Karaage: Japanese Fried Chicken
Karaage is one of Japan’s most popular dishes and a household favorite. The juicy and umami packed chicken is double fried to make it deliciously crispy. Marinating the chicken in...
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Japanese Beef Tongue
Beef tongue is a common delicacy in Japan, most famous in the city of Sendai. It is commonly cooked over a charcoal grill, adding a delicious smoky flavor. Cooking it...
Homemade Miso Recipe
Miso is one of the staple ingredients in Japanese cuisine. You will find it in every household and restaurant, showing how pivotal it is to Japanese gastronomy. Miso is crated...
Ramen Recipe by Andy Cheng
Ramen is arguably Japan’s most famous dish. The deep broth combined with the noodles and succulent chashu make for a perfect dish. There are many variations of ramen throughout Japan,...
Sapporo Soup Curry Recipe
Sapporo or Hokkaido soup curry is a delicious alternative to the already tasty Japanese roux curry. It is a thin and watery soup but still packs a spicy punch. A...
Soba Recipe
Soba is a delicious light and refreshing noodle dish that can be eaten hot or cold. It is a very popular dish in Japan. The noodles are made with buckwheat...
Yakitori Recipe
Yakitori is traditionally skewered chicken in Japan, often glazed with a special yakitori sauce, and grilled over charcoal. There can be a variety of ingredients from meats, vegetables, and offal....
Kaisendon Recipe
Kaisendon is a bowl of Japanese rice served with a selection of raw fish and shellfish. It is the perfect dish for any seafood lover as it uses the freshest...
Gavurdağı Salad
Turkish salads have a very unique sour balance created by the exceptional natural resources available. Sumac spice and sumac sour-syrup bring out the flavor of salads, especially onions, and pomegranate...
Hot Ezme (Turkish Salsa)
Turkish salsa, hot and spicy, crispy and refreshing. I love it with tortilla chips or even with simple bread slices.
Manca (Roasted Eggplant and Pepper Salad)
Everyone in Turkey would agree that roasted vegetable salads are more delicious with vegetables cooked over an open fire. Roasted vegetable salads are the favorite of large picnics and weekend...
KISIR (TURKISH BULGUR SALAD)
Made quickly and with limited ingredients, it is easy to put together when guests arrive. And that’s exactly where its name comes from. Kisir means limited.
Carrot Tarator /Havuç Tarator
I really think tarator is one of the best appetizer (meze) in Turkish cuisine! Tarator, a word that also changed meaning as it entered Turkish vocabulary, is a yogurt-based salad,...
Traditional Olivier (Olivye) Salad
Olivier salad is one of the most iconic holiday dishes across Eastern Europe and a staple at countless Ukrainian, Russian, and Belarusian family gatherings, especially during Christmas, Easter, and New...
Thai Green Papaya Salad
Originating from ethnic Lao people, this spicy salad is a delicious appetizer. It is eaten throughout South-Asia and you’ll find it in a few different forms in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam or Cambodia....
Jamaican Beef Rib Stew
This dish is a celebration of robust spices, tender beef, and the rich cultural tapestry of the Caribbean. From the first aromatic whiff to the last satisfying bite, this stew...
Apple Tarte Tatin
Apple tarte tatin is a traditional pie from France and one of the most popular French desserts. This caramelized apple pie is baked upside down and flipped right after. It is...
Choux Au Craquelin
Choux au Craquelin is a classic French dessert made with choux pastry that is both crunchy on the outside and super creamy inside. This recipe has been provided by French Pastry Chef...
All about Abalone (Taste, Price, How to Cook)
What does Abalone Taste Like Abalone is widely known as being one of the most expensive shellfish in the world. The naturally buttery and salty taste, thanks to the seawater...
Arroz Imperial
While a special event or gathering will have most people scrambling for ideas for what food to serve, the Cuban people already have an answer: Arroz Imperial, also known in...
Ajiaco Cubano
Ajiaco is a signature traditional dish of Cuban cuisine. The rich flavor and variety of nutritious ingredients speak to the ethnic diversity and prosperity of the nation itself. This is...
Dutch Rollade
A very popular Dutch Christmas dish is rollade, a rolled pork dish cooked in the oven and served in thin slices with a thick gravy and/or cranberry sauce. Rollade can also...
Appelmoes (Dutch Applesauce)
The Dutch love eating applesauce (or appelmoes as they call it) as a condiment with their main course. It’s very much part of the everyday family meal in Holland.
Ensalada de Papa (Puerto Rican Potato Salad)
Whether it’s a family dinner or a party buffet, you’ll find that Ensalada de Papa is the most loved side dish on the Puerto Rican Christmas table. Hearty and smooth...