Appetizer

Smoky, fun, and super addicting, these blistered shishito peppers make the best appetizer to serve with your summer dishes! Roast these Japanese peppers in a dry skillet until deliciously charred and flavor them with a simple ginger soy sauce. It’s …

Ultimate Korean fried chicken recipe! These chicken wings are extra crispy on the outside and wonderfully moist inside, all coated in a mouth-watering red spicy glaze made from gochujang sauce. They’re perfect for game nights or as a main dish …

Published 01/20/2021. Updated 05/03/2021 This traditional version of tteokbokki is mildly flavored with a soy sauce-based sauce. It’s slightly sweet and deliciously savory! Gungjung tteokbokki (궁중떡볶이) is the traditional version of tteokbokki. Gungjung means “royal court” in Korean. Unlike today’s …

Many of you have asked us over the years if pan-fried spring rolls are a thing. Well, while spring rolls are normally deep-fried, it is possible to pan-fry them!  This is an easy way to cook fresh or frozen spring …

Sweet and sour ribs is a classic Shanghainese appetizer that will be the highlight of your dinner table. The ribs are browned with sugar until crispy and caramelized, then finished up in a sticky and fragrant sweet and sour sauce. …

Paneer Pakoras Paneer Pakora is a delicacy! Marinated paneer (Indian cheese) dipped in a batter and fry makes a crispy, mouthwatering appetizer. Crispy outside and soft inside, these pakoras are addicting! A perfect snack with afternoon tea. Prep Time 10 …

Whether you call them potstickers, gyoza, or just dumplings, one thing for sure is they are awesome. These are more of a “gyoza” because of the flavours used. The filling is a classic pork and cabbage (the best kind, IMO), …

Chawanmushi is a classic Japanese savory custard that‘s steamed in a delicate cup. We season smooth and silky custard with dashi stock and add tender chicken pieces, kamaboko fish cake, and mushrooms. Make this famous appetizer for your guests for a true Japanese …

Mandu are delicious Korean dumplings filled with pork, cabbage, chives and Korean glass noodles. This homemade mandu recipe will help you make juicy dumplings from scratch with these step-by-step instructions. Homemade Mandu (Korean Dumplings) 391 “I just made these today …

Published 02/07/2021. Updated 02/08/2021 These Korean-flavored baked chicken wings are finger-licking delicious! The recipe includes two different marinades — savory and spicy.   If you like Korean fried chicken smothered in a sticky, spicy red sauce but do not like …