Japanese Hiyashi Chuka: The Cold Ramen With Five Toppings
The Japanese cold ramen for summer – chilled wavy noodles in tangy sesame-soy sauce, topped with five distinct ingredients arranged radially: ham, egg crepe, cucumber, tomato, and corn.
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Thai Mango Sticky Rice: The Coconut Cream Method
The Thai street-food classic – warm sweet sticky rice cooked in coconut milk, paired with ripe Ataulfo mango and a salty-sweet coconut cream sauce. The summer dessert that defines Thai cooking.
Vietnamese Bun Cha Hanoi: The Grilled Pork Bowl for Hot Weather
The Hanoi street-food classic – grilled pork patties in sweet-sour nuoc cham broth, served with cold rice vermicelli and a heap of fresh herbs. The cooling Vietnamese summer lunch.
Banh Mi: The Vietnamese Sandwich That Beats Subway
Vietnamese bánh mì sandwich with quick-pickled daikon-carrot, pâté, mayonnaise, pork (or tofu), cilantro, jalapeño, on a crusty French baguette. The Saigon street food in 20 minutes.
The Creamiest Risotto Without Constant Stirring
Risotto represents one of the most iconic dishes in Italian cuisine, yet it’s also one of the most misunderstood.
Fried Rice Restaurant Technique: The Three Rules That Beat Takeout
There is a moment in restaurant fried rice when the wok cook tosses everything one last time and the kitchen…