After one of the most fabulous getaways to the Island of Gods – Bali, I came back refreshed, more open minded, and… happily satisfied with Indonesian food. There are three words that come to mind when thinking about the essence of Indonesian cooking: rice, spicy, fragrant. Here is a photographic journey to Bali. Rice Rice Paddies –> Planting...
This is a variation of one of my favorite dishes growing up. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside – it’s amazing how delicious tofu can be. For a quick weekend dinner, I made this and a chicken pepper stirfry, served with jasmine rice – quick and easy! Oh, and this recipe...
I know I’m a week late… but! Happy Chinese New Year and the Year of the Snake! It’s time to eat some good food for good luck this new year, and wontons definitely represent fortune. The reason why wontons and dumplings (larger and thicker skinned than wontons) bring luck and fortune is because they look...
Thanks to Serious Eats, I found this cookbook sitting in my mailbox over the holidays. I must admit that I was a complete stranger to Burmese cuisine. That is… until I got Burma: Rivers of Flavor. I really enjoyed going through the book because it teaches you about local culture and lifestyle, including local...
If you think that steam = flavorless, think again! It’s all about the ingredients you bring along in your steaming that allow flavors to mingle. This steamed halibut is steamed with wine, soy sauce, sesame oil, scallions, and ginger. Steamed Halibut with Ginger, Scallions & Jalapeños Adapted from Food and Wine Ingredients Vegetable oil,...
I was excited to try a Momofuku recipe at home. It was a test to gauge whether or not I should buy the Momofuku cookbook. Chef David Chang really brought out the essence of Asian fusion. This recipe actually comes from Ssäm bar, one of world’s 50 best restaurants, and not Momofuku Ko, the...
This month’s 5 Star Makeover theme is… pizza! Loved the theme because pizza allows so much room for creativity. For my pizza, I chose to make Margherita pizza, with a Chinese twist. I wrapped the typical Margherita flavors in a Chinese pastry bun. The slight tinge of sweetness in the dough made...
I find figs irresistible, mainly because of the combination of their natural sweetness and chewy texture. Not only that, aren’t figs just so cute?! Also, they are one of the highest plant sources of calcium and fiber. What’s not to like? This is my new favorite way of enjoying figs. I hope you like them as...
Bento basically refers to a lunch box. Most of us probably have some sort of memories associated with packed lunches (hopefully positive ones). Thanks to mom, mine was almost always tasty. My bento usually consisted of rice, meat or seafood, and vegetables. Then, I got a little box for fruit. If you were to...
Don’t be deceived by its simplicity. This Cantonese noodle dish is often served at parties and get togethers because of the incredible oyster sauce infused noodles. Deep fried noodles are typically used, but I used regular egg noodles instead for the sake of health. It makes a quick yet fancy dinner. I discovered the secret...
