Category: Snack
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Crispy Japanese Corn Fritters – Kakiage
MAX crispy crunch factor! These Japanese kakiage are a supremely irresistible snack you can quickly whip up with fresh corn on the cob. Kakiage is a popular tempura style, featuring a loose nest of thinly sliced ingredients bound in a light, airy, lacy batter. When made with fresh summer sweet corn, the kernels burst with…
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Air Fryer Corn Ribs with Sweet n’ Spicy Gochujang Glaze
Wondering what to do with your cobs of corn besides boiling or grilling them? Turn them into these easy corn ribs that are literally finger-licking good! If you love grilled corn or deep fried street corn, you’ll love these healthy air fried corn ribs! They are every bit as irresistible but without causing a big…
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Quick Pickled Purple Cauliflowers
A quick and easy way to preserve the vibrant color and amazing antioxidants of purple cauliflower while adding tons of flavors! Purple cauliflower is like a whimsical, wild sibling of the classic white cauliflower, it brings both theatrical color and exceptional nutrition to the dinner plate. The brilliant violet hue is entirely natural and comes…
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Crispy Kimchi Pancake aka Kimchi-Jeon
Kimchi pancake, or Kimchijeon, is a widely loved classic Korean dish. It’s a savory pancake filled with fermented napa cabbage and other veggies, golden crispy on the exterior and soft and chewy on the inside. An iconic Korean dish that needs no introduction! I’ve literally never had anyone try and not immediately fall in love…
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Homemade Rice Cakes Garaetteok for Tteokbokki and Tteok-Kkochi
Make the iconic garaetteok, aka Korean rice cake, from scratch with only three ingredients. You can use it for so many dishes and snacks. Some of my fondest childhood memories all revolve around this one simple, humble food, rice cake, or tteok. I love the chewy, pillowy, tender tteok simmered in a budaejjiggae (Korean army…
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Papaya Custard Jelly No Gelatin No Agar Agar
Inspired by Indian Halwa, this simple, wholesome custard jelly recipe is here to turn a dreamy tropical fruit into an even dreamier treat! Halwa is a rich, pudding-like Indian dessert that holds a special place in the country’s culinary heart, particularly during festivals, weddings, and cold winter months. There are many variaties of Halwa across different Indian…
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Banana Coconut Samoa Cookies (Vegan, Added Sugar Free & Gluten Free)
Cookies so healthy you can eat them as a meal! These banana coconut Samoa cookies are 100% wholesome – fourless, gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free, and added sugar-free, and so easy to make. Never throw out your overripe bananas again! As bananas ripen, their starch content is slowly transformed into natural sugars and while they might look…
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Snow Ear Peach Gum Ancient Chinese Beauty Soup
Unlock the ancient Chinese beauty secret with this ethereal treat! It’s a dessert AND a medicinal soup that nourishes your skin and health from the inside out. Snow ear and peach gum soup is a popular Chinese dessert known for its nourishing and rejuvenating properties. It’s believed to give our skin a healthy glow, promote…
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Chinese Street Food – Battered Leaf Noodles in Chili Oil
Turn any leafy greens into… a bowl of noodles! This unique Chinese street food is such an ingenious invention by the people, for the people. It’s incredibly easy and affordable to make yet unforgettably delicious. Leaf noodle, or battered leaf, is a popular street food in Northwestern China, especially in the Shan Xi province and…
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Strawberry Shortcake Rice Krispie Treat with Homemade Puffed Rice
Did you know you can make your own puffed rice or rice krispie with only two ingredients? Literally just salt and parboiled rice. Rice Krispies treat is an all-time crowd-pleasing classic for good reasons. Ooey, gooey, stretchy, chewy, crunchy, and oh so sweet. And it’s always best when it’s freshly made, still warm, and easily…
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Sweet Potato Mochi Bites Three Methods
Turn your sweet potatoes into these fun, healthy snacks! They’re chewy, stretchy, pillowy soft, and just sweet enough. Plus, they’re gluten-free and sugar-free. I have a deep, meaningful love affair with all varieties of sweet potatoes ^^ They are all delicious, but with their unique flavor, aroma, and of course, naturally stunning colors. For these…
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Vegan Apple Marshmallow without Gelatin
These three-ingredient vegan marshmallows taste literally like apple-flavored clouds! Made without gelatin or any added sugar. Fluffy like clouds and lighter than air, these apple marshmallows are truly a little bit of plant magic! The texture is so fun to eat (or play with!), and the flavor is so refreshing and naturally sweet from apples.…
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Candied Roasted Chestnuts
Inspired by an iconic Chinese street food, this roasting method gives every one of your chestnuts a “big smile” and makes shelling super easy. In wintertime, one of my favorite street foods was candied roasted chestnuts, or 糖炒栗子 in Chinese. The traditional method is to roast the whole chestnuts in a big, slow-rotating barrel with…
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Candied Whole Persimmons
A great way to preserve your persimmons so you can enjoy them longer! They’re jammy, sweet, and beautifully shiny and glistening. Persimmons are one of my absolute favorite fruits but they’re only available for a short season in the fall. Luckily, there are a few ways we can preserve them! The traditional Chinese method is…
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Leftover Rice Senbei Japanese Rice Crackers
Turn your leftover rice into these irresistible senbei crackers! They’re crunchy, crispy, with such rich and umami flavors and the perfect balance of savory and sweet. We love it when wholesome healthy snacks beat the flavor of any ultra processed pre-packaged ones by a mile! These senbei rice crackers are made of only four ingredients…
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