this citrus kale pesto rice bowl has a base of lemon-y goodness, rice and kale, but the garlic chili sauce (my hot sauce of choice), feta and radishes help round out the bowl, too! la is always a good time. there’s a boundless bounty of rooftop bars to bounce between, an endless ensemble of eateries. […]
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Spam Musubi
this post for spam musubi was originally published in october 2013. i’ve since updated the pictures, and tried to clarify the recipe a little more! there’s something about the combination of salty, pleasantly squishy meat with caramelized bits of teriyaki sauce, firm grains of rice and pliable, briny seaweed. it was the first sandwich-like thing […]
Mango Noodle Salad with Cilantro Coconut Milk Dressing
this mango noodle salad with cilantro coconut milk dressing is perfect when you want something carb-y and fruit-y for lunch, all sauced up with a herby dressing. the lazy days of summer have hit. motivation at work is pretty low, though i did get added to a new project that i’m excited about and likening […]
Jasmine Tea Ochazuke
this ochazuke (aka rice with tea) is a jasmine tea ochazuke. it’s just as delicious in the summer at room temp as it is in the winter steaming hot! i’ve been feeling a little antsy recently. maybe because some of my close friends have been travelling a lot, maybe because i’m remembering how much i […]
Shiitake Mushroom and Avocado Sushi
this shiitake mushroom and avocado sushi is filled with tons of goodies, including savory sauteed mushrooms, creamy avocado and tangy pickled ginger. i mentioned planning an asian pacific american heritage month event at work a few weeks ago; that event finally happened last week! it was a lot of stress: carrying boxes filled with milk […]
Vietnamese Garlic Butter Noodles
first posted the recipe for vietnamese garlic butter noodles in nov 2016, but the pics and copy have been refreshed! the first place i had vietnamese garlic butter noodles was an the go. they were topped with perfectly cooked shrimp, but the real focus was the noodles. steaming hot, buttery, garlicky, cheesy with a hint of asian […]