Discover delicious and easy-to-make recipes using brown sugar. Perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.
Japchae is a popular Korean dish that’s savory and slightly sweet, made with Korean glass noodles stir-fried with vegetables. This version combines carrots, onion, spinach, mushrooms, and sliced dried black fungus, plus egg slices, all tossed in a soy sauce–oyster sauce blend with cooking wine and brown sugar, then finished with sesame oil and sesame seeds.
A soft, sweet steamed mantou with rich brown sugar flavor, paired with a light, airy Ma Lai cake-style center. Made with yeast-raised dough and a smooth brown-sugar batter (with tapioca starch for bounce), it’s a warm, comforting treat that feels like a dim sum-style dessert you’ll want to eat straight away.
This Coconut Palm Sugar Pudding is a smooth harmony that pampers the tongue. The savory aroma of coconut milk combines with the deep sweetness of brown sugar, creating a warm and soothing taste. The texture is smooth, soft, and melts easily in the mouth, bringing a touch of tradition with a modern elegance. Each slice exudes a natural fragrance and a refreshing tropical flavor, perfect enjoyed chilled as a dinner dessert or as a relaxing afternoon companion.
A fragrant Thai-style chicken dish built around an aromatic marinade of coriander roots, garlic, lemon leaves, shallots, lemongrass, Thai ginger, and a touch of red chili. Turmeric adds a warm golden note, balanced with brown sugar and fish sauce for that classic sweet-salty depth, then finished with a brush of melted butter for extra shine.
Vietnamese Lemongrass Grilled Pork Ribs features pork ribs coated in a lemongrass-forward marinade with garlic, lime zest and juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and coconut milk. It’s served with a fresh, tangy sauce made with green onion, coriander leaves, garlic, chilli powder, fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and cold water—bringing a balance of savoury, sweet, citrusy, and aromatic notes in one dish. Don’t hesitate to try this recipe!
Water chestnut cake is a classic, lightly sweet Chinese treat with a smooth, bouncy bite and pops of crunchy water chestnut throughout. Made with water chestnut flour and brown sugar for a clean caramel-like sweetness, it’s delicious served chilled, warm, or pan-fried for a crisp edge and soft centre.
Braised Beef Brisket Noodles is a rich, flavourful soup built on beef brisket and pork trotter, simmered with classic Chinese spices like dried chillies, Sichuan peppercorn, star anise, cinnamon bark, and bay leaves. The broth is seasoned with chilli bean sauce, soybean sauce, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and salt, then poured over your noodles of choice (with optional vegetables) for a hearty bowl.
Many women often ask, 'How can I take better care of myself?' We've curated 3 specially designed sweet wellness recipes just for women—warming you through your cycle, boosting energy and blood, and comforting those little cravings. Every spoonful is a small act of self-love. After all, loving yourself is the beginning of a lifelong romance. ~ Ginger-Red Date Brown Sugar Drink for your period: Especially comforting for those with cold uterus, poor blood flow, or menstrual cramps. ~ Daily Qi & Blood Boost: Astragalus lifts and strengthens, red dates tonify and soothe, and angelica nourishes and activates blood. Add ginger for those with cold constitutions, or ophiopogon root to balance heat. ~ Poached Egg in Sweet Fermented Rice with Brown Sugar: A bowl of warm, thick, fragrant soup with soft egg and mellow wine aroma—it’s pure comfort. Note: Everyone’s body is different. Stop drinking if you experience any discomfort.
The aroma of oats slowly releases in the oven, becoming lightly golden on the outside while remaining soft on the inside. Chia seeds add a light texture and nutritional boost. Avocado oil provides a subtle, natural, fat-like aroma, while the flavored syrup adds a gentle sweetness, while brown sugar delicately enhances the overall flavor. It crisps slightly when you bite it, and becomes even more crunchy as it cools—a satisfying treat for tea, breakfast, or a healthy snack.
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