The classic Thai green papaya salad: crisp, vibrant, and sweet-and-sour. Walk down any bustling street in Thailand and you will almost certainly hear the steady thud of wooden pestles hitting clay mortars as vendors whip up their own versions of som tam, each finished with a lip-smacking sweet-and-sour dressing. The […]
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Thai Holy Basil Chicken Stir-Fry (Pad kapao)
This Thai dish is wildly popular and is known in French under many names: Pad Kra Pao, Pad Ka Prao, Pad Ka Pow, Pad Krapow… etc. “Pad gaprao” is the closest phonetic spelling, yet it is the least common because even most Thais mispronounce it to begin with! Whatever you […]
Chinese Spicy Chicken
You + me + my recipes = one marvel that is unbelievably easy to make 😍 Inspired by Chinese cuisine, this recipe needs only a quick stir-fry, then a round of “quick frying” (the same technique used for chili oil), and voila, the dish is ready to hit the table […]
Stir-Fried Beef Noodles Better Than Take-out
What could be more comforting than savoring a restaurant-quality meal at home, warm and cozy ? 764fe0f The beef juices coupled with the irresistible aromas of oyster sauce and soy sauce really create an extraordinary result – no need for salt! 🤤 A touch of sugar encourages caramelization, helping the […]
Authentic Mie Goreng
What is Mie Goreng? If you’re a fan of sweet, salty, and umami-packed noodles, you’re going to love this Mie Goreng recipe. This dish uses quick-cooking noodles for an easy meal that hits the table in only 15 minutes. This cousin of Nasi Goreng will delight your taste buds. So, […]
Thai Red Curry Noodles
Thai cuisine is wonderful. We often limit it to pad thai and other very “classic” dishes. However, it is one of the most diverse culinary traditions: you can find everything, from stir-fried dishes to very fresh, barely cooked dishes, and curries simmered almost like in Indian cuisine. Honestly, it’s one […]
Miso Noodles
This time we’re exploring Japanese cuisine with miso noodles! A homemade miso recipe will be coming soon but in the meantime, don’t worry about using store-bought miso paste. It will still be delicious! The main ingredients for miso noodles Dark and light soy sauce: Both are essential, in the worst […]
Chinese Garlic Noodles
A delicious recipe for Chinese stir-fried noodles well flavored with garlic Originating from Chinese cuisine, this is one of the basic noodle recipes there. Even more basic than my scallion oil. The procedure is relatively simple. We start by cooking the noodles of your choice, then set them aside. Then, […]
Spicy cheesy noodles
A future version of my tteokbokki will come with cheese. But in the meantime, I offer you this lovely little Korean-inspired recipe that is not only quick but really, really simple to make. The ingredients for spicy cheesy noodles Gochujang: Korean red chili paste, it’s clearly one of my favorite […]
Quick Peanut Sauce Noodles
Peanut sauce noodles are a staple in Chinese cuisine as well as in Thai, Vietnamese, and Indonesian cooking. In short, Asians love them, and so do we! Today we’re making an ultra-quick version for those days when you just can’t be bothered. Ingredients for Quick Peanut Sauce Noodles Light soy […]