Look no further than this Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon recipe if you are in search of a healthy yet tasty dinner that doesn't require hours to prepare. Teriyaki salmon is full of flavor, with the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors, which will quickly become a go-to dinner option for ...
Air Fryer Vietnamese Lemongrass Pork for Bún Thịt Nướng or Sườn Nướng
Chances are, if I ask someone to name a Vietnamese comfort food, they'd say pho, a flavorful noodle soup that has gained much recognition. I 100% agree, which is why I've made pho countless times and shared quite a few recipes for it on my blog, including Oxtail Pho in the Instant Pot, Chicken Pho ...
Easy Chinese Fried Rice (炒飯)
If you're looking for a quick and satisfying meal that is also extremely easy to make, Chinese fried rice is the answer. All you need are some Asian pantry staples and leftover rice from the night (or two) before, and you can whip up a delicious dish that packs a punch, all in the comfort of your ...
Tamago Sando (Japanese Egg Sandwich)
If there's one food item that makes the perfect breakfast, lunch or snack, it’s Tamago Sando. If you have been lucky enough to visit Japan, you're likely aware of how affordable, yet delicious tamago sando are. These are Japanese-style egg sandwiches that combine soft, fluffy eggs with rich, creamy ...
Garlic Noodles in 15 Minutes
If you love a "fusion" dish, you're going to enjoy garlic noodles. This dish is the perfect blend of simplicity and bold flavors, made by combining Asian seasoning with American and Italian ingredients. It is also your best bet on a busy workday or weeknight for a simple, quick dish that is ...
EASIEST Milk Bread Recipe (No Tang Zhong Needed)
Bread is one of my guilty pleasures. I'd eat them with fillings AND I'd eat them plain. Don't be alarmed if you ever see me walking around Paris one day with a loaf of baguette in arm or in Chinatown digging my face into a char siu bao. There's nothing better than fresh bread, still hot and toasty ...
Cold Soba Noodles with Dipping Sauce (Zaru Soba)
Over the summer, I introduced my young kids to a cold noodle dish. Mind you, they love this source of carbs, but typically eat them hot, either as a stir fry, pasta with tomato sauce, or with soup. Nervous to let them try something completely out of the ordinary, I was pleased to find that they both ...
Acai Bowl (using Acai Powder)
Back in April, I traveled to Hawaii with my in-laws, where I had one too many acai bowls. It's been unbearably hot and steamy in New York this summer and I haven't had much of an appetite for heavy meals, so figured incorporating acai bowls into my diet will be appropriate!What is Açaí?Açaí, which ...
Easiest One Pot Rice Cooker Rice Recipe
There's only so much time in a day, let alone 24 hours to prep and cook breakfast, lunch and dinner, work 8+ hours, do household chores, etc. That is the sole reason why I’ve created rackoflam.com, because I am aware that life as a working parent, or a busy person in general, can be challenging. By ...
Creamy Pasta Soup
The pasta we know is commonly topped with tomato-based sauces and cheese, which is super appetizing to our palates, easy to prepare and difficult to resist. However, pasta doesn't always have to be served that way! My kids love Asian noodles served in thin soups or broths, but I didn't have any ...
Fujianese Peanut Noodles (Ban Mian 拌面)
There is a city located in the Fujian Province of China called Fuzhou, and THAT is where both of my parents are from. You may have thought that I was Cantonese and from Hong Kong, due to the recipes that I've shared on my blog, but yes, if you've been wondering ... I am Fuzhounese! Our cuisine is ...
Chinese Steamed Spare Ribs with Black Beans (豉汁蒸排骨)
Back in the days, my family and I would have dim sum practically every weekend, on Sundays specifically, which was the only day my immigrant parents were off from work. As with most children, I often craved the rice noodle dishes, bao, har gow, siu mai and desserts that came down those carts. Adults ...