Ramen in soy sauce soup with stir fried bean sprouts, kimchi, carrots, and pork

This is a delicious bowl of Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce–based ramen) with some flavorful toppings!Here’s what’s going on in that dish:Ramen refers to the Japanese noodle soup, usually made with Chinese-style wheat noodles in a flavorful broth.Soy sauce soup (shoyu) gives the broth a savory, slightly salty depth—it’s one of the classic ramen broth types, […]

Stir-Fried Noodles with Lacquered Pork

Stir-fried noodles with lacquered pork is a flavorful Asian-inspired dish that combines tender noodles with pieces of pork coated in a glossy, caramelized glaze — hence the “lacquered” description.Here’s how it generally comes together:The pork is marinated and cooked in a sweet-salty sauce made from ingredients like soy sauce, sugar or honey, hoisin, garlic, and […]

Pu Pad Phong Kari (Thai Stir-fried Crab with Curry Powder)

Pu Pad Phong Kari (sometimes spelled Pu Pad Phonk Gari) is a beloved Thai dish that combines the rich sweetness of crab with the warm, savory flavors of yellow curry powder.Here’s what makes it special:“Pu” (ปู) means crab in Thai.“Pad” (ผัด) means stir-fried.“Phong Kari” (ผงกะหรี่) means curry powder.So Pu Pad Phong Kari literally translates to […]