Japanese konbini fried chicken: boneless thigh marinated with soy, garlic, and ginger, then double-fried for an irregular, shatteringly crisp crust. You spot the heated display case before you have even decided to buy anything. Famichiki comes out of its yellow-and-white sleeve still piping hot; the jagged crust crackles under your […]
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Asian-Style Pork Rillettes
A delicious rillettes recipe inspired by the flavors of Northern China Today, I’m sharing a truly original recipe. To me, it’s one of the best examples of Chinese-French culinary fusion… with a little Mexican influence too, but I’ll get to that later in the article. Chinese… rillettes? That’s right! First […]
Shrimp Tempura
What is shrimp tempura? Shrimp tempura is one of the most popular Japanese dishes, made using the tempura frying technique. It’s hard not to love these light, crispy, flavorful shrimp fritters. It’s usually served with sweet-and-sour sauce, soy sauce mixed with miso paste, or tonkatsu sauce. Once you’ve made it […]
Veal Rillettes
Rillettes were originally an age-old way to preserve meat… yes, you guessed it: preserve meat! Before refrigerators existed, they were a very practical way to keep protein on hand throughout the winter. What’s more, as you’ll see, you can kill two birds with one stone and preserve some of the […]
Authentic Chicken Rillettes – French Potted Spread
What are rillettes? The question may seem silly, but the truth is that once you understand what rillettes are and the core principles behind them, a whole world of chicken, duck, pork, and many other kinds of rillettes opens up. And that’s a beautiful thing. In fact, rillettes are simply […]
Authentic Chả Lụi – Vietnamese Grilled Rice Paper Rolls
A rice paper roll filled with shrimp and pork, grilled over charcoal and served with a thick peanut-tamarind sauce. Smoke curls up from a brazier on the street corner, and the smell of grilled rice paper stops you in your tracks. A piping-hot roll is lifted from the skewer, wrapped […]
Authentic Korean Corn Cheese (콘치즈)
A Korean bar classic : sweet corn blanketed with stretchy mozzarella, served bubbling in a hot skillet. A black skillet lands on the table sizzling; sweet corn kernels glisten with mayonnaise and butter, and a layer of golden mozzarella pulls into long strands the moment you dip in your chopsticks. Korean […]
Authentic Vietnamese Fried Spring Rolls (Chả Giò)
Nems, or chả giò, are an incredibly popular and delicious appetizer. If you eat at Vietnamese restaurants, you’ve probably already tried these crispy little wonders. After reading this article, you’ll be able to make them yourself at home! Nems, or chả giò: what are they? Nems are fried spring rolls […]
Authentic Dim Sum Chicken Feet – Black Bean Sauce (豉汁凤爪)
Chicken feet: an iconic dim sum dish Just like har gow and steamed pork ribs, chicken feet are an iconic dish you’ll find in any Cantonese dim sum restaurant worth its salt. For some, they may seem unusual—and if the feedback in the Facebook group is anything to go by, […]
Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken
What could be tastier than Korean-style fried chicken? Crisp, juicy pieces of chicken coated in a sticky, spicy-sweet gochujang sauce. For a totally addictive snack, this combo is always a winner—especially since the air fryer makes it so easy. What is Korean fried chicken? Similar to American fried chicken, Korean fried […]