Delicious Indonesian fried rolls filled with a savory mixture of chicken, shrimp, and bamboo shoots, served with a spicy homemade sauce. The first thing you notice in the narrow alley of Gang Lombok, in Semarang, is the sharp crackle of oil hitting the zinc roofs. Then comes a scent of palm sugar and […]
Appetizers




















Gochu Twigim – Korean Stuffed Peppers
A traditional recipe for Korean stuffed chili fritters—a simple and delicious treat! A wisp of steam rises from a freshly fried chili, held by its stem. With the first bite, the batter shatters, releasing garlicky pork juices, while the chili delivers a gentle but lingering heat. Think of it as […]
Authentic Korean Eomuk – Homemade Fish Cakes
A super simple recipe to make your own Korean fish cakes at home On a January morning on a Busan avenue, briny steam wafts from a stainless steel cart, fogging the vendor’s glasses and enveloping passersby in a marine aroma. Schoolchildren stick wooden skewers into a cup containing an anchovy […]
Air Fryer Gnocchi
Air fryer gnocchi that are golden and crispy outside, pillowy-tender inside—perfect for summer appetizers If you love gnocchi, you may never want to boil them again. Thanks to the air fryer, these little potato pillows reach a whole new level of crunch: a golden, ultra-crispy shell with a tender center. […]
Crispy Sesame Beef
A delicious crispy beef recipe coated in an irresistible sweet and savory sauce A classic of North American Chinese buffets and restaurants, I regret the absence of this dish and its cousins such as crispy orange beef or crispy chili beef on the menus of Asian restaurants in France. No […]
Korean Marinated Eggs – Mayak Gyeran
A delicious recipe for Korean-style marinated eggs. Soft and incredibly flavorful Is it a side dish? A delicious topping for ramen? A late-night meal? A banchan? These eggs are ALL of that at once. Well, I’m exaggerating a bit, but it’s hard to find a more versatile dish. You can […]
Jumeokbap – Korean Rice Balls
A delicious recipe for Korean rice balls in 3 ways, perfect for snacks, a small appetizer, or even lunch The onigiri is old news. This classic of Japanese cuisine is dethroned by its Korean cousin: the jumeokbap. Well, okay, I’m exaggerating a bit. Basically, jumeokbap are to onigiri what kimbap […]
Authentic Samgyeopsal – Korean Grilled Pork
A delicious grilled pork belly recipe much better than at a Korean barbecue Samgyeopsal (삼겹살구이) or samgyeopsal-gui is one of the French people’s favorite Korean dishes. Tender, spicy, and flavorful, it would be difficult to find a fault with this dish. Whether you prepare it on a stone grill/raclette, in […]
Tangsuyuk – Sweet and Sour Fried Pork
A delicious recipe for ultra-crispy Korean pork fritters with homemade sweet and sour sauce
Chinese fried shrimp
A delicious Asian shrimp fritter recipe much better than at the restaurant A classic of Chinese restaurants, whether all-you-can-eat or à la carte: this delicacy is ingrained in the collective mind of the French. Even if deep-frying can be intimidating, I want to reassure you: it’s much simpler than it […]