How to Make Japanese-Style Deep-Fried Vegetables (Tempura)

I had some leftover eggplant and okra that needed to be used up but not quite enough for a stir-fry, so I decided to experiment with deep-frying them Japanese-style using a tempura batter. I did a quick Google search during my Live Asian Kitchen broadcast, and went with one that looked legit, ie. the recipe found at go-japanese.com. I was pretty » Read More

How to Make An Easy Nut-Free Carrot Cake

I rarely bake because I’m not much of a cake eater, but I have on occasion had to use up some leftover carrots, in which case my go-to option is to bake it into a carrot cake.  This recipe was originally sourced from the Thermomix recipe community, but I’ve made so many adjustments that it bears no resemblance to the original. I find Western » Read More