Today, we’re exploring an often underestimated but essential element of a perfect ramen bowl: chashu. This piece of braised pork belly, tender, salty, sweet, and melt-in-your-mouth, transforms a good ramen into a transcendental culinary experience. The famous Chashumen While many restaurants unfortunately serve dry or rubbery chashu, a well-executed version […]
Dumplings, or cha gio, are a very popular and tasty appetizer. If you eat in Vietnamese restaurants, you’ve probably already tasted these wonders. After reading this article, you’ll be able to make them yourself at home! What are vietnamese fried spring rolls? Spring rolls, or nems are prepared by wrapping […]
Dumplings, or cha gio, are a very popular and tasty appetizer. If you eat in Vietnamese restaurants, you’ve probably already tasted these wonders. After reading this article, you’ll be able to make them yourself at home! What are vietnamese fried spring rolls? Spring rolls, or nems are prepared by wrapping […]
For long, cold winter evenings, I offer you this delicious, comforting wonton soup recipe which, in addition to being authentic, is extremely easy to make. Wonton soup is one of the great classics of Chinese cuisine. Along with roast duck, beef with onions, and jiaozi, it is one of those […]
A traditional, intensely aromatic Sichuan boiled beef dish, perfect for chilly winter nights Today’s recipe, Sichuan boiled beef (Shui Zhu Niu Rou/水煮牛肉), is another must-try marvel straight from the Chinese province of Sichuan. This dish is a flavour explosion that will win over your palate. I promise, it is truly […]
These traditional Japanese dumplings, known as gyoza, are juicy and crispy yet wonderfully tender; their flavor will please even the most discerning palate Ah, gyoza! Who can resist these bite sized Japanese dumplings that have taken the world by storm? Even if you are new to Asian cooking, you have […]
Lechon kawali, sometimes called pan-roasted pork, differs from lechon, the iconic Filipino roast pig and national dish of the Philippines. While lechon is roasted over glowing charcoal in a pit, lechon kawali is prepared by first boiling and then frying a cut of pork (usually pork belly) What is Lechon […]
Discover an irresistibly addictive Taiwanese popcorn chicken recipe coated in an ultra-crispy, feather-light breading. These crunchy little bites are seasoned with a homemade spice mix, and the traditional marinade keeps every piece extra juicy! What is Taiwanese popcorn chicken? Taiwanese popcorn chicken, also known as “Yan Su Ji”, is a […]
Sichuan-style chicken, also known as Chongqing Chicken ( 1 669e5c5e0) or Mala Chicken (9c8c3), is an iconic dish from Sichuan province in China, and is especially popular in Chongqing. Vibrantly coloured and bold in flavour, this classic has won over palates all across the country. Despite its fiery, intimidating look, […]
An incredible recipe for Thai green curry chicken, better than in a restaurant! We’re back today with a delicious Thai recipe from our contributor Céline. For those who don’t know her, that’s her gorgeous manicure featured in the photos of the quick chili oil recipe. Anyway, today we’re talking curry, […]
