Elevated & Unique Recipes
If youโve ever wandered Bangkokโs bustling streets in search of a meal that makes you pause mid-bite, you might stumble upon Uncle Liuโs tiny but legendary restaurant. Tucked away at 036/24 Sukhumvit Rd, Phra Khanong, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, itโs my all-time favorite place to eat in Thailand. Every dish […]
If youโve ever wondered what makes Thai curries so aromatic and flavorful, the answer lies in one key element: Thai curry paste. This fragrant blend of herbs, spices, and aromatics forms the backbone of many classic Thai dishes. In this guide, weโll explore the five essential Thai curry pastesโred, yellow, […]
Thai cuisine is known for its perfect balance of salty, sour, spicy, and sweet flavors. At the heart of many dishes are a few essential condiments that instantly bring food to life. Today, weโll cover three fundamental Thai sauces youโll encounter in homes, street food stalls, and restaurants across Thailand: […]
The Chairman Bao from Eddie Huangโs Baohaus was one of New York Cityโs beloved cheap bites. A soft steamed bun filled with tender red-braised pork belly, tangy pickled mustard greens, sweet crushed peanuts, and fresh cilantro. Baohaus may have closed in 2020, but with this copycat recipe, you can bring […]
If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if Korean comfort food and Italian soul food had a delicious, spicy baby โ this is it. Gochujang Bolognese Tteokbokki brings together the deep, meaty richness of a classic Italian ragรน with the chewy, addictive texture of Korean rice cakes โ all wrapped […]
Recipe Video Looking for a nutritious, high-protein meal prep recipe that keeps you full, helps you hit your macros, and saves time during the week? Meet Human Kibble: A healthy bulk meal prep recipe designed for cutting, muscle building, or simply eating clean on a budget. This easy dish is […]
Iโm Patrick Kong (AKA Patty.Plates) and I was born in Vancouver, Canada to Chinese immigrant parents. My father was a Guangzhou city boy, and my mom a village girl from Toisan. Both my parents have been cooking their entire lives - my dad even owned a small food court restaurant at one point (it was NOT goodโฆ sorry dad). My dad mainly saw food as a means of sustenance (both literally and economically) while my mom saw food as the glue that held our family together and connected us with the motherland.
