East Asian
Sheet-Pan Orange Tofu and Broccoli
A take-out favorite meets sheet-pan dinner in this vegetarian take on orange chicken, featuring extra-firm tofu and a fresh, zingy sauce.
By Zaynab Issa
Supremely Easy Teriyaki Chicken
Everyone’s favorite teriyaki glaze is shockingly easy and pantry-friendly.
By Zaynab Issa
Cozy Wonton Soup
An aromatic pork filling and finishing scoop of chile crisp make this homey wonton soup as flavorful as it is comforting.
By Kendra Vaculin
Basic Bulgogi
This easy bulgogi recipe with its hot-sweet-salty marinade works well with beef, pork, or chicken—and delivers dinner in under an hour.
By Chris Morocco
Sweet Potato and Onion Tempura With Chive Mayo
This recipe produces shatteringly crisp tempura each and every time.
By Hetty Lui McKinnon
Spicy Tuna Mayo Onigiri
Warm rice and hot sauce transform budget canned tuna into a craveable, handheld dish.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Onigiri Three Ways
This easy onigiri recipe is infinitely adaptable, doesn’t require any special equipment, and makes a perfect snack to enjoy on the go.
By Diana Yen
Black Bean “Jajang” Bolo Rice
This rich main nods to Korean Chinese jajangmyeon and ragù Bolognese, relying on fermented black bean paste (jajang) for earthy backbone to the meaty sauce.
By Katianna Hong and John Hong
Cheese-Stuffed Pork Katsu
Everything you love about katsu (the crispy breading, the juicy meat) with a molten, cheesy center.
By Kiera Wright-Ruiz
Songpyeon “Apples”
These chewy, lightly sweet, sesame-filled rice cakes are a star of the Korean mid-autumn festival known as Chuseok.
By Jennifer L. Ban
Injeolmi
This rustic, subtly sweet Korean rice cake gets its deep roasty-toasty flavor from roasted soybean powder.
By Jennifer L. Ban
Kalbi-Style Steak and Mushroom Lettuce Wraps
A party-friendly spread that comes together in no time with marinated cuts of steak and meaty mushrooms.
By Diana Yen
Smashed Cucumber and Melon Salad
Inspired by traditional Chinese smashed cucumber salad, this sweet and salty version features crunchy Hami melon.
By Diana Yen
Sizzling Pork and Eggplant Hiyayakko
By topping shingled silken tofu with a savory stir-fry of pork and eggplant, you get the perfect marriage of hot and cold.
By Kendra Vaculin
Big Queer Cold Noodles
Temper summer’s heat with a big bowl of these irresistible colorful, crunchy, cold noodles inspired by Taiwanese liang mian.
By Jessie YuChen
Tteokbokki
Chewy, spicy, savory tteokbokki is a supremely satisfying Korean dish of crispy rice cakes in a gochujang-based sauce. Bok choy brings balance to our version.
By Catherine Yoo
Spicy Watermelon Onigiri
This playful take on spicy tuna onigiri swaps watermelon (yes, watermelon!) for the fish, resulting in a vegan bite that tastes (surprisingly) like the real deal.
By Lauren Von Der Pool
Chicken Karaage
This chicken karaage recipe promises full flavor from a soy-and-sake marinade and combines wheat flour, rice flour, and cornstarch for a super crisp crust.
By Biwa Portland OR
Bibimbap
Preparing the Korean culinary icon bibimbap at home takes time, care, and possibly a trip to a Korean grocery store, but it’s well worth it for this recipe.
By Kay Chun
Garlicky Bok Choy
This simple bok choy recipe, flavored with shallot, garlic, and soy sauce, is ideal for when you’re short on time and ingredients.
By Sara Dickerman and Marissa LippertPhotography by Alex Lau