Kat Lieu

In April 2022, over the span of two weekends, like-minded bakers across the globe fired up their ovens.

With its crisp golden brown crust and ring-like shape, bánh bò nướng might resemble Bundt cake to the untrain…

In Asian baking, "not too sweet" reigns supreme. Discover the intriguing balance of flavors in savory pastrie…

Like any other glossy brown condiment, hoisin sauce appears unassuming at first glance, but drizzling a littl…

While diners know hot pot as an interactive communal experience, the person preparing it knows it's an endeav…

Legumes — a class of vegetables that includes lentils, beans, and peas — are a versatile staple integral to d…

By Renton's own Kat Lieu A recipe from "Modern Asian Baking at Home: Essential Sweet and Savory Recipes for M…

Recipes Cookies & Bars Filled These bright purple cookies come to us from Kat Lieu's book Modern Asian Baking…

In May 2020, Kat Lieu started something that grew beyond her wildest dreams. She wanted to establish a commun…

My mother-in-law, Lilanie Young, makes the best Brazos de Mercedes, an airy and sweet meringue roll hailing f…

Without fail, my mother would serve us pan-fried nian gao for breakfast every morning on the first day of Lun…

Three gorgeous colours, crispy edges and a tender center make these Asian-style Neapolitan cookies irresistib…

Confession time! This is my favorite recipe in Modern Asian Baking. Why? Well firstly, it’s super versatile a…

The other day, I heard a sudden flurry of footsteps and just assumed that Philip, my 8-year-old son, was rush…

Japanese milk bread is prized for its soft, fluffy texture and rich flavor. The secret to this pillowy bread?…

When Regina Ramirez (my neighbor and Subtle Asian Baking member) posted a gorgeous picture of her ube butter …

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words. My whole hand used to…