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East Asian

Easy Chinese Bakery–Style Whipped Cream Cake

This fluffy, tender whipped cream cake decorated with fruit is a staple of family celebrations.

Instant Pot Jogaetang

Do not be fooled by the light-colored broth in this Korean Instant Pot clams recipe: The chile peppers pack a punch.

Instant Pot Chogae Guksu (Cold Chicken Noodles)

Chogae guksu has a refreshing, cold broth, with chicken, veggies, and egg to make it a balanced meal.

Stop Foraging for Bad S’mores Sticks and Use Pocky Instead

I’m just mad that I didn’t think of the combination of Pocky and marshmallows myself.

Pocky S’Mores

Cookie, chocolate, and marshmallow: the delicious flavors of classic summer s’mores, rearranged.

Is Binchotan the Best Charcoal in the World?

Smokeless, odorless, and one of the longest burning charcoals you can buy—binchotan is worth the high cost.

Ton Negima (Grilled Pork Belly and Scallion Skewers)

In some parts of Japan, yakiton (skewered, grilled pork) is even more popular than grilled chicken.

Negima (Grilled Chicken Skewers With Green Onion)

Negima—chicken placed alternately on a skewer with green onion or scallion—is one of the most popular yakitori dishes.

Yardbird’s Yuzu-and-Miso-Marinated Chicken Tender Yakitori

Tender pieces of chicken fillet (a.k.a. chicken tenders) are marinated in miso, yuzu zest, mirin, and sake for a delicate sweet-salty flavor.

Yardbird’s Chicken Breast Yakitori

Skewered chunks of juicy grilled chicken breast, finished with sake and served with soy sauce and wasabi.

Ginger-Garlic Half Chicken

Combine ginger, garlic, fermented chili-bean paste, and soy sauce to make a flavorful marinade for grilled half chickens.

Sasami no Ume-shiso (Grilled Chicken Tenders With Ume and Shiso)

Chicken tenders, which are cut from the breast, are grilled or broiled on bamboo skewers.

Grilled Chicken Breast Skewers With Wasabi

Wasabi’s subtle heat pairs wonderfully with juicy chicken breast in these grilled skewers.

Mitarashi Dango (Rice Balls in Syrup)

A springtime favorite in Japan, these tender rice dumplings are grilled and coated in a sweet soy glaze.

Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Skewers

Every izakaya in Japan offers this iconic yakitori on its menu: simply skewered asparagus wrapped in bacon and grilled.

Miso-Marinated Salmon

This lightly miso-marinated salmon is served with a bright green spinach sauce underneath.

Sakana No Shioyaki (Classic Salt-Grilled Fish)

Salting fish removes the fishy-tasting juice from the flesh.

Grilled Shiitake With Ponzu

This simple grilled or broiled preparation helps fresh shiitake mushrooms shine. Serve the grilled mushrooms garnished with grated daikon and yuzu.

Welcome to Our Korean Barbecue Disco Party

Your guide to grilling (and dancing) until sundown with plenty of banchan, grilled pork belly, oysters, and makgeolli.