Soy + Ginger Recipe #20: Beef and bitter melon, or the original beef and broccoli—because Mamma Li never allowed take-out Chinese in the Phan household...which happens to be yours truly's guilty pleasure and secret shame.
Read MoreSoy + Ginger Recipe #10: Poached chicken with scallion sauce—a dish that can always be found around the dinner table because of its ease and full flavor. Because of its simplicity, each ingredient really adds value to the overall dish, so don't skimp here! Dish inspired by Master of None.
Read MoreSoy + Ginger Recipe #1—Bold but simple, lemongrass pork chop is one of mom's favorite recipes, and therefore the natural choice for the first dish of many to come on the culinary adventure I plan to embark on with her and dad. They tell me how to make all the traditional goodies I grew up with, I attempt to master them, and you become privy to the provincial dishes of China and Vietnam, without having to step further than your local grocery store...with the occasional visit to Chinatown.
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