Asian Braised Pork Belly

like i always say...you can't go wrong with pork belly.it's easy, hard to over cook and always meaty fatty delicious.this one is skin free and fully braised with Asian aromatics.no crispy skin technique here...this one just melts in your mouth.it's definitely...

Duck Tongues. Two ways. Slow Simmer and Oven Braised

DUCK TONGUES !OFFAL DELICIOUSYES, ducks do have tonguesYES, people DO eat them and...YES...i DID go there.SUPER FUN STRANGEyet quite deliciousnow i see why these are considered a bar-snack or dim sum nibble in the Asian culture.  once you give...

Sea Tangle Noodle Slaw with Vietnamese Dressing

crunchy, tart, crisp, slippery, sweet, savory, tangy and spicythis is my new favorite salad.  i've had it every day for a week.   by it's self, a great light snack or lunch, but topped with shrimp, shredded chicken, BBQ'd salmon?..a delicious,...

Vietnamese Coffee Jelly Dessert...easy

super easy, clean and tasty cool dessert for a summer party.OR...just kick start your day,maybe brighten a June gloom afternoon...coffee jelly, or JELLO as we call it, is a popular dessert in Asia.  in Japan they serve it black, slightly sweetened...

Malaysian Honeycomb cake...aka "Ant's Nest Cake"

KEK SARANG SEMUT...aka ANT'S NEST CAKEhow cool is this cake?you might have seen the Vietnamese Pandan Honeycomb Cake i did last month.  this one is similar in texture, but much easier to make.  you'll probably get it right the first try...

Soy Sesame Ginger Marinated Pork Belly Roll - Roasted Crispy Skin

someone please stop me from buying a pork belly EVERY WEEK !I CAN'T HELP MYSELFi love how versatile it is.  you can dress it up for a fancy dinner party or simply slice a piece off for quick sear.  you can go straight up crispy porkalicious...or...a fresh...

Banh Gan...Vietnamese Flan with Espresso

and so continues my fascination into the Vietnamese culinary world.  there are so many sweets and savories that i find interesting, odd, delicious and dare i say...just a bit SCARY?scary is what keeps me coming back for more.this Vietnamese treat...