These noodles are wonderfully simple—once the “scallion oil” (aka scallion sauce) is ready, you can whip them up in minutes. Honestly, this is one of my favorite dishes. Because it’s quick and unfussy, it’s perfect to throw together for a weekday lunch. And that scallion oil isn’t really an oil—it’s […]
Careful—it’s hot! Spicy chili noodles are one of Asia’s most popular dishes, and for good reason: budget-friendly, ridiculously quick, and downright delicious, they fit perfectly with today’s increasingly on-the-go lifestyle. Quick aromatic oil: an age-old technique This is my first published recipe using this technique. In short, it comes together […]
Rice, eggs, butter, and garlic. On paper, this yellow rice with butter and garlic is sure to win over plenty of people! Inspired by Chinese cuisine and, more specifically, Taiwanese cooking (hence the butter), this recipe is not only quick and easy but also looks incredibly appetizing thanks to the […]
Caramelized chicken with garlic and honey is not only super delicious but very, very sexy when presented over rice. ThisChinese-inspired recipe doesn’t take long to make, and looks restaurant-worthy too! Ideal for impressing a date or stuffing your face in style. Yes, you’ll have noticed the presence of ketchup, I […]
In the collection of weeknight dishes… I present soy sauce stir-fried noodles! Simple, deliciously sweet and savory, what more could you ask for? Maybe some beef like in my beef udon but we’ll try to keep it somewhat healthy, we need to think about our figure from time to time. […]
A caramelized pork recipe so simple, delicious, and quick that you’ll make it again and again and again! Guaranteed success with all your guests! All in less than fifteen minutes! I’ve already introduced you to Vietnamese caramelized pork and red pork… but it was high time to make the delicious […]
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 […]
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 […]
