Udon is a classic in Japanese cuisine. If you’ve been following me for a while, you certainly know my beef yaki udon which I don’t think I need to introduce anymore. For this recipe, I wanted to draw inspiration from Korean cuisine because lately, I’ve been a bit addicted to […]
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Cold soba noodle dipping sauce
What are soba noodles? Buckwheat noodles, or soba, are a staple of Japanese cuisine. Soft with a slightly grainy texture, they can be enjoyed hot, cold, or at room temperature. The dough combines wheat and buckwheat flours, and the noodles come in a wide range of thicknesses, both round and […]
Lazy Noodles (Honey-Garlic)
How could anyone resist this dish? It is quick, easy, and delicious, yet still incredibly versatile. Many of you have already sent me photos of your own customized versions, and I love seeing every single one. Ingredients for honey garlic noodles Light and dark soy sauce : First, a quick […]
Express Cantonese Rice
Cantonese fried rice is already a straightforward dish, and you can find my classic Cantonese fried rice recipe right here. But sometimes even that feels like too much work, and we just want a super-quick meal with zero fuss. This dish is a staple of Chinese cuisine, and its variations […]
Chicken stir-fried noodles better than takeout
The ultimate chicken stir-fried noodles recipe, guaranteed to outshine any restaurant! These quick chicken stir-fried noodles feature Japanese udon noodles, crisp vegetables, and boneless chicken thighs. Everything is stir-fried in a flavorful sauce made from soy sauce and oyster sauce. It’s ready in about 20 minutes and is a great […]
Garlic butter fried rice
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 […]
Soy Sauce Stir-Fried Noodles
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. […]
Beef Japchae
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 […]
Tteokbokki – Korean spicy rice cakes
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 […]
Shredded beef noodles
During winter, sometimes you just want something warm and comforting that doesn’t require spending a ton of time standing in the kitchen (with sometimes icy tiles). I love noodles and I love beef bourguignon, so why not make a sort of Asian hybrid with Chinese inspiration? Making the pulled beef […]