Korean Spinach Salad, or Sigeumchi-namul, is a classic, popular Korean side dish. It’s always my favourite banchan whenever I’m at a Korean restaurant, fresh, savoury, and fragrant with sesame oil, and it comes together with just a handful of ingredients. It’s ready to eat as soon as it’s tossed, but I prefer chilling it for…
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Taiwanese Sweet and Tangy Pickled Cucumber 台式酸甜醃小黃瓜
Taiwanese Sweet and Tangy Pickled Cucumber is a classic side dish, and one of the easiest things you can pickle at home. It only needs a handful of ingredients, and the method comes down to two simple steps: salting the cucumber to draw out moisture, then squeezing it dry. That’s what keeps the crunch. And…
Taiwanese Golden Pickle (Huang Jin Pao Cai) 台式黃金泡菜
Huang Jin Pao Cai (黃金泡菜), or Taiwanese Golden Pickle, is a distinctly Taiwanese creation, first developed in Tainan around twenty years ago. It was created to suit Taiwanese tastes, which lean away from heat and towards rich, savoury sauces and a satisfying crunch. Its defining feature is a thick, golden sauce, emulsified from ingredients like…
Addictive Soy Marinated Silken Tofu (Inspired by Korean Mayak Eggs)
Looking for a quick and refreshing dish that requires almost no cooking? This Soy Marinated Silken Tofu is inspired by the flavours of Korean Mayak Eggs and Japanese soy-marinated eggs, but made with silky smooth tofu instead. The silky tofu is soaked in an aromatic soy-based marinade packed with garlic, spring onion, chilli, sesame oil…
Chawanmushi Style Steamed Eggs with Udon Noodles
A comforting twist on Japanese steamed egg custard, this dish pairs silky custard with chewy udon noodles for a light yet satisfying meal. Finished with savoury tamari and sweet mirin, it delivers a delicate balance of umami-rich flavours. Perfect for a cosy lunch, light dinner, or nourishing bowl any time of day. *This recipe is…
High-Protein Soy Sauce Steamed Whole Eggs
If you love steamed eggs, this is a must-try variation. Instead of whisking the eggs for that silky custard texture, this method keeps them whole — gently steamed in a savoury soy sauce base until perfectly set. It’s a super quick and fuss-free way to enjoy eggs, with minimal prep and maximum flavour. I’ve made…
Easy Spring Onion Ginger Rice 蔥薑飯
Love the fragrant sauce that usually goes with Hainanese chicken or Cantonese roast? You can make it at home in minutes with just a few simple ingredients! This is my all-time favourite sauce. While it’s perfect with chicken, I often love simply scooping it over fluffy rice for the ultimate comfort bowl — it’s absolutely…
Quick & Easy Garlicky Vermicelli (Rice Noodles) 蒜蓉米粉
This classic garlic vermicelli dish is simple, fragrant, and packed with garlicky flavour. Rice noodles are tossed in a savoury soy-based sauce with plenty of garlic, spring onion, and a hint of chilli. It’s comforting, and comes together in under 20 minutes — perfect for busy days when you still want something homemade and satisfying….
Easy Korean Marinated Eggs (Mayak Eggs) Recipe
This easy Mayak egg recipe features soft, jammy eggs soaked in a flavourful marinade—each bite delivers a burst of sweet, savoury, and slightly spicy goodness. These are Korean marinated eggs, also known as Mayak Gyeran (마약계란). The name literally translates to “drug eggs” because they’re so addictive you’ll keep coming back for more. Simple to…
Garlicky Pak Choi Rice (Shanghai-Style Inspired)
This recipe is inspired by the classic Shanghai-style vegetable rice (上海菜飯/ cài fàn), a comforting Chinese dish where rice is cooked with plenty of greens, often pak choi (bok choy) and Chinese sausage (lap cheong). When I’m craving something meatless, this is my go-to version. Instead of sausage, I use lots of garlic to give…