Japanese short-grain rice cooked with fresh chestnuts, lightly salted and sprinkled with black sesame — the quintessential autumn rice dish. The first chestnuts have arrived at the market, and the craving for a warm, comforting bowl returns all at once. Kuri gohan answers that craving with almost nothing: soft grains […]
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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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Authentic Galbitang – Korean Short Rib Soup
The classic Korean beef rib soup, slowly simmered into a clear, golden, deeply flavorful broth. A steaming bowl arrives trailing wisps of vapor. The broth is golden, almost transparent, and the meaty ribs give way under the chopsticks. It smells of long-simmered bones and sweet radish. Served piping hot, this […]
Authentic Goan Pork Vindaloo
A bold, aromatic Goan pork vindaloo, marinated in homemade masala and simmered until the oil rises and the sauce turns deeply flavorful. Rich, fatty pork takes on a deep red hue in a glossy, vinegary sauce, with sticky edges of rendered fat and aromas of garlic, clove, and cinnamon. Authentic […]
Authentic Tomorokoshi Gohan – Japanese Corn Rice
A Japanese summer rice dish in which sweet corn and its cob perfume the entire pot, with no butter or stock. It’s hot, corn is at peak sweetness, and it’s the perfect time to add it to rice. tōmorokoshi gohan smells like buttered corn on the cob even though there […]
Satsumaimo Gohan – Japanese Sweet Potato Rice
A specialty from Kagoshima: Japanese rice cooked with cubes of floury sweet potato, finished simply with a pinch of salt and black sesame. The evenings are turning cooler, and a bowl of still-steaming rice, studded with golden cubes of sweet potato, is enough to warm the whole table. The aroma […]
Authentic Pajeon (파전) – Korean Scallion Pancake
A crisp yet tender Korean pancake packed with seafood and scallions, served piping hot with a tangy soy-vinegar sauce. The sound of rain starts in the skillet before it ever reaches the window: the oil crackles, the batter quivers, the scallions soften and release a fresh, mellow, almost sweet aroma. […]
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 […]