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Singapore Black Pepper Crab

Black pepper crab is legendary in Singapore. The flavor is so unique and with its buttery spicy saucy paste that forms in a sauce that coats the fresh crab so well. Black Pepper Crab I go back to Singapore quite often when I was a kid because my family is over there. By far myContinue reading “Singapore Black Pepper Crab”

If you are looking for an easy, fun, and delicious weeknight meal, then you’ve got to try this Cajun shrimp boil recipe! This cajun shrimp is so addicting, you’ll find yourself telling yourself multiple times that it’s time to stop eating. It is a simple dish, but it is packed with garlic-buttery flavor with justContinue reading “Vietnamese Cajun Shrimp Boil”

Hmmm teriyaki chicken! If I had to cast a vote for the most versatile meat to cook with and the most versatile sauce, it would most definitely be chicken and teriyaki sauce! Chicken, as you can imagine, can be made grilled, fried, roasted, baked, boiled! And teriyaki sauce can be paired with chicken, beef, duck,Continue reading “Teriyaki Chicken”

When winter rolls around, the first thing that comes to mind is 煲仔飯 or Chinese claypot rice. Before there was the instant pot, there was claypot: the original one-pot meal. With claypot rice 臘味煲仔飯 you have everything you need for a delicious and satisfying meal: protein, vegetables, and rice! Claypot rice is the perfect mealContinue reading “Hong Kong Claypot Rice (臘味煲仔飯)”

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”

Have you ever been to a Chinese restaurant and see that there is a big tank full of lobster, crab, and fish? Fresh seafood is always best enjoyed with barely any seasoning so that the pure flavors of the seafood can truly shine. Steamed fish with ginger and green onion is the perfect example ofContinue reading “Steam Fish”

When I make dinner for my husband – no matter how fancy the dish looks or how many hours I’ve worked in the kitchen – he always asks me the same question: sauce? So much so, that now my son Connor says now too! Without a doubt, both of my boys love saucy dishes andContinue reading “Braised Oxtail Stew”

Sometimes as a mom I’m not always prepared and have something defrosted and ready to be made from the refrigerator. It is hard to alway think ahead, so when I have those days where I’m not prepared, I make this simple dish for my family. Steamed egg or “蒸蛋” or “chawanmushi” is a classic dishContinue reading “Steam Egg with Dashi”

Black bean sauce spare ribs “豉汁蒸排骨” is a classic Chinese dish that is common in all parts of China and Asia. It is easy to make, saucy, pairs well with rice, can be very versatile and made with many different kinds of vegetables. Black beans are salted fermented black soybeans. It has a salty, sweet,Continue reading “Black Bean Sauce Spareribs”

Steam chicken”白切雞” is always considered my comfort food that reminds me of home. There are days when being a mom just takes its toll. I’m chasing after my toddler and picking up his toys. I’m feeding my newborn and trying to get her down for a nap. All while in the back of my mindContinue reading “Steam Chicken”