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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you enjoyed the caramelized pork, you’ll love the caramelized beef. It’s a sweet combination of the best flavors in cooking: sugar, salt, and fat. This is my latest culinary exploration of Asian caramels: the art of making a caramel sauce combined with a salty Asian sauce and faaaaat. The […]
Ginger chicken holds a special place in my heart. I don’t know if it’s because I’m addicted to caramelized chicken in any form, or the gentle note that fresh ginger brings to it. In short, this Chinese classic is simply delicious. The sliced ginger chicken will surprise those who usually […]
The caramelized pork, or thịt kho, is one of the most well-known dishes in Vietnamese cuisine, after phở or spring rolls. This dish combines the taste of caramel and nước mắm. The pork can sometimes be replaced with fish or beef for an original recipe. In any case, this type […]
The chicken and mushroom stir-fry is an Americanized version of a Cantonese dish called Moo goo gai pan, or “Chicken with mushrooms and oyster sauce”. Moo goo gai pan is essentially chicken with mushrooms, as well as other vegetables that can vary depending on who prepares it. Compared to many […]
Orange chicken is a beloved staple of Chinese-American cuisine. A cousin of General Tso’s chicken and sweet and sour chicken, it is an ideal entry-level recipe for Chinese deep-frying, thanks to its accessible ingredients like orange juice. Adjust the vinegar and sugar so the orange chicken perfectly suits your taste. […]
Just as the name suggests, this is a delicious Chinese dish made with beef and – drum roll – beans! Mushrooms are also added to deepen the flavour. It is quick, tasty, and simple – what more could you want? If you enjoy dishes like this, do try my stir-fried […]
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