Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken and Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce is what you need when craving Vietnamese food. Juicy chicken, crispy and charred chicken skin dipped in a tangy sweet and spicy dipping sauce. Yuhum! My kind of food. The secret to this dish? Lemongrass. It adds that fresh, citrusy kick that…
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Continue ReadingMiso & Kimchi Coconut Noodle Soup: An amazing bowl of umami flavors for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, on the table within 20 minutes. This comforting yet vibrant dish brings together the deep savoriness of miso, the tangy kick of kimchi, and the rich creaminess of coconut milk. Gochujang…
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Continue ReadingI’ve been a fan of Japanese food for as long as I can remember—there’s just something about the balance of flavours, that perfect blend of salty, sweet, and umami. Whether it’s ramen, sushi, or grilled skewers, Japanese cuisine always hits the spot. One dish I can never resist? Chicken Yakitori.…
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Continue ReadingThese Chinese Lion’s Head Meatballs are pure comfort food—tender, juicy, and packed with bold, warming flavours. A mix of pork and chicken, seasoned with ginger, garlic, and spring onion, makes these meatballs incredibly aromatic and flavorful. They’re first fried until golden brown and crispy on the outside, then gently simmered…
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Continue ReadingA classic Chinese restaurant style vegetable dish with Oster sauce, this sauce goes amazingly with bimi, bok choy, broccoli and this case Chinese broccoli. And the best thing is, it’s super easy to make. I say it’s 10 minutes but actually the vegetables just need to steam for 5 minutes…
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Continue ReadingIndian Butter Chicken is such and easy weeknight or quiet weekend dinner. Every Sunday I cook a meal for Martin who I got connected to via @thuisgekookt . I always make 2 portions: 1 for the evening itself and the other to be frozen for later in the week, so I’m always…