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 […]
Vegetables
Authentic Palak Paneer
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. […]
Authentic Aloo Gobi – Cauliflower and Potato Curry
A fragrant, comforting aloo gobi in which cauliflower and potatoes simmer with Indian spices, then are finished with garam masala and fresh cilantro. Turmeric-golden potatoes meet cauliflower that is just lightly seared. In hot ghee, or in mustard oil heated to its smoke point before use, cumin seeds crackle; at […]
Authentic Daigaku-imo – Candied Sweet Potatoes
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 […]
Pandan, Explained
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, […]
Aehobak Jeon – Korean Zucchini Pancakes
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 […]
Crispy Air Fryer Eggplant (No Breading)
A delicious air-fried breaded eggplant recipe that will delight your guests Slide out the basket of the air fryer and the kitchen fills with a nutty aroma—think hazelnut—from the breaded eggplant. A gentle crackle evokes deep-frying, even though the slices get only a mist or a thin drizzle of oil, nowhere near an oil bath. […]
Air Fryer Zucchini
A quick and easy air fryer zucchini recipe The door of the air fryer clicks shut, the machine starts to hum, and within minutes, the kitchen fills with the subtle aroma of roasted olive oil and summer zucchini. What comes out looks like a bowl of mini “chips” with emerald-green […]
Takeout-Style Garlic Bok Choy Stir-Fry
A traditional recipe for simple, Chinese-restaurant-style sautéed pak choi. Pak choi appears throughout Asian cuisine in many different forms. One of its main roles, like stir-fried Chinese cabbage, is as a stand-alone side dish. Serve it during a lavish Chinese New Year feast or alongside a hearty plate of beef […]
Takeout-Style Stir-Fried Napa Cabbage
A delicious stir-fried Chinese cabbage that’s even better than what you’d get in a restaurant This stir-fried Chinese cabbage is the perfect side for all your Asian dishes, and especially your Chinese dishes, because it’s a staple on restaurant tables. The aim of this simple Asian stir-fried cabbage is to […]