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Moo Yang

Moo Yang

I made a unique version of a popular Thai street food dish—moo yang (marinated, grilled pork). Cooking Thai food is very nostalgic for me and brings back so many memories of growing up in a Chinese/Thai household. Moo Yang was a favorite dish that we would have for...
Banana Cream Pie

Banana Cream Pie

The Perfect Purée Banana Puree gives this pie its rich, natural flavor without the browning that comes from fresh fruit. The Coconut Puree in the caramel adds creamy tropical depth, rounding out the banana beautifully. Top with coconut whipped cream and drizzle with...
Strawberry Semifreddo Ice Cream Sandwich

Strawberry Semifreddo Ice Cream Sandwich

I decided to create an ice cream sandwich in the style of a banana split for my submission. I chose to use the Banana Puree, Cherry Puree, and dehydrated strawberries. I made a caramel out of the Banana Puree that goes both on the sandwich and into the masa waffle...
Black Tea–Poached Peaches

Black Tea–Poached Peaches

The original idea came about in the summer as a riff on Southern-style peach tea with lemon. The next thought was, ‘Okay, what is lemon, besides lemon?’ That question led me down a rabbit hole to lemongrass, and eventually to Yuzu. The tea aspect leans into Japanese...
Coconut Panna Cotta

Coconut Panna Cotta

I love the combination of coconut, pineapple, and passion fruit. This dessert highlights the balance of richness and acidity I love in tropical flavor profiles. Perfect Purée Coconut Puree brings clean, consistent flavor to the panna cotta, while Perfect Purée...