Asian

Gunpowder spice, also known as idli podi or milagai podi, is not a spice blend but instead a dry chutney found in South India that’s eaten with dosa and idli.

In India, this dish is typically made with the large, elephant ear-like leaves of the taro plant, but you can use collard leaves instead.

The magic of katsudon happens when the egg and dashi combine to form a loose custard on the bottom, but the egg yolk on the top remains bright orange and jammy.

When the pork is sweet and juicy and the panko is fluffy and crisp, tonkatsu is a real treat.

The most important part of this melon parfait is the melon jelly made from Piel de Sapo—an intensely fragrant melon—but you can use a similar green or orange melon instead.

This vegan bánh mì is layered with marinated tofu and seitan flavored with char siu seasoning mix, plus a bean-based vegan pâté.

This Vietnamese chili jam is sweet and slightly spicy, and it is especially delicious with noodle dishes.

A rich vegetable broth, slightly sweetened with fruit, is the base of this comforting vegan pho.

A mat of sticky rice is stuffed with a sprinkle of pickled mustard greens, preserved radish, and a bit of pork floss to make this Taiwanese breakfast staple.

Marinated in a simple medley of soy sauce, sugar, and a bit of five-spice powder, these fried pork chops are a delicious anchor for an afternoon meal.

This mung bean and pork mooncake is a classic in Taiwan, with the meat and sweet bean filling enclosed in a flaky, layered, lard-infused bun.

Garlic bread meets Korean corn cheese—a simple dish that consists of sweet canned corn kernels, lots of mayonnaise, and mozzarella cheese.

This recipe will help you recreate the excellent coffee and chicory from Ba Mien Vietnamese restaurant in New Orleans.

Tomato and egg, a classic Chinese dish packed with sweet and umami flavors, is combined with shakshuka for easy brunch or dinnertime showstopper.

Based on a beloved jellyfish salad, this jellyfish-free glass noodle salad showcases crunchy celery and tofu smothered in a sesame-vinegar dressing.

The texture and flavor of green beans make a great swap for green papaya in this Thai salad.

This Thai salad highlights bold, bright flavors, pairing lacy fried eggs, a punchy dressing, and fresh vegetables.