Vegetable

There are no insects in this Sichuan noodle dish; the name refers to the way the bits of pork cling to the noodles.

After poaching the bird for Hainanese chicken rice, the stock is used to steam the rice and make the soup. The chicken is served with a delicious dipping sauce.

This refreshing summer cocktail is finished with a bright and briny pickled green tomato.

Give the humble eggplant the attention it deserves with a rich and spicy sauce.

This easy-to-savor chile oil is traditionally made with a specific chile, èr jīngtiáo.

Heilongjiang in Northeast China does not have a huge repertoire of famous recipes, but this eggplant preparation should put it on the map.

Dan dan noodles are a popular Sichuan street snack, named after the bamboo shoulder pole used to carry it.

Roasted garlic is one of just five ingredients that make this hearty baked pasta oh-so-good, with oh-so-little effort.

A bowl of ice water stops the blanched vegetables from cooking and ensures they stay tender-crisp. The salt in the ice water seasons the veggies and chills them even further.

The secret to this flavorful soba noodle recipe is adding a paste made from chiles and garlic to a fresh and lively basil-cilantro pesto. The heat doesn’t overpower the palate, but it wakes up the other elements of salt, acid, fat, and freshness.

If time is of the essence, a skin-on fish fillet is your best friend. Not only does this black bass crisp up beautifully when pressed down on a hot pan—it also absorbs the flavors of its dressing beautifully.

Use this master formula as your guide—but feel free to get creative with the add-ins. A dried chile? Sure! A few sprigs of herbs from your windowsill? Why not?

Eric Kim’s ultra-crispy curried chicken cutlets and cabbage slaw come together for a delicious and easy weeknight dinner.

This quick roasted asparagus recipe yields tender spears and plenty of flavor thanks to a savory mixture of garlic, oil, onion powder, and parsley.

In many Indian households observing Ramadan, black chickpeas are eaten at sunset when the fast ends.

Plenty of seasoned cornstarch and a clean vat of high-heating oil is the secret to light and crispy fried salt and pepper squid.

These tandoori-spiced chickpeas get slow-cooked with aromatics in oil, and they’re sublime for a make-ahead meal.

These jammy eggs are a quick and beautiful addition to any cocktail party.

Savory, warming miso soup is a Japanese mainstay, commonly enjoyed for breakfast alongside rice, eggs, fish, and pickles.

Turkish pide is a popular summer snack; this version uses sheep’s-milk cheese.