Culinary Exploration Through Culture and Media
Culinary Exploration Through Culture and Media
I discovered my passion for cooking while helping my parents in the kitchen. What started with simple tasks turned into creative experimentation and exploration into global cuisines: making Vietnamese Pho from scratch, slow-cooked Nahari, dumplings, new spice blends, and self-grown herbs.
I launched an Instagram cooking channel to share recipes and photos of my dishes from Beef Burgundy to homemade French fries. Over time, friends and classmates began trying my recipes and spread the love of cooking. Their enthusiasm has motivated me to keep experimenting, learning, and sharing. Cooking is not just hobby for me, but a way to connect with others through food, culture, and creativity.
Texas BBQ Cookouts: During summer break, organized BBQ for 20+ friends; Head chef duties of shopping, meat trimming and preparation, overnight grilling.
Enjoy food with Afghan family (August 2025)
Country-Style Sourdough
10-hour Vietnamese pho: rich and aromatic broth simmered for 10 hours
Nahari: The national dish of Pakistan, made of tender Lamb simmered for hours in aromatic spices, rooted in the street food tradition
Fried Chicken and French Fries
Homemade spaghetti
French Boeuf Bourguignon
Salads
Dumplings
Lobster Rolls
pizza
fried rice
Egg noodles
a Lunar New Year classic desert: Eight-Treasure Rice
Cooking during a rare Houston snow day