What to cook + how to cook
I am a big fan of some authentic southern fried chicken and the classic Belgian waffle. Salty, sweet, fried food. How can you go wrong? I have even found myself saddled up in front of a famous Roscoe’s chicken and waffles – a Los Angeles staple. It’s the perfect combo for a gluttonous afternoon especially after painting the town … Continue reading Taiwanese Fried Chicken & Onion Waffles
This is Not Your College Chicken Ramen. You need this in your culinary wheelhouse. Once you cook a fantastic ramen you become intimately familiar with the stock making process and you want this sexiness. It works. Ramen stock making is such an easy task yet it yields such a complex, delicious result. A really good ramen will make a … Continue reading Rockin’ Ramen Recipe
I have had plenty of Tandoori chicken from a wide array of Indian restaurants but it wasn’t until I landed in the Maldives by way of India that I truly fell in love with it’s complexity. I was on a project (that ultimately fizzled) in Bangkok when I was invited to a friend’s honeymoon party. … Continue reading Homemade Tandoori Chicken
Homemade Chicken Shawarma (shāwarmā) I will guide you into heaven with this recipe. And with heaven I mean flavor euphoria. I wrangled this recipe out of a woman while hunting for rugs in Istanbul, Turkey. Our first night there a gentleman named Bulit (who apparently knew everyone) met us at the lobby and took us … Continue reading Turkish Shawarma Recipe
Who Loves a Good Pho Ga? Phở king everyone. Why? Because a proper Phở Gà has all these these umami flavors that make people happy. It’s approachable yet exotic. It’s healthy yet full of flavor. It’s complex yet easy to make. It’s chicken noodle soup folks and we can all get down with that. With all dishes … Continue reading Pho Ga Recipe
I make this as delicious as I can without a ton of salt which is generally synonymous with a lot of restaurant-style Chinese food. This is a pretty authentic recipe eaten in and around Sichuan, China, but definitely not just there. Continue reading Chinese Poached Chicken
This is my take on a mind blowing grilled chicken I had when I was in Bangkok. No it was not street side, nor was it at some “cafeteria” stall or at some fancy “hi-so” hangout. It was deep in the recesses of a Mall which is not that surprising if you have been to Bangkok. Continue reading Thai Grilled Chicken (Gai Yang)
This is a Vietnamese home-run from Phú Quốc island. I have carefully measured out everything so there is no guess work. Just tasty chicken which I call my “Le Viet” special – French influenced, Vietnamese deliciousness. ‘Nuff said. Continue reading Vietnamese Roasted Chicken
Pad See-Ew (ผัดซีอิ๊ว) is a wonderfully quick Thai stir-fry that is easy to learn. This is a classic recipe adapted from a cook I knew in Bangkok. She made it perfect every time. Continue reading Pad See-Ew
A rather delicious spin on the chicken nugget. My best experience was not actually in Taiwan, it was at a small chain in L.A. that dusted the chicken with the final seasoning. Continue reading Taiwanese Fried Chicken
