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Famichiki - En-tete

Authentic Famichiki – Japanese Konbini Fried Chicken

Japanese konbini fried chicken: boneless thigh marinated with soy, garlic, and ginger, then double-fried for an irregular, shatteringly crisp crust. You spot the heated display case before you have even decided to buy anything. Famichiki comes out of its yellow-and-white sleeve still piping hot; the jagged crust crackles under your […]

chouchous au air fryer dans un bac

Air Fryer Candied Almonds

A quick and easy recipe for the kind of candied almonds you’d find at the fair or the beach, made in the air fryer This recipe for caramelized almonds in the air fryer is quick, easy, and wonderfully indulgent. Perfect as a sweet snack or a fun treat to serve […]

Homemade Algerian El Mordjene Hazelnut Spread

The delicious recipe for the famous Algerian hazelnut spread! Chocolate-hazelnut spread has become a staple treat around the world, and Algeria is no exception, with its own local creations. Among the most famous is El Mordjene, a hazelnut spread from the Cebon brand that has won over sweet-toothed fans. I […]

Tranches de pain à côté d’un bol de sauce crémeuse blanche.

Homemade Cancoillotte

France’s lightest melted cheese, made with aged metton and a little butter. Cancoillotte is one of those dishes everyone knows in Franche-Comté and almost no one knows elsewhere. It’s a melted cheese that’s loose, slightly tangy, and perfect spread on bread or spooned hot over potatoes. At just 120 kcal […]

salade de wakame japonaise dans un bol blanc aux rebords dorés sur fond blanc

Authentic Wakame Salad (Japanese Seaweed Salad)

Wakame salad is a seaweed dish that originated in Japanese cuisine. Wakame (Undaria pinnatifida) is an edible, nutritious seaweed that is widely consumed across East Asia, particularly in Japan, Korea, and China. The earliest traces of wakame consumption date back several centuries. Historians believe the Japanese began cultivating and eating […]

rillettes asiatiques en-tête

Asian-Style Pork Rillettes

A delicious rillettes recipe inspired by the flavors of Northern China Today, I’m sharing a truly original recipe. To me, it’s one of the best examples of Chinese-French culinary fusion… with a little Mexican influence too, but I’ll get to that later in the article. Chinese… rillettes? That’s right! First […]

tjap tjoy dans une assiette creuse sur fond de bois

Chicken Tjap Tjoy – Indo-Chinese Veg Stir-Fry

Origins of Tjap Tjoy Tjap Tjoy is a fascinating variation on the famous Chinese dish Chop Suey, a dish that has captured the imagination of food lovers around the world. Although Chop Suey is widely recognized as a Chinese-American dish, Tjap Tjoy has carved out an identity of its own, […]

Roulés à la crème verts sur une planche en bois, avec des feuilles de pandan dans un bol.

Pandan, Explained

Pandan is one of Southeast Asia’s signature aromatics, sometimes described as the “vanilla of the East.” Tear a leaf and rub it between your fingers, and the kitchen fills with the scent of jasmine rice, warm popcorn, and freshly cut grass (seriously). You’ll find it in pots of rice, custards, […]

boeuf sauté au basilic thaï sur une assiette sombre accompagné de riz et d'un oeuf frit

Thai Basil Beef Stir-Fry (Pad Gra Prow)

This hugely popular Thai dish goes by many names: Pad Gra Prow, Pad Ga Pao, and more. “Pad Gra Prow” is phonetically the closest spelling, but it seems to be the least common one, since many Thai speakers would misread it at first glance ! Whatever you call it, all of […]

fondue chinoise magnifique

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 […]