christine gong, Author at A Dash of Soy

Beef and Ginger Stir Fry

When I think of a meal, I always think of rice plates. For Chinese people, we always think of what dish is a good rice plate to make a simple 1-2 person meal. Ginger and green onion beef (薑蔥炒牛肉) is always at the top of the list because of the simplicity of the wok tossedContinue reading “Beef and Ginger Stir Fry”

I have trouble of thinking about what to make for dinner. ALL THE TIME. I am a working mom now with a full time job and thinking about what to make on the daily can be EXHAUSTING. But when I find a gem that can be made quickly and is delicious, I have to shareContinue reading “Soy Sauce Chicken Recipes”

After indulging on Thanksgiving turkey and all its deliciousness, you would think that would be the end of such a nice meal. I’m telling you it doesn’t have to be over. A perfect light way of enjoying post thanksgiving turkey is a simple and light Turkey Congee. In Chinese households, we love using the leftoverContinue reading “Turkey Congee Recipe”

I’ve been cooking for awhile now but even with all the new dishes that I’ve made over the years, one of my husbands favorite dishes is one that I made since college, Curry Chicken. I know people might think as food bloggers, we make everything from scratch and everything is gourmet. But the truth is,Continue reading “Japanese Chicken Curry Recipe”

Growing up Chinese, we’ve always learned that soup is life. Early on, it was ingrained in us that soup is more important than drinking water and it’s easy to understand why. Chinese soups, unlike your average American soups aren’t just savory and delicious. Nope, Chinese soups are aimed at curing specific ailments, such as pain,Continue reading “Soup Queens Soups”

Beef brisket is a chinese classic dish that is the epitome of hearty comfort food. It is incredibly versatile and there are complexities to the levels of texture and flavor. How do you make this dish good? Well, imagine a nice cut of beef brisket, slowly braised in a combination of chicken broth and spicesContinue reading “Chinese Beef Stew Recipe | 炆牛腩”

Shanghai scallion oil noodles. So simple, but so delicious. Whenever I’m in a bind and not sure of what to eat, scallion noodles are always my go-to. It’s comforting, it’s delicious, and it’s quick and easy to make. While this dish is simple, yes, nothing about it is ordinary. When it’s made right, the fragranceContinue reading “Shanghai Scallion Oil Noodles”

Do you ever see the freshwater prawns in the water tanks in Chinese restaurants? Well, what if I told you, you can save money from cooking it yourself? Because you absolutely can. Today I’m sharing with you a steamed shrimp recipe “白灼虾” that you can make at home that is cheap, easy, and delicious. ThisContinue reading “Chinese Steamed Shrimp”

Summer is here and I don’t know about you, but I am always craving something cold, icy, and sweet! While it’s easy for me to go straight to the ice cream, sometimes, I want something that’s more than just sweet, but also refreshing! And nothing is more refreshing to me than a big bowl ofContinue reading “Mango Sago Recipe (Hong Kong)”

What’s your favorite snack? Mine HAS to be chicken feet. This is my second chicken feet recipe and I said it once and I’ll say it again, it’s like eating a bag of chips for me. Chicken feet is such a nice and savory snack. But unlike a bag of chips, chicken feet have aContinue reading “Spicy Chicken Feet”