WHAT IS TOM YUM SOUP? This tom yum soup recipe is my favorite, which I will show you how to prepare using tom yum goong (spicy soup with shrimp) as an example. Tom Yum soup is the most famous Thai soup in the world for a reason. Although it looks deceptively unpretentious, it is packed …
Roast pork belly is the classic Cantonese recipe that will satisfy even the most critical connoisseur. Chinese roast pork is famous for its crackling skin and aromatic meat. Chinese roast pork belly is so popular in Asia that chefs specialize in roasting pork in restaurants. However, it is already a daunting task to roast pork …
The first time I heard about Thai drunken noodles was a few years ago, when I visited a Thai restaurant that my son was doing a part time job during his university day. Little did I know that the noodles are not cooked with alcohol but a spicy dish with plenty of chilies and basil …
Lamb vindaloo is a classic Indian cuisine with an intense flavor of spices with a deep earth undertone. It is a popular Indian curry with global appeal popular in Britain, Australia, the United States, and other western countries. The origin of vindaloo can be traced back to the fifteenth century when the Portuguese ruled the …
What is hot pot? Chinese hot pot is a popular cooking style that involves everyone cooking their food in a shared pot of broth. Hot pot is more of an experience than a dish itself. It encapsulates the Chinese’s communal dining ethos when close friends and family members eat together during a slow and interactive …
This article is about making garlic naan, the Indian flatbread baked in a large clay oven called tandoor. This is a garlic naan recipe without yeast as it is quicker and easy to prepare than using yeast. These additional ingredients elevate an ordinary flatbread to the next level and taste so good that you don’t …
Chinese dumplings, or Jiaozi (饺子), are one of the most symbolic foods eaten during the Chinese New Year. Their shape resembles ancient Chinese gold ingots, making them a powerful symbol of wealth, prosperity, and abundance. In many families, dumpling making is a communal activity, with everyone gathering around the table to wrap dumplings together on …
What is aloo gobi? Aloo gobi (alu gobi) is a classic Indian vegetarian dish with potatoes and cauliflower. It is usually cooked with some spices and with onion and tomatoes. This potato cauliflower curry is a quick and easy comforting dish served in Indian restaurants as a side dish or with paratha, naan, or jeera …
Bak Kwa (肉干, rou gan) is one of the most beloved Chinese New Year snacks, known for its sweet, savory flavor and slightly chewy texture. In many families, it is served to guests throughout the festive period and gifted as a symbol of prosperity, abundance, and good fortune. This homemade version follows a traditional Cantonese-style …
Today I want to share a Japanese garlic fried rice recipe that I learned from a restaurant chef. If you are looking for an easy and tasty meal, you are in the right place. Simple ingredients, quick and easy cooking technique, and delicious upon delicious. According to my chef friend, the secret of preparing Japanese garlic …