Intermediate

World Tour: Asian Masters

Perfecting the balance of sweet, sour, salty, and umami.

Lessons (7)

1. 1. Japanese: Real Teriyaki

   The "shine" of soy, mirin, and sake reduction.

   ReductionGlazing
   15 min
2. 2. Vietnamese: Nuoc Cham

   The blueprint of refreshing balance.

   Cold EmulsionBalance
   10 min
3. 3. Indonesian: Peanut Satay

   Building richness through grinding and frying.

   Aromatic Frying
   25 min
4. 4. Korean Gochujang Glaze

   The ultimate sweet, spicy, and savory street food coating.

   SimmeringEmulsion Base
   10 min
5. 5. Thai Nam Jim Jaew

   A smoky, sweet, sour, and spicy dipping sauce from Northeastern Thailand.

   Pan RoastingMixingAcidity Balance
   10 min
6. 6. Cantonese Ginger Scallion

   A punchy, aromatic Chinese condiment prepared by pouring smoking-hot oil over fresh scallions and ginger.

   Hot Oil BloomKnife SkillsInfusion
   5 min
7. 7. Indian Cucumber Mint Raita

   A refreshing Indian yogurt sauce with grated cucumber, fresh mint, and toasted cumin.

   Dehydrating VegetablesWhiskingSpicing
   10 min