In my country, rhubarb is not very commonly used for cooking or baking. When I first saw rhubarb in a grocery store, I wondered “what’s this ugly looking reddish plant that resembles celery”, and of course I had no intention to buy it. However, I …
Korean “fire chicken” Buldak 불닭
Up for something spicy? Try out this simple, one-pot delicious Korean fire chicken buldak recipe! In Korean, bul refers to “fire” and dak means “chicken”, therefore the name “fire chicken”.
Northern Thai Sausage (ไส้อั่ว Sai ua)
Northern Thai sausage, Sai ua, is an iconic dish from Northern part of Thailand, also found in northeastern Burma. It may not be as well known as Tom Yum and Pad Thai, but it remains one of my favourite dishes to order from a Thai restaurant.
Korean Beef Bulgogi 불고기
Bulgogi is probably one of the most popular and well known Korean beef dishes. It normally consists of marinated slices of beef grilled on a stove-top griddle or stir-fried in a pan, along with vegetables.
Oyakodon亲子丼 (Japanese chicken & egg rice bowl)
Oyakodon, meaning “parent-and-child donburi”, is a popular Japanese donburi dish invented in the late 19th century. It consists of sliced onion, chicken, eggs simmered in a sweet-savory sauce, poured over a bowl of steamed rice. Oyakodon is a rather simple dish that only requires one pan. It …
Simple Pizza Margherita (No pizza stone/oven)
Pizza Margherita, a typical Neapolitan pizza, is without a doubt one of the most classic pizza varieties ( if not THE most classic). The toppings are simple: tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, basil leaves…but the flavor is complex. I also love its vivid tri-colour representing colors of the …
Pad Thai with Shrimps
It is probably safe to call Pad Thai the ultimate Thai street food. This stir-fried rice noodle dish is not only commonly found in Thailand, it is also served most of Thai restaurants and food courts worldwide.
2-Step Sweet Corn Cheesecake
This authentic, delicious sweet corn Basque cheesecake will be the easiest cheesecake you will ever make, period. The silky smooth cheesecake melts in your mouth, and every bite is loaded with pleasant scents of corns. The actual corn kernels inside the cheesecake add a very interesting …
Japanese Miso Gyudon 牛丼
Gyudon, a nutritious rice bowl consisting of sliced beef simmered in a rich sweet savory sauce, is one of my favorite quick Japanese dishes to make. In Japanese, Gyu means beef and don refers to donburi which basically means “rice bowl dish”.
My Best Banana Dessert
Banana desserts are hardly mind-blowing, in my opinion… I’ve tried Tokyo Banana cakes which were once very popular, found them mediocre. They are simply banana-shaped sponge cakes filled with flavored custard. Its taste was even a little artificial to me.