Asian

These mochi-stuffed jujube dates in syrup are the Lunar New Year dessert that’s (almost) too adorable to eat.

A showstopping whole fish is a Lunar New Year staple. Assistant food editor Jessie YuChen’s version is straightforward yet stunning, doesn’t require any special equipment, and did we mention it’s absolutely delicious?

This deeply savory (and vegan!) take on Taiwanese youfan will make a gorgeous addition to any Lunar New Year feast.

These little parcels have a juicy pork and kimchi filling, crispy bottoms, and the words “weekend cooking project” written all over them.

Ribbons of protein-packed fresh yuba, or tofu skin, add a delightfully bouncy texture and nutty flavor to these quick, creamy vegan noodles.

These savory and oh-so-simple steamed eggs are the definition of cozy comfort food.

Sweet-salty peppery beef, crunchy garlic rice, and a runny fried egg make this Filipino breakfast perfect for any meal of the day. 

This insanely flavorful soup comes together in 15 minutes thanks to everyday Taiwanese staples.

Crispy-skinned chicken, velvety stewed tomatoes, and tender roasted vegetables come together in chef Melissa Miranda’s modern take on chicken afritada.

There's no denying this vegetarian biryani studded with silky eggplant is a labor of love. There's also no denying the end result is completely and totally worth it.

Toasty griddled Korean rice cakes, melty cheese, and a spicy, nutty brown butter–gochujang sauce come together in this truly decadent snack.

If you love instant Japanese curry from a box, a bowl of this soul-warming homemade version packed with seared mushrooms and sweet winter squash will deliver instant nostalgia.

It only takes a handful of ingredients to bring this dazzling South Asian snack to life in your kitchen. These particular jalebi strike the perfect balance between crispy, chewy, and sweet.

Buttery, floral, and with just the right amount of spice, there’s no better companion for your afternoon tea or coffee break.

Tossed in a sticky, spicy honey glaze, these freezer-aisle fries are our most beloved texture: crispy-gone-soggy. 

This one-pot wonder of sticky rice studded with sweet and savory lap cheong, umami-packed shiitakes, and other savory bits is the cozy meal your weeknight cooking repertoire needs. 

Thin rounds baked until tender and crispy-edged in a warming five-spice brown butter sauce might just be our new favorite way to serve sweet potatoes.

This spinach-packed dal is the lifesaving dinner for nights when we’re strapped for time but still crave something deeply cozy.

This showstopping centerpiece combines the flavors of very Cantonese sticky-sweet char siu pork with those of very British beef Wellington.

When you're not up for deep frying, bake a samosa's spiced potato filling into a buttery, flaky bed of puff pastry instead.