If you’re looking for a good rich dessert, something fried and crispy is always welcome. This recipe for sesame balls (Vietnamese bánh cam) will satisfy your snack cravings with a golden and crispy outer dough made from glutinous rice, filled with sweet mung beans and covered with white sesame seeds. […]
This glutinous rice flour ball/coconut pearl or Nuomici (糯米糍) is a famous Chinese pastry very popular in Guangdong province and Hong Kong. Sometimes, it’s called coconut rice ball or coconut mochi. The latter name is inaccurate in the sense that, yes, this dessert is very similar to mochi, but no, […]
Chinese dumplings are a beloved treat for Lunar New Year, a season rich with wonderful traditions and celebrations. But no celebration feels complete without the dishes that define the season. Tangyuan are to the Lunar New Year what the yule log is to Christmas: an almost essential tradition. Yuanxiao (Lantern […]
Making sweet red bean paste (Anko) from scratch is easier than you think. You only need azuki beans, sugar, water, and salt ! In this article, I’ll walk you through the two main varieties: Tsubuan (chunky) and Koshian (smooth). Once you’ve mastered this simple Anko recipe, you’ll be able to whip […]
What are tanghulu? In Europe we have the candy apple, but in China you’ll find candied strawberries, clementines, grapes… To keep it simple, just say “tanghulu.” So what are they? Tanghulu are a sweet little snack you can find everywhere in China, from tiny roaming food trucks to grand Michelin-starred […]
Topped with a fried egg for brunch or to cap off a delicious meal… this matcha lava toast adds a delicately sweet hint of green to any plate. Ingredients for Matcha Lava Toast The star here, and the source of that gorgeous color, is matcha, specifically culinary-grade matcha. Using ceremonial […]
An ultra-quick recipe for Japanese mochi Homemade green tea mochi is soft, chewy, and sweet, with a delicious matcha flavor and a beautiful green color. This classic Japanese treat is easy to make at home—and better than your favorite restaurant’s, satisfaction guaranteed! Plus, you can customize the filling (or filling, […]
Black sesame seeds are the star ingredient in this recipe.
This summer, why not sip a rose lemonade accompanied by delicious homemade cookies? Rose syrup is a versatile and delicious ingredient that adds a unique touch to your recipes. Made from rose petals, this syrup is not only a delight for the taste buds but also a source of antioxidants […]
The Kanelbulle (which could be translated as “cinnamon brioche”) is a baked pastry from North America and Northern Europe, popularized in the 1920s under the name cinnamon roll. Cinnamon buns took off as ingredients became easier to find after World War I. Learn more about the history of cinnamon rolls. […]
