Miso Soup
Miso soup is probably one of my favorite little dishes ever. It’s my go-to during a hangover, when I don’t feel so well, or when I just want something warm and savory. This week, I needed to use up some tofu that was borderline expired and miso paste, which will probably also expire soon. The … Continue reading
Soba Salad
For my mom’s 60th birthday celebration, we had a big BBQ at my parent’s house and enjoyed grilled meats and veggies. This refreshing soba salad dish came from my mom’s friend and it was a huge hit! The ingredient quantities are very flexible… I just started throwing stuff in… Melanie’s Soba Salad (recipe courtesy of … Continue reading
Steamed Tofu with Enoki Mushrooms
I have seen fresh enoki mushrooms at the store many times, and on an impulse, I decided to buy a package, even though I had no idea what to do with them at first. Called enokitake in Japanese, these long, thin white mushrooms are commonly found in East Asian cuisines (Japan, China, Korea), particularly in … Continue reading
Kung Hei Fat Choy!
Happy Chinese New Year everyone! Happy Year of the Dragon — may it be prosperous for all! Just wanted to compile all my Chinese recipes I’ve posted so far (updating my 2011 Rabbit post actually) … and I realize *still* I have been seriously slacking in that department. I need to get back in touch … Continue reading
Szechuan Braised Rabbit with Tofu and Peanuts
For Chinese New Year, I wanted to prepare a rabbit dish to ring in the Year of the Rabbit. I have never cooked rabbit before, but rabbit meat can typically be prepared in the same manner as chicken. The tastes are actually fairly similar with rabbit being slightly leaner. I first started enjoying rabbit at … Continue reading
Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas, CA
Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas Cuisine: Japanese Fusion, Tapas/Small Plates Price: $15-30 per person Phone: 408-725-0542 Address: 19980 E Homestead Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014 Gochi is a really nice place to take your friends or family, just be sure to make a reservation beforehand or be prepared to wait a while for a table because this place is very … Continue reading
Chinese Mabo Tofu
Mabo Tofu (or Mapo Doufu) is a popular Chinese dish that originated from the Szechuan province. The dish consists of tofu set in a spicy chili and bean-based sauce that is mixed with minced meat, usually pork or beef. The original Szechuan recipe is made to be powerfully spicy, although in America, the dish’s heat … Continue reading
Shrimp and Tofu Pad Thai
Just like with my Thai Green Curry, I went the lazy route by using prepared Pad Thai sauce from the store. The sauce for Pad Thai is much easier to replicate as it requires considerably less ingredients than curry paste. Most sauces call for some combination of tamarind, sugar, fish sauce, vinegar, tomato paste and … Continue reading
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