Asian Archives - The Boozy Epicure

Lumpia – Filipino Spring Rolls

June 22, 2014September 1, 2016 Asian, egg rolls, sides, spring rolls

Eat in any Filipino's home, and there are a handful of dishes certain to be on the table. Pancit, fried rice, and chicken adobo are among the staples, but right alongside them is always lumpia. Lumpia comes in may shapes and sizes, from super long and skinny to thick... Read More

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Ramen: Beyond the Instant Packs

October 1, 2013September 1, 2016 Asian, ramen, soup

Ramen: Beyond the Instant PacksI have a confession to make. I love ramen. All ramen. From Ippudo in New York City to the 10 for $1 packs at the grocery store, I'll pretty much eat any ramen that comes my way. That's not to say that I don't appreciate the... Read More

How To Soups and Stews

Miso Soup

September 29, 2013September 1, 2016 Asian, miso, soup

Once I got into making homemade dashi, I knew I wanted to tackle miso soup. My husband loves miso soup. For years, I wasn't a fan. I didn't dislike or hate miso soup, I just found it boring, salty, and uninspired. I'd give him my bowl at sushi or hibachi... Read More

How To Soups and Stews

How to Make Homemade Dashi

September 25, 2013September 1, 2016 Asian, dashi, kombu, soup

Until recently, I didn't really know what dashi was. I had heard of it, but the idea of making my own was far from my mind. Then I discovered the first season of the PBS series The Mind of a Chef, which followed around David Chang (of Momofuku fame) and... Read More

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Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup

September 13, 2013September 1, 2016 Asian, beef, noodles, soup

I fell in love with this soup while cooking with my friend Weldon. We were practicing hand-pulled noodles and this soup was the dish they went into. It is rich, unctuous, full of umami, and a perfect vehicle for many kinds of noodles. Whether you are interested in making your... Read More

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Momofuku/Ippudo Inspired Pork Buns

June 22, 2013September 1, 2016 Asian, bread, buns, pork

Momofuku/Ippudo Inspired Pork BunsThere is nothing new about pork buns. David Chang may have brought them fame at Momofuku, using pork belly and crisp vegetables, but he certainly didn't invent the dish. In my humble opinion, the pork belly buns at Ippudo are even better, with their spicy hoisin joining... Read More

Mains Recipe

Filipino Chicken Adobo

June 17, 2013September 1, 2016 Asian, chicken, Filipino, Mains, soy sauce, vinegar

Filipino Chicken AdoboI've written about Chicken Adobo before. My mom is Filipino and Chicken Adobo is a dish I grew up with. I crave it all the time. The last time I documented a cheater's version, and it did not fully satisfy my craving, so this time, when I made... Read More

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Cooking Vacation: Hand Pulled Noodles

June 5, 2013July 26, 2016 Asian, beef, noodles, soup

Hand Pulled Noodles I'm not home in Orlando right now, I've gone to Ohio to visit my family and catch up with old friends. It's the perfect time for a cooking vacation. My dear friend Weldon and I decided to spend some serious kitchen time playing with our food, trying... Read More

How To Mains

Cheater’s Chicken Adobo

April 26, 2013September 1, 2016 Asian, chicken, Mains

If you are Filipino, know a Filipino, or know anything about the Philippines, you've heard of Chicken Adobo. As the unofficial national dish, it is traditionally any protein (I've seen chicken and pork used most commonly) cooked in a vinegar and garlic based sauce. Every Filipino has their own version,... Read More

✷ Mains Recipe

Chicken Fried Rice

March 26, 2013September 1, 2016 Asian, chicken, Mains, rice

My mother is Filipino, and fried rice is a dish I grew up with. Most restaurants make super oily, heavy, fried rice, while us Filipinos make a savory, hearty rice dish that doesn't make you feel like you've eaten an oil slick. This recipe is a play on what my... Read More