Korean Glass Noodle Japchae (stir-fry)

Asian, Entrees/ Main Dishes, Health benefits-Food Facts

  Korean noodle japchae stir-fry Noodle Japchae is a very popular dish in Korean Cuisine. It’s original which was a veggie stir-fry that focused on the Shiitake mushroom component, made it’s first appearance in the 17th century by Yi Chung for the...

Chinese Stir-Fried Rice

Asian, Breakfast/Brunch

Chinese Stir-Fried Rice Anyone who has ever enjoyed Chinese cuisine knows the basics of stir-fried rice. Authentic stir-fried rice often uses left-over rice, meat, and vegetables. In fact, using leftover ingredients actually enhances the stir-fried rice flavors and...

Smooth Coconut Lentil Curry

Asian, Casserole, Entrees/ Main Dishes

Smooth Coconut Lentil Curry Curry is one of the most popular dishes in India and, personally, one of my favorite dishes. Curry in India has been traced all the way back to around 2000 BC, had slowly made it’s way to England in the 17th century, and after was...

Korean Japchae, Glass Noodles

Asian, Entrees/ Main Dishes

Korean Japchae, stir-fried glass noodle recipe You might be wondering, what in the world is Korean Japchae?? Jap meaning “mix”, Chae meaning “vegetable”, is a Korean Japchae stir-fried sweet potato or rice glass noodle dish. Originally made for...

Malaysian Breakfast – Nasi Lemak

Asian, Breakfast/Brunch

Having savored the vibrant tastes of Malaysia’s mornings, I find myself lingering on the memories of a quintessential Malaysian breakfast—the delectable Nasi Lemak. Imagine unwrapping a banana leaf parcel to reveal a treasure trove of coconut milk-infused rice,...

Kerabu Mangga – Malaysian Salad

Asian, Salad, Side Dish

Kerabu Mangga – Malaysian Salad     Kerabu Mangga, also known as Malaysian Salad, is a very healthy side dish.  It directly translates to Mango Salad. Usually, the mangos used for this salad include the unripe and young ones. In fact, most prefer the unripe, mainly...