Fragrant Jasmine rice is a great side dish for savory meals, and for certain cuisines and food pairings, its light aroma and slightly sticky but fluffy texture is the perfect pairing. This foolproof rice-to-water ratio makes making perfectly soft and tender Jasmine rice in a rice cooker easy. Jasmine rice varieties While white Jasmine rice is the most popular, there…
Try this deep-roasted sesame dressing with caramelized onions and rich Kewpie mayonnaise. This homemade dressing is our version of Kewpie’s popular sesame dressing, which is developed to have its nutty and savory ingredients but without any thickeners or fillers. Learn the secret behind the exact balance of sweet and umami flavors in the recipe below. What is roasted sesame dressing?…
The next time you want a flavorful roast dinner that’s much better than the baked grocery store offerings, try this recipe for whole smoked chicken. This smoked chicken recipe comes with a two-step wet brine and dry rub flavor combo that guarantees a well-seasoned bird with tender and ultra-moist pieces of meat. Why smoke a whole chicken? Smoking a whole…
Bánh trung thu are various types of Vietnamese mooncakes enjoyed during the Mid-Autumn Festival every year. These really remind me of my childhood and they were special because it was rare that we got to enjoy these mooncakes! These delicious treats come in two styles: savory baked, bánh nướng, and sweet snow skin, bánh dẻo. Participate in the annual tradition…
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…