Pork Bone and Daikon Soup
Pork bone and daikon soup is one of the simplest yet most fulfilling Chinese soups in my repertoire. It’s a dish rooted in tradition, where comfort meets nourishment. The recipe begins by simmering pork rib bones in a hearty, flavorful bone broth until they become fall-apart tender. Then, the ribs are joined by chunks of daikon and carrots, creating a harmonious blend of savory and subtly sweet flavors.
Por Por’s Sticky Rice
During the week, my grandmother relied on a handful of reliable and tasty recipes, rotating between them to keep things interesting. Despite their simplicity, these meals never lacked flavor, including her version of Cantonese Sticky Rice or lo mai fan. In general, Cantonese Sticky Rice is a great ‘clean-out-the-pantry’ meal. Many of the ingredients used are dried or preserved such as:
Spring Miso Soba Noodle Soup
The first installation of Demystified: Soy Bean Paste, we're diving into the world of soybean paste with a springtime soba noodle soup featuring miso. With the abundance of vibrant veggies from the farmers' market, I'm jazzing up the soup by stir-frying a medley of these fresh finds to layer in.
Beer Cheese and Potato Soup
My perfect soup for a crowd! Make in advance and heat to serve a slew of guests. What makes this soup unforgettable at an event is a toppings bar. Feel free to get creative but I love serving with sliced scallions, potato chips and extra cheese.
Creamy Miso Udon Soup
It’s not often I am so moved by food I had at Disney World that I decide to recreate it at home. This was the top dish of my entire day at Epcot so I decided to recreate a version at home but elevating it to include soubise onions and white miso.