Made in just 5 minutes, this simple Vietnamese peanut sauce is the perfect dipping sauce for Vietnamese spring rolls. Included in this blog post is a guide on how to make this sauce at home and how to customize it to your tastes! Whenever I smell this sauce, I know I am having Vietnamese spring…
Easy Chinese Eggplant with Minced Pork
One of my favorite Sichuan dishes, my version of Chinese eggplant with minced pork is easy to make, and packs a ton of spicy, umami flavor. Serve it on a bed of white rice for a cozy weeknight meal. Growing up, I had a lot of Vietnamese dishes and Cantonese dishes, but I never had…
Gluten Free Thai Tea Mochi Donuts
Mochi donuts continue to be one of my favorite desserts because not only are they easy to make, but they’re also not too sweet. If you’re from an Asian household, you know “not too sweet” is the ultimate compliment for a dessert. Another thing I’ve been obsessed with is Thai Tea. It’s a classic drink…
15-Minute Gochujang Salmon
Made with a yummy gochujang glaze, this gochujang salmon is the perfect weeknight dinner recipe that comes together in 15 minutes. Serve on a bed of rice with some vegetables, and you have the perfect meal! I have been in love with salmon recently because as life gets busier, I need easy, quick recipes that…
Mo Hanh (Vietnamese Scallion Oil)
Served on a variety of Vietnamese dishes, Mo Hanh or Vietnamese scallion oil is a core ingredient in Vietnamese cuisine. This garnish is served on rice, meats, and vegetables, imparting herby and earthy flavors to the dish. And the best part is it comes together in less than 5 minutes. Mo Hanh is something that…
Decadent Miso Chocolate Chip Cookies
Flavored with sweet white miso, these easy miso chocolate chip cookies are rich, decadent, and full of chocolate. The white miso gives them an extra boost of flavor, making them quite literally some of the tastiest cookies I’ve ever made. Last week I went to a food event at Ryla, an awesome Japanese American restaurant…
Vietnamese Roasted Chicken
Made with the most amazing fish sauce glaze, this Vietnamese roasted chicken is the Asian twist on a classic dinner recipe you never knew you needed. Pair this with some rice and vegetables, and you have the most comforting family dinner. I have always wanted to have my own roasted chicken recipe because growing up,…