Malaysian roti canai with chicken curry and dal curry is surprisingly simple to make. Here is my roti canai and two curry recipes below. This is a non-coconut milk version since good quality coconut milk is hard to find for us. Whole milk works as a great substitute to get the same creaminess that coconut…
Hainanese Chicken Recipe
I’ve been trying to make Hainanese chicken since coming back from Singapore. After watching over 30 YouTube videos and documenting countless blogs for their take on this simple dish I came across the same problem each time. -No measured ingredients-Varied chicken weight-Uneven cooking results and methods The recipe I came up with after a bunch…
Salmon en Croute
Ingredients 1-1.5 lbs salmon 4 oz of mascarpone cheese (an 8 oz container, use half) 2-3 large handfuls of spinach Rind of 1 lemon and lemon juice of half a lemon half an onion Pasty sheets (I use 7 layers) 1 handful of chives 3 garlic cloves 2 TB of butter Olive oil Salt and…
Garlic Chicken and Mango Parsley Salad
Ingredients 1 whole chicken (look for a smaller one, easier to cook evenly) 5 garlic cloves 1 shallot 1 lemon 1 bunch of parsley 1 jalapeno 1 large leak (white part) 2 mangos 1 small bunch of your favorite baby tomato variety Palm full of fresh mint leaves Salt and Pepper to taste Olive oil…
Hot Bacon Sandwich
Having grown up in the Midwest I’ve ate my fair share of hot beef sandwiches. I decided to do a slight twist on this classic using thick slabs of bacon with some left over mashed potatoes, creamy white wine sauce I had in the fridge and some fresh Japanese style Milk Bread. The bacon and…
French Chicken Gravy
One of my favorite dinner recipes to make after a busy day, French Chicken Gravy. It’s perfect when you are craving a homemade dinner or great for a special occasion without much fuss. This is sure to impress! French Chicken Gravy: 4 chicken breasts (or 2 breasts, 2 thighs) 1/2 white onion 2 garlic cloves…
Relaxing Campfire Cooking
Relaxing Campfire Cooking campfire cooking in Sequoia National Park at R Ranch in California. Campfire Wild Alaskan Halibut Recipe: Handful of cherry tomatoes Handful of fresh basil 2 TB of dry marjoram 3 TB of butter Salt and pepper to taste 1-2 lbs of halibut Tinfoil -Place halibut on tinfoil -Season halibut with salt, pepper,…
Tanmen Potato Soup
I fell in love with Tanmen soup after watching Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories on Netflix. It looked like the perfect comfort soup that I had to try. My version of Tanmen is made with potatoes and it’s a perfect complement to a soup that is traditionally made with noodles. I grew up in a potato loving town…
Octopus Carpaccio Natto Bowl
My home is being remodeled and I’ve been itching to make something but haven’t been able to. My work around for this involved creating a simple but tasty octopus carpaccio mixed with natto and raw egg. I love natto! I bummed over to the asian grocery store in downtown LA and lucky for me there…
Izakaya Gazen – Little Tokyo
Located on a corner in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, this Japanese izakaya offers a unique selection of Japanese lunches and dinners that go beyond your standard teriyaki flare. My go to dish is always their Matsuri Natto. They import their natto from Japan and their tofu is made in house. It’s just really good, filling,…
Qin West – Chinatown
Chinatown in Los Angeles has a gold nugget of a little restaurant called Qin West which specializes in Guilin style food from China. The best way I can describe it as a mix of spicy and sour in the best way possible that’s incredibly savory and delicious. This restaurant has some fantastic Guilin soups were they…
Homemade “Little Sheep” Chinese Hot Pot
One of my all-time favorite Chinese hot pot restaurants is called Little Sheep. They have locations all over the world to feed their hungry following. If you can’t visit one of their restaurant locations have no fear! They sell their broth online so anyone can make it at home. Click the images below to be…
Cheesy Chicken Roulade
Anything Jacques Pepin cooks looks heavenly and upon stumbling on one of his many youtube how-to videos of how to debone a whole chicken while still keeping it’s skin intact I was intrigued. I hadn’t heard of that deboning a chicken like this and so fascinated I had to give it a try myself. Challenged…
Yuzu Salmon
The grocery near my home always has fresh Atlantic salmon so it was perfect opportunity to make Yuzu Salmon. I picked some up and went to the farmers market to get some fresh veggies for tonights dinner. This recipe is super easy and healthy. The hint of yuzu marmalade on the salmon adds just a touch…