christine gong, Author at A Dash of Soy

Cucumber Asian Salad

This Spicy Korean Pickled Cucumber appetizer with sesame oil is crunchy, spicy, and is the perfect combination of savory and sweet. The key to pickling is the vinegar. Balsamic vinegar gives this asian pickled cucumber more depth in flavor. The key to making this korean side dish delicious is to make sure you dry theContinue reading “Cucumber Asian Salad”

These days, while I’m home in my kitchen, I’m always thinking about what sauce will leave my two sauce-lovin’ boys asking for more. Which brings me to my latest creation: Soy sauce glaze chicken! When I made this dish, the only way I could describe it is that it is a delicious combination of soyContinue reading “Soy Sauce Glaze Chicken”

Shopping these days can be a very intense experience. You’re in a rush because you don’t want to stay in the store too long, and when there’s a lot of people around you begin to get anxiety. Gone are the days where you can leisurely shop and take your time. Which is why, when youContinue reading “Top 5 Best Trader Joe’s Foods”

When I was younger, I did not appreciate congee that much because I loved eating deep fried and unhealthy stuff like fried chicken. As I got older, I started to appreciate these healthier and lighter dishes like congee. Whether it’s wintertime and you’re craving something warm, sick, or possibly craving something light after a healthyContinue reading “Century Egg Congee (皮蛋瘦肉粥)”

Growing up in a chinese household, my go-to is always Asian vegetables: bok choy, gai-lan, choy-sum, Chinese chives, you name it. While I love eating salad, I love how simple and comforting Asian vegetables can be. It can be steamed, grilled, or my favorite method, sauteed with garlic. I loved that these vegetables were soContinue reading “5 Easy Steps on How to Saute Vegetables Properly”

I used to wonder why people would order Mapo tofu all the time at my restaurant. I didn’t eat it growing up so I didn’t get what the big deal was. But after I had it, I understood the allure of it. The soft silky tofu combined with the fragrant spices mixed into the meat.Continue reading “Sichuan Mapo Tofu Recipe”

There are times that I’ve had a string of unhealthy meals filled with fried and salty foods, and I’d be left feeling bloated and gross. Some people in that situation would turn to juice cleanses, but I personally believe in a different kind of detox, something a little less extreme and way more comforting: watercressContinue reading “Watercress Soup”

Holiday Gift Guide Christmas is coming up and there are a lot of AMAZING black friday deals that are already available! Personally, I always take advantage of this time to invest in some cookware. Good cookware will last long and will make cooking in the kitchen so much easier, more fun, which in turn, meansContinue reading “Christmas Kitchen Gift Ideas 2020”

Few years ago, when bone marrow was the new “it” food item, it was everywhere. I just remember how much my dad and my sister use to love eating the bone marrow used for boiling soup. That soft, silky texture of bone marrow tastes rich but after being boiled in soup, the only remnants areContinue reading “Bone Marrow Fried Rice”

AUTHENTIC Cha Chan Tang Salted Pepper Chicken Wings step by step. These are my absolute favorite flavor of fried chicken wings. This Chinese salted pepper chicken wings recipe is simple, juicy, and delicious! Like a lot of the recipes I share, food doesn’t need to have a complicated recipe in order to be good! IfContinue reading “Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings”