Shrimp paste (gapi) is the true soul of Thai cooking, so don’t let the pungent aroma put you off and a little goes a very long way in adding real depth to the dish. Like all stir-fries, make sure you ...

You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Steam the lap cheong, whole and uncut, for 10 minutes, then cool and slice on the diagonal. Cut the ...

The leafy Asian green called pak warn translates loosely from Thai as ‘sweet leaves’ but you can use any green vegetable you like including choy sum or even asparagus. Like any good stir-fry, it takes ...

Recreate your favourite east Asian dishes with these simple yet tantalising wok recipes by chef Ching-He Huang. If the only thing you ever make in a wok is a rather dull stir-fry, you’re missing out.

This delicious Vietnamese specialty is called cha ca. An entire street in Hanoi is dedicated to restaurants that specialise in it. My family and I visited there quite a few times on our trip. The ...

A sweet and tangy sauce goes perfectly with the fish fillets in this quick stir-fried dinner. I added snow peas and red bell pepper along with microwaveable brown rice to complete this easy meal. For ...

Smoking fish usually requires a pricey smoker or other specialized gear. But you can get great smokey flavor with just a wok, some foil and a quick raid of the pantry. This summer, NPR is getting ...

This summer, NPR is getting crafty in the kitchen. As part of Weekend Edition's Do Try This At Home series, chefs are sharing their cleverest hacks and tips — taking expensive, exhausting or ...

This summer, NPR is getting crafty in the kitchen. As part of Weekend Edition's Do Try This At Home series, chefs are sharing their cleverest hacks and tips — taking expensive, exhausting or ...