christine gong, Author at A Dash of Soy

3 Ingredient Orange Chicken

Orange chicken is a simple and lightly pan fried chicken coated in a nice caramelized orange tangy sauce. Its origins are actually in America since it’s an Americanized Chinese dish. Orange chicken is not commonly found in china but it is inspired by other Chinese dishes that also have a sweet and sour sauce glaze.Continue reading “3 Ingredient Orange Chicken”

Fermented bean curd is a kind of “cheese” of the east. It is a fermented tofu flavored with various seasonings such as soybean, vinegar, sesame oil and spices. The result is a creamy and smooth tofu that can be smashed and broken down into a paste. It is believed that the longer that bean curdContinue reading “Fermented Bean Curd Recipe- Water Spinach Stir Fry”

Ci Fan or “粢饭” is a Chinese breakfast burrito in a sense. In Asia, this is a grab-and-go easy breakfast dish that is both hearty and filling. The “sticky” rice is a sweet glutinous rice, and the stuffings are interchangeable. But the most common fillings are a nice crispy Chinese doughnut with pork floss stuffedContinue reading “Shanghai Breakfast Rice Roll (Ci Fan)”

Chinese meatloaf “蒸肉餅” is one of the classic homestyle dishes you don’t often hear about. But, do not underestimate the heartiness of this humble dish. Its versatility is endless. I have had many many variations of this steamed meatloaf, and that’s one of the reasons why I love it. You can customize it however youContinue reading “Chinese Meatloaf”

Tea leaf eggs is a Chinese snack that is a casual dish served at various convenience stores and street carts in Asia. Tea leaf eggs are essentially a simple soy marinated egg that is easy to make and can last up to 3-4 days in the fridge. If you make a small batch at aContinue reading “Chinese Tea Leaf Eggs”

It’s Memorial day weekend! Which means, it’s officially the start of summer! This summer, skip bringing a boring Caesar salad and make a Japanese crab salad instead? I personally LOVE this salad. It’s cold, crunchy, and it’s just simply beautiful to look at. The Japanese crab salad has artificial crab, crunchy cucumber, and bursts ofContinue reading “Japanese Crab Salad”

What are dan dan noodles “擔擔麵”? Imagine to yourself, chewy noodles submerged in sauce and topped with delicious ground pork and fragrant sesame paste and spicy sauce. This intense flavor of nutty and spicy is a combination that makes the noodles unlike anything you’ve ever tasted. Every bite is deliciously slurp-worthy. Trust me when IContinue reading “Easy Dan Dan Noodles”

It is officially spring and one thing that pops into my mind – other than fresh blooming flowers – are picnics. But a picnic out in the grass is not complete without a nice charcuterie board. I personally love charcuterie boards, because I am more of a snacker at heart. The cheeses, cured salami, andContinue reading “Asian Charcuterie Board”

Have you ever tried a kumquat? It’s not a fruit that is commonly known, but I like to think of it almost as a mini mandarin orange. My mother-in-law has a beautiful little kumquat tree in her yard. I never ate it before and I never really had a desire to try it. But whenContinue reading “Kumquat Scones”

Mongolian beef is a chinese american dish that is actually not created in mongolia. The dish originated in taiwan as a chinese barbecue. The dish has no links to mongolia cuisine or cooking. The word association of monoglian barbeque was popularized and the stir fried beef dish of mongolian beef was created. What is MongolianContinue reading “Authentic Mongolian Beef Recipe”