Ask any Pho aficionado what makes a perfect pho and many will definitely say, “It’s all about the broth!” I am one of the temperamental tasters of pho who definitely can write about an epic poem on finding the best tasting broth. I have been to many Vietnamese households, including my best friend Kiana’s, but…
Category: Asian Dish
My Tinola — A Filipino Chicken Ginger Soup with a ZING!
If Sinigang (Tamarind Soup) is the king of Filipino soups, then surely the Tinola is the queen. Prized for its delicate broth, the Tinolang Manok (Chicken Ginger Soup) garners accolades from the rich umami and comforting flavors inherent at every sip. It’s been touted as a cure-all soup and often prepared for the sick and…
A Rhapsody in Thai Mussels Syʀpʀiz
Champagne with exotic floral and herbaceous notes make this broth so inviting and delicious!
Momofuku’s Bo Ssam Filipino style
Delicious Roasted Pork for best finger food appetizer with beer and cider!
10 Essential Steps to a Successful Tempura
Tempura Vegetable and Tempura Shrimp recipes are available from the NYT archives. Both of the recipes have garnered 4/5 stars. The comments in the article revealed some need for additional information to produce a successful Tempura. Mark Bittman’s recipe uses the traditional ingredients for Tempura: water, egg, and flour. However, I prefer using just one…