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Chintan-style Ramen broth – 清湯、チンタン

Ramen is an iconic Japanese dish, often celebrated for its rich and deep broth. Among the varieties of broths, Chintan stands out for its apparent simplicity and depth of flavor. What is Chintan broth? Unlike its thick and cloudy counterpart, Paitan, Chintan is a clear, transparent broth, as its name […]

A Simple Ramen Recipe

What is ramen? Ramen is a dish from traditional Japanese cuisine, essentially composed of wheat noodles, broth, tare (sauce), vegetables, and meat. With its wide assortment of toppings, ramen is a “chameleon” dish that can be made into hundreds of recipes. From thin and curly noodles to thick and straight […]

Vietnamese Food

Ah, Vietnamese cuisine! A delicacy that caresses the senses, isn’t it? Let me whisper to you the secret of its seduction: a harmonious blend of ingredients holding hands in a graceful dance. Visualize, if you will, a gallery of exquisite fragrances. Among them, the aromas of Pho, with refined notes […]

Chinese Food

There is no absolute consensus on the exact number of major Chinese cuisines. Some count three, others four, five, seven, or even eight. But even eight cannot encompass all the culinary diversity of this country: China has more than thirty provinces, each with its own specialties and preparation methods, not […]

Rice vinegar: what it is and how to use it

What is rice vinegar and where does it come from? Rice vinegar is a type of vinegar made from rice wine and is generally used as a condiment for food, to flavor dishes, and as an ingredient in sauces. It has a sweeter taste than traditional vinegars. It has been […]

What Is Chinese Cabbage? How to Use It?

Whenever people think of kimchi, they think of the famous napa or Chinese cabbage. This large, oval-shaped cabbage is an extremely important element of Korean and Chinese cuisine…and Asian cuisine in general, and not just because it’s the main ingredient in kimchi. So, let’s now dive into the history and […]

Korean Food

With the great popularity of “Squid Games”, interest in Korean culture has increased considerably. But South Korea doesn’t just offer quality series (albeit a bit gory), it’s also home to one of the best cuisines in the world. Today, we’re going to dive into the history, main characteristics, and some […]

Light soy sauce and dark soy sauce: what are they?

Soy sauce is a condiment composed mainly of four ingredients: soy, wheat, salt and water. There are many different types of soy sauce, but the two most common are light soy sauce and dark soy sauce. On the Japanese side, you’ll find what’s known as tamari sauce. If you’re following […]

Universal Popcorn chicken batter

A Chinese technique My favorite recipes? General tao’s chicken, sweet and sour beef, sweet and sour pork (lots of Chinese crispy chicken, yes, I love it, don’t judge me). If you’re interested in Chinese cuisine in any way, you’ll find that many recipes follow the same procedure: deep-frying followed by […]