A delicious, traditional Japanese breaded pork dish that is quick and easy. Tonkatsu Pork is a Japanese dish of breaded, deep-fried pork. Ton means “pork” and katsu is short for the English word cutlet, which comes from the French côtelette. It is one of Japan’s most popular dishes: not only […]
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Baozi – Chinese Steamed Buns
Lift the lid off a bamboo steamer, whether you’re wandering through Beijing’s hutongs or standing in front of a Flushing food court. The same scene unfolds: a hiss of steam, a cloud of warm wheat aroma, and rows of plump, glossy buns. Vendors move quickly—lids clatter, tongs click together. The […]
Crispy Sweet and Sour Pork (Chinese Takeout)
Sweet and sour pork is a classic, whether for appetizers or as a meal accompanied by good Cantonese rice: I never get tired of it and I don’t know if I could ever break this addiction. In short, in addition to this recipe, you have a recipe for homemade sweet […]
Chinese Braised Pork Belly (Hong Shao Rou)
Legend has it that red pork was Mao’s favorite dish. True legend or not, red pork remains one of the most popular dishes in China. It also exists in other Asian cultures in different versions, but it is truly integrated into Chinese cuisine. Generally, some spices are added, but after […]
Japanese-style Meatballs
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, […]