Tag: Summer recipe

mentsuyu japonais dans un bol

Mentsuyu, the Japanese noodle sauce

Let me say it up front: it’s a Japanese pantry essential. Also called “tsuyu,” this foundational condiment brings quintessential Japanese flavor to your dishes. A true ambassador of Japanese tastes!  What is mentsuyu?  Mentsuyu is the base sauce for many soups, broths, and noodle dishes. Traditionally, it’s a blend of […]

vinaigrette thaï dans bol blanc

Easy Thai Dressing

Use this simple, four-ingredient Thai dressing to make your favorite authentic Thai salads. Adjust the ratios to taste—add more sweet, sour, salty, or spicy notes. Thai salads are different from Western-style salads. Even though we call them “salads,” they’re not often made with lettuce or other greens, and they usually […]

Beef Japchae

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 […]