Beyond simple. I wish someone had told me this when I was stuck in my grandparents’ small city of Baroda, with nothing to do and no one to see. My grandmother, Una, had just come fresh off of one of her infamous temper-tantrums, resulting in her storming out of her sister’s house (where she had […]
This chicken curry is a go-to dish in my mom’s house. Are we having a dinner party? No problem, throw the curry on. Are there extra guests? Not to worry, add a little extra chickpea and water. They’re vegetarians, you say? Zero stress, just skip the chicken and add extra chickpea and a dash more […]
Pakora, savory little fritters consisting of spices and an unbeatable onion-potato mix, were a staple in my grandparents’ house. I used to sit on the couch with my grandpa while he sat hunched over a cutting board, using a small paring knife to peel and slice fresh vegetables for what seemed like hours. Later, we’d […]
Vegetable spring rolls are super light, crispy, and super easy to snack on.They’re filled with simple veggies like cabbage, carrots, glass noodles, andsometimes mushrooms. Then everything gets wrapped up and fried until theoutside is golden and crunchy.When you bite into one, it’s crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a nicesavory flavor. […]
A Thai-style omelet over rice is a really (flavorful Thai people’s comfort food.It’s made by mixing eggs with fish sauce, and sometimes adding things like greenonions or chilies. Then it’s fried in really hot oil, which makes it puff up and getcrispy on the outside while staying soft inside.It’s served over hot jasmine rice, usually […]
Khanom Krok is known as Thai coconut pancakes. They are small, bite-sized treatsthat are crispy on the outside and soft and creamy inside.They’re usually topped with things like green onions, corn, or taro, so you get a mixof sweet and savory in each bite. The coconut (avor is rich but not too heavy, andthey smell […]
Miso soup is an essential part of everyday Japanese meals. Many Japanese people drink miso soup daily, and for me, it is one of the most comforting foods. My mother used to make it for me every day, and it remains one of my favorite dishes. It represents warmth, home, and the heart of Japanese […]
In Japan, Hinamatsuri, also known as Girls’ Day, is celebrated on March 3rd. It is a traditional event where families pray for the health and happiness of young girls. On this day, it is very common to prepare and enjoy chirashi sushi at home .This colorful dish, topped with various ingredients, represents joy and celebration, […]