Recreate the nostalgic Taiwanese and East Asian flavors you've been longing for. Nourishing, umami-rich recipes reimagined for the modern kitchen, paired with cozy cooking videos and detailed ingredient guides that make each dish approachable.
From classic Taiwanese recipes and East Asian comfort foods to cozy meals with a creative or plant-forward twist. Reconnect with the flavors you grew up with or explore them for the first time. Thoughtfully crafted by a chef and registered dietitian. Come cook with me at The Sound of Cooking®!
nostalgic taiwanese recipes
Classic Taiwanese recipes that reflect my Taiwanese heritage and the flavors I grew up with, using ingredients you can find in the States.
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holiday recipes
Nostalgic recipes perfect for holiday hosting, get-togethers, or potlucks. Each of these has an Asian ingredient or flavor inspiration that makes them extra special.
the ultimate guide to taiwanese hotpot
It's time to enjoy the coziness of a classic Taiwanese hotpot in the comfort of your own home! Hot pot sits at the center of the table in many Taiwanese American households, especially during the holidays.
Easily make your own flavorful broth (just like the hot pot restaurants in Taiwan!), tender vegetables, and your favorite protein right at the table with loved ones.
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east asian comfort foods
East Asian recipes that draw from the natural connections between Taiwanese food and regional Chinese cuisines, Japanese dishes, and broader East Asian foods.
ingredient guides
I crafted these detailed ingredient guides to share everything I know from my culinary training, teaching experience, and Taiwanese background, helping you confidently buy, prep, and cook East Asian vegetables and fruits like daikon, yu choy, lychee, fresh bamboo, and more.
latest cozy cooking video from The Sound of Cooking® channel
Cinematic series of cooking videos that highlight the often-overlooked sounds of cooking, storytelling, and professionally developed, tested recipes. This is the first episode of a new series called Letters to George, inspired by my late dad, who was a chef.
It's a collection of cozy cooking vlogs where I reimagine the recipes he never got to teach me, while sharing the things I never had the chance to tell him - like writing letters through food.
Each episode is a food memoir in motion, blending recipes and reflections into something intimate and heartfelt. As I revisit these nostalgic dishes, I'm learning along the way too - exploring new-to-me techniques, tweaking flavors, and sharing the discoveries I make in the process.
Hello! I'm Cindy Chou, RDN (周昀)
I'm a Taiwanese American chef with 22+ years of professional cooking experience and a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (but you won't find any restrictive diet talk here!). As a chef instructor, I help East Asian food lovers recreate the nostalgic flavors you love right in your home kitchen. And, I'm on a journey to recreate and reimagine the recipes my late chef dad never got to teach me.
I'm also a hotpot enthusiast and love to cook Taiwanese and other Asian cuisine-inspired dishes. Join me for nourishing Taiwanese and East Asian recipes, pro cooking tips, and cozy cooking videos to help you slow down and create lasting food memories.
reader favorites & trending recipes
These are the recipes readers return to again and again, ones that have sparked memories of time spent with loved ones in the kitchen, or helped them recreate a popular dish at home that once felt intimidating.
winter solstice recipes
From tang yuan (sweet rice balls) to dumplings, here are some of my favorite winter solstice recipes.
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hobakjuk with tang yuan (sweet rice balls)
This was one of my most requested dishes when I cooked for families as a private chef.
Kabocha squash is naturally sweet with a smooth velvety texture, which makes it perfect for making Korean pumpkin porridge (hobakjuk). Sweet rice balls (aka tang yuan in Chinese and Taiwanese cuisine) are typically served with this pumpkin porridge. They add a chewy but soft texture to the dish (like mochi!) and are super easy to make.
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juicy dumplings with snow pea leaves and shrimp (豆苗蝦水餃)
"I grew up making these with my mom, but never really was too inspired to make them again... until I saw your post!... Just finishing making these- and hands down the best dumpling recipe. Thank you for all the details and helpful tips!!" - Kim
cozy east asian weeknight meals
