Tender paneer dumplings in an ivory cashew sauce, the great vegetarian classic of Mughal banquets. Malai Kofta is what you order when you’re craving comfort rather than heat. The sauce arrives pale, almost ivory, scented with green cardamom and kasuri methi crushed between your fingers. Beneath it sit the dumplings, […]
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Authentic Dakdoritang – Korean Braised Chicken
A Korean braised chicken dish seasoned with gochugaru, simmered with potatoes, carrots, and rice cakes, and served in the center of the table. The pot lands in the center of the table, red with gochugaru, and the steam carries garlic and scallions through the room. The chicken has braised on […]
Matsutake Suimono – Clear Japanese Mushroom Soup
A clear Japanese autumn soup, a crystal-clear dashi infused with matsutake. Steam rises from a covered lacquered bowl, carrying all of autumn: pine needles, warm spices, damp earth. Beneath the lid, the broth stays perfectly clear, barely touched with gold. A single mushroom is enough to scent the whole soup. […]
Authentic Famichiki – Japanese Konbini Fried Chicken
Japanese konbini fried chicken: boneless thigh marinated with soy, garlic, and ginger, then double-fried for an irregular, shatteringly crisp crust. You spot the heated display case before you have even decided to buy anything. Famichiki comes out of its yellow-and-white sleeve still piping hot; the jagged crust crackles under your […]
Authentic Nikujaga
A Japanese stew of thinly sliced beef or pork, tender potatoes, and onion in a delicious sweet-savory broth In the pot, soy sauce deepens the color of the broth, while mirin rounds out its edge. The potatoes slowly absorb this sweet-savory liquid, along with thin slices of meat, soft onions, […]
Shrimp Tempura
What is shrimp tempura? Shrimp tempura is one of the most popular Japanese dishes, made using the tempura frying technique. It’s hard not to love these light, crispy, flavorful shrimp fritters. It’s usually served with sweet-and-sour sauce, soy sauce mixed with miso paste, or tonkatsu sauce. Once you’ve made it […]
Authentic Pad See Ew
Learn how to make pad see ew, a delicious stir-fry of wide rice noodles with beef, Chinese broccoli, and a rich, savory sauce Pad see ew (ผัดซีอิ๊ว), one of the most iconic dishes in Thai street food, stands out for its irresistible combination of extra-wide rice noodles, tender beef, and […]
Chicken Tjap Tjoy – Indo-Chinese Veg Stir-Fry
Origins of Tjap Tjoy Tjap Tjoy is a fascinating variation on the famous Chinese dish Chop Suey, a dish that has captured the imagination of food lovers around the world. Although Chop Suey is widely recognized as a Chinese-American dish, Tjap Tjoy has carved out an identity of its own, […]
Thai Basil Beef Stir-Fry (Pad Gra Prow)
This hugely popular Thai dish goes by many names: Pad Gra Prow, Pad Ga Pao, and more. “Pad Gra Prow” is phonetically the closest spelling, but it seems to be the least common one, since many Thai speakers would misread it at first glance ! Whatever you call it, all of […]
Chinese Hot Pot (火锅) – The Complete Home Guide
What is Chinese hot pot? Chinese hot pot, often referred to simply as hot pot, is a traditional meal from China. In Mandarin, it is called Huo Guo (火锅), which literally means “fire pot.” This iconic dish is a staple of Chinese cuisine and is best known for its wonderfully […]