Sauces

Pandan Waffles with Coconut Caramel

Pandan Waffles with Coconut Caramel

Today is officially the start date for complete lockdown in my state county. Before all the craziness, I had actually planned on making katsu chicken and pandan waffles as a twist to its beloved inspiration; unfortunately, last time I checked the grocery store in the […]

Vietnamese Fried Rice Cakes (Banh Bot Chien)

Vietnamese Fried Rice Cakes (Banh Bot Chien)

I. Love. Street. Food. It’s comfort food on crack and every culture has their own unique takes on it. Banh Bot Chien – when you get this in Vietnam, the vendor will fry up these soft and chewy rice cakes, crack eggs into them, and […]

I Made Hogwarts Sorting Hat Empanadas

I Made Hogwarts Sorting Hat Empanadas

This idea was the brainchild between my late-night Pinterest browsing – “OOOO what if I made these witch hat calzones but make them empanadas instead” – and my boyfriend’s off-the-wall ideas – “What if you made them Harry Potter inspired, like all the houses!” …and […]

Homemade Viral Omurice with Quick Demi-Glace

Homemade Viral Omurice with Quick Demi-Glace

I’m not gonna even lie and say this is an approachable recipe you guys. This was the hardest thing I’ve ever attempted to cook or bake – I’m dead serious. Chef Motokichi, of viral omurice fame, truly is a master at what he does. But […]

Air Fryer Chicken Katsu Sandwiches

Air Fryer Chicken Katsu Sandwiches

Thanks to my mom’s addiction to buying cooking equipment, our kitchen is now endowed with a brand new air fryer. Armed with freshly baked milk bread, I decided it was an opportune time to try out Bon Appetit’s recipe for spicy chicken katsu sandwiches like […]