A Delicious Mapo Tofu Recipe, Guaranteed to Take You on a Journey Without Leaving Your Kitchen What Is Mapo Tofu? Mapo Tofu is a famous Chinese dish originating from Sichuan province, known for being the spiciest of Chinese cuisines. Sichuan pepper, the region’s signature spice, gives dishes a unique “numbing” […]
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Authentic Panang Beef Curry
A delicious Panang beef curry to warm even the coldest winter nights What is Panang curry? Panang curry is particularly interesting; it stands apart from other Thai curries. You may have noticed that many dishes labeled “curry” or “gaeng” in Thai cuisine are closer to soups. They come with plenty […]
Authentic Yakisoba – Japanese Stir-Fried Noodles
Yakisoba is a classic Japanese street food, consisting of soft noodles stir-fried with thin slices of pork and fresh vegetables in a tangy sauce. Enjoy authentic Yakisoba at home with this quick recipe that takes less than 30 minutes! What is Yakisoba? Not to be confused with my delicious Yaki […]
Wontons in Spicy Sauce – Suanla Chaoshou
Sweet and salty. Rich and savory. Juicy and tender. Spicy and tangy. Packed with garlic. Simply exquisite. That is exactly what comes to mind when you tuck into a bowl of Suanla Chaoshou, Sichuan dumplings cloaked in an intensely fragrant sauce of vinegar, garlic, and chili oil. Wontons are a […]
Authentic Korean Beef Bulgogi
A flavorful beef bulgogi recipe that beats the restaurant version for an authentic Korean BBQ experience at home What is beef bulgogi? Bulgogi (불고기, literally “fire meat”) is usually prepared with thin, tender slices of beef, though pork or chicken show up in some variations. In practice, if a recipe […]
Authentic Biang Biang Noodles
Biang Biang noodles, from Shaanxi province in central China, are famous for their impressive size: wide and long like belts, hence the nickname “belt noodles”. Biang Biang noodles are a point of pride in Shaanxi, which is also home to the Terracotta Warriors and the birthplace of China’s first emperor. […]
Gyeongdan – Korean Mochi
You know Japanese mochi? Well, in the same vein, in Korean cuisine we have Gyeongdan. Small, cute, filled with a delicious red bean paste and coated in delicious powders, they will delight your end of meals (or your late-night snacks, I’m not judging) This recipe was contributed by Flav, you […]
Chashu Pork for Ramen – Japanese Braised Pork
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 […]
Shrimp Fried Vietnamese Spring Rolls
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 […]
Vietnamese fried chicken spring rolls
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 […]