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 […]
Soups and broths
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 […]
Chanko Nabe – The Sumo Wrestlers’ Hot Pot
An incredible recipe for the famous sumo wrestlers’ hot pot! Hearty, warming, and perfect for sharing Here’s a wonderful traditional Japanese stew for the chilly days of autumn. This generous, deeply satisfying simmered dish, with its savory broth and chicken meatballs, is pure comfort food. Meat lovers are in for […]
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 […]
Authentic Goto – Filipino Beef Tripe Congee
A rich, comforting Filipino congee, slowly simmered with tripe and ginger-scented broth, then topped with fried garlic, green onion, and calamansi. Steam rises from a silky rice porridge warmed with ginger. The fried garlic, beautifully golden, crackles under the spoon, the scallion adds a flash of green, and tuwalya, beef […]
Authentic Bulalo – Filipino Beef Shank & Marrow Broth
A rich, comforting Filipino broth, slowly simmered with beef shanks, corn, and bok choy for a deeply savory soup. In the bowl, a clear golden broth releases wisps of steam; the deep aroma of beef mingles with sweet onion and the gentle warmth of whole peppercorns. The shanks pull apart […]
Authentic Bak Kut Teh
A spice-fragrant soup where pork ribs gently simmer into a rich, comforting broth. In Klang’s breakfast stalls, it arrives still bubbling : a clay pot filled with dark brown broth, its steam perfumed with pepper and Cantonese-leaning herbs. Whole garlic cloves float on the surface. The ribs, incredibly tender, fall apart […]