Growing up in Sweden within a western food culture, interior designer, dedicated home cook and content creator Dennis Yen, was always aware that the food he ate at home was different. He might have longed for potatoes and meatballs, but he was immersed in the vibrant flavors and traditions of Chinese and Vietnamese cuisines that were an important focal point of his family home. It is these dishes that underpin his own cooking, and the recipes in his debut cookbook Slurp: Simple Recipes to Elevate Your Noodles.

‘You’re going to get the secret to several incredible bowls of noodles, but you’re also going to get a story about immigrants leaving a place called home and creating a new one, both in China and in the United States. You’re going to get recipes that showcase the malleable language of food, the transformations that take place through time and through space, and the magical powers familiar flavors have in unfamiliar environments.’  Jason Wang

Mustard is a condiment made from the seeds of several species of plant in the cabbage family. The seeds have a peppery heat, but the style and intensity of mustard varies significantly across different cuisines—German mustard is mild and vinegary, while Dijon mustard from France is stronger and more intense.