P’at Lassi: A Korean-Indian Fusion Drink I remember the first time I had P’at Lassi. I was visiting a friend in Seoul, a fellow chef always eager to experiment with flavors. She handed me a vibrant pink drink, and I was immediately intrigued. The creamy texture, the delicate sweetness of red bean, and the subtle … Read more
Steamed Manju: A Taste of Aloha in Every Bite The aroma always hits me first – a delicate sweetness mingled with the subtle earthiness of steamed dough. Manju. Just the word conjures up vivid memories of my Tutu’s (grandmother’s) kitchen in Honolulu. I remember sitting at her Formica-topped table, watching her nimble fingers expertly wrap … Read more
Baked Manju: A Taste of Aloha in Your Own Kitchen There’s something magical about the scent of baking that fills a kitchen, and it evokes memories. For me, the smell of something sweet and slightly nutty baking always transports me back to my childhood trips to Hawaii. My auntie would always have a batch of … Read more
Anman: Steamed Buns with Sweet Azuki Bean Paste The scent of freshly steamed buns always takes me back to my childhood. Every year, during the Lunar New Year celebrations, my grandmother would spend days preparing trays upon trays of these fluffy clouds, each one hiding a treasure of sweet red bean paste. The warmth of … Read more