Garlic is life. And what better way to elevate this divine aromatic than to present it fried in a delicious rice dish? Not only did I just make some beautiful freestyle rhymes, but it’s also simply delicious. Let’s be clear: I didn’t invent anything, this dish is a shameless exact […]
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Canard du Mékong Chicken Lap
This recipe comes entirely from the now-closed blog “Le Canard du Mékong,” whose domain name has since lapsed. I tried to get in touch with Phil, without success… After a bit of searching, I managed to recover the recipe and photos, which I am sharing here for posterity after a […]
Homemade Satay Paste
Satay sauce is delicious, but there’s no need to buy a ready-made mix—the base, satay paste, is incredibly easy to make. This paste from Indonesian cuisine is delicious in Asian hot pots such as Chinese hot pot, in my satay beef recipe, or tossed with peanut sauce noodles. Ingredients for […]
Chashu Pork for Ramen – Japanese Braised Pork
Today, we’re exploring an often underestimated but essential element of a perfect ramen bowl: chashu. This piece of braised pork belly, tender, salty, sweet, and melt-in-your-mouth, transforms a good ramen into a transcendental culinary experience. The famous Chashumen While many restaurants unfortunately serve dry or rubbery chashu, a well-executed version […]
Air Fryer Beef Bites
A delicious recipe for bite-sized beef snacks made in the air fryer—perfect for your next get-together We’re keeping the air fryer recipes coming with these tasty little beef bites for your appetizers. Grab some toothpicks, set the mood, and you’re all set for a show-stopping happy hour with these savory […]
Air Fryer Vietnamese Spring Rolls
A Simple and Effective Recipe for Vietnamese Spring Rolls in an Air Fryer Spring rolls in an Air Fryer are a wonderful adaptation of a classic Asian cuisine dish. By using an Air Fryer for cooking, you get all the benefits of traditional frying, but with much less oil, resulting […]
Air fryer soft-boiled eggs
Air fryer soft-boiled eggs have perfectly set whites and a rich, runny yolk—ideal for elevating all kinds of dishes. This fast, efficient method spares you the pot of boiling water and fussy timing. Prepared this way, soft-boiled eggs work beautifully as a star component or a simple garnish. Ways to […]
Authentic Thai Moo Grob
A delicious Thai icon: crispy pork. Crispy, tender, and deeply aromatic—pure bliss in every bite Moo Grob, an iconic dish of Thai cuisine, captures the culinary richness of this region (and of my Asian recipe blog, too. What? You have to toot your own horn once in a while). This […]
Chinese Pearl Dim Sum – 珍珠丸子
Super-juicy pork meatballs cloaked in perfectly cooked glutinous rice—an irresistible little treat. Originating in China—more specifically Hubei Province, whose capital is Wuhan—this dish has a singular, remarkably addictive texture. Personally, I love it: no sooner do I finish one meatball than I want to bite into another. Hubei Cuisine Hubei, […]
Shrimp Fried Vietnamese Spring Rolls
Dumplings, or cha gio, are a very popular and tasty appetizer. If you eat in Vietnamese restaurants, you’ve probably already tasted these wonders. After reading this article, you’ll be able to make them yourself at home! What are vietnamese fried spring rolls? Spring rolls, or nems are prepared by wrapping […]