Japanese melon pan with a soft, fluffy center and a crisp exterior, wrapped in a thin layer of sweet cookie dough and beautifully scored in a classic grid pattern. Bite in, and the sweet crust snaps like a cookie before giving way to a risen, airy, buttery crumb that pulls […]
An airy, melt-in-the-mouth Japanese cheesecake, baked in a water bath for a soufflé-like crumb and a beautifully golden top. Beneath its golden dome, which quivers at the slightest touch, the fuwa-fuwa crumb is wonderfully light. When sliced, the cake releases delicate notes of egg and milk; on the palate, the […]
Tender fried milk dumplings soaked in a fragrant cardamom, saffron, and rose water syrup: an irresistible Indian dessert. Warm milk-based dumplings, fried in ghee, soak in a light syrup perfumed with saffron, cardamom, and rose water. This is Gulab Jamun at its most indulgent. On a winter evening, a halwai […]
Double-fried Japanese sweet potatoes, glazed with a mirin–soy syrup and finished with black sesame for an irresistible crisp-outside, tender-inside bite. Under the warm glow of street stalls, big wedges of sweet potato gleam beneath a glossy amber coat. The thin crust gives way with a clean crackle. A puff of […]
This Vietnamese dessert made with coconut milk, deliciously rich and creamy, will be ideal to satisfy your sweet cravings or to serve as a surprising dessert to crown a worthy Asian meal What is Chè Chuối? As usual with Vietnamese dishes, I love to start by breaking down the name. […]
Mitarashi dango: an irresistibly addictive Japanese sweet When the first rays of spring sunshine appear, this is Japan’s go-to snack, and with good reason. These rice balls, glazed with sweet soy sauce, deliver a delightfully soft texture and subtle flavor. They are a perfect way to welcome spring, right on […]
