This salty and sour accompaniment is ridiculously versatile: it makes a unique appetizer to munch on alongside drinks, it’s a good side dish to any meal that’s otherwise heavy or rich, and honestly, it’s just fine to snack on by itself. It’s healthy too – daikon radish is, after all, rich in vitamin C and [...]
What I love about yaki udon, or stir-fried udon noodles, is how easy and versatile it is to make. You might have to head to a Japanese grocer for some of the ingredients, but the trip is well worth it. The key to success in making yaki udon is to sufficiently brown the noodles so [...]
“Sunomono” translates loosely as “vinegared things” in Japanese, and over the years I’ve tried a number of recipes to recreate restaurant-style cucumber sunomono at home. After several renditions, I’ve finally come up with my favorite version, which includes the addition of radish sprouts (not pictured but adds a really nice layer of texture and subtle [...]
You can smell the grilled meat coming from Simply Vietnam before you even enter. Inside, the scent of basil, fish sauce, and coriander was the first thing that hit me when I walked into this casual eatery in Santa Rosa, popular with the office crowd during weekday lunches. Bun, or vermicelli-style noodles are among my [...]