Recipes
Authentic recipes from China, Japan and Korea. Step by step, with all the secrets.
Cuisine Japanese
JapaneseKake Udon
Thick wheat noodles in a clear dashi broth. Japanese simplicity at its peak, Sanuki style from Kagawa.
JapaneseOkonomiyaki
The Japanese savory pancake from Osaka: cabbage, fluffy batter, pork and seafood, drizzled with sauce and mayo. Cooked on a teppan.
JapaneseTempura
The Japanese art of light frying: shrimp and vegetables coated in a crispy, translucent batter, fried to perfection.
JapaneseZaru Soba
Cold buckwheat noodles served on a bamboo tray, with tsuyu sauce, wasabi and green onion. Japanese freshness at its finest.
JapaneseJapanese Rice in Green Tea
The late-night meal of the Japanese: rice with hot green tea poured over, topped with wasabi and nori. Light and comforting.
JapaneseJapanese Rice Balls
Japanese rice balls perfect for a packed lunch. Salted rice, filling in the center, wrapped in crispy nori.
JapaneseMiso Soup
The essential Japanese breakfast soup. Dashi broth, miso paste, tofu and wakame seaweed. Simple, comforting, essential.
JapaneseJapanese Egg Rice
The simplest Japanese breakfast: hot rice, beaten raw egg, soy sauce. Three ingredients, pure comfort.
JapaneseJapanese Stir-Fried Noodles
The stir-fried noodles of Japanese festivals: thick noodles, crunchy vegetables, sweet-savory sauce, topped with pickled ginger and aonori.
JapaneseBeef Rice Bowl
The iconic Japanese beef rice bowl: thin beef slices and onions simmered in a sweet-savory dashi sauce.
JapanesePork Cutlet Rice Bowl
Japanese breaded pork rice bowl: crispy tonkatsu simmered in dashi sauce with soft egg and onions.
JapaneseMiso Ramen
Sapporo-style miso ramen: rich and velvety broth with fermented soybean paste, topped with chashu, corn and butter.
JapaneseChicken and Egg Rice Bowl
The Japanese 'parent and child' rice bowl: chicken and onions simmered in dashi sauce, topped with silky egg over hot rice.
JapaneseTakoyaki
Osaka's octopus balls: crispy outside, creamy inside, topped with brown sauce and dancing bonito flakes.
JapaneseJapanese Rolled Omelette
Japanese rolled omelette: thin, fluffy layers lightly sweetened with dashi, rolled into a perfect rectangle.
JapaneseTeriyaki Salmon
Japanese glazed salmon: golden and glossy fillets, coated in homemade sweet-savory teriyaki sauce with mirin and soy.
JapaneseTonkotsu Ramen
The iconic Fukuoka ramen: creamy white pork bone broth, tender chashu, marinated egg and thin noodles.
Cuisine Chinese
ChinesePeking Roast Duck
The Chinese imperial dish: duck with crispy lacquered skin, sliced and served in thin pancakes with sauce, green onion and cucumber.
ChineseGarlic Stir-Fried Bok Choy
The 5-minute green vegetable of Chinese restaurants: garlic stir-fried bok choy with a bit of oyster sauce. Simple, green, delicious.
ChineseSmashed Cucumber Salad
The refreshing starter of Chinese restaurants: smashed cucumbers to absorb the garlic, vinegar and chili seasoning. Ready in 5 minutes.
ChineseChinese Rice Porridge
Asia's comfort breakfast: rice slowly simmered until creamy. Perfect when you're sick or it's cold outside.
ChineseChinese Tea Eggs
The marbled eggs of Chinese convenience stores and train stations. Cooked in tea, soy sauce and spices - perfect as a snack.
ChineseChinese Tomato Egg Stir-Fry
THE quintessential everyday Chinese dish. Juicy tomatoes, fluffy eggs, a bit of sugar - it's the first dish every Chinese person learns to cook.
ChineseChinese BBQ Pork
Cantonese lacquered pork: caramelized and glossy pieces with appetizing red color, marinated in honey, five-spice and hoisin sauce.
ChineseDan Dan Noodles
Sichuan spicy noodles: thin noodles in creamy sesame sauce, chili oil and crispy minced pork.
ChineseRed Braised Pork Belly
Shanghai braised pork: melt-in-your-mouth belly in a glossy soy caramel sauce with spices, slow-cooked for hours.
ChineseChinese Dumplings
Traditional Chinese dumplings: thin homemade wrapper, pork and cabbage filling, boiled or pan-fried as potstickers.
ChineseKung Pao Chicken
The Sichuan stir-fried chicken with peanuts: chicken pieces, dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns for the characteristic mala flavor.
ChineseMapo Tofu
The iconic Sichuan dish: silken tofu in spicy doubanjiang sauce with minced pork and Sichuan peppercorns for the mala effect.
ChineseSweet and Sour Pork
The Cantonese classic: twice-fried pork pieces coated in a glossy red sweet and sour pineapple sauce.
ChineseSoup Dumplings
Shanghai soup dumplings: thin dough encasing juicy pork and a hot broth that bursts in your mouth.
ChineseYangzhou Fried Rice
The classic Chinese fried rice: golden separated grains, char siu, shrimp, eggs and peas, with the aroma of wok hei.
Cuisine Korean
KoreanBibimbap
The Korean bowl where everything mixes: rice topped with colorful namul, marinated beef, fried egg and gochujang. A world dish born from ancestral rites.
KoreanKorean Braised Tofu
The most popular tofu banchan: pan-fried tofu slices braised in a soy-gochugaru sauce. Flavorful and economical.
KoreanKorean Egg Rice
The 5-minute meal when there's nothing in the fridge: hot rice, mixed raw egg, soy sauce and sesame. Simple but perfect.
KoreanKimchi Fried Rice
The simplest and most addictive Korean fried rice: day-old rice, well-fermented kimchi, a fried egg. Ready in 10 minutes.
KoreanHomemade Kimchi
The basic napa cabbage kimchi recipe: salting, gochugaru seasoning and fermentation. Your first homemade kimchi.
KoreanKorean Bean Sprout Soup
The simplest and most comforting Korean soup. Perfect the day after a party - Koreans swear it cures hangovers.
KoreanKorean Seaweed Soup
The traditional soup for Korean birthdays and new mothers. Wakame seaweed in a sesame-scented beef broth.
KoreanUpgraded Korean Ramyeon
How to transform instant noodles into a real meal: add an egg, vegetables and cheese. The secret of Korean students.
KoreanBulgogi
The famous Korean marinated beef: thin slices caramelized in a sweet-savory sauce with nashi pear and sesame.
KoreanSeafood Scallion Pancake
Korean seafood and scallion pancake: crispy outside, soft inside, served with soy-vinegar dipping sauce.
KoreanJapchae
Korean stir-fried sweet potato noodles: translucent and chewy, mixed with colorful vegetables and beef in soy-sesame sauce.
KoreanBlack Bean Noodles
Korean black bean noodles: thick noodles coated in a rich, glossy sauce with pork and vegetables.
KoreanKimchi Stew
The comforting Korean stew with fermented kimchi, pork belly and tofu, served bubbling in an earthenware pot.
KoreanKorean Grilled Pork Belly
The iconic Korean BBQ: pork belly slices grilled at the table, wrapped in lettuce with ssamjang and garlic.
KoreanSoft Tofu Stew
Korean soft tofu stew: bubbling and spicy, with seafood or pork, served with a raw egg that cooks in the heat.
KoreanSpicy Rice Cakes
Korean spicy rice cakes: chewy sticks in a spicy red gochujang sauce, iconic Korean street food.