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Asian | Dinner | Go-to Dishes | Japanese | Recipes
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Dumplings from Around the World
Dumplings have been part of my life for as long as I can remember. In Poland, we call them pierogi, and they can be made in so many different ways that there are entire restaurants (pierogarnia) dedicated to them. Pierogi can be boiled, fried, or baked; filled with savoury or sweet fillings; and served with…
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Tofu (豆腐): One of the Best Human Inventions
Tofu, also known as “bean curd,” has been around for over 2,000 years! Legend has it that it was discovered by accident in ancient China when soy milk curdled during cooking. What started as a happy mistake quickly became a staple of Chinese cuisine. By the 8th century, tofu made its way to Japan, where…
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How to Plate with Confidence
I’ve been cooking for many years now, but plating has never been my strong suit. In fact, learning how to plate beautifully was one of the main reasons I joined culinary school. I was hoping to get inspired by seeing how other students present their dishes, and to have classes that cover the theory behind…
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The Stroganoff Challenge
Yesterday was one of the most exciting days so far. Chef Casper gave us a live demo of a dish that we were then asked to recreate under a strict time limit. We were given just ten minutes more than the duration of the demo itself — which lasted around 26 minutes. On top of…
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Seitan （生蛋）the Understated yet Versatile Wheat Protein
I’ve known about seitan and have tried it on multiple occasions while living in Asia but it has never crossed my mind to make it myself. I think I wasn’t even aware what it was, I just loved the texture and how wonderfully it can absorb all the spices and aromas of the dish, making…
