Spring rolls, or Gcfi cud1n, are among the Vietnamese dishes that are easiest to recreate at home. They make a light, healthy starter of seafood and vegetables wrapped in delicate, translucent rice paper. What are spring rolls? Unsurprisingly, theyre Vietnamese. Originally named Gcfi cud1n, theyre also known as summer rolls. […]
This delicious beef and cheese yakitori skewer recipe will take your appetizers to the next level. Many of you have asked me for this recipe, and your wish is my command! Inspired by Japanese cuisine, it will delight you. During my research, I noticed that many creators add touches such […]
If you’re looking for a good rich dessert, something fried and crispy is always welcome. This recipe for sesame balls (Vietnamese bánh cam) will satisfy your snack cravings with a golden and crispy outer dough made from glutinous rice, filled with sweet mung beans and covered with white sesame seeds. […]
Not all mushrooms have to be sautéed in a flash. They are just as delicious when braised, especially when you simmer them the Chinese way as we do here. This technique, known as “red cooking,” is widely practiced in China, often with pork. By the way, I have a delicious […]
Nasi Goreng is roughly the Indonesian version of fried rice. In addition to kecap manis, the ubiquitous sweet soy sauce of the country, terasi (Indonesian shrimp paste) is what distinguishes nasi goreng from other fried rice variants you’ll see in other countries. Terasi is an umami bomb that permeates both […]
Miso – most of us have heard of it at least once in our lives… and with good reason! This traditional staple of Chinese cuisine and Japanese cuisine has now found a firm foothold in Europe, where chefs prize its uniquely distinctive flavour. What is miso? Miso is a fermented […]
This glutinous rice flour ball/coconut pearl or Nuomici (糯米糍) is a famous Chinese pastry very popular in Guangdong province and Hong Kong. Sometimes, it’s called coconut rice ball or coconut mochi. The latter name is inaccurate in the sense that, yes, this dessert is very similar to mochi, but no, […]
This fried wonton recipe yields delicious wonton or wantan dumplings filled with minced pork, mushrooms, and other savory seasonings. They are then fried until golden and crispy. In short, a guaranteed hit for an authentic Chinese appetizer! How to Make Fried Wontons? It’s surprisingly easy and fun to make your […]
The classic Thai green papaya salad: crisp, vibrant, and sweet-and-sour. Walk down any bustling street in Thailand and you will almost certainly hear the steady thud of wooden pestles hitting clay mortars as vendors whip up their own versions of som tam, each finished with a lip-smacking sweet-and-sour dressing. The […]
What is choy sum? Choy sum, also known as “yu choy” or “yu choy sum”, is a leafy green from the cabbage family. In this article we simply call it Chinese cabbage, but the name “choy sum” literally means “vegetable heart”. It is one of many varieties of Chinese cabbage, […]
