Like pasta, noodles are a key source of carbs, a stable pantry item and an extremely versatile ingredient for cooking. Many of the fast and easy meals that we prepare on a regular basis also use either pasta or noodles, making the ingredients a common choice in many households. Of the two options, pasta is […]
Sous Vide Ramen Eggs
I was really fascinated by these perfectly cooked eggs the very first time I had one in a bowl of authentic Japanese ramen. So overwhelmed by its perfection, I thought that preparing them at home would be close to impossible and should be left exclusively in the hands of a well-experienced Japanese chef. Getting a sous […]
Slow Cooker Pho Ga
Certainly amongst, if not the most popular of Vietnamese specialties, this dish, locally known as the Pho Ga indeed deserves all of the fame that it gets. It is a perfectly-poached chicken noodle dish in a very aromatic broth. That’s all there is to it and is really simple to make. It starts with whole chicken […]
Slow Cooker Prawn Laksa
A hot soup of plump prawns, creamy coconut milk, a highly aromatic spice paste, and fresh limes – now ain’t that comfort food in a bowl. No wonder the laksa is a highly popular dish in various parts of Asia. With bottled laksa paste conveniently made available in most Asian specialty food stores and supermarkets, […]
Slow Cooker Galbitang (Korean Beef Rib Soup)
Want something comforting but relatively light? This Korean beef rib soup is a meal on its own without much of the richness you’d typically get from ingredients like cream or butter, which may get you too sluggish. The clean and aromatic flavors of this dish just leaves you feeling invigorated. The clean flavored broth that characterizes […]