by Kyrié the Foodié | May 22, 2025 | Appetizers, Asian Flavors, Dumplings, Korean Dishes, Recipes, Sauces + Condiments
Rosé sauce is beloved globally as a pasta sauce, typically made by blending marinara with heavy cream. My spicy Korean rosé sauce is a unique twist on the Italian classic, reimagining it as a bold and flavorful dipping sauce for soup dumplings. This sauce starts with...
by Kyrié the Foodié | May 20, 2025 | Appetizers, Asian Flavors, Bread, Chinese Dishes, Entrées, Recipes
Shēngjiān Bāo (生煎包) is a beloved pan-fried bun originating from Shanghai, where it’s commonly eaten as a breakfast food or street snack. These buns are known for their juicy pork filling wrapped in a fluffy, yeasted dough that’s steamed and pan-fried at the same...
by Kyrié the Foodié | May 12, 2025 | Asian Flavors, Izakaya Plates, Recipes, Traditional Japanese Dishes
Karaage is Japanese-style fried chicken that’s been marinated in a flavorful mix of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and mirin, then coated in potato starch and fried until irresistibly crispy. It’s a popular izakaya (Japanese pub) dish, where it’s commonly served as a...
by Kyrié the Foodié | May 12, 2025 | Asian Flavors, Instant Pot/Crock-Pot, Recipes
My Japanese Barbecue Pulled Pork made in the Instant Pot is one of those dishes that hits the sweet spot between effort and reward. It’s deeply flavorful, tender, and savory-sweet – thanks to a soy sauce-based BBQ sauce with hints of garlic, ginger, mirin, and...
by Kyrié the Foodié | May 12, 2025 | Asian Flavors, Chinese Dishes, Entrées, High-Protein, Recipes, Traditional Japanese Dishes
I grew up eating Mapo Tofu all the time—specifically the Japanese version, known as mābō dōfu.It was a household staple: mild, comforting, and kid-friendly, made without the tongue-tingling Szechuan peppercorns you’d find in its Chinese counterpart. The...
