Garlic is life. And what better way to elevate this divine aromatic than to present it fried in a delicious rice dish? Not only did I just make some beautiful freestyle rhymes, but it’s also simply delicious. Let’s be clear: I didn’t invent anything, this dish is a shameless exact […]
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Authentic Laotian Chicken Larb (Laap)
This recipe comes entirely from the now-closed blog “Le Canard du Mékong,” whose domain name has since lapsed. I tried to get in touch with Phil, without success… After a bit of searching, I managed to recover the recipe and photos, which I am sharing here for posterity after a […]
Air Fryer Vietnamese Spring Rolls
A Simple and Effective Recipe for Vietnamese Spring Rolls in an Air Fryer Spring rolls in an Air Fryer are a wonderful adaptation of a classic Asian cuisine dish. By using an Air Fryer for cooking, you get all the benefits of traditional frying, but with much less oil, resulting […]
Authentic Thai Moo Grob
A delicious Thai icon: crispy pork. Crispy, tender, and deeply aromatic—pure bliss in every bite Moo Grob, an iconic dish of Thai cuisine, captures the culinary richness of this region (and of my Asian recipe blog, too. What? You have to toot your own horn once in a while). This […]
Fried Shrimp Spring Rolls (Vietnamese Chả Giò)
Dumplings, or cha gio, are a very popular and tasty appetizer. If you eat in Vietnamese restaurants, you’ve probably already tasted these wonders. After reading this article, you’ll be able to make them yourself at home! What are vietnamese fried spring rolls? Spring rolls, or nems are prepared by wrapping […]
Vietnamese Fried Chicken Spring Rolls (Chả Giò)
Dumplings, or cha gio, are a very popular and tasty appetizer. If you eat in Vietnamese restaurants, you’ve probably already tasted these wonders. After reading this article, you’ll be able to make them yourself at home! What are vietnamese fried spring rolls? Spring rolls, or nems are prepared by wrapping […]
Authentic Wonton Soup (馄饨汤)
For long, cold winter evenings, I offer you this delicious, comforting wonton soup recipe which, in addition to being authentic, is extremely easy to make. Wonton soup is one of the great classics of Chinese cuisine. Along with roast duck, beef with onions, and jiaozi, it is one of those […]
Steamed Rice with Chinese Sausage (腊肠蒸饭)
A delicious rice dish infused with the unmistakable aroma of Chinese lap xuong sausages After several weeks of testing, I’m finally happy with the result. I started with a classic Chinese (Cantonese) method and then added a little extra punch. The essence of the recipe: why is it good? I’m […]
Ultra-Creamy Spicy Udon Noodles (Sichuan-Style)
An ultra-creamy, spicy udon dish with a delightful kick I’m sure it surprises no one that Udon are my thing and that I love Sichuan cuisine. While testing my Sichuan boiled beef recipe, I thought, why not do the same thing with udon? So I tweaked the recipe to create […]
Authentic Sichuan Boiled Beef (水煮牛肉)
A traditional, intensely aromatic Sichuan boiled beef dish, perfect for chilly winter nights Today’s recipe, Sichuan boiled beef (Shui Zhu Niu Rou/水煮牛肉), is another must-try marvel straight from the Chinese province of Sichuan. This dish is a flavour explosion that will win over your palate. I promise, it is truly […]