side dish

Half an eggplant glazed with miso, topped with scallions, sprouts and sesame seeds, on a white plate with chopsticks

Miso Eggplant Recipe (Nasu Dengaku)

Homemade pickled ginger for sushi

Homemade Pickled Ginger for Sushi (Gari)

Jar of quick pickled red onions made with apple cider vinegar, seen from above with a star anise

Quick Pickled Red Onions

Oven-roasted garlic cloves with soft, golden flesh showing through the split skins

How to Roast Garlic in the Oven (Without Oil)

Jar of homemade chestnut cream labeled “Fait avec cœur à Singapour,” with a spoon

Homemade Chestnut Cream (Crème de Marrons)

Homemade roasted red pepper sauce on a white plate with a piece of bread

Easy Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

easy bok choy to prepare

Baby Bok Choy Stir Fry with Garlic and Ginger