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Pajeon (Korean Scallion Pancake)

Pajeon (Korean Scallion Pancake)

Are you one of those who love eating Korean food because of the many side dishes served? I love Korean food because of the banchan served along with rice and the main dish. Banchan are full of surprises and there are always something new to look forward t0: kimchi, stewed potato, Korean rice cake, spicy anchovy, Korean scallion pancake (pajeon),…

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Yakitori (Japanese Grilled Skewered Chicken)

Yakitori (Japanese Grilled Skewered Chicken)

One of my favorite things to do on the weekends is having dinner with good friends at a Japanese izakaya or yakitori restaurant. The casual gastro-pub settings and the scrumptious fares offered at these establishments have had me hooked since my first trip to Tokyo many years ago. My favorite items at izakaya are none other than the mouthwatering, hot-off-the-grill…

Ginger and Scallion Fish (姜葱鱼片)

Ginger and Scallion Fish (姜葱鱼片)

Chinese (Lunar) New Year falls on February 14 this year. In less than three weeks time, Chinese all over the would will be ushering in the year of Tiger. According to Chinese zodiac, this is the year of Golden Tiger, which signifies a prosper, courageous, and fearless year. I am personally looking forward to the year of Tiger and pray…

Ginger and Scallion Crab Recipe (姜葱蟹)

Ginger and Scallion Crab Recipe (姜葱蟹)

(Chinese recipes, prepare authentic Chinese food now!) Remember that scene in Pretty Woman when Julia Roberts was trying to devour her escargot and it flew across the table? I had that exact “Pretty Woman” moment–a disgraceful and embarrassing one I must say–at a Chinese restaurant recently. It was a plate of mouth-watering ginger and scallion crab, and the character in…