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East Asian

Soft-Boiled Tea Eggs

This version of tea eggs features a soft-boiled, slightly oozy center that’s simmered in a comforting blend of oolong tea, soy sauce, and aromatics.

Mabo Don

This Japanese version of mabodofu is cooked with tofu and ground pork, and is significantly less spicy than the Sichuan version.

Sesame Noodles

The magic is all in the sauce.

Braised Winter Squash With Fermented Black Beans

Squash’s natural sweetness shines next to savory fermented black beans.

Vegan Mapo Tofu

Vegan mapo tofu is possible because its essential ingredients are the fermented black beans, chili bean paste, Sichuan peppercorns, and ground red chiles.

Easy Chinese Bakery–Style Whipped Cream Cake

This fluffy, tender whipped cream cake decorated with fruit is a staple of family celebrations.

Instant Pot Jogaetang

Do not be fooled by the light-colored broth in this Korean Instant Pot clams recipe: The chile peppers pack a punch.

Instant Pot Chogae Guksu (Cold Chicken Noodles)

Chogae guksu has a refreshing, cold broth, with chicken, veggies, and egg to make it a balanced meal.

Stop Foraging for Bad S’mores Sticks and Use Pocky Instead

I’m just mad that I didn’t think of the combination of Pocky and marshmallows myself.

Pocky S’Mores

Cookie, chocolate, and marshmallow: the delicious flavors of classic summer s’mores, rearranged.

Is Binchotan the Best Charcoal in the World?

Smokeless, odorless, and one of the longest burning charcoals you can buy—binchotan is worth the high cost.

Ton Negima (Grilled Pork Belly and Scallion Skewers)

In some parts of Japan, yakiton (skewered, grilled pork) is even more popular than grilled chicken.

Negima (Grilled Chicken Skewers With Green Onion)

Negima—chicken placed alternately on a skewer with green onion or scallion—is one of the most popular yakitori dishes.

Yardbird’s Yuzu-and-Miso-Marinated Chicken Tender Yakitori

Tender pieces of chicken fillet (a.k.a. chicken tenders) are marinated in miso, yuzu zest, mirin, and sake for a delicate sweet-salty flavor.

Yardbird’s Chicken Breast Yakitori

Skewered chunks of juicy grilled chicken breast, finished with sake and served with soy sauce and wasabi.

Ginger-Garlic Half Chicken

Combine ginger, garlic, fermented chili-bean paste, and soy sauce to make a flavorful marinade for grilled half chickens.

Sasami no Ume-shiso (Grilled Chicken Tenders With Ume and Shiso)

Chicken tenders, which are cut from the breast, are grilled or broiled on bamboo skewers.

Grilled Chicken Breast Skewers With Wasabi

Wasabi’s subtle heat pairs wonderfully with juicy chicken breast in these grilled skewers.

Mitarashi Dango (Rice Balls in Syrup)

A springtime favorite in Japan, these tender rice dumplings are grilled and coated in a sweet soy glaze.