Small Eats
-
![]()
Creamy Green Beans with Miso Mushroom Sauce
If Thanksgiving green bean casserole and Din Tai Fung's garlic green beans had a baby, this creamy, umami bomb would be it.
-
![]()
Cheddar Bay Mochi Biscuits
If Red Lobster and my Asian grandma recreated the iconic Cheddar Bay Biscuit, you would have this flaky and crusty yet chewy and moist mochi biscuit.
-
![]()
Summer Tomato Okonomiyaki(-ish)
An okonomiyaki featuring cabbage and summer tomatoes, topped with a soy balsamic glaze along with fresh basil and shiso. The perfect clean out your fridge meal!
-
![]()
Tomato Egg Salad Sandwich (Tamago Sando)
A homemade version of the 7-Eleven Japanese egg sandwich featuring summer tomato jam mixed into creamy egg salad.
-
![]()
Cold Soy and Ginger Carrot "Noodles"
For those who love noodles in the form of a vegetable, this cold "noodle" dish is for you! Carrots are peeled to resemble noodles, then cooked in a simple soy, scallion and ginger sauce before being chilled to relieve you from this insane heat!
-
![]()
Miso Glazed Roasted Zucchini
Thomas Keller's roasted zucchini recipe glazed with an umami miso mirin sauce and topped with fresh scallions and crunchy sesame seeds.
-
![]()
Japanese Curry Mashed Potatoes
Classic mashed potatoes are combined with Japanese curry roux to make this comforting side dish reminiscent of Japanese croquettes.
-
![]()
Cold Chili Crisp and Peanut Cucumber "Noodles"
Cucumber "noodles" are tossed in a punchy sauce made with soy sauce, peanut butter, garlic, and ginger. A refreshing dish for a hot, summer day
-
![]()
Lap Cheong Corn Dog
Sweet and savory chinese sausages are dunked in corn dog batter and fried to midwest nostalgic perfection.
-
![]()
Cashew Caesar Charred Romaine Hearts
Charred romaine hearts with a cashew "Caesar" dressing topped with sesame seeds, scallions, and chili crisp
-
![]()
Creamy Tomato Carrot and Ginger Soup
An homage to the creamy classic tomato soup flavored with the sweetness of sautéed carrot and the subtle zing of ginger.
-
![]()
Scallion and Bacon Stuffing with Black Vinegar and Soy Vinaigrette
A homage to stuffing in all its carby, comforting Thanksgiving glory. This stuffing features a special vinaigrette that adds a delicious note of acidity from black vinegar and soy for a salty, sweet combination that will brighten up the table.
-
![]()
Steamed Egg with Roasted Corn Broth
A steamed egg made with roasted corn blended into broth to create a smooth, custardy bowl of midwest meets 婆婆's kitchen comfort.
-
![]()
Simple Sweet and Savory Pickles
A super simple 10 minute pickle with salt, sugar and rice vinegar. A basic family staple that's always in the fridge with cucumbers or really any vegetable that can be pickled.
-
![]()
Steamed Egg with Mushrooms and Squash 蒸水蛋
A warm steamed egg with roast fall vegetables that's perfect for cold weather. This a grandma treat that is really savory with a texture that is light and silky.
