Lotus root (yeon-geun) is widely used in Korean cooking and across many other Asian cuisines. This sweet, soy-braised dish is one of Korea’s most popular ways to prepare yeongeun. It definitely deserves a spot on your list of go-to side dishes, because it is absolutely delicious! As I mentioned in […]
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Authentic Thai Raw Beef Salad (Koi Nua – Larb)
This Thai raw beef salad is a quick, easy, and authentic dish from northeastern Thailand, and a delicacy for the people of Isan. This traditional no-cook recipe is packed with bold, spicy flavors, fresh herbs, and fragrant spices. Serve it with Thai sticky rice for an authentic taste of Thai […]
Authentic Beef Pares (Filipino Braised Beef)
A Filipino classic: ultra-tender beef braised in soy sauce and star anise, served with garlic rice In Manila, beef pares arrives with sauce that clings lightly to the spoon and rice that is still steaming. The beef is tender, the star anise comes through right away, and the broth brings […]
Authentic Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread)
Khachapuri is a Georgian cheese-stuffed bread served piping hot, with a delicate crust, a savory center, and cheese that stretches with every slice. Khachapuri ticks every comfort-food box: golden dough, melted cheese, butter, and the very serious obligation to eat it the moment it comes out of the oven. In […]
Authentic Chana Masala
Tender chickpeas, a dark, deeply spiced masala, and bright fruity acidity: chana masala has everything you want in a vegetarian dish with real character. The chickpeas come out almost black, glossy with ghee or mustard oil. The sauce isn’t runny; it clings to every chickpea with notes of toasted cumin, […]
Authentic Sukiyaki
Authentic Japanese sukiyaki, with thinly sliced beef and vegetables simmered in a sweet-and-savory warishita sauce Marbled beef sizzles the moment it hits the iron pan. Sugar browns at the edges, and the soy sauce mingles with the steam rising from the pot. Sukiyaki is cooked at the table and shared […]
Authentic Sichuan Bang Bang Chicken (棒棒鸡)
Ultra-tender shredded chicken, topped with crisp vegetables and dressed in a lightly sweet soy-vinegar sauce fragrant with sesame. The chicken is poached until just cooked through, then cooled, often in its own broth. It is then pounded with a stick to loosen the fibers and help them soak up the […]
Authentic Ebi Fry – Japanese Breaded Shrimp
Ultra-crispy shrimp coated in panko and fried until light and golden, perfect with shredded cabbage and tartar sauce. A great Ebi Fry is all about contrast: a crackling panko crust, ideally made with fresh nama panko in the most carefully prepared versions, and pearly, tender, juicy shrimp inside. The glossy […]
Authentic Martabak Telur (Beef Stuffed Pancake)
A delicious traditional recipe for Indonesian beef-stuffed pancakes At a street cart in Jakarta after dark, a golden, crisp parcel lands on the cutting board. The blade comes down with a snap, slicing through the blistered wrapper and releasing the aroma of curry-tinged spices and green onions. Beside it, on […]