Hiyashi Chuka (Cold Ramen)
Despite the ramen craze that has swept the world, outside Japan, appreciation for ramen has mostly been limited to hot noodle …
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Chinese Mooncake and the Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival is an offering of thanks for a bountiful harvest. It is celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth …
Mongolian Beef Barbecue
Despite its name, Mongolian beef did not originate in Mongolia. It is a Chinese-American dish adapted from the beef component …
Gyudon (Japanese Beef Rice Bowl)
Sweet and salty, gyudon is thinly sliced beef cooked with softened onion slices in a mixture of dashi, sake, mirin and soy …
Yangzhou (Yang Chow) Fried Rice
Leftover rice is magically transformed into a delicious and colorful dish by adding meat, seafood, vegetables, eggs and …
Steamed Pompano With Ginger Sauce
Can any dish be simpler to cook than steamed whole fish? The only real work involved in cooking this steamed pompano with …
Sweet Spicy Pork Stew
Ages ago, we frequented a Korean fusion restaurant where we ordered the same dish on every visit — beef stew. The restaurant …
Hainanese Chicken Rice
A Southeast Asian adaptation of wenchang chicken from the Hainan region of China, Hainanese chicken rice is an iconic …
“Claypot” Chicken Rice
Because our traditional earthenware is too small to cook a meal for four, my "claypot" chicken rice was cooked in a cast iron …
Iced Jasmine Tea with Lime
No, this isn't a powdered mix that you just drop into a glass, add water and ice, and stir. We’re partial to loose tea leaves …
Japanese Carbonara
Inspired by a pasta dish we enjoyed at a Japanese restaurant long ago, this Japanese carbonara has angel hair pasta, bacon, …
Sweet Spicy Mushrooms and Tofu
Mushrooms and tofu are two ingredients that soak up flavors well. Pair them with a beautiful sauce and they are transformed. …