Asian
Fried Cashews With Lime Zest and Chile
This take on a very popular Thai bar snack—freshly fried cashews tossed with salt, chiles, scallions, and fragrant lime zest—is simple but so good with an ice-cold beer.
For the Most Flavorful Congee, Add Bones
This lusciously thick, flavorful, and full-bodied rice porridge gets its texture from both the rice’s starches and the gelatin from chicken bones.
Slow-Cooker Chicken Congee (Gye Joke)
Cooking congee in a slow cooker takes patience, but you can cook it overnight if you want it for breakfast.
59 Diwali Recipes for a Bright, Festive, and Sweet Holiday
Whether you're looking for the classics—such as gulab jamun, carrot halwa, and jalebi—or you're interested in finding some new dishes to add to your Diwali feast, these recipes will satisfy your sweet tooth and ensure you get something savory to eat, too.
Cheesy Samosa Puffs
In this fun and easy Diwali snack, spiced potatoes, cheddar, and cilantro are encased in pastry, then baked until crisp and golden brown.
Hariali Paneer Tikka (Green Paneer Skewers)
Paneer is marinated in a creamy herb and garlic yogurt marinade, then charred.
Chicken Yakhni Pulao
The essence of this pulao is the yakhni, which means meat stock or broth. Homemade chicken stock, bone-in chicken thighs, and an abundance of spices make this a flavorful and comforting one-pot meal.
Mango Shrikhand Panna Cotta Tart
The filling of this tart reminds of me of the hot Mumbai summers when Mum would make mango shrikhand for us, with the beautiful fragrance of floral cardamom and saffron and the warm notes of nutmeg. Mango and ginger are a great pairing, so the base of the gingersnap crust pairs well with the silky smooth shrikhand filling in the tart. I love this tart and my kids love it too. It is so easy to make that it has become a regular in our home. It is definitely a showstopper for a party as well! It is.…
Roasted Chile Powder
To add earthy heat to your cooking, roast dried Thai chiles in the oven before grinding them to a powder.
The Secret to Delicious Vegan Korean Food Is My Fish-Free ‘Fishy’ Sauce
Fish sauce is integral to Korean cuisine, but this vegan version still packs a ton of fermented, briny, and umami flavor.
Vegan Gamja Tang
A plant-based alternative to this traditionally pork-heavy dish restores the potato to its rightful place as the star of the stew.
Royyala Iguru (Stir-Fried Prawns)
The Nellore district in Andhra Pradesh is the epicenter of prawn cultivation in India. I am lucky enough to have family in Nellore and have spent many memorable childhood summers with ammama there. The prawns in Nellore make it to the kitchen literally minutes after they are caught, and really do taste like the sea. The trick to this recipe is to be patient and allow the onions to brown to a deep, caramelized sweetness. It never fails to amaze me that such a simple dish can be absolutely delicio.…
This Instant Pot Japchae Is, In Fact, Instant
Set aside your skepticism because using the faddish pressure cooker for these traditional Korean noodles actually works—and in a fraction of the time it takes to cook them conventionally.
Instant Pot Japchae
A Korean classic of bouncy noodles, julienned vegetables, and a sweet-and-salty sauce—and this version only takes about 20 minutes.
How Tempura Evolved From a Portuguese Staple to a Japanese Art
Influenced by the Portuguese, the Japanese mastered the practice of using a batter to coat and fry all sorts of vegetables, delicate leaves, and succulent seafood.
Vegetable Tempura
Use any combination of vegetables for tempura—the list is as long as the vegetables available at your market.
I’m Making Mooncakes for Mid-Autumn Festival—and You Should Too
Although ways of celebrating differ throughout China, mooncakes have a starring role no matter the region.
Honey Pistachio Mooncakes
Encased in these mooncakes are a filling of coarsely ground pistachios, fragrant honey, and a generous sprinkling of salt.
Red Bean Mooncakes With Salted Egg Yolk
If you’re lucky, you’ll find mooncakes with an egg yolk or two, which means there’s more of the best part to share with your family.