Asian cuisine, with its rich diversity of flavors and techniques, places great importance on texture, and meat is no exception. Tender meat is essential for dishes like Chinese beef with onions or caramel pork. Tender meat not only delivers a better eating experience, it also helps the spicy, aromatic marinades […]
Techniques
Glutinous rice: What is it and how do you cook it?
There are many varieties of glutinous rice from countries around the world, including Thailand, China, and Japan. For this recipe, look for Thai or Chinese glutinous rice, sometimes labeled “sweet rice” or “sticky rice.” Different names, same rice—trust me. Glutinous rice is a versatile staple across many Asian cuisines. Beyond […]
The Essential Ingredients to Get Started with Asian Cooking
Whether you’re a beginner in the kitchen or an experienced cook looking to get started with Chinese and Asian cooking, the most common question I get here on the site is about substitutions – mainly for the “seemingly” less common Asian ingredients. “What can I use instead of Shaoxing wine? […]
A Simple Ramen Recipe
What is ramen? Ramen is a dish from traditional Japanese cuisine, essentially composed of wheat noodles, broth, tare (sauce), vegetables, and meat. With its wide assortment of toppings, ramen is a “chameleon” dish that can be made into hundreds of recipes. From thin and curly noodles to thick and straight […]
Rice Noodles
What are rice noodles? Rice noodles are noodles made from rice flour, water and salt. They are mainly eaten in Southeast Asia, but can also be found in some parts of China. They are traditionally served in a hot soup with various toppings, each more delicious than the last. They […]
How to Cook and Season Sushi Rice
Sushi lovers, take note! Did you think the secret to great sushi was all about the quality of the fish? Think again! Sushi rice—this magical ingredient—is the real hero that brings out the flavor in this iconic Japanese dish. Join me on this culinary adventure as I reveal the secrets […]
Temaki (Hand Roll): What It Is + Easy Recipe
Attention sushi lovers, this article is for you! The undisputed star of Japanese cuisine is the world-famous sushi, but have you heard of its close cousin, temaki? This dish uses the same ingredients as sushi, but in the form of a… cone. That makes it the perfect choice for homemade […]
The Origin of Sushi
There’s no wrong way to eat sushi Whether you like it raw, sashimi-style (even though sashimi isn’t actually sushi), fried, as maki, or chopped up in a poke bowl, eating raw fish is no longer frowned upon in our part of the world – and just about everyone has tried […]
Udon noodles explained
Along with their cousins, yakisoba and ramen, udon noodles are one of Japan’s most popular staples. These noodles are fundamental to Japanese cuisine thanks to their many culinary possibilities: they can be served hot or cold, with or without broth. In addition, their width and thickness give them a uniquely […]
Universal Popcorn chicken batter
A Chinese technique My favorite recipes? General tao’s chicken, sweet and sour beef, sweet and sour pork (lots of Chinese crispy chicken, yes, I love it, don’t judge me). If you’re interested in Chinese cuisine in any way, you’ll find that many recipes follow the same procedure: deep-frying followed by […]