Teriyaki chicken—and its namesake sauce—is a staple of Japanese cuisine. You can use the traditional teriyaki sauce in all kinds of recipes, from chicken to sushi to beef fritters. It’s a must, and today I’m sharing a streamlined version so you can enjoy that one-of-a-kind flavor at home. Teriyaki chicken […]
Chicken has this wonderful property of pairing perfectly with nuts, in this case, cashews, to create the famous cashew chicken recipe If you’re not familiar with it, it’s impossible to guess the taste from just the ingredients. It’s typically one of those magical dishes that produce a deliciously complex flavor […]
Ah, udon noodles—I have a long, beautiful love affair with these staples of Japanese cuisine. But don’t worry, this isn’t one of those sites where I tell my life story before I give you the recipe. No, no, no—this is a serious blog. Quick rundown: I cover the ingredients and […]
This is one of my favorite dishes. Whenever I’m asked what I feel like eating and I’m really feeling lazy, I think ‘Crispy Chili Beef!’ Among Chinese dishes, it’s one of my favorites. Whenever I get the chance, I grab a portion, the only issue is that the quality can […]
Star of all Chinese restaurants, the secrets of Cantonese fried rice are finally revealed! Although modified to please Western palates, the recipe is traditionally extremely simple. This is one of the characteristics of Cantonese cuisine: complexity in simplicity; we achieve an apparently complex taste with basic ingredients and a very […]
Imperial chicken, also known as kung pao chicken or gong bao chicken, is a spicy stir-fried dish made with chicken, peanuts, various vegetables, and chili peppers. It is a classic dish from Sichuan cuisine, a province in southwestern China. If you didn’t know, Sichuan is a region in southwestern China […]
Today we’re cooking Chinese, and I’m taking you to Sichuan province for one of its spiciest dishes: Sichuan caramelized chicken. In case you didn’t know, Sichuan is a region in southwest China and the natural home of giant pandas. Sadly, they aren’t edible, so let’s talk instead about the region’s […]
Nothing beats the sweet and sour kick of these Japanese meatballs on a cold winter day! The best part? You barely need any exotic spices: ginger is optional, and you can replace the rice vinegar with half as much white vinegar. You can even swap the potato starch for cornstarch, […]
Today we’re making Chinese noodles packed with a deeply intense chicken flavor.Here are a few tips to get the most out of it: after the first step, remove everything from the wok, including the chicken juices. Add the juices back one spoonful at a time as you cook. This dish, […]
I guarantee that after making this fried rice recipe, you’ll feel guilty at restaurants thinking, “Why did I order this when I know how to make it better, faster, and cheaper?” The double dose of garlic at different cooking levels, as well as the fried onions at the end, guarantee […]
