East Asian
Easy Salt-Baked Chicken
This adaptation of classic Cantonese salt-baked chicken doesn't require a ton of salt.
By Bill, Judy, Sarah, and Kaitlin Leung
Hand-Shredded Chicken
Poaching the chicken not only prevents overcooking, it also gives the meat a silky texture.
By Bill, Judy, Sarah, and Kaitlin Leung
Goma Miso Dressing
This Japanese sesame-based dressing is great on salads, seafood, and grilled meat.
By Atsuko Ikeda
What Is Miso, and How Do I Choose the Right One for What I’m Cooking?
There are over 1,300 types of miso produced globally. We’re diving into the ingredient’s rich history, plus how to shop for, store, and cook with miso paste.
By Zoe Denenberg
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13 Japanese Soups and Broths to Warm Your Winter Nights
You deserve a steaming bowl of one of these soups.
By Jarrett Melendez
Tonkotsu Ramen
This tonkotsu ramen recipe is time-consuming but worth the effort—both the stock and the marinade can be made a day in advance.
By Atsuko Ikeda
Kenchin Jiru
Like all Shojin Ryori (Buddhist temple cuisine) dishes, this tofu and vegetable soup is vegan. Kenchin jiru is a really hearty, comforting winter soup.
By Atsuko Ikeda
Piri Kara Soba
Japanese cuisine tends to be mild on the whole, but this noodle soup, piri kara soba, has a real kick to it.
By Atsuko Ikeda
Kombu and Katsuoboshi Dashi
Kombu and katsuobushi (bonito flakes) come together in an umami-rich dashi with a complex, deep flavor.
By Atsuko Ikeda
Clear Your Fridge (and Sinuses) With Mala Dry Pot
With a flurry of Sichuan peppercorns and dried chiles, this stir-fry turns your leftovers into fiery riches.
By Jess Eng
Vegetarian Dashi
Dried shiitake mushrooms add an extra earthy depth of flavor to this versatile vegetarian dashi. Use the broth as the base of any Japanese soup.
By Atsuko Ikeda
Mala Xiang Guo (Mala Dry Pot)
Mala dry pot may be hot pot’s soupless cousin, but don’t mistake this lack of soup for lack of flavor.
By Jess Eng
Oden
Oden, a hearty Japanese winter stew, has a little bit of everything—fried tofu, eggs, fish cake, and boiled potatoes.
By Maori Murota
Chawanmushi With Clams and Shiitake Mushrooms
Chawanmushi, a Japanese savory, soupy custard, makes a wonderful first course, served either hot or cold.
By Sonoko Sakai
Kamo Soba (Buckwheat Noodle Soup With Duck)
Thinly sliced duck breast seared with leeks starts this beautiful bowl of noodle soup called kamo soba.
By Maori Murota
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17 Vegetarian Chinese Recipes to Add to Your Plant-Based Meal Plans
Find silky noodles, crispy cauliflower, and more in this list of vegetarian Chinese recipes.
By The Editors of Epicurious
Tonyu Nabe (Soy Milk Hot Pot)
The broth base for tonyu nabe, as the name suggests, is soy milk, along with dashi and miso paste.
By Maori Murota
Curry Udon
This quick and flavorful curry udon gets its flavor from Japanese curry sauce mix.
By Maori Murota
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A Taiwanese-American Lunar New Year Menu Full of Chicken Dumplings and Lion’s Head Big Macs
Frankie Gaw shares his dream menu for a Lunar New Year that bridges nostalgia and midwestern suburban flair.
By Frankie Gaw
Grandma’s Pearl Meatballs
For these pearl meatballs, a mixture of pork, ginger, and scallions are combined into a meatball, then rolled in grains of sweet glutinous rice.
By Frankie Gaw