Miyazaki’s chilled bowl : a broth of toasted miso and ground sesame, poured ice-cold over still-warm barley rice. The air is heavy, your appetite has been gone since noon, and yet this bowl disappears in minutes. The broth comes straight from the fridge, rich with toasted miso and ground sesame, and […]
Soups and broths
Authentic Andalusian Gazpacho
A raw, ice-cold Andalusian soup : very ripe tomatoes, peppers, cucumber, and stale bread, blended then passed through a chinois. It’s too hot to cook, your appetite has vanished, and yet a well-chilled glass of gazpacho goes down in one gulp. Ripe tomato comes first, round and sweet, then Sherry vinegar […]
Matsutake Suimono – Clear Japanese Mushroom Soup
A clear Japanese autumn soup, a crystal-clear dashi infused with matsutake. Steam rises from a covered lacquered bowl, carrying all of autumn: pine needles, warm spices, damp earth. Beneath the lid, the broth stays perfectly clear, barely touched with gold. A single mushroom is enough to scent the whole soup. […]
Authentic Nikujaga
A Japanese stew of thinly sliced beef or pork, tender potatoes, and onion in a delicious sweet-savory broth In the pot, soy sauce deepens the color of the broth, while mirin rounds out its edge. The potatoes slowly absorb this sweet-savory liquid, along with thin slices of meat, soft onions, […]
Chinese Hot Pot (火锅) – The Complete Home Guide
What is Chinese hot pot? Chinese hot pot, often referred to simply as hot pot, is a traditional meal from China. In Mandarin, it is called Huo Guo (火锅), which literally means “fire pot.” This iconic dish is a staple of Chinese cuisine and is best known for its wonderfully […]
Authentic Galbitang – Korean Short Rib Soup
The classic Korean beef rib soup, slowly simmered into a clear, golden, deeply flavorful broth. A steaming bowl arrives trailing wisps of vapor. The broth is golden, almost transparent, and the meaty ribs give way under the chopsticks. It smells of long-simmered bones and sweet radish. Served piping hot, this […]
Authentic Sundubu Jjigae – Korean Soft Tofu Stew (순두부찌개)
A Korean stew of ultra-soft tofu in a broth flavored with gochugaru, seafood, and garlic. A ttukbaegi arrives at the table still furiously bubbling. Its red broth, shimmering with gochugaru chili oil, carries aromas of garlic, briny seafood, and a hint of sesame. Beneath the surface, the sundubu breaks into […]
Authentic Mookata – Thai Barbecue
A delicious mookata recipe to bring a taste of Thailand into your kitchen This complete guide walks you step by step through recreating an authentic Thai barbecue experience at home. If you already love Korean barbecue, you definitely won’t be disappointed! Picture juicy meats sizzling in a fragrant marinade, a […]
Authentic Beef Pares (Filipino Braised Beef)
A Filipino classic: ultra-tender beef braised in soy sauce and star anise, served with garlic rice In Manila, beef pares arrives with sauce that clings lightly to the spoon and rice that is still steaming. The beef is tender, the star anise comes through right away, and the broth brings […]
Authentic Gamjatang
A steaming pork-bone stew, tinted red with gochugaru, thickened with perilla, and packed with tender potatoes. A pot simmers, its surface stained red by gochugaru and glossy with gelatin. The scent of perilla and doenjang rises in the steam. A potato gives way under the spoon. Around the table, everyone […]