If youโve ever ordered masala fish at an Indo-Chinese restaurant, you know exactly how addictive it isโcrispy edges, bold spices, fragrant curry leaves, and tender flaky fish inside. Itโs one of my personal go-to orders at my local Indo-Chinese spot. Every time I tell myself Iโll try something newโฆ and […]
Author: Patrick Kong
Elote Crispy Rice
Recipe Video If you love Mexican street corn (elote) and you love crispy rice, this dish brings both worlds together in one seriously craveable bite. Creamy, smoky, tangy corn sits on top of a golden, crunchy rice base, adding a whole new textural dimension to one of my favorite street […]
Mouth-Watering Hainanese Chicken with Spicy Ginger Scallion Sauce
If you grew up in a Chinese household, thereโs a good chance poached chicken made an appearance at the dinner tableโespecially during celebrations like Lunar New Year. In my family, a whole poached chicken symbolized togetherness, completeness, and prosperity for the year ahead. This year, I wanted to keep that […]
Shawarma Poutine (A CanadianโMiddle Eastern Fusion Done Right)
Recipe Video This shawarma poutine is everything I love about fusion food: bold, comforting, a little chaotic, and deeply satisfying. Crispy fries, squeaky cheese curds, spiced doner-style meat, rich shawarma gravy, and a generous drizzle of garlic sauceโitโs a mashup that somehow makes perfect sense. This dish is a meeting […]
Beef Tongue Reuben Sandwich
If you ask me what the King of sandwiches is, Iโm not even hesitating: itโs the Reuben. Warm rye bread, melty Swiss cheese, tangy sauerkraut, and that creamy-sweet Thousand Island dressingโฆ itโs the perfect balance of salty, sharp, rich, and crunchy. Traditionally, a Reuben is made with corned beef brisket, […]
Crispy Nori Butter Mushroom Rice
If youโve got leftover rice sitting in the fridge and zero desire to eat sad reheated rice againโฆ this crispy nori butter mushroom rice is your new go-to. Itโs super easy, wildly flavorful, and honestly feels like something youโd order at a trendy fusion spot, but you can make it […]
