Category Archives: Cuisine

Fried Shrimp Bao Recipe with a secret ingredient

This post is sponsored by FAGE, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Fluffy little baos filled with air fried shrimp. A little crunch and sweetness, topped with a luscious garlic cilantro sauce. So many fun textures for a fun flavor party. 

My new favorite Secret Ingredient is FAGE Sour Cream 🙂 the texture is a great binder for the shrimp, helps with maximum paprika garlic dry batter coating. The FAGE Sour Cream also adds creaminess to the bright tangy sauce. Lots of cilantro, garlic and a splash of lime.

With fresh toppings, you get something different in each bite 

I hope you’ll make these and love them as much as my fam does. If you can’t find these baos at your local Chinese supermarket, you can make a great shrimp taco as well. Without an air fryer, you can just deep fry them.

FRIED SHRIMP BAO RECIPE

Coat shrimp:
• 1 lb shrimp 
• 1 tbsp of FAGE Sour Cream
• Dash of salt and pepper 

Batter:
• 1 cup flour 
• 1 tsp baking powder 
• 1 tbsp paprika 
• 1 tbsp garlic powder 
• Dash of salt and pepper 

Garlic Cilantro Sauce:
• 1/2 cup FAGE Sour Cream 
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp water 
• 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 lime juice 
Blend until smooth. 

Instructions:
• Mix shrimp, FAGE Sour Cream, salt and pepper evenly. Then coat with batter mixture. And dust off excess. 
• Spray air fryer tray and shrimp with olive oil.
• Air fry 375 degrees for 12 minutes.
• Steam baos according to packaging (warm tortillas if you can’t find baos)
• Serve crispy shrimp and soft fluffy baos immediately.
• Drizzle with creamy FAGE Sour Cream based garlic cilantro sauce. And enjoy!

Find FAGE near you and make it your secret ingredient as well.

Sakamai Brunch with a Japanese twist

sakamai brunch

Dear Food Diary:
Been a fan of Sakamai and couldn’t wait to try their brunch with a Japanese twist.
Happy to report “egg on egg on egg” is on the menu!

Seamore’s : Locally sourced, sustainable seafood

Seamore's 1

Dear Food Diary:
Seamore’s is serving up one of my favorite fish tacos in NYC. On the menu you’ll find locally sourced, sustainable seafood, simply prepared, with great care for the ingredient.

LUPULO: George Mendes’ new Portuguese spot

lupulo review

Dear Food Diary,
Starting a new look for restaurants reviews this week. Integrating Instagram (my new obsession) and honestly a quicker way for me catch up on all my posts without losing on the foodporn aspect of it all for you guys.

First review in this style is Lupulo in Midtown West. Been a big fan of George Mendes. For his new spot, think coastal, fun vibes. Great food and beers.

BUN-KER Vietnamese: Good Pho-king Vietnamese Food

BUN-KER VIETNAMESE - traditional Banh Xeo 2

Dear Food Diary:
Sometimes ignorance really is bliss. In some instances, it can lead to a really good pho-king Vietnamese meal. Case in point, our adventure to Bun-ker Vietnamese.

StalkerHubby and I were in Bushwick one evening and from the map, it was an easy 15-20 minute walk. Not knowing how isolated and empty the cross from Bushwick to Ridgewood would be at night, we ventured on foot. In the dark, amongst warehouses, the only 2 pedestrians in sigh. Our head told us to go back, but thankfully our tummies, as always, won the argument.