Japan is known for many good foods, and seafood is definitely on the top of the list. Whether it’s raw or cooked, there are all kinds of dishes. …

What is Shallot? — Shallot (Allium ascalonicum) is a cultivar of the onion which makes it a close relative with garlic, scallions, chives, leeks, and onion (all in the Allium family). Shallot originated in Southwest/Central Asia. …

When thinking of Japan, what dish first comes to your mind? Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum and Japan Times surveyed more than 600 people from 44 countries, and the survey results showed that Ramen was chosen as the most loved Japanese food. As you know, there are many different types of ramen…

What is Katsuobushi (Bonito Flakes)? Katsuobushi is a prepared/dried fish shaved into very thin slices. It is also known as dried bonito shavings. Katsuobushi is widely used in Japanese cuisine and is the most common condiment for soup/broth base. Most katsuobushi is made from skipjack tuna (bonito). The first step of making katsuobushi is to…

The Taiwanese burrito called Run Bing (潤餅) or Taiwanese Popiah (薄餅) is a street food that can be found all over the country in Taiwan. Taiwanese people also eat this specific food during the Tomb Sweeping Festival which falls on either April 4 or 5. …

What is Fish Sauce? Fish sauce is an amber/brownish liquid condiment made from fermented fish or krill. Small fish and krill are coated in salt in a 3:1 ratio and fermented for anywhere from four months to three years before being ready to use. …

With Easter coming up, we knew had to make an egg dish! Trứng Đúc Thịt is a classic Vietnamese dish made with eggs and ground pork, mixed with other vegetables and fish sauce. You’ll never see this served in restaurants, but every Viet family has their own version of this. …

What is Garlic? Garlic (Allium sativum) is a perennial flowering plant growing from a bulb. Garlic can be grown year-round if under mild climates. Not only is garlic the common spice/seasoning worldwide, in Asian Cuisines, along with ginger and scallion, are the golden-three go-to spices for most Asian savory dishes/recipes. …

Disney finally gave us a Southeast Asian princess! What better way to celebrate the release of Raya and The Last Dragon than to cook some bomb Southeast Asian food? Pad Krapow Gai (ผัดกระเพราไก่) is a super quick, easy-to-make Thai dish made with ground chicken and stir-fried in delicious, spicy brown…