Maya SariThis isn’t some brand-new trend. Black pepper chicken has been around, especially on takeout menus outside Asia. Where Sichuan dishes lean hard on fiery chilies, this one builds warmth more slowly — layer after layer …
Chicken Feet Salad (Crunchy Asian Street Food Favorite!)
Chicken feet are eaten all across Asia. Dim sum carts in China bring them out glossy and braised. In the Philippines, they’re skewered, grilled, and sold by the roadside. Laos and Vietnam have their own …
Lemongrass Chicken Noodles (Light, Fresh & Zingy!)
Why This Lemongrass Chicken Noodle Is Successful Noodle bowls similar to this one are a common type of street cuisine enjoyed by people in Vietnam. As you make your way down a lane of a …
Red Curry Chicken (Spicy, Sweet and Savory!)
This red curry is my weeknight magic trick. Red curry paste already carries garlic, Chile, galangal, and lemongrass—it’s flavorful enough to stand alone. But swirl in coconut milk and suddenly it’s smooth and rich, toss …
Bakwan Jagung (Crunchy, Delicious Corn Flitters!)
Golden, crunchy, and impossible to resist as a snack It’s tough to stay away from the sound of hot oil hitting cornmeal batter. Bakwan Jagung is the best food you can get on the street. …
Yaki Udon with Beef
Chewy noodles tangled in rich, velvety sauce—effortless comfort in every bite. There is a particular kind of stillness that occurs when food is truly wonderful; it is the kind of silence in which no one …
Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry | Quick, Savory & Sweet
This kind of stir-fry? It’s the backbone of everyday cooking in many Chinese homes—fast heat, big flavor, not a lot of ingredients. You take what you’ve got, toss it in a hot pan, and hope …
Peking Duck (A Crispy Masterpiece!)
Peking duck is the kind of dish that stops time. The skin crackles with every bite—paper-thin, golden, impossibly crisp—while the meat underneath stays juicy and rich. Wrapped up with cool cucumber, scallions, and sweet-savory sauce …
Chickpea Curry (Nutritious & Delicious!)
Traditionally cooked with dried chickpeas and slowly simmered in a fragrant mix of garlic, tomatoes, onions, and warming spices, Chickpea Curry, also known as chana masala in many Indian homes. Though this dish is also …
Pad Thai with Chicken & Shrimp (Better Than Takeout!)
A Tuesday night stir-fry that surprised me I’ll be honest—I didn’t set out to make Pad Thai. I just wanted something quick and warm, and maybe a little exciting. I had half a bag of …