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Rotisserie Chicken Congee

Leftover rotisserie chicken finds new purpose in this endlessly comforting dish.

Hong Kong Egg Scramble

“Soft and pillowy, custardy and light—they were unlike any other scrambled eggs I had experienced before.”

XO Sauce

Developed in the 1980s by a chef in Hong Kong, this sauce is all about umami.

Charred Cabbage With Shrimp Paste Butter

A little shrimp paste goes a long, long, long way in this delicious vegetable dish.

Okonomiyaki Tater Tots

Crispy tots topped with savory-sweet sauce, mayonnaise, furikake, scallion, and katsuobushi.

London Fog Brownies

Yes, brownies can—and should—be made with white chocolate.

Tortellini in Preserved Lemon Brodo

A quick-fix dinner thanks to store-bought tortellini and chicken broth.

Roasted Snap Pea Salad With Yakult-Style Dressing

This crunchy, creamy salad has everything you want for a cookout.

Brussels Sprouts Latkes

Who says latkes have to be potato? Brussels bring a delicious cruciferousness.

Saketini

A short list of ingredients comes together in this elegant sake martini.

Ta’ameya (Fava Bean Fritters)

Serve these as you would falafel: in a pita, on top of a salad, or as a snack with a dip.

Masoub (Banana and Flatbread Pudding)

This quick breakfast or dessert is renowned in Yemen and throughout the Arabian Peninsula.

Sfouf (Semolina Turmeric Cake)

Semolina flour and turmeric give this simple cake a sunny hue and nutty flavor.

Lobia Karahi (Red Kidney Beans With Tomatoes)

This simple dish of beans simmered in a spicy sauce is found in every corner food stall in Peshawar, Pakistan.

Nankhatai (Semolina Shortbread)

These cookies are gently sweetened and perfect with a cup of tea.

Brown Derby

This simple honey-grapefruit cocktail dates to Prohibition, though its origin is a matter of some debate.