If you’ve ever walked into any boba shop, you’ll immediately recognize the earthy, warm, and spicy aroma of fresh Taiwanese popcorn chicken. Learn how to make this original Taiwanese street food snack at home with tips on properly getting those extra crunchy bites of flavor with the right marinade and seasoning powder. What is Taiwanese popcorn chicken? Taiwanese popcorn chicken,…
If you grew up eating Americanized Asian food, like me, you’re familiar with the ever-popular sweet and savory teriyaki sauce. Unlike traditional Japanese tare, this teriyaki sauce is thicker in consistency and can be used as both a teriyaki glaze and as a dipping sauce. Learn how to make this super simple teriyaki sauce at home in under 10 minutes! …
Making the popular fruity Korean strawberry milk at home is super easy, you can even use frozen berries or premade jam! This refreshing Korean strawberry milk recipe is easy to make, and you can customize it based on dietary and sweetness level preferences. What’s Korean strawberry milk? Korean strawberry milk is another popular online trend similar to Korean banana milk.…
When we started our backyard garden, we knew we wanted to use raised garden beds because we didn’t want to revitalize the hard clay in our native soil. The beds allow you to customize the soil for specific plant needs, and the elevated 17-inch height makes it easier to tend to plants. However, filling a raised garden bed can quickly…
This Korean banana milk recipe is easy and full of banana flavor! Let me show you how to make your own banana syrup at home for extra sweetness and flavor to pair with any coffee, matcha, or just to drink as plan banana milk; it’s delicious. If you can’t take a trip to Korea and get your hands on viral…
One of the best things about eating hot pot is the dipping sauce options. While hot pot is shared communally over a simmering pot of broth, an array of vegetables, proteins, and carbs, the dipping sauce is your own and open to endless possibilities. There are infinite ways to make hot pot dipping sauce, from soy sauce to sesame paste,…
You can have fresh herbs year-round by growing an indoor garden. Making an indoor herb garden is a great option for those living in an apartment or small space because you can customize the setup and variety to suit your environment. What herbs should you choose? Before heading out to your local nursery to buy seeds or plants, it’s best…
Tanghulu is a super viral traditional Chinese street dessert that pairs fresh fruit with a sweet and crunchy candy coating on a stick. You don’t have to travel abroad to eat these hard-candied covered fruit at home. Learn how to make tanghulu at home with our tips and tricks, learned through trial and error. What is tanghulu? Tanghulu is a…
Hainanese chicken rice is a Singaporean staple infused with spicy and bright ginger, pungent garlic, and rich chicken flavors. This minimal chicken rice dish includes tender, poached chicken, fragrant Jasmine rice with rendered chicken fat, and a flavorful broth. In theory, Hainan chicken rice seems like a simple dish, but there are some tips and tricks for properly poaching the…
Try this easy gyoza dipping sauce recipe to perfectly complement your batch of hot potstickers. This gyoza dipping sauce has a traditional tare, a traditional Japanese sauce base that tastes savory, slightly sweet, and tangy with a touch of nutty sesame. And, of course, it’s topped off with a bit of spiciness with Japanese chili oil. What are gyoza /…
Need a creamy and tangy dipping sauce with a kick for your next shrimp cocktail party? Try this flavorful, rich shrimp sauce that only takes 15 minutes to whip up and pairs well with just about any steamed seafood. Our variation of this traditional English shrimp sauce is full of rich, umami flavor with citrusy lemon juice, spicy Tabasco sauce,…
Bánh khọt are mini Vietnamese savory pancakes filled with tender pieces of pork and seasoned tender shrimp. Wrap them in layers of leafy greens, minty herbs, and tangy pickles, then dip them in a sweet and flavorful fish sauce for the perfect flavor-packed bite. When you make them at home, the freshness and crispness can’t be beat. I’m a control…