Today I’m finally sharing the REAL recipe for Asian chili oil. Lately I’ve come across plenty of recipes and, like the versions served in many restaurants around here, they make me sad… they are bland. There is nothing to them. Traditionally you do not just toss in a bit of […]
Thai cuisine is wonderful. We often limit it to pad thai and other very “classic” dishes. However, it is one of the most diverse culinary traditions: you can find everything, from stir-fried dishes to very fresh, barely cooked dishes, and curries simmered almost like in Indian cuisine. Honestly, it’s one […]
This time we’re exploring Japanese cuisine with miso noodles! A homemade miso recipe will be coming soon but in the meantime, don’t worry about using store-bought miso paste. It will still be delicious! The main ingredients for miso noodles Dark and light soy sauce: Both are essential, in the worst […]
A delicious recipe for Chinese stir-fried noodles well flavored with garlic Originating from Chinese cuisine, this is one of the basic noodle recipes there. Even more basic than my scallion oil. The procedure is relatively simple. We start by cooking the noodles of your choice, then set them aside. Then, […]
A future version of my tteokbokki will come with cheese. But in the meantime, I offer you this lovely little Korean-inspired recipe that is not only quick but really, really simple to make. The ingredients for spicy cheesy noodles Gochujang: Korean red chili paste, it’s clearly one of my favorite […]
Udon is a classic in Japanese cuisine. If you’ve been following me for a while, you certainly know my beef yaki udon which I don’t think I need to introduce anymore. For this recipe, I wanted to draw inspiration from Korean cuisine because lately, I’ve been a bit addicted to […]
What is dashi? Dashi is a simple Japanese soup stock. It is popular in Japanese cuisine because, unlike other broths that are more complicated and time consuming, it uses very few ingredients and takes only about twenty minutes to prepare. And it is absolutely delicious. The method is straightforward: soak […]
What are soba noodles? Buckwheat noodles, or soba, are a staple of Japanese cuisine. Soft with a slightly grainy texture, they can be enjoyed hot, cold, or at room temperature. The dough combines wheat and buckwheat flours, and the noodles come in a wide range of thicknesses, both round and […]
