Add a dollop of this spicy chili oil full of earthy, peppery flavors and Sichuan pepper flakes that build with numbing intensity with each bite. This homemade chili oil is easy to make and involves infusing the oil with fresh and dried aromatics before mixing in Sichuan pepper flakes, other spices, and roasted sesame seeds. Learn how to make your…
I eat a lot of tofu because it’s a great vegan way to increase my protein intake daily, and I’m always trying hard to hit this protein goal. Crispy, marinated, crumbled, baked, or pan-fried, there are infinite ways of cooking tofu, and it’s easier than you think! Let me show you the best way to cook each type of tofu:…
These crispy, seasoned, and juicy smoked wings are the perfect appetizer for your next party. We dry-brined these smoked wings with a seasoning mix of savory aromatics, smokey paprika, sweet brown sugar, and some Asian spices that round out the flavor. The key to getting crispy skin in the smoker is using two special ingredients right before smoking to remove…
Dan dan noodles are one of the most famous Sichuan dishes that features a spicy seasoning sauce, hot chili oil, rich minced pork, sauteed pickled mustard greens, fresh choy sum, topped with crunchy roasted peanuts–all mixed with thick wheat noodles in a bowl (without broth). Whether it’s served hot or cold, these dan dan noodles are the ultimate comfort food. …
This sweet, roasted red pepper sauce is an easy and quick way to add extra flavor to your next meal prep veggie bowl, pita wraps, or even pasta. The best part about this roasted red pepper sauce is all you need is a food processor. Where’s red pepper sauce from? When you search for roasted red pepper sauce, there are…
LA galbi is a Korean American rendition of traditional Korean galbi-gui, or grilled short ribs, that’s known for its flanken-cut and sweet and savory marinade. Each bite of this homemade galbi recipe is juicy, tender, and full of chargrilled sweet and savory flavors. LA galbi takes me back to late college nights at Korean restaurants, where we shared a cast-iron…
Homemade sweet chili sauce is a sweet and spicy sauce from Thailand and gets its name from ingredients like sugar and red chili peppers. It’s an easy condiment that pairs perfectly with extra-crispy fried egg rolls or to use as your favorite salad dressing. Making it at home lets you customize the heat or sugar level without adding any extra…
These Asian turkey lettuce wraps are full of garlicky, sweet, and spicy seasoned ground meat and topped with crunchy fried bits of shallots and fresh ripened mango slices. It’s the perfect meal to make ahead of time for easier meal-prep that’s healthy and delicious. Asian turkey lettuce wraps are one of my go-to meals for a filling but healthy meal…
This Asian-inspired peanut sauce is packed full of savory, rich, and citrusy flavor and comes together in less than 10 minutes! Learn how to make this peanut sauce and what to pair it with juicy meat skewers, crispy lettuce wraps, or even air-fried tofu. Where’s peanut sauce from? While many associate peanut or satay sauce with Thail or Sinaporean food,…
When we travel, there is so much to take in. There are sights to see, history to learn, neighborhoods to explore, and the local people to connect with. But a major factor in our reason for travel is the food. It is the thing that all other travel activities must be planned around. We eat all of the food–cheap street…
Want a healthy topping for salmon or dipping sauce for fresh veggies and pita chips? Try this savory and bright dill Greek yogurt sauce that’s easy to whip up in the kitchen. Its tangy, citrusy, and garlicky flavors pair really well with seafood, and that’s why this creamy sauce goes perfectly with fatty and rich salmon. Ingredients in this dill…
Make this super quick and simple Korean cucumber salad full of garlicky, crunchy cucumber slices, rich sesame oil, and a hint of gochugaru spice. Learn how to get the crunchiest pieces of vegetables for this refreshing salad. What’s Korean cucumber salad? Korean cucumber salad is a side dish (banchan) often served in South Korean restaurants. We typically have it at…