Chili oil noodles are a classic Chinese dish. Oil noodles were seen on the market as early as the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). There are so many variations of them depending on the region or restaurant you’re in. Meat can be added but there’s so much flavor that it isn’t necessary. The slick oil will make …
If you love Thai food, you’ve likely had tom kha goong soup. There’s nothing quite like the savory flavors of garlic and onion mixing with sweet notes like lemongrass, lime, and coconut. Add in the spicy curry paste and you’ll have a home run of flavor that you won’t be able to stop eating. Although …
Whether its game time or just a regular weekday, crispy crunchy melt in your mouth chicken wings are always a hit. These easy crunchy chicken wings have a teriyaki flare and a crunchy breading. The meat practically falls off the bone and fills your palate with flavor and texture. The sauce can be tossed in …
Growing up my family would sometimes take trips to Seattle Washington and visit the Pike Place Market. There was one tradition we had every time we went and that was to go to the Bao shop there. My Dad used to work at the Pike Place Market about 50 years ago. My parents would walk …
I think I can speak for my whole family (except the vegetarian) when I say that those red strips of pork from Chinese takeout are the best part and there’s never enough. Pork Char Siu is quite possibly the dish that I make that takes the longest to prepare only because of the wait time …
Easy teriyaki chicken My go-to dish to serve with rice has to be this teriyaki. It’s sweet and savory with notes of ginger and garlic. It may not be exactly a traditional teriyaki but it’s my cheat version. It can be jazzed up with pineapple chunks, sliced spring onion, or sesame seeds. I like to …
Easy cabbage and carrot side dish Whenever I make an Asian meat or noodle dish this veggie side often becomes the star. It’s so simple with 4-5 ingredients and takes hardly any time at all. The flavors are refreshing and palate cleansing, it really allows the vegetables to shine. 3 medium carrots ½ head green …
