Asian Cuisine

I discovered this spicy pork sausage & rice cake dish during my first visit to David Chang’s Momofuku Ssäm Bar restaurant in New York City, which had been on my…

bánh mì thịt nướng (Vietnamese sandwich with grilled pork chop) Banh mi is my favorite kind of sandwich. It was created in Vietnam during French colonial rule, and has influences from…

Over the holidays, we hosted a large group of friends and family for a potluck style dinner. My neighbor and good friend Sungmee brought a plate of leek and ginger…

The traditional way of making thit nuong is to cut the meat into 2-3 inch strips, then marinade the meat and grill it in between two wire baskets over a…

Nuoc mau (pronounced ‘nook mao’, originating from south Vietnam) is the irresistible caramel syrup that is key to many traditional Vietnamese dishes. It is especially important in stews and for…

As a regular accouterment of Vietnamese cuisine, pickled daikon and carrots are great as a little side nibble with your rice and meat dishes or as an addition to your…

As much as we love meat, I tend to cook vegetarian dishes at home during the week to stay healthy and environmentally friendly.  Tofu is a wonderful substitute for protein…

This is a simple but tasty tofu dish that works well alone as a snack, or as part of a Asian-themed meal.

The great thing about spring rolls is that they are delicious, easy to make, and you can fill them with whatever you like.  The following recipe is close to a…

This beautiful and healthy starter will impress your guests and it is super easy to prepare. You really can’t go wrong making it. It is of course important that you…

Spring rolls are a favorite in our home, and we eat them throughout the year. Loaded with vegetables and herbs, they taste fresh and have a light feel. This classic…

I clearly remember my first time eating kimchi. I was backpacking in Vietnam in 2004 and had never heard about kimchi, or for that matter even tried Korean food. My…

Nuoc chanh (also known as ‘limeade’) is one of the most popular drinks in Vietnam, and is a refreshing way to cool down in the summer heat.  My mom would…

Zucchinis are in season right now and will be for another month. Celebrate the zucchini season by making delicious fritters. I added sweet potato in the mix, as they are…

You have probably heard of quinoa before, but you probably didn’t know that it is a close relative to beetroot, spinach and tumbleweeds (it is not a grain). It is…

This salad is one of my favorites from the Vietnamese cuisine. It is fresh, easy to make and a little addicting. The flavors of salt, sweet and sour combine in…

These delicious little rolls are inspired by the Indian samosas. This inspiration came from my friend Sofia. An exact recipe is not really needed – I think that you can…

This simple vegetable has an amazing presentation when cut lengthwise down the stem, and is filled with flavor. I sauté these on a pan with a little salt and pepper,…

Recently I have had the opportunity to take cooking lessons from Mama Le’s Kitchen (a.k.a. my mum). She taught herself how to cook the Vietnamese dishes by remembering all the…

In another post I wrote about how to cook flæskesteg (Danish pork roast). If you have some leftover flæskesteg, you can make this dish very quickly and easily. You can…