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Korean cuisine

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 […]

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Temaki (Hand Roll): What It Is + Easy Recipe

Attention sushi lovers, this article is for you! The undisputed star of Japanese cuisine is the world-famous sushi, but have you heard of its close cousin, temaki? This dish uses the same ingredients as sushi, but in the form of a… cone. That makes it the perfect choice for homemade […]

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The Origin of Sushi

There’s no wrong way to eat sushi Whether you like it raw, sashimi-style (even though sashimi isn’t actually sushi), fried, as maki, or chopped up in a poke bowl, eating raw fish is no longer frowned upon in our part of the world – and just about everyone has tried […]

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Udon noodles explained

Along with their cousins, yakisoba and ramen, udon noodles are one of Japan’s most popular staples. These noodles are fundamental to Japanese cuisine thanks to their many culinary possibilities: they can be served hot or cold, with or without broth. In addition, their width and thickness give them a uniquely […]

Un hamburger sous une cloche transparente, reliée par un tuyau à un appareil contenant des copeaux de bois.

Gear Spotlight: The Smoking Gun

A little while ago, I received a wonderful gift from my first partner, Les secrets du chef: the smoking gun and its matching glass dome What is a smoking gun? The device works on a very simple principle: after placing a small amount of wood chips in the chamber provided, […]

Korean cuisine

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 […]

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Crispy Popcorn Chicken – The All-Purpose 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 […]