by Minh Nguyen | Aug 6, 2021 | Recipes, Mexican, Street Food
Perfect Mexican Carnitas Jump to Recipe Print Recipe “Carnitas,” which translates to “little meats,” has its origins in Michoacán, and the culinary world is unquestionably enriched by its existence. In the traditional preparation, carnitas is fried in pork lard...
by Minh Nguyen | Jun 13, 2021 | Recipes, Mexican, sauce
The Best Roasted Salsa Creating the best-roasted salsa isn’t just about the ingredients; it’s also about the method. Traditionally, this involves grinding the ingredients in a stone bowl called a “Molcajete.” Using a Molcajete helps retain the...
by Minh Nguyen | Apr 25, 2021 | Recipes, Condiment, Thai, Vietnamese
Addictive Crispy Fried Shallots Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Crispy fried shallots stand as an indispensable component in a wide array of Southeast Asian dishes. Given its simplicity, there’s no reason why this culinary essential shouldn’t find a place in...
by Minh Nguyen | Apr 9, 2021 | Recipes, Condiment, Mexican
Mexican Pickled Red Onions Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Mexican pickled red onions stand as a quintessential element of Mexican cuisine, much like corn tortillas. While their variations are as diverse as the tortillas themselves, the one unifying theme is that pickled...
by Minh Nguyen | Feb 3, 2021 | Recipes, Snack, Street Food, Vietnamese
Pate Chaud – Pork Puff Pastry Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Pate chaud or pork pastry is a grab-and-go staple of Vietnam that never disappoints. Although it’s not technically considered street food, pate chaud is hot, tasty, fits in your hand perfectly, and is...