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Coconut Fish with Mango-Chili Butter

Coconut Fish with Mango-Chili Butter

Who doesn’t love a nice pat of compound butter to finish a delicious piece of meat or fish? This recipe features coconut-crusted fried fish and an exquisite mango-chili butter with shallot and lime. It’s a few steps, so you probably won’t be cooking this on 

Tofu Musubi

Tofu Musubi

For those of you out there who don’t enjoy spam, be it for dietary reasons or simply because you have trouble getting behind a can-shaped loaf of pork product, I have a real treat for you. In this recipe I replace the meat in a 

Tembleque

Tembleque

Tembleque is a traditional Puerto Rican coconut pudding which may just have the highest return for effort of any known dessert. The dish uses only 5 ingredients, is vegan, only takes a few minutes to cook (though it has to chill a while), and is fantastically delicious. Continue reading Tembleque

Baja Fish Tacos – This Month’s Patreon Exclusive Recipe

Baja Fish Tacos – This Month’s Patreon Exclusive Recipe

The recipe going out to our Patreon subscribers this month is a real dandy. They are based off the best tacos de pescado I’ve ever had: fresh mahi, simple beer batter, a little citrus cabbage slaw, and some excellent salsa. What more could you want? 

Ca Phe Trung – Vietnamese Egg Coffee

Ca Phe Trung – Vietnamese Egg Coffee

If you enjoy the decadence of a traditional Vietnamese coffee like I do, prepare yourself for a whole new level of luxury. Ca Phe Trung is a coffee drink made with condensed milk and egg yolks which is popular in Northern Vietnam.

Vietnamese Pork Burger

Vietnamese Pork Burger

The idea for a Vietnamese-inspired pork burger has been living in my head for a long time, and I am super stoked that I finally got to bring it into reality (and my stomach).⁠

A ground pork patty flavored with chilies, fish sauce, scallions, and herbs on a toasty bun with crisp lettuce and salty-sweet pickled vegetables, all complemented by spicy jalapeno slices and a healthy drizzle of sriracha mayo. What else could you want? It’s fantastic. Continue reading Vietnamese Pork Burger

Bun Cha

Bun Cha

This dish is a Hanoi native. Flattened pork meatballs are grilled until caramelized and served atop a bed of vermicelli noodles alongside lettuce and fresh herbs, with the whole lot dressed in that ubiquitous Vietnamese sauce, nuoc cham. It is a light and delicious dish 

Our Patreon

Our Patreon

Hey everybody! We’re sending out patreon gifts today and I wanted to take this opportunity to share a bit about our patreon subscription (and patreon on the whole). For those of you that have never heard of Patreon, it is a web service developed to 

Quick Pickles

Quick Pickles

Pickled vegetables are a staple in many different cuisines, adding a sour, salty, and slightly sweet crunch to myriad dishes. They are delicious, keep a long time in the fridge, and are thankfully also quick and easy to make. Continue reading Quick Pickles

Thai Green Bean Stir Fry

Thai Green Bean Stir Fry

I developed this recipe to serve as a vegetable side for a large dinner I was putting together, though it could equally be served as a main. When I cook Thai meals at home, at least in my standard, day-to-day cooking, I tend toward a