Pandan is one of Southeast Asia’s signature aromatics, sometimes described as the “vanilla of the East.” Tear a leaf and rub it between your fingers, and the kitchen fills with the scent of jasmine rice, warm popcorn, and freshly cut grass (seriously). You’ll find it in pots of rice, custards, […]
An authentic, refreshingly cold hiyayakko: silken tofu topped with ginger and scallions, finished with kombu-infused soy sauce. It’s hot, your appetite is fading, and yet a simple block of well-chilled tofu vanishes in just a few bites. Hiyayakko is all about contrast: the silky coolness of the tofu, the bite […]
A crisp yet tender Korean pancake packed with seafood and scallions, served piping hot with a tangy soy-vinegar sauce. The sound of rain starts in the skillet before it ever reaches the window: the oil crackles, the batter quivers, the scallions soften and release a fresh, mellow, almost sweet aroma. […]
Lotus root (yeon-geun) is widely used in Korean cooking and across many other Asian cuisines. This sweet, soy-braised dish is one of Korea’s most popular ways to prepare yeongeun. It definitely deserves a spot on your list of go-to side dishes, because it is absolutely delicious! As I mentioned in […]
A delicious enoki mushroom fritter recipe to share over drinks with friends Fried enoki mushrooms? Fried enoki mushrooms? Absolutely! Picture delicate little enoki mushrooms transformed into a crisp appetizer or snack, best enjoyed with a dipping sauce. In Thailand, you can find them just about everywhere at night markets. These […]
Delicious paratha, just like in India The ghee sizzles on the cast-iron tawa. The dough puffs up, freckles with small light-brown spots called chitthi, then lets a little steam escape from its crisp edges. The aroma of toasted wheat fills the room. In the potato-stuffed version, amchoor brings a clean […]
An ultra-fresh, creamy cucumber raita, fragrant with spices and perfect with naan, rotis, or rice. Spoonful by spoonful, chilled dahi brings a creamy, bright, tangy texture. Mint adds freshness, cilantro brightens everything, and toasted cumin brings a warm, nutty depth. A traditional cucumber raita needs neither sugar nor an overly […]
A deeply garlicky palak paneer finished with sizzling tadka and softened with a touch of cream: a comforting, flavorful Indian dish. An emerald swirl of rustic spinach, studded with pale cubes of paneer and topped with a crackling fried garlic tadka: lasooni palak paneer announces its signature flavor right away. […]
Double-fried Japanese sweet potatoes, glazed with a mirin–soy syrup and finished with black sesame for an irresistible crisp-outside, tender-inside bite. Under the warm glow of street stalls, big wedges of sweet potato gleam beneath a glossy amber coat. The thin crust gives way with a clean crackle. A puff of […]
Crisp on the outside and irresistibly tender within, these Korean zucchini fritters come with a fragrant, gently spicy dipping sauce “Pshht!”—the gentle hiss when egg meets a hot pan says it all. A whiff of seared egg, the fresh green scent of zucchini, the promise of an airy pancake. For […]
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