Regional: Asian

Cookbooks

Book Review: Dim Sum, The Art of Chinese Tea Lunch

While cleaning my office today, I rediscovered a small yet wonderful cookbook by Ellen Leong Blonder, Dim Sum: The Art of Chinese Tea Lunch. Beautifully illustrated, the book is tailored to the everyday person, utilizing commonly found ingredients with detailed explanations on cooking techniques. I’ve been going out for dim sum over the past few [...]

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Regional: Asian

Japanese Potato Korokke Recipe

I’m in love with this Japanese comfort food. I cannot resist an occasional (ok, maybe semi-regular) fried food, and korokke do not disappoint. A crispy exterior with a creamy potato and pork interior, slightly seasoned with onions and nutmeg. Korokke are common in bento boxes and I’ve had them a few times at Japanese restaurants. [...]

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Main Courses

How to Make Chinese Hot-Pot

This photo captures a recent Chinese hot-pot dinner at our house, a common meal for many asian families. For westerners, it’s best described as ‘fondue’, but don’t expect to be dipping into a thick cheese sauce. Chinese hot-pot is simplistic, yet healthy and allows the true flavors of the food to shine through. In all [...]

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