A Korean braised chicken dish seasoned with gochugaru, simmered with potatoes, carrots, and rice cakes, and served in the center of the table. The pot lands in the center of the table, red with gochugaru, and the steam carries garlic and scallions through the room. The chicken has braised on […]
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Authentic Famichiki – Japanese Konbini Fried Chicken
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 […]
Chicken Tjap Tjoy – Indo-Chinese Veg Stir-Fry
Origins of Tjap Tjoy Tjap Tjoy is a fascinating variation on the famous Chinese dish Chop Suey, a dish that has captured the imagination of food lovers around the world. Although Chop Suey is widely recognized as a Chinese-American dish, Tjap Tjoy has carved out an identity of its own, […]
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 Toriten from Oita
Oita’s delicately fried chicken, dipped in tempura batter and finished with kabosu and karashi mustard. The chicken arrives hot, pale gold, and lightly crisp. Steam softens the finely shredded cabbage…
Chinese Fried Chicken
If you like chicken karaage, you’ll love its cousin: Chinese fried chicken! The method is almost identical, but it uses more Chinese-style ingredients. Flavor-wise, it’s familiar but different. I can’t really describe it any better than that, haha. Personally, I love this recipe because it’s not only easy, but quick […]
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, […]
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Authentic Massaman Curry
A rich, fragrant Thai Massaman curry simmered in coconut milk with homemade toasted-spice paste, tender chicken, and meltingly soft potatoes. Brick-red chili-infused coconut oil gleams over meltingly tender beef shank or bone-in chicken. It also coats waxy potatoes, gently slow-cooked onion, and roasted peanuts with a subtle crunch. Beneath the […]
Authentic Tandoori Chicken
Scored chicken pieces, first seasoned with lemon, then marinated in yogurt and spices before being seared in a pan for fragrant, beautifully browned tandoori chicken. The orange-red crust crackles between your teeth, streaked with char and glistening with ghee. Beneath it, the juices still run through the meat. The appeal […]