Careful—it’s hot! Spicy chili noodles are one of Asia’s most popular dishes, and for good reason: budget-friendly, ridiculously quick, and downright delicious, they fit perfectly with today’s increasingly on-the-go lifestyle. Quick aromatic oil: an age-old technique This is my first published recipe using this technique. In short, it comes together […]
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Garlic butter fried rice
Rice, eggs, butter, and garlic. On paper, this yellow rice with butter and garlic is sure to win over plenty of people! Inspired by Chinese cuisine and, more specifically, Taiwanese cooking (hence the butter), this recipe is not only quick and easy but also looks incredibly appetizing thanks to the […]
Asian Honey Garlic caramelized chicken
Caramelized chicken with garlic and honey is not only super delicious but very, very sexy when presented over rice. ThisChinese-inspired recipe doesn’t take long to make, and looks restaurant-worthy too! Ideal for impressing a date or stuffing your face in style. Yes, you’ll have noticed the presence of ketchup, I […]
Soy Sauce Stir-Fried Noodles
In the collection of weeknight dishes… I present soy sauce stir-fried noodles! Simple, deliciously sweet and savory, what more could you ask for? Maybe some beef like in my beef udon but we’ll try to keep it somewhat healthy, we need to think about our figure from time to time. […]
Quick and easy caramelized pork
A caramelized pork recipe so simple, delicious, and quick that you’ll make it again and again and again! Guaranteed success with all your guests! All in less than fifteen minutes! I’ve already introduced you to Vietnamese caramelized pork and red pork… but it was high time to make the delicious […]
Coca-Cola Glazed Chicken
I KNOW it’s unusual—but trust me. Really. Using Coca-Cola might sound heretical, yet the sugar and acidity tenderize the chicken and create a lacquered glaze like no other. Its origin, according to Wikipedia, is said to be a cook accidentally pouring Coca-Cola over chicken mid-cook and discovering a unique, savory […]
Beef Japchae
Japchae, what is it? Japchae is a traditional Korean dish made with translucent sweet potato noodles, vegetables, and meat. Koreans often prepare it for special occasions, for example, on New Year’s Day, as it is said to bring good luck for the year ahead. It is also often served as […]
Tteokbokki – Korean spicy rice cakes
What is tteokbokki ? Tteokbokki (떡볶이) is a very popular Korean street food dish made of soft rice cakes cooked in a sweet and spicy sauce based on Korean red chili paste, also called gochujang. It’s often found at Korean barbecues accompanied by bulgogi beef Tteokbokki, also written as ddukbokki […]
Chicken Paella
What is paella and why is it so popular in Spain? Paella is, at its core, a Spanish rice dish enriched with a mix of meat and vegetables. This centuries-old classic traces its origins to the 13th century. It was originally cooked over an open fire and, traditionally, didn’t include […]
Simple Chinese Hunan Beef
Hunan beef is a term commonly used by Chinese people but hardly ever in our regions. In fact, I’m afraid it might not work well for search engine optimization on Google since absolutely NO ONE types “Hunan Beef” or “Cumin Beef” in their browser, haha. Too bad for them, it’s […]