A spicy coconut broth loaded with shrimp, chicken, rice noodles, and fresh herbs—rich, aromatic laksa. The first thing you notice is the aroma. Coconut cream blooms in a peppery heat that swirls above the pots of a Kuala Lumpur food court. One spoonful later, the dish’s quiet thesis reveals itself : […]
A creamy, spicy Thai crab curry, blending roasted chili paste, milk powder, and crisp aromatics for a main dish packed with flavor. Follow the scent of toasted curry mingling with briny steam drifting through Bangkok’s alleys at dusk. You’ll likely stop in front of a wok where a crab sizzles. […]
Delicious Indonesian fried rolls filled with a savory mixture of chicken, shrimp, and bamboo shoots, served with a spicy homemade sauce. The first thing you notice in the narrow alley of Gang Lombok, in Semarang, is the sharp crackle of oil hitting the zinc roofs. Then comes a scent of palm sugar and […]
A delicious Korean knife-cut noodle soup, served in an anchovy broth with various toppings and spicy sauce. The first thing you notice is the mist. A veil of fragrant noodle steam condenses on the window as summer rain “patters on the awning. Diners lean over bowls that gurgle like small […]
A super simple recipe to make your own Korean fish cakes at home On a January morning on a Busan avenue, briny steam wafts from a stainless steel cart, fogging the vendor’s glasses and enveloping passersby in a marine aroma. Schoolchildren stick wooden skewers into a cup containing an anchovy […]
Delicate rice noodles stir-fried in a fragrant curry sauce Curry? Yep, you read that correctly. To be honest, nothing is right about these noodles. They are called Singapore noodles even though absolutely nothing connects them to Singapore (they were invented in Hong Kong); they use curry, an ingredient that is […]
A delicious Asian shrimp fritter recipe much better than at the restaurant A classic of Chinese restaurants, whether all-you-can-eat or à la carte: this delicacy is ingrained in the collective mind of the French. Even if deep-frying can be intimidating, I want to reassure you: it’s much simpler than it […]
A simple, excellent take on Japanese-style fried rice Fried rice is always simple, quick, and satisfying. This version, sitting at the crossroads of Japanese cuisine and Chinese cuisine, delivers deeply satisfying flavor with eggs and shrimp kissed with soy sauce. What is Yakimeshi? First things first: every Asian country has […]
A delicious recipe for juicy and comforting shrimp noodles There are plenty of stir-fried shrimp noodle recipes on the internet. Some cook them Thai-style, others Chinese-style; some add vegetables, others prefer to let the shrimp take center stage… It can be a bit confusing sometimes. So here, without giving you […]
Discover the recipe for the famous Okonomiyaki, a Japanese cabbage pancake topped with meat, seafood, and a multitude of flavors. My authentic recipe will transport you to the lively streets of Osaka. What is Okonomiyaki? Okonomiyaki (お好み焼き) is sometimes called the “Japanese pizza”, but it’s actually a savory Japanese pancake […]
