This homemade Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki is the ultimate savory pancake that you can’t get enough of. This okonomiyaki is made of cabbage, a light batter, pork belly, noodle, eggs, shrimp and a bunch of other toppings that you can add. What distinguish this Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki from others is the layers of goodies. For my homemade version,

According to Chinese calendar, for 2021, the new year will fall on February 12, 2021. Are you ready for the celebration? The year of 2021 will be symbolized by an ox. In fact, there are 12 animals representing each year of the Chinese calendar and it will rotate every 12 years. Anyhow, are you glad

This Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐) is such a comfort dish that you can’t get enough of. Mapo tofu is one of the popular Chinese dishes originating from Sichuan province. It is famous for its spicy “numbing” effect covering the silky-smooth tofu and savory juicy ground pork. However, in my recipe below, I am ‘taming’ the “numbing”

It’s my last post of the year so I decided to ‘spice it up’ and share this Sambal Bajak recipe with everyone. Sambal Bajak is an Indonesian-style red chili sauce that originated in Java island. There are many variations to this type of chili sauce. However, all ‘types’ of Sambal Bajak use red chilies that

Try these mouth-watering stuffed mushrooms with egg and bacon, it won’t disappoint you. In fact, you will want more and the next time you know it, I kid you not, you probably will have already stuffed four or five of these mushrooms into your mouth. These egg and bacon stuffed mushrooms are such a great

Aromatic and fragrant Indonesian coconut rice that you will never get enough of, this Nasi Uduk is made by cooking rice in coconut milk (or the rich coconut cream) and some spices such as bay leaves, lime leaves, lemongrass and so on. The combination of coconut milk and spices will bring the best flavor of

Siomay Bandung, or Indonesian style shumai, is a well-loved traditional snack that most Indonesian people grow up with. Siomay is basically a steamed fish ball with tofu, egg, cabbage or other vegetables drizzled with peanut sauce, ketchup, sweet soy sauce, lime juice and chili sauce (optional). So, taste-wise, you have a delicious appetizer or snack

Bubur ketan hitam, or black glutinous sweet porridge, is one of the classic traditional Indonesian desserts that is very comforting and warm to the tummy. Usually, people will serve this sweet porridge as a breakfast item as it is quite filling. Also, this black sweet porridge will give a boost of energy in the morning

Delicious and healthy Japanese-style beef rice bowl with egg or known as Gyudon is one of my family’s favorite. There’s never a week that goes by without this meal on our dining table. It is simple to make, yet delightful. Gyudon is healthy, yet very pleasant and satisfying. Thinly sliced beef and onion simmered with

This creamy tomato egg stir-fry (番茄炒蛋 or fan qie chao dan) is one of the iconic Chinese meals that is healthy, simple, quick and satisfying. Creamy scrambled egg mixed with juicy tomato paired with fluffy steamed rice that will bring you a feeling of super homey comforting food. This tomato egg stir-fry is also super