Our Favorite Asian American Food Bloggers to Follow, Now and Always

Asian American Food Writers Round Up of Recipes

Simply Recipes supports Asian and Pacific Islander communities, now and always. We have been horrified by the increasing violence against these groups during the pandemic (though AAPI hate is hardly new), and we were heartbroken by the killings in Atlanta this past week.

At Simply Recipes, the way we celebrate and grieve is the same: gathering around the table. Today, we'd like to share with you some recipes from some of our favorite Asian and Asian American food writers. Please support these writers and make one of their recipes this weekend.

For further reading about AAPI experiences with racism, the impact of Covid-19 on Asian communities, and how to support AAPI communities right now, please check out these links:

The March 2021 Report from Stop AAPI Hate (this site is also a great place to report incidents, take action, donate, and learn)
Coronavirus: Chinatown Stories by Grace Young (you can also donate to her Chinatown fund HERE)
Why This Wave of Anti-Asian Racism Feels Different by Morgan Ome

Andrea Nguyen from Viet World Kitchen

Andrea Nguyen

Andrea is Vietnamese-American and the author of six books of Vietnamese and Asian cuisine. She is also featured in the documentary series The Families that Fed America on The History Channel.
- Visit Andrea's site: Viet World Kitchen
- Get the recipe: Not Deep-Fried Salt and Pepper Ribs
- Buy Andrea's book: Vietnamese Food Any Day
- Follow Andrea on Instagram: @andreanguyen88
- Check out Andrea's posts on Simply Recipes HERE.
Irvin Lin from Eat the Love

Irvin Lin

Irvin is an IACP award winning photographer, an IACP-nominated blogger, and a blue ribbon baker. His blog Eat the Love was nominated by Saveur magazine in the category of Best Baking Blog in 2011.
- Visit Irvin's site: Eat the Love
- Get the recipe: Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken
- Buy Irvin's book: Marbled, Swirled, and Layered
- Follow Irvin on Instagram: @eatthelove
- Check out Irvin's posts on Simply Recipes HERE.
Jessica Gavin: Culinary Scientist

Jessica Gavin

Jessica has a Master's Degree in Agriculture and a Bachelor's in Food Science, both from California Polytechnic State University. She brings her passions for food and science to her recipes, where she encourages readers to embrace the science behind cooking.
- Visit Jessica's site: JessicaGavin.com
- Get the recipe: Chicken Fried Rice
- Buy Jessica's book: Easy Culinary Science for Better Cooking
- Follow Jessica on Instagram: @jessicagavin
- Check out Jessica's posts on Simply Recipes HERE.
Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee from Little Cecilia

Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee

Cecilia is a James Beard Award nominee and the author of three cookbooks on Korean and Mexican cuisine. She has also worked as a restaurant reviewer for the LA Times food section and opened her own restaurant.
- Visit Cecilia's Site: Little Cecilia
- Get the recipe: Caramelized Rosemary Fig Tart
- Buy Cecilia's book: Quick and Easy Korean Cooking
- Follow Cecilia on Instagram: @littlececilia1
- Check out Cecilia's posts on Simply Recipes HERE.
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Lisa Lin from Healthy Nibbles

Lisa Lin

Lisa's love of cooking developed through a lifetime of cooking with her mother, and this has now become a beloved series "Cooking with Mama Lin".
- Visit Lisa's site: Healthy Nibbles
- Get the recipe: Baked Char Siu Bao
- Follow Lisa (and Mama Lin!) on Instagram: @hellolisalin
- Check out Lisa's posts on Simply Recipes HERE.
Jaden Hair from Steamy Kitchen

Jaden Hair

Jaden is the founder of Steamy Kitchen, and the author of two bestselling cookbooks: The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook and Healthy Asian Favorites. She's been writing about food for over 13 years.
- Visit Jaden's website: Steamy Kitchen
- Get the recipe: Rice Noodle Bowl with Vietnamese Dressing
- Buy Jaden's book: Steamy Kitchen's Healthy Asian Favorites
- Follow Jaden on Instagram: @steamykitchen
- Check out Jaden's posts on Simply Recipes HERE.
Grace Young: The Stir Fry Guru

Grace Young

Grace Young has been The Stir Fry Guru for years, bringing wok cooking to thousands. At the start of the 2020 pandemic, she started an oral history series, Coronavirus: Chinatown Stories, documenting Manhattan's Chinatown and the impact of the Covid-19 virus on Asian communities and businesses.
- Visit Grace's site: GraceYoung.com
- Check out her Youtube series: Wok Therapist
- Get the recipe: Sweet and Sour Chicken
- Buy Grace's book: Stir-Frying to the Sky's Edge
- Follow Grace on Instagram: @stirfryguru
Michelle Tam from Nom Nom Paleo

Michelle Tam

Michelle is the pig-tailed personality behind the award-winning Nom Nom Paleo website, which grew from a passion project started in 2010 to a website reaching millions of readers around the world.
- Visit Michelle's site: Nom Nom Paleo
- Get the Recipe: Wonton Meatballs
- Buy Michelle's book: Nom Nom Paleo: Let's Go!
- Follow Michelle on Instagram: @nomnompaleo
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Alice Choi from Hip Foodie Mom

Alice Choi

On her blog, Hip Foodie Mom, Alice focuses on simple family-friendly meals that can be made on weeknights, Asian-inspired and otherwise. She has been featured in Better Homes and Gardens, People, Good Morning America, and elsewhere.
- Visit Alice's website: Hip Foodie Mom
- Get the recipe: Japchae (Korean Stir Fried Noodles)
- Follow Alice on Instagram: @hipfoodiemom1
Maggie Zhu from Omnivore's Cookbook

Maggie Zhu

Maggie calls her style of recipes "modern Chinese cooking." On her site, Omnivore's Cookbook, she shares recipes that explore Chinese flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques, all with stunning photography.
- Visit Maggie's site: Omnivore's Cookbook
- Get the recipe: Dan Dan Noodles
- Follow Maggie on Instagram: @omnivorescookbook
Maangchi

Maangchi

Maangchi was born and raised in Korea, and now shares traditional Korean recipes through her website and cookbooks. She has been featured in the LA Times, on Milk Street radio, and on the Splendid Table.
- Visit Maangchi's website: Maangchi.com
- Get the recipe: Sweet, Sour & Spicy Korean Fried Chicken
- Buy Maangchi's cookbook: Maanchi's Big Book of Korean Cooking
- Follow Maangchi on Instagram: @maangchi
Chungah Rhee from Damn Delicious

Chungah Rhee

Chungah started her site Damn Delicious in 2011 with one reader, and has since grown it into a beloved brand for food lovers everywhere. She shares a mix of recipes with a focus on easy everyday meals and meal prep.
- Visit Chungah's site: Damn Delicious
- Get the recipe: Korean Beef Bulgogi
- Buy Chungah's book: Damn Delicious Meal Prep
- Follow Chungah (and her adorable corgis!) on Instagram: @damn_delicious
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Hyosun from Korean Bapsang

Hyosun

Hyosun started her blog as a way to teach her kids how to cook the food they grew up eating. Her site is a place to learn the basics of Korean home cooking and more.
- Visit Hyosun's site: Korean Bapsang
- Get the recipe: Beoseot Jeongol (Mushroom Hot Pot)
- Follow Hyosun on instagram: @koreanbapsang