Ah… I LOVE SPAM. I don’t know if it’s the Filipino in me, but there’s something that’s so satisfying when you open a can of Spam. One of my favourite things to make is spam and kimchi fried rice. Salty, spicy, carb-y - it’s everything you want in a meal. And luckily, this recipe can be made in a quick pinch!
Read MoreRajmaaaa, a delicious vegan red kidney bean curry. I’m not sure I know what the exact flavour of rajma masala is. I think I’ve only had a version of it once before at the Rice ‘n Spice in the food court across from my office. But the technique I used to make this curry really made it exceptional. Find out what made it stand apart from the rest after the jump!
Read MoreWho is a fan of rice pudding? Not me! Er, well, it’s not something I ever grew up with or have ever craved. But when impromptu girls nights happen and the theme is Indian, you whip up an Indian-style rice pudding. I present to you: kheer.
Read MoreOne of my favourite street foods I had eaten when I was in South Korea was rabokki. Tender and chewy rice cakes, savoury fish cakes and instant noodles - what?! Of course, I had to learn how to make this for myself. Surprisingly, the whole recipe can take less than 15 minutes of cooking. Try it - you’ll understand why I was so hooked!
Read MoreMy favourite recipe have to be the ones where I can easily throw all the ingredients in my fridge is and be done with it. This is certainly the case with egg foo young, a Chinese Canadian recipe that may probably be found in all those old school restaurants that I grew up with. Quick, easy and suitable for breakfast, lunch or dinner, this recipe can be whipped up in a pinch.
Read MoreIf you can jazz up canned food and luncheon meats, you can do anything. One of my favourite Korean foods, bud jjigae, is up on the blog today! It’s a red hot spicy stew packed with Spam, Vienna sausages, ramen noodles, cheese, tofu and more. It’s a recipe that originated during the Korean War, hence all the canned goods. Don’t let that turn you off that - you’ll instantly become hooked as I was!
Read MoreSaucy. Glossy. Noodly. Jajangmyeon is a Chinese-Korean dish that will soon be making regular appearances in weeknight dinner roster (mainly because that jar of chunjang sauce is so large). This easy traditional and nostalgic Korean dish will want you coming back for more. Oh, and did I mention that this can all be done in under 30 minutes?
Read MoreYakiudon has always been a go-to in my kitchen. It was one of the first meals I’d ever made when I was growing up - one that didn’t involve any condensed soup or onion soup mixes! It has been such a staple in my house and something that I crave out of all other Asian noodles. Big, fat udon noodles and a chock of vegetables…yum!
Read MoreStir fries have always been a lazy and easy meal for me. I used to make them a lot when I first started cooking when I was around 10 years old and haven’t made them much since I moved out of my first serious boyfriend’s house in 2013 - it’s been a while. Since my cooking has improved so much over the years, I believe it’s time for an upgrade for my vegetable stir fry. Easiest recipe ever1
Read MoreEver had Filipino spaghetti? No? Hot dogs in tomato sauce? Not ringing a bell? Well you’re seriously missing out! The perfect marriage of sweet and savoury is exemplified in this classic Filipino dish. The secret ingredient - it’s after the jump!
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