Gently cooking fish swaddled in lotus leaves perfumes it with a subtly sweet lotus fragrance while keeping the fish incredibly moist and tender. This simple steamed fish is topped with a refreshing vinaigrette inspired by Sichuan flavors of ginger, soy…
Homemade Cultured Butter
Make cultured butter at home from just two simple ingredients: cream and kefir, no special equipment required. Cultured butter is one of the simplest home fermentation projects and a great introduction into the transformative power of fermentation. This butter is…
Sichuan Spiced Salmon Gravlax
Gravlax is salmon that is cured with salt, sugar, and dill. I riffed on this Nordic classic by swapping the cure with my go-to Sichuanese cure made by toasting spices in salt. This gravlax recipe is a welcoming gateway into…
Hunan Stir-Fried Pork
This flavorful stir-fry comes together in just 15 minutes with tender thinly sliced pork and crisp vegetables. The literal translation of the dish 小炒肉 is “small stir-fried pork”, a reference to its quick cooking and humble origins as an everyday…
Simple Smoked Salmon Dip
This smoked salmon dip is a perfect appetizer that comes together in one bowl, in just 5 minutes. The dip is savory and spreadable—perfect for smearing on toast or dipping with crackers and crudite. The base of the dip is…
Fava Bean and Tofu Skin Salad with Mala Vinaigrette
Creamy, sweet fava beans meet delightfully bouncy tofu skin in this flavor-packed salad from Sichuan. The mala vinaigrette is flavored with chili oil and Sichuan peppercorn for a tingly spicy The entire dish comes together in just 15 minutes and…
Tonka Bean Ice Cream
Tonka beans combine a several familiar aromas and flavors into something familiar, yet unique—like if cherry, vanilla bean, nutmeg, hay, and tobacco all mixed together into a single flavor. I ought to note tonka beans are illegal in the United…
Chicken Thighs in Goji Agrodolce
Crispy pan-roasted chicken thighs meet a Chinese-ish take on agrodolce, the sour-sweet Italian sauce.
Monkfish Liver in Yuzu Kosho Ponzu
Monkfish liver with yuzu kosho ponzu is a luxurious appetizer that comes together in less than 10 minutes. Canned monkfish liver is a shortcut to a perfectly tender texture that’s ready to serve without any additional cooking time. What does…
Strawberry Lychee Shortcake
This Chinese-American take on the classic strawberry shortcake is the perfect not-too-sweet summer dessert. Fluffy biscuits and lightly sweetened cream pair with juicy, macerated strawberries and lychees. In this recipe, strawberries meet lychees, my favorite tropical fruit that hits peak…
Silkie Chicken Soup
This nourishing Chinese herbal soup is made with silkie chicken, prized for its rich flavor and restorative properties. Simmered with traditional Chinese medicinal herbs like angelica root, astragalus, and goji berries, it’s a comforting dish rooted in healing. Walk into…
Tinned Squid with Parsley Vinaigrette
This quick recipe is an elegant upgrade to any tin of squid (or any tinned fish for that matter) for a vibrant and balanced appetizer or lunch. I recommend serving with toast or over salad greens to soak up the…