The Thai dessert sangkaya faktong features a creamy pandan-scented coconut milk custard cooked inside a kabocha squash—aka a kobocha pumpkin—until tender. This recipe swaps the traditional steaming for baking, for sangkaya faktong with a more intense flavor. Once sliced into wedges, it’s even better than pumpkin pie.
Both jasmine and basmati rice are aromatic, long-grain varieties, but they have distinct characteristics in terms of flavor, aroma, texture, and culinary uses. We examined the key differences between the two, and when it’s OK to swap one for the other.
Basmati rice is known for its delicate fragrance, tender grains, and fluffy texture. We spoke with an Indian chef and a California rice farmer to learn more about how this variety is cultivated, how to shop for and cook it, and ideas for using it in various cuisines.
Winner of several “best rice in the world” titles, jasmine rice is known for its delicate fragrance and tender grains, and is used throughout Southeast Asian cuisines. We spoke with a Thai cooking instructor to learn more about how this variety is cultivated, how to shop for and cook it, and ideas for using it in various cuisines.
When stored properly, potatoes can last for months after buying them. There are various factors that can affect potato freshness, however, so we tested more than a dozen potato storage methods to find the best ones.
Potatoes can turn green and potentially toxic when exposed to light. We spoke with an expert to find out what precautions can be taken when encountering green potatoes.
We interviewed several experts to learn about the what to look out for in order to choose the best watermelon each and every time.
While both Italian and Thai basil bring unique flavors to the kitchen, they are best suited for different culinary applications. We spoke to two experts to explain the differences between the two herbs.
While you can’t taste a melon before you buy it, there are plenty of other ways to determine which one is perfectly ripe and sweet. We broke down how you can use your other senses to make sure you’re grabbing the best of the bunch at the grocery store or market.
There are a number of wonderful varieties of eggplant available at grocery stores and markets. Here, we give an overview of 10 common types, along with tips for choosing, storing, and prepping eggplants—plus plenty of recipes for enjoying this summer veg in curries, stir-fries, eggplant Parm, baba ganoush, and much more.
There are a number of melon varieties, but most people are only familiar with a few. Get all the juicy details on this delicious fruit with our guide to 10 melon varieties, including their similarities and differences, plus where and when to shop for them, and how to serve them.
Sweet corn and field corn may seem similar, but there are key differences in their uses, flavor profiles, and growing practices. We examined the differences between the two and how to use each of them.
Yellow onions and white onions may seem similar, but each offers its own flavor and texture that can affect the dishes you make with them. We examined the differences between the two, and when it’s OK to swap one for the other.
