Must Haves in My Dream Kitchen

Find out my top three favorite features in my newly renovated kitchen!

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cooking method

What tools/appliances you need (i.e. Stovetop, Oven, Instant Pot, Air Fryer, etc.)

time

🕑 < 30 minutes
🕑🕑 30-60 minutes
🕑🕑🕑 > 60 minutes

brands i like

Links to more exotic products that I commonly use available for purchase

what is…

Links to definitions and image references of more exotic Asian ingredients used

noodz

recipes
Stir-Fried Egg Noodles (Mì Xào)
Noodz, Vietnamese
Stir-Fried Egg Noodles (Mì Xào)
Noodz, Vietnamese
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Noodz, Vietnamese
Banquet Noodles (Janchi Guksu)
Korean, Noodz
Banquet Noodles (Janchi Guksu)
Korean, Noodz
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Korean, Noodz
Thick Noodle Soup (Bánh Canh)
Noodz, Vietnamese
Thick Noodle Soup (Bánh Canh)
Noodz, Vietnamese
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Noodz, Vietnamese
Cold Noodles in Radish Water (Dongchimi guksu)
Korean, Noodz
Cold Noodles in Radish Water (Dongchimi guksu)
Korean, Noodz
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Korean, Noodz
Garlic Noodles (Mì Xào Tỏi)
vietnamese, Noodz
Garlic Noodles (Mì Xào Tỏi)
vietnamese, Noodz
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vietnamese, Noodz
Crab Glass Noodles (Miến Xào Cua)
Noodz, Vietnamese
Crab Glass Noodles (Miến Xào Cua)
Noodz, Vietnamese
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Noodz, Vietnamese
Beef Noodle Salad (Bún Bò Xào)
Noodz, Vietnamese
Beef Noodle Salad (Bún Bò Xào)
Noodz, Vietnamese
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Noodz, Vietnamese
Vegetarian Phở (Phở Chay)
vietnamese, Noodz
Vegetarian Phở (Phở Chay)
vietnamese, Noodz
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vietnamese, Noodz
Beef Noodle Soup (Phở Bò)
Vietnamese, Noodz
Beef Noodle Soup (Phở Bò)
Vietnamese, Noodz
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Vietnamese, Noodz
Black Bean Noodles (Jajangmyeon)
Korean, Noodz
Black Bean Noodles (Jajangmyeon)
Korean, Noodz
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Korean, Noodz
Seafood Knife Cut Noodle Soup (Haemul Kalguksu)
Korean, Noodz
Seafood Knife Cut Noodle Soup (Haemul Kalguksu)
Korean, Noodz
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Korean, Noodz
Pork and Mushroom Noodle Soup (Bún Mọc)
Vietnamese, Noodz
Pork and Mushroom Noodle Soup (Bún Mọc)
Vietnamese, Noodz
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Vietnamese, Noodz
Rice Noodles with Grilled Pork (Bún Thịt Nướng)
Vietnamese, Noodz
Rice Noodles with Grilled Pork (Bún Thịt Nướng)
Vietnamese, Noodz
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Vietnamese, Noodz
Mẹ’s Pan Fried Rice Noodles with Sautéed Beef and Vegetables (Phở Áp Chảo)
Vietnamese, Noodz
Mẹ’s Pan Fried Rice Noodles with Sautéed Beef and Vegetables (Phở Áp Chảo)
Vietnamese, Noodz
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Vietnamese, Noodz
Chicken Glass Noodle Soup (Miến Gà)
Vietnamese, Noodz
Chicken Glass Noodle Soup (Miến Gà)
Vietnamese, Noodz
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Vietnamese, Noodz
Hot Soba Noodle Soup
Noodz, Japanese
Hot Soba Noodle Soup
Noodz, Japanese
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Noodz, Japanese
Crab &amp; Pork Noodle Soup (Bún Riêu)
Vietnamese, Noodz
Crab & Pork Noodle Soup (Bún Riêu)
Vietnamese, Noodz
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Vietnamese, Noodz
Hanoi Combo Noodle Soup (Bún Thang)
Vietnamese, Noodz
Hanoi Combo Noodle Soup (Bún Thang)
Vietnamese, Noodz
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Vietnamese, Noodz
Chicken Noodle Soup (Phở Gà)
Vietnamese, Noodz
Chicken Noodle Soup (Phở Gà)
Vietnamese, Noodz
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Vietnamese, Noodz
Spicy Cold Noodles (Bibim Guksu)
Noodz, Korean
Spicy Cold Noodles (Bibim Guksu)
Noodz, Korean
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Noodz, Korean
Beef Udon
Noodz, Japanese
Beef Udon
Noodz, Japanese
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Noodz, Japanese
Oxtail Noodle Soup (Phở Đuôi Bò)
Vietnamese, Noodz
Oxtail Noodle Soup (Phở Đuôi Bò)
Vietnamese, Noodz
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Vietnamese, Noodz
Spicy Beef and Pork Noodle Soup (Bún Bò Huế)
Vietnamese, Noodz
Spicy Beef and Pork Noodle Soup (Bún Bò Huế)
Vietnamese, Noodz
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Vietnamese, Noodz

soups

recipes
Spinach Soup with Shrimp Balls (Canh Rau Với Tôm Viên)
Vietnamese, Soup
Spinach Soup with Shrimp Balls (Canh Rau Với Tôm Viên)
Vietnamese, Soup
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Vietnamese, Soup
Beef and Radish Soup (Seogogi Mu Guk)
Korean, Soup
Beef and Radish Soup (Seogogi Mu Guk)
Korean, Soup
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Korean, Soup
Butternut Squash Soup
Soup
Butternut Squash Soup
Soup
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Soup
Miso Soup
Soup, Japanese
Miso Soup
Soup, Japanese
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Soup, Japanese
Chicken Soup
Soup
Chicken Soup
Soup
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Soup
Ox Bone Soup (Seolleongtang)
Korean, Soup
Ox Bone Soup (Seolleongtang)
Korean, Soup
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Korean, Soup
Spicy Beef Soup (Yukgaejang)
Korean, Soup
Spicy Beef Soup (Yukgaejang)
Korean, Soup
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Korean, Soup
Wonton Soup
Soup
Wonton Soup
Soup
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Soup
Soybean Sprout Soup (Kongnamulguk)
Korean, Soup
Soybean Sprout Soup (Kongnamulguk)
Korean, Soup
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Korean, Soup
Dumpling Soup (Manduguk)
Korean, Soup
Dumpling Soup (Manduguk)
Korean, Soup
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Korean, Soup
Japanese Hot Pot (Mille-Feuille Nabe)
Japanese, Soup
Japanese Hot Pot (Mille-Feuille Nabe)
Japanese, Soup
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Japanese, Soup
Cô Mai’s Star Soup
Soup
Cô Mai’s Star Soup
Soup
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Soup
Short Rib Soup (Galbitang)
Korean, Soup
Short Rib Soup (Galbitang)
Korean, Soup
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Korean, Soup
Dried Pollock Soup (Bugeoguk)
Korean, Soup
Dried Pollock Soup (Bugeoguk)
Korean, Soup
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Korean, Soup
Oxtail Soup (Kkori Gomtang)
Korean, Soup
Oxtail Soup (Kkori Gomtang)
Korean, Soup
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Korean, Soup
Bitter Melon Soup (Canh Khổ Qua)
Vietnamese, Soup
Bitter Melon Soup (Canh Khổ Qua)
Vietnamese, Soup
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Vietnamese, Soup
Ground Pork with Tofu &amp; Tomato Soup (Canh Cà Chua Đậu Hủ)
Vietnamese, Soup
Ground Pork with Tofu & Tomato Soup (Canh Cà Chua Đậu Hủ)
Vietnamese, Soup
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Vietnamese, Soup
Minestrone
Soup
Minestrone
Soup
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Soup
Rice Cake Soup (Tteokguk)
Korean, Soup
Rice Cake Soup (Tteokguk)
Korean, Soup
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Korean, Soup
Soybean Sprout Soup with Rice (Kongnamul Gukbap)
Korean, Soup
Soybean Sprout Soup with Rice (Kongnamul Gukbap)
Korean, Soup
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Korean, Soup
Seaweed Soup (Miyeokguk)
Korean, Soup
Seaweed Soup (Miyeokguk)
Korean, Soup
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Korean, Soup
Macaroni Pork Sparerib Soup (Súp Nui Sườn Heo)
Vietnamese, Soup
Macaroni Pork Sparerib Soup (Súp Nui Sườn Heo)
Vietnamese, Soup
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Vietnamese, Soup
Sweet and Sour Fish Soup (Canh Chua Cá)
Vietnamese, Soup
Sweet and Sour Fish Soup (Canh Chua Cá)
Vietnamese, Soup
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Vietnamese, Soup

stew

curry

rice

essentials

beef & lamb

pork

recipes
Air Fryer Pork Katsu
Japanese, Pork
Air Fryer Pork Katsu
Japanese, Pork
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Japanese, Pork
Boiled Pork Belly (Thịt Luộc)
vietnamese, Pork
Boiled Pork Belly (Thịt Luộc)
vietnamese, Pork
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vietnamese, Pork
Lemongrass Grilled Pork (Thịt Nướng)
vietnamese, Pork
Lemongrass Grilled Pork (Thịt Nướng)
vietnamese, Pork
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vietnamese, Pork
Japanese Pork Bowls (Butadon)
Pork, Japanese
Japanese Pork Bowls (Butadon)
Pork, Japanese
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Pork, Japanese
Sweet Soy Ribs
Pork, Protein
Sweet Soy Ribs
Pork, Protein
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Pork, Protein
Din Tai Fung Style Pork Chops
Pork, Protein
Din Tai Fung Style Pork Chops
Pork, Protein
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Pork, Protein
Oven Baked Korean-Style Pork Ribs
Pork, Protein, Korean
Oven Baked Korean-Style Pork Ribs
Pork, Protein, Korean
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Pork, Protein, Korean
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls w/ Tomato Sauce (Bắp Cải Cuộn Thịt Sốt Cà Chua)
Vietnamese, Pork, Protein
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls w/ Tomato Sauce (Bắp Cải Cuộn Thịt Sốt Cà Chua)
Vietnamese, Pork, Protein
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Vietnamese, Pork, Protein
Korean Pork Belly Tacos
Korean, Pork
Korean Pork Belly Tacos
Korean, Pork
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Korean, Pork
Pork Stuffed Tomatoes (Cà Chua Nhồi Thịt)
Vietnamese, Pork, Protein
Pork Stuffed Tomatoes (Cà Chua Nhồi Thịt)
Vietnamese, Pork, Protein
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Vietnamese, Pork, Protein
Bà Ngoại’s Pork Chops with Green Beans
Vietnamese, Pork, Protein
Bà Ngoại’s Pork Chops with Green Beans
Vietnamese, Pork, Protein
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Vietnamese, Pork, Protein
Baked Pork Ribs
Protein, Pork
Baked Pork Ribs
Protein, Pork
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Protein, Pork
Braised Pork Belly with Eggs (Thịt Kho Tàu)
Vietnamese, Pork, Protein
Braised Pork Belly with Eggs (Thịt Kho Tàu)
Vietnamese, Pork, Protein
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Vietnamese, Pork, Protein
Fried Pork Cutlet (Tonkatsu)
Protein, Pork
Fried Pork Cutlet (Tonkatsu)
Protein, Pork
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Protein, Pork
Ground Pork with Cucumber (Thịt Bằm Dưa Leo)
Protein, Vietnamese, Pork
Ground Pork with Cucumber (Thịt Bằm Dưa Leo)
Protein, Vietnamese, Pork
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Protein, Vietnamese, Pork
Hanoi Style Noodles with Grilled Pork and Meatballs (Bún Chả Hà Nội)
Vietnamese, Protein, Pork, Noodz
Hanoi Style Noodles with Grilled Pork and Meatballs (Bún Chả Hà Nội)
Vietnamese, Protein, Pork, Noodz
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Vietnamese, Protein, Pork, Noodz

seafood

recipes
Stir-Fried Dried Anchovies (Myeolchi Bokkeum)
Korean, Seafood
Stir-Fried Dried Anchovies (Myeolchi Bokkeum)
Korean, Seafood
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Korean, Seafood
Vietnamese Cajun Style Seafood Boil
Seafood, Vietnamese
Vietnamese Cajun Style Seafood Boil
Seafood, Vietnamese
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Seafood, Vietnamese
Miso Salmon
Seafood, Protein
Miso Salmon
Seafood, Protein
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Seafood, Protein
Stir-Fried Squid with Bell Pepper
Seafood
Stir-Fried Squid with Bell Pepper
Seafood
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Seafood
Coconut Shrimp
Seafood
Coconut Shrimp
Seafood
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Seafood
Roasted Whole Catfish (Cá Nướng Da Giòn)
Vietnamese, Protein, Seafood
Roasted Whole Catfish (Cá Nướng Da Giòn)
Vietnamese, Protein, Seafood
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Vietnamese, Protein, Seafood
Spicy Stir-Fried Squid (Ojingeo Bokkeum)
Korean, Seafood, Protein
Spicy Stir-Fried Squid (Ojingeo Bokkeum)
Korean, Seafood, Protein
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Korean, Seafood, Protein
Roasted Salmon with Peanuts and Scallion Oil (Cá Hồi Nướng)
Vietnamese, Seafood, Protein
Roasted Salmon with Peanuts and Scallion Oil (Cá Hồi Nướng)
Vietnamese, Seafood, Protein
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Vietnamese, Seafood, Protein
Spicy Stir-Fried Octopus (Nakji Bokkeum)
Korean, Protein, Seafood
Spicy Stir-Fried Octopus (Nakji Bokkeum)
Korean, Protein, Seafood
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Korean, Protein, Seafood
Shrimp Scampi
Protein, Seafood
Shrimp Scampi
Protein, Seafood
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Protein, Seafood
Braised and Caramelized Fish (Cá Kho)
Protein, Vietnamese, Seafood
Braised and Caramelized Fish (Cá Kho)
Protein, Vietnamese, Seafood
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Protein, Vietnamese, Seafood
Salmon Spring Rolls
Vietnamese, Seafood
Salmon Spring Rolls
Vietnamese, Seafood
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Vietnamese, Seafood
Spicy Braised Beltfish (Galchi Jorim)
Korean, Protein, Seafood
Spicy Braised Beltfish (Galchi Jorim)
Korean, Protein, Seafood
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Korean, Protein, Seafood
Turmeric Fish w/ Dill (Chả Cá Thăng Long)
Vietnamese, Seafood, Protein
Turmeric Fish w/ Dill (Chả Cá Thăng Long)
Vietnamese, Seafood, Protein
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Vietnamese, Seafood, Protein

chicken & turkey

tofu

eggs

drinks

veggies

pasta

handhelds

sweets

 
 

Ly Nguyen is an EVP, Head of Creative based in Los Angeles, CA

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