Why this Strawberry and Cream Cake is my Dream Cake
Pandan, matcha, citrus, or vanilla—the cake can change, but its ability to make people happy never does
Pass the Fish Sauce
Weekly dispatches on Asian food and cooking from Andrea Nguyen, a James Beard-award winning author. PTFS is tasty, useful, and about culinary bridge building. Let's connect in the kitchen and at the table.
Latest episodes
Cooking Thai: Peek inside our new cookbook for great Thai food at home
Watch our virtual book talk and learn how you can use the book to cook Thai food with confidence
5 Asian Cool Noodle Recipes to Stay Chill
+ PTFS Community Tips + meet me at upcoming Cooking Thai events +
Summer recap in 30+ recipes and deep dives galore
+ Hawaii vacation eats + Aloha Veggies recipe + Cooking Thai virtual sneak peek
Agedashi Tofu: The Crispy Japanese Tofu Classic You Can Make Two Ways
With roots stretching back centuries, this beloved Japanese tofu dish is yours to prepare—traditionally deep-fried or crisp from the air fryer.
Vietnamese Rice Paper Pizza: Crispy, Clever, and Deeply Vietnamese
The story behind a beloved Viet street snack—and how to make it at home + my Kewpie mayonnaise dupe recipe
Midweek gems #65: Affordable Napa Tips (it is doable!)
+ what you've been cooking up
Ginger Herb Sauce, a Miracle Worker in the Kitchen
+ 4 recipes to use the sauce + Vietnamese Coffee Swirl Brownies + first Asians in America
Spice up Summer with Sichuan Tofu and Peanuts in Hot Bean Sauce
It's good as a snack, salad or main + Vietnamese banh xeo class update
July Vietnamese Bánh Xèo Cooking Class!
Make Vietnamese sizzling rice crepes at home
Silky, Spicy, Sweet Vietnamese Dipping Sauces to up Your Grilling Game
Green seafood sauce + Red seafood sauce + 4 grilled dishes to serve with your sauce(s!)
Midweek gems #64: Apricot windfall
+ apricot ginger jam + spicy fresh apricot sauce + apricot almond cake
Time to wok away: How to choose a good wok, season and re-season it, and use it super well
+ 13 recipes to help you become a wok master
The Only Kung Pao Chicken Recipe You'll Ever Need
Use this master recipe to endlessly riff on the Chinese icon + Viet-Chinese mixed rice (a breezy healthy fried rice option)
Taiwan Sesame Noodles and Creamy Nuoc Cham are Summer Nguyen Wins!
cleverly use nuts and seeds to enrich warm weather fare
Midweek gems #63: Cooking Thai -- an early look at the book!
+ Heydoh Soy Sauce giveaway winner + focaccia di Recco
Soy Sauce Pro Tips from Clarissa Wei and a Giveaway!
Watch now | + a Din Tai Fung-ish salad recipe + wood ear mushroom guide
How to Butcher a Chicken at Home: Better Cuts, Better Broth & Better Flavor
From choosing the right bird to pho-ready bones and specialty-market cuts.
Midweek gems #62: Quickie veggie sides to put on repeat
+ a baker's dozen (13) recent recipes + a 5/21 soy sauce livestream
Praise the Braised Tofu in Coconut Juice, a recipe inspired by my mom
it's a touch spicy, tropical, and highly doable any day + my chat with Chris Kimball