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Our favorite recipes, to be enjoyed with family and friends.
What are Fresh Vegetarian Rolls? These are Vietnamese little delicacies – also known as fresh spring rolls – which are perfect for the hot summer days. Traditionally they are filled with boiled pork, shrimps and fresh herbs and called “Goi Cuon”, literally meaning “salad rolls”. Check how to roll the rice paper to make Goi …
Hoi An’s Banh Mi The most famous Banh Mi probably originates from Hoi An, which is home to Banh Mi Phuong located at No. 2B Phan Trau Trinh, Hoi An, considered as one of the best banh mi makers in Vietnam. Hoi An, better known as the “City of Lanterns”, is a trading port in …
Traditionally, the classic Salade Niçoise (pronounced nee-suahz) was served as an appetizer served before the main course. Today, a Salade Niçoise is enjoyed as a light meal on its own. It’s probably the most famous French salad originating in the city of Nice in the south of France. It is traditionally made with diced potatoes, string beans, tomatoes, …
This method to cook salmon is effortless with no mess! There’s no need to marinate the salmon, and you can use any side vegetables that you have in your fridge, and wrap everything together in individual foil package and bake in the oven or toaster oven for about 15 minutes, and voilà! Dinner is served! …
Salmon is probably the easiest and most versatile fish to cook… You can almost do no wrong. This Japanese-inspired recipe requires no marinade and virtually takes less than 20 minutes to prepare and cook. I’m a huge fan of Chef Nobu’s miso black cod, but sometimes you just don’t have time to marinate the fish …
The Japanese have a way to make every dish more delicious, and I’m a huge fan! Even a simple sauce can yield a depth of flavors to enhance grilled meat. Here’s a way to make your own Japanese steak sauce that’s so tangy and tasty. The Ingredients 1/4 cup good quality soy sauce 3 tablespoons …
Poké is a Hawaiian rice bowl, typically topped with raw fish like tuna or salmon and assorted vegetables. Here’s a tasty vegan Poke rice bowl version. It’s so healthy and easy to put together and you could use your favorite raw vegetables or what you can find in your fridge or pantry. Check this post …
The famous Japanese steakhouse Yum Yum sauce, for example, is phenomenal when served with grilled meats and seafood, roasted vegetables but could also be enjoyed as a dip. A fun fact is you won’t find the Yum Yum sauce on any menu in Japan. Apparently, this sauce was invented in America but served in popular …
RedRock Flagship Restaurant in Tokyo If you’re a meat lover, you have probably heard about the iconic Japanese RedRock restaurant chain in Tokyo and Osaka which has expanded to a few cities in the USA. A must-have on their menu is the world famous ‘American sliced beef Don™️’ or the ‘American Cut Steak Don™️’. Delicious …
My sister Nhumy and I have indulged in Pok Pok chicken wings at Chef Ricker’s Brooklyn NY restaurant. The wings were coated in a sweet, spicy and savory glaze and rolled in a crunchy topping and between the two of us, we have created serious damage. Chef Ricker was himself inspired by the popular Vietnamese …
