• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Healthy Nibbles by Lisa Lin

Healthy Nibbles by Lisa Lin

simple, healthy recipes for everyone

  • Meet Lisa
  • Browse Recipes
    • Recipe Filter
    • Quick Meals
    • Main Dish
    • Sides
    • Dim Sum
    • Appetizers
    • Sweet
    • Gluten Free
    • Vegan
    • Vegetarian
  • Contact

how to

What is Lotus Root (蓮藕)?

WHAT IS LOTUS ROOT? Lotus root is a rhizome of the lotus plant (蓮藕/莲藕 in Chinese; 蓮根/れんこん or renkon in Japanese). According to Diane Morgan’s Roots (2012), this aquatic plant is native to Asia, the ...

Chickpea Tofu (Shan Tofu)

How to Make Shan Tofu (Chickpea Tofu)

Thank you to Bob’s Red Mill for sponsoring this post! Over the years, I’ve received many inquiries about tofu substitutions for people who are allergic to soy. In the back of mind, I’ve thought ...

All About Hachiya Persimmons

Hachiya persimmons are one of my favorite fall fruits. When I was growing up in San Francisco, Mama Lin would buy pounds upon pounds of hachiya persimmons from Chinatown. She would place them inside ...

How to Measure Flour

How to Measure Flour

Written by Lisa Lin & Diann Leo-Omine. Photos & Video by Lisa Lin. As a food blogger, I test my recipes many times. When I first started developing recipes for my blog, I would take a ...

Asian Rice Crackers

A Guide to Asian Rice Crackers

Have you ever eaten Asian rice crackers? Here’s a guide on various popular rice snacks that you can find in Asian supermarkets. This list also includes information on where to buy these Asian rice ...

Types of Mirin

What is Mirin (Japanese Sweet Rice Cooking Wine)?

Written by Lisa Lin & Diann Leo-Omine. Photos by Lisa Lin. Mirin (みりん) is a type of Japanese rice cooking wine that is generally made from fermenting several ingredients together: steamed sweet ...

How to Cook with Lemongrass

How To Cook With Lemongrass

VIDEO: WATCH HOW TO PREPARE LEMONGRASS Written by Lisa Lin & Diann Leo-Omine. Photos & Video by Lisa Lin. While I didn’t grow up using lemongrass, it’s an ingredient that I’ve grown to ...

What’s the Difference Between Tamari vs Soy Sauce?

Written by: Lisa Lin & Diann Leo-Omine. Photos by Lisa Lin. Although I grew up using Chinese-style soy sauces, I wasn’t familiar with tamari until I started blogging, when I noticed tamari ...

How to Cook Basmati Rice: Stovetop, Instant Pot & Slow Cooker

Here is a tried-and-true guide on how to cook basmati rice. This basmati rice recipe walks you through the stovetop, Instant Pot, and slow cooker cooking methods. Serve the rice with my paneer tikka ...

How to Season a Wok

How to Season a Wok

Thank you Made In Cookware for sponsoring this post! A wok is essential to Asian cooking. Its unique shape makes it perfect for the tossing motion required in cooking stir fries. Buying the right ...

How to Make Paneer - a step-by-step paneer recipe on how to make paneer from scratch!

How to Make Paneer (Easy Step-By-Step Guide)

I fell in love with paneer when I was in college and ate my first saag paneer. It was one of the dishes I ate where I thought that meat wasn't necessary to make the meal more delicious. I loved the ...

How to Make Bubble Tea - a simple tutorial on how to make bubble tea at home!

How to Make Bubble Tea (Boba Tea, 波霸奶茶/珍珠奶茶)

Bubble tea is one of my favorite things to sip on during the summer. Originating from Taiwan, bubble tea (波霸奶茶/珍珠奶茶) usually consists of sweetened tea with milk and the characteristic chewy tapioca ...

  • Go to page 1
  • Go to page 2
  • Go to page 3
  • Go to Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Lisa Lin Head Shot

Hello! I’m Lisa Lin.

Ever since I can remember, I’ve helped Mama Lin (my mother) make misshaped dumplings and beat the fluffiest egg whites for her famous angel food cake. That’s probably where I picked up my love for cooking.

Learn More »

Free Cookbook

Sign up to the Healthy Nibbles Newsletter and receive the latest recipes and a free cookbook: 20  Weeknight Dinner Recipes!

AFFILIATE LINKS

Healthy Nibbles is a member of the Amazon Associates Program. From time to time, you will see affiliate links to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small percentage of qualifying purchases made through affiliate links. The amount that I receive is at no additional cost to you.

Subscribe to the Healthy Nibbles Newsletter and receive a free cookbook!



Facebook Instagram Pinterest TikTok YouTube
Home
Recipe Index
Contact
About
Site Credits
Disclosure
Privacy Policy

Healthy Nibbles © 2014 - 2022 All rights reserved.