persimmon with Pomegranate with Honey Lemon Dressing
This is what I love about America—the freedom to embrace local traditions while blending them with your own heritage to create something truly unique.
Whether you’re here for ideas or just enjoying this video over leftovers, I hope these recipes inspire you or offer a fresh perspective on how food connects us all.
👩🍳 **What you'll learn**
00:50 Turkey Fanatics, let's plan the menu!
04:04 Life Lessons from Cooking
05:53 MEP: Turkey
08:39 2 Days After Air-Drying Turkey
09:20 Making Sweet Potato Mash
10:01 Making Cranberry Relish
10:39 Making Brussel Sprouts
12:15 Making The Salad
13:23 Cutting The Finished Turkey Roulade 🦃
14:50 Why Are We Thankful?
Special thanks to @sassyspells for the lovely props!
Thank you for watching, and Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂🦃
~ Evelyn & Kelvin
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INGREDIENTS (SERVES 2)
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Turkey Roulade:
- 1 whole turkey breast
• Wet Rub:
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1/4 cup scallion
- 2 tsp kosher salt https://amzn.to/3V8q9Pt
• Dry Rub:
- 1/2 tsp five spice https://amzn.to/4f0w809
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
Cranberry Sauce:
- 8 oz fresh cranberries
- 150g sugar
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 15g ginger
- Orange zest
Brussels Sprouts:
- Oil
- 400g Brussels sprouts
- 1 tbsp XO sauce https://amzn.to/3Zk7P8w
- 2 tsp soy sauce (I like Sempio brand as it's not as salty than others) https://amzn.to/3y7fcFF
Sweet Potato Mash:
- 600g sweet potato
- 200g coconut milk https://amzn.to/4i0isoq
- 1 tbsp butter (optional) https://amzn.to/40VflrQ
Persimmon Salad
• Salad Ingredients:
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 Fuyu persimmon (sliced)
- 2 tbsp walnuts
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
• Vinaigrette:
- 1/2 tsp honey https://amzn.to/494xoOa
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil https://amzn.to/494xsxo
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