I can never say no when we decide to order Chinese for dinner. But you know my great passion is finding ways to make all my favorite dishes in the comfort of my own home. Of course, it’s always nice to be served at a restaurant, but I still like […]
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Bò Lúc Lắc – Vietnamese Shaking beef
The best luc lac shaking beef recipe, accompanied by its Vietnamese tomato rice and a delicious dipping sauce Also called beef loc lac. The shaking beef recipe is one of the most famous dishes originating from Vietnam. The recipe is not only super simple but also has a freshness rarely […]
Beef Chop Suey
This beef chop suey recipe is an easy one-pot meal. It’s packed with delicious Asian flavors like garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. The best part? It takes 30 minutes max to make. What Is Chop Suey? Chop suey is a slightly Westernized take on a classic, simple Chinese stir-fry. There […]
Easy Crying Tiger Beef
Crying tiger beef, also called tiger tears, is a cornerstone of Thai cuisine. You could even say a Thai restaurant is not authentic unless crying tiger beef is on the menu. Unfortunately, the ingredients used in restaurants are often sub-par: tough meat, stale spices, or seasonings skipped entirely for convenience, […]
Korean Fried Chicken Wings
What could be more delicious than these Korean-style fried chicken wings? Crispy, fried chicken wings coated in a sticky, spicy, and sweet gochujang sauce. For a totally addictive snack, these wings will always be a winner. What Is Korean Fried Chicken? Similar to American fried chicken, Korean fried chicken (also […]
Pineapple Fried Rice
Pineapple fried rice comes from Thailand, though you will find versions everywhere. Many recipes add only a token splash of soy sauce in the name of being “healthy”. This recipe stays true to Thai cooking and will whisk you back to mellow evenings in a beach hut in Thailand, toes […]
Tonkatsu Pork- Easy Recipe
A delicious, traditional Japanese breaded pork dish that is quick and easy. Tonkatsu Pork is a Japanese dish of breaded, deep-fried pork. Ton means “pork” and katsu is short for the English word cutlet, which comes from the French côtelette. It is one of Japan’s most popular dishes: not only […]
Authentic Pad Thai
If you’re on this page, it’s not because Pad Thai is unfamiliar. How could it be? It’s the most famous dish in Thai cuisine—and it’s actually not that hard to make at home. Besides being simple, this Thai specialty will be worlds apart from the disappointing versions you often find […]
Chow Mein – Chinese Stir-Fried Noodles
Chow mein is a step up from the classic stir-fried vegetable noodles: more veggies, a little more sugar, and a lot more flavor. It is also the perfect catch-all recipe – use it to empty your fridge of leftover vegetables. But what is chow mein? Chow mein is a traditional […]
Beef Yaki Udon
Udon, these deliciously thick Japanese noodles never disappoint. You can cook udon in all possible ways, beef udon is just one of them. In any case, if there’s fat and soy sauce, their magic will do the rest: in short, the dish is impossible to mess up. By the way, […]