In the collection of weeknight dishes… I present soy sauce stir-fried noodles! Simple, deliciously sweet and savory, what more could you ask for? Maybe some beef like in my beef udon but we’ll try to keep it somewhat healthy, we need to think about our figure from time to time. […]
A caramelized pork recipe so simple, delicious, and quick that you’ll make it again and again and again! Guaranteed success with all your guests! All in less than fifteen minutes! I’ve already introduced you to Vietnamese caramelized pork and red pork… but it was high time to make the delicious […]
I KNOW it’s unusual—but trust me. Really. Using Coca-Cola might sound heretical, yet the sugar and acidity tenderize the chicken and create a lacquered glaze like no other. Its origin, according to Wikipedia, is said to be a cook accidentally pouring Coca-Cola over chicken mid-cook and discovering a unique, savory […]
What is sweet and sour sauce? Call it what you will, sometimes it’s called sweet and sour sauce, sometimes it’s called sour-sweet sauce. Whatever the case, it always leaves a memorable impression, or rather, an unforgettable taste. An almost universally appreciated sauce, it readily accompanies savory dishes and comes in […]
Japchae, what is it? Japchae is a traditional Korean dish made with translucent sweet potato noodles, vegetables, and meat. Koreans often prepare it for special occasions, for example, on New Year’s Day, as it is said to bring good luck for the year ahead. It is also often served as […]
What is tteokbokki ? Tteokbokki (떡볶이) is a very popular Korean street food dish made of soft rice cakes cooked in a sweet and spicy sauce based on Korean red chili paste, also called gochujang. It’s often found at Korean barbecues accompanied by bulgogi beef Tteokbokki, also written as ddukbokki […]
Today, I’m sharing the recipe for one of the most requested dim sum dishes: Har Gow, also called Ha Kao or Ha Cao—the famous crystal-skinned steamed shrimp dumplings. Now, before we get to the heart of the matter, a quick word of warning: Har Gow are hard to make—really, truly […]
Hunan beef is a term commonly used by Chinese people but hardly ever in our regions. In fact, I’m afraid it might not work well for search engine optimization on Google since absolutely NO ONE types “Hunan Beef” or “Cumin Beef” in their browser, haha. Too bad for them, it’s […]
If you enjoyed the caramelized pork, you’ll love the caramelized beef. It’s a sweet combination of the best flavors in cooking: sugar, salt, and fat. This is my latest culinary exploration of Asian caramels: the art of making a caramel sauce combined with a salty Asian sauce and faaaaat. The […]
A delicious kimchi recipe for authentic flavors at home Perhaps the best-known staple in Korean cuisine, kimchi has taken the healthy-eating world by storm. But what exactly is kimchi, and why is it so popular? In this article, I’ll share its story, how to use it, and how it became […]
