Japanese Chicken Katsu Curry
Chicken katsu curry pairs a crisp panko-coated cutlet with the mellow, gently sweet curry sauce that is a favorite of Japanese home cooking and casual …
Indonesian Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
Indonesian chicken satay is a popular street-food classic: marinated chicken skewers grilled until smoky and served with a rich, nutty peanut sauce. A short marinade …
Nepalese Momo Dumplings with Tomato Achar
Momos are Nepal’s beloved steamed dumplings, filled with aromatic meat or vegetables and served with a punchy tomato achar for dipping. A simple flour wrapper …
Lao Laap (Larb) with Fresh Herbs
Laap, also written larb, is a beloved Lao minced-meat salad built around lime, fish sauce, herbs, and toasted rice powder. It is often served with …
Classic Chinese Hot and Sour Soup
Hot and sour soup is a Chinese restaurant favorite built on a savory broth, tender tofu, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and a lively balance of vinegar …
Thai Tom Yum Goong (Spicy and Sour Shrimp Soup)
Tom yum goong is Thailand’s famous hot-and-sour shrimp soup, layered with lemongrass, galangal, makrut lime leaves, mushrooms, and fresh lime. Infuse the broth with the …
Japanese Dorayaki Pancakes
Dorayaki are Japanese confectionery made from two soft, honeyed pancakes sandwiching a generous layer of sweet azuki red bean paste. A short rest lets the …
Korean Japchae with Beef and Vegetables
Korean japchae is a celebratory noodle dish made with springy sweet-potato glass noodles, tender beef, and brightly seasoned vegetables. Cooking each vegetable briefly keeps its …
Classic Uzbek Plov (Palov)
Uzbek plov, also called palov or osh, is a centerpiece dish of rice, tender meat, carrots, onions, and aromatic cumin. It is served for both …
Sri Lankan Chicken Kottu Roti
Kottu roti is one of Sri Lanka’s best-known street foods: chopped godhamba roti stir-fried with vegetables, egg, curry spices, and often chicken or another protein. …