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Good Finds @ HK: Japanese-Style Pickling Salt
My first salad-like dish in Hong Kong! Salad is not a regular item in Hong Kong people’s diet. And even if restaurants do serve salads, they are never as fresh and tasty as the ones I enjoy in Vancouver (in my opinion anyways!). So I was prepared to go without salads for three months. But [...]
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Oyakodon
I think I found myself a new comfort food dish – oyakodon. It takes no forethought, only requires about 30 minutes to prep (the longest part is cooking the rice) and gives me that much desired soul-comforting feeling without weighting me down and making me feel sluggish afterward. Oyakodon is a traditional Japanese meal consisting [...]
Avocado and Corn Salad with Miso Vinaigrette
When it comes to salad, I’m not too creative. I use the same ingredients over and over again. Avocado, corn and bell peppers. These are my three must-have ingredients. Don’t need any mixed greens. Just toss these three ingredients with a miso vinaigrette and that will make me a happy fed girl. Tweet This Post
Dim Sum 101: Eggplant with Prawn Paste
Dim Sum is one of my favourite part of Chinese cuisine. But yet, I feel that it has not has been given much focus in the food blog world. And it truly saddens me. So, as a devoted Dim Sum fan, I’m going to start a new series on A Nutrition Plate, Dim Sum 101! [...]
Kimchi, 4 Ways!
Last week I made some kimchi. It was a lot of fun and the result turned out great. The only problem was that I made too much! Despite the fact that I loved having as a small side dish along with my meals, I couldn’t possibly have it everyday… So I put on my thinking [...]
Cucumber and Wakame Salad
On a chilly, grey day, what could be more comforting than a hot bowl of soup? That was the thought that crossed my mind when I was thinking about what to make for lunch. I decided to make some miso soup. Tweet This Post
Quick and Tasty Kimchi – Ready in 1 Day!
Kimchi is one of those foods that doesn’t look too appealing, but yet it tastes amazingly addictive. I fell in love with it after I had my first even bite at a traditional Korean restaurant. And from that point on, I have practically tried every variety of store-bought kimchi, hoping to find one that resembled [...]
The Multi-Purpose Dressing: Sweet Soy Sauce
Ever since I’ve got my hands on the The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook, I haven’t been able to put it down. All the photos look amazing and all the recipes just sound so delicious. I’ve tried a few of the recipes and each has turned out very tasty as promised. But among them, the one recipe [...]
Beer Braised Beef Brisket with an Asian Flare
I love beef brisket! Despite knowing that it is a fatty cut, I still love it for its tenderness and the melt-in-your-mouth texture. Thus, when a recipe calls for beef brisket, I can never bring myself to substitute it for a leaner cut. However, I do try to give it healthy twist by using less [...]
Asian-style Marinated Eggplant