Researching for a recent column on Italian pesto's French cousin "pistou," I discovered, to my surprise, that the iconically Mediterranean herb basil actually came from Asia, though millennia ago. An ...

Try peppery Thai basil for a new spin on pesto with this Southeast Asian inspired recipe. (Photo by Gregor Torrence, Special to The Oregonian/OregonLive) (Gregor Torrence, Special to The ...

Sweet soy sauce and Thai basil give this spicy dish an authentic flavor. You should be able to find both at Asian food stores. Don't use regular soy sauce; it has little in common with its sweet ...

For people on a diet, sushi often is touted as a healthy alternative. And it is, for the most part. The problems arise when too many extras are involved, such as tempura, fried or “crispy” rolls, and ...

In a bowl, whisk the fish sauce with the vinegar, sugar, lime zest, lime juice, oil, lemongrass, sambal, chile and garlic. Let the dressing stand at room temperature for 2 hours. Meanwhile, in a ...