How To: Make Black Sesame Dumplings with Sue Chan

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Sue Chan says these dumplings are like the best peanut-butter-and-honey sandwich you’ve ever had. This recipe is a take on tang yuan, the traditional black sesame dumpling eaten during Yuanxiao (the Lantern Festival). Sue’s version is filled with peanuts and black sesame, rolled in more peanuts, and finished with a showering of sweetened condensed milk over the top. We’ve tried them and can confirm that you should make and snack on them as soon as possible—no need to wait for the holiday season.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!

The Sushi Chef: Nick Kim and Jimmy Lau

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Nick Kim and Jimmy Lau are the masterminds behind NYC’s Shuko, a restaurant that plays with the traditional understanding and boundaries of what constitutes Japanese dining. From the hip-hop that fills the sushi bar to the apple pie that caps the meal, Nick and Jimmy are finding a balance between their traditional training with Chef Masayoshi Takayama (of the sushi empire Masa) and their diverse backgrounds. Nick grew up in Los Angeles in a Korean family who had roots in Japan, while Jimmy was born in China where he always helped his mother cook at home. While Nick and Jimmy’s personalities and roles at the restaurant vary—what Nick refers to as the “good cop, bad cop” approach—the two find a balance that complements each other’s strengths. As the two chefs experiment with new flavors and styles of cooking, the seasonality of the ingredients always remains at the forefront of their approach.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!