Fenzhenrou | Steamed Pork in Toasted Rice Powder

Fenzhenrou | Steamed Pork in Toasted Rice Powder

A random memory popped up a couple of months ago — I was having dinner with my grandparents and my grandpa had brought out a pork dish that was served in a pumpkin. My parents and aunt suggested it might be ‘fenzhenrou’ when I brought 

Mayak Tofu and Avocado

Mayak Tofu and Avocado

Growing up, we only ate silken tofu ‘raw’ but incorporating firmer tofus raw into my meals is one of my go-to ways for adding a protein now. Lately I’ve loved just marinating it and having it with rice! This tofu marinade is inspired by mayak 

Soboro Don (Minced Chicken + Egg Rice Bowl)

Soboro Don (Minced Chicken + Egg Rice Bowl)

In Japanese, “soboro” refers to the technique of cooking things into fine pieces — soboro don is a rice bowl made with minced meat, usually chicken, and eggs scrambled into little bits. The chicken is lightly seasoned with soy sauce, cooking wine, mirin, and ginger, 

Nikujaga

Nikujaga

Of all the new-to-me Japanese foods that boy has introduced me to, nikujaga is probably my second favorite, right after natto. It’s a slightly sweet stew made with thinly sliced beef, potatoes, carrots, green beans and shirataki noodles. I also like to add some tofu 

Panko-Mayo Salmon

Panko-Mayo Salmon

Mom’s panko-mayo salmon is my favorite way to bake salmon — it’s flavorful, has ✨texture✨, and the salmon comes out perfectly juicy. it’s also so simple that @designhangry has made it every week this month! To make mom’s og version, just season salmon with salt and pepper, 

Cantonese-Style Minced Meat & Peas

Cantonese-Style Minced Meat & Peas

Ugh this dish is sooo good and perfect for brunch! The minced meat is seasoned with soy sauce and cooking wine and then simmered alongside peas in a slightly sweet sauce comprised of mainly oyster sauce and soy sauce. This dish is typically made with