THOUGHTS & IDEAS

Feb 23, 20212 min read

Dosirak - Korean Lunch Box

Feel free to laugh all you want but I'm going to tell this story anyway. My family has been watching K-dramas for a while, especially now...

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Feb 19, 20212 min read

Question: I don't have a bamboo steamer, can I use something else to steam?

A: No worries! We never had one growing up and I didn't have one for a long time until recently. You can still steam baos, fish or...

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Feb 19, 20211 min read

Don't worry. Cook happy!

I am a firm believer in not stressing when you are cooking. Cooking should be as enjoyable as it is rewarding. There really are some...

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Feb 4, 20211 min read

Question: Do I really need to be so fussy with how I wrap the bao dough?

A: The short answer is no. A: I didn't actually start rolling my dough till the last couple years. Before that I just flattened, shaped...

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Feb 4, 20211 min read

What to do with...leftover savory dumpling filling?

Q: I have some leftover wonton filling after I ran out of wrappers. What can I do with it? A: DON'T THROW IT OUT!!! If you don't have...

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Feb 1, 20212 min read

What to do with...leftover sauces from Hainanese Chicken?

Q: I have leftover sauces left after I made the Hainanese Chicken Rice. What can I do with them? A: SO much! Use them straight as dipping...

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Jan 31, 20211 min read

What to do with...leftover Hainanese Chicken broth?

Q: I have all this leftover poaching liquid left after I made the Hainanese Chicken Rice. What can I do with it? A: DON'T THROW IT OUT!!!...

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Jan 23, 20212 min read

Wrap it Up! Dumpling Edition

Boiled, steamed, deep or pan fried, not all dumplings are created equal! Let's talk a little about dumplings, the differences inside and...

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