How to Make Addictive Chinese Fried Shrimp
Anytime there’s seafood in the freezer, I’m ready to pull this Chinese fried shrimp recipe out to fry them all! This same recipe works with shrimp, squid and fish. Literally the perfect crunch and seasoning, seasoning that you will want to sprinkle onto everything! This recipe is restaurant-quality, and so easy to make…
Vietnamese Watermelon Rind & Shrimp Soup
This is Vietnamese comfort food in a bowl. If you’re looking for ways to use your watermelon rind, look no further! And if you’re asking if Watermelon Rind is even safe to eat, it absolutely is, and is especially good for you as it’s nutrient-rich in vitamins (A, C and B6). This is…
Khao Soi (Northern Thai Coconut Curry Noodle)
This Khao Soi recipe tastes as close to the real deal and can rival your favourite Thai takeout spot. Make it with your desired protein – beef, tofu or chicken, either would go well with this dish! All you need is the khao soi paste, and a bunch of pre-fried noodles, and you…
How To Make Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich)
Banh mi is the best sandwich to exist, but I may be a little bit biased. There’s nothing like a fresh-baked baguette brimming with fillings. Get tips on how to best assemble the best bites!
Make This Easy 5-Ingredient Spicy Korean Rice Cake Snack!
Meet spicy Korean rice cakes I would walk nearly a kilometre during the winter in -20 weather for a taste of these freshly grilled Korean rice cake skewers at Yonge & Finch. It’d be a rough walk, but I knew it’d be worth it every time. One order for $1.50, and worth every…
Make Siu Mai in 30 Minutes
Homemade siu mai is my new fave snack. This is incredibly easy to make, it’s ridiculous. I often make it over my 1-hour lunches, for me, it only takes 20-25 minutes to make from start to finish! Here’s a video of how easy-peasy it is. Growing up in Sydney, I remember that this…
Bún Măng Gà (Vietnamese Chicken & Bamboo Noodle Soup)
Bamboo is one of my top favourite ingredients in a soup. Bamboo comes in a few forms, I like to look for young bamboo that’s yellow. With this ingredient, we’re making bún măng gà, which is a Vietnamese noodle soup with chicken and bamboo. This dish is classically made with Duck instead of…
Easy Rice & Mango Dessert (with Long-grain Black Rice)
I had my fingers crossed for this recipe. I had ripe sweet mangos, and so badly wanted mango & sticky rice. The one major ingredient that I was missing was the sticky rice! Using a newer ingredient to my pantry, this was subbed for long-grain black rice – and was a sweet &…
Thịt Kho Trứng (Caramel Braised Pork with Eggs)
This is what home tastes like. Every Asian household has a special caramelized pork recipe, and this is what I grew up with: Thit Kho, pork belly lovingly braised in coconut water. This dish is best enjoyed with copious amounts of rice, and trust me, just one whiff of this fragrant dish and…
Bò Kho (Vietnamese Beef Stew)
Be prepared for one of the richest broths you can meet: Bò kho, aka Vietnamese Beef Stew! Perfect for soaking up a warm Vietnamese baguette, noodle or even fluffy jasmine rice. But I’ll always reach for a banh mi! The beef in this dish is very versatile and so easy to make. I…
