Asian

It brings depth to sauces and gloss to glazes. Here’s how to use it—and what to reach for when you’re out.

This rustic no-knead loaf gets subtle sweetness and perfect-PBJ potential by trading the usual water for apple juice.

Known as okayu, this Japanese comfort food will warm you from the inside out.

A sheet-pan wonder with lots of crispy rice.

A fam-favorite, 30-minute dinner we have on repeat.

The umami-packed pasta you'll be making all season long.

Crisp, buttery shell. Soft, flaky center. Cry!

Savory ground beef, fluffy scrambled eggs, and crisp vegetables turn a bowl of steamed rice into an easy weeknight dinner.

Sweet, savory, and charred at the edges, this easy bulgogi comes together in under an hour.

This chai is definitively ginger-forward. Feel free to add a little more maple syrup if you like it on the sweeter side. This is part of BA’s Best, a collection of our essential recipes.

Strong black tea, cardamom, cinnamon, and evaporated milk make this karak chai rich, creamy, and deeply aromatic.

Quick to come together thanks to canned beans—and any leftovers taste even better the next day.

Chewy Korean rice cakes get crispy edges before simmering in a spicy, savory-sweet gochujang sauce.

Three savory fillings, one simple technique, and no special equipment required.

Spicy, tangy, and a little sweet, it’s our deputy food editor’s go-to marinade.

Low investment and high reward, this not-so-traditional larb is the unofficial late-night meal of much of the BA staff.

You’ll want to put this aromatic coconut topping on everything.

Veggie-packed eggs, gooey cheese, and don't skip the sprinkle of sugar.

A cool, custardy treat for the hottest days and beyond.

Rotisserie chicken makes quick work of these no-cook rolls with a spicy peanut sauce.

Like spicy-sweet lettuce wraps, brothy chile-laced noodles, and more.

Lime juice, fish sauce, peanuts, and plenty of herbs.

This colorful Filipino shaved ice dessert is all about contrasting textures—and endless customization.

Zesty jalapeño halves make the perfect vehicle for these crunchy, juicy, meat-filled snacks.