Asian

Rajma, a North Indian dish of kidney beans in a deeply nuanced gravy pairs perfectly with jeera rice (basmati rice cooked with cumin seeds).

In this Instant Pot konkani lobia, tangy tamarind-sauced black-eyed peas are accentuated with pieces of zucchini and butternut squash.

These chicken wings are as golden and crispy as can be—without the hassle of deep-frying.

For these pearl meatballs, a mixture of pork, ginger, and scallions are combined into a meatball, then rolled in grains of sweet glutinous rice.

The final touch for this dish is a pour of hot oil over the top, providing an additional flash-fry of aromatic flavor as the oil sizzles over the scallions and ginger.

Lion’s head meatballs are traditionally stewed or steamed in a casserole dish; here they star in the sandwich of my childhood dreams.

In these chicken dumplings, sweet apple and savory chicken come together, and pickled fennel is the lightly acidic bridge.

Other types of plant-based protein, such as tempeh or seitan, can be used in this green bean stir-fry.

This versatile Chinese black bean sauce adds intense umami to a dish.

In this masoor dal with butternut squash recipe, the earthy taste of the red lentils complements the roasted squash, while tamarind brings in lively flavors.

These savory, saucy mushrooms are not only an appetizer, but makes a perfect noodle topping too.

Chili oil is a Chinese pantry staple that's easy to make at home. 

This easy okra and potato sabzi is a perfect accompaniment for dal and chapati.

This urad dal recipe comes out quite thick, which is why it’s usually served with flatbreads such as naan or chapati rather than rice.

If you can find fresh jackfruit, feel free to use it instead of the canned version in this vegan jackfruit curry.

These air fryer salmon fillets are glazed with a sweet and tangy tamarind sauce and topped with crispy fried shallots.

Ochazuke (Japanese green tea over rice) is a soup is made with fresh or leftover rice in your rice bowl and green tea; add toppings to make it a full meal.

Ozoni is the first soup of the New Year that Japanese people sip for good luck and good fortune.

Gai yang hails from the Thai region of Isaan, where grilling over fire is a main cooking method.