Category: Asian Flavors
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Japanese BBQ Pulled Pork (Instant Pot Recipe)
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 tomato paste. What’s especially great about this dish is how… Read more
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Easy Salmon and Edamame Rice Cooker Recipe
My Easy Salmon and Edamame Rice Cooker Recipe has quickly become one of my favorite weeknight dinners. It’s a simple, one-pot recipe that delivers on both flavor and convenience. Everything cooks together in the rice cooker—salmon, edamame, and rice infused with soy sauce that gives the whole dish a rich, savory depth. Once it’s done,… Read more
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Chewy Chocolate Mochi Brownies – Fudgy, Gluten-Free, and Easy to Make
My chocolate mochi brownies are the perfect fusion of classic fudgy brownies and chewy Japanese mochi. Made with glutinous rice flour, they have a distinctive bounce and satisfying chew that sets them apart from anything made with regular wheat flour. The texture is soft and gooey in the center with just enough structure on the… Read more
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Easy One-Pot Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka Masala is one of the most popular Indian dishes in the US – for good reason! Tender pieces of chicken in a rich, creamy, deeply spiced tomato sauce. But what surprises a lot of people is just how approachable and easy it actually is to make at home. At its core, the ingredients… Read more
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Quick 20-Minute Instant Pot Shredded Teriyaki Chicken
If you’re looking for an easy, flavorful protein to meal prep or whip up on a busy weeknight, my Instant Pot Shredded Teriyaki Chicken is what you’ve been looking for! With simple ingredients and minimal hands-on time, you get juicy, tender chicken that’s been infused with that sweet and savory teriyaki flavor everyone loves. One… Read more
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Nabe (Japanese Hot Pot) in a Rice Cooker
My Mille-Feuille Nabe in a rice cooker is a total game-changer for anyone who has limited space in their kitchen or wants a set-it-and-forget-it meal. The name “Mille-Feuille Nabe” comes from two parts: mille feuille, which means “a thousand layers” in French (think of the classic layered pastry), and nabe, the Japanese word for “hot pot.” This dish layers napa… Read more
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Cheesy Rice Paper Dumplings with Spicy Buldak Noodles
My Cheesy Rice Paper Dumplings with Spicy Buldak Noodles are a fusion of textures and bold, spicy flavors. I’d seen similar dumplings across social media, that looked so good (thank you pregnancy cravings!) so I made my own version. Wrapped in delicate, chewy rice paper, these pan-fried dumplings are crispy on the outside with a… Read more
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Easy Classic Hawaiian Butter Mochi
My classic Hawaiian Butter Mochi is a beloved treat that’s equal parts nostalgic comfort food and unique cultural fusion. With its chewy, bouncy texture and rich, buttery flavor, butter mochi stands out from other desserts. It’s so unique and a crowd-pleaser! Throughout Hawaii, it’s a staple at potlucks, family gatherings, and local bake sales. Made… Read more
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Easy One-Pot Spicy & Creamy Enoki Mushrooms with Sausage
Sometimes the best meals come from a fridge clean-out—and that’s exactly how this One-Pot Spicy and Creamy Enoki Mushroom dish was born. I had some leftover chicken sausage and enoki mushrooms hanging around, and instead of letting them go to waste, I threw them together into a cozy, comforting bowl that ended up being so good, I had to… Read more
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Chicken Biryani in a Rice Cooker
Jeff asked me to make chicken biryani at home after we’d enjoyed it countless times at our favorite Indian restaurant. I wanted to recreate that rich, spiced flavor but in a way that was simple and foolproof, so I decided to use my rice cooker. Traditional biryani is layered and slow-cooked, but with the right… Read more