Editor’s note: The theme of Gohan Lab is to help people make simple, tasty “gohan” (meals). Are there ingredients or seasonings you want to master but feel they are out of reach? Nam pla was one of ...

One main ingredient, with very similar modes of preparation, creates two dishes that represent two different religious foods in Guyana. The vermicelli made like a pudding (think rice pudding) is ...

When they lift their lids, they are surprised to find that rather than ingredients they have a collection of 11 basic kitchen utensils – a spatula, whisk, tongs, saucepan, frying pan, two mixing bowls ...