Chinese New Year is just around the corner and the first thing that comes to my mind is: radish cake 蘿蔔糕. Radish cake aka turnip cake aka daikon cake or whatever you call it, is not actually a cake. In fact, it’s a very savory dish consisting of radish, cured meats, dried shrimp that isContinue reading “Turnip Cake (蘿蔔糕 Lo Bak Go)”
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Teriyaki Chicken
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”
Chinese Pickled Cabbage Pork Noodle Broth Recipe
When you have a hangover or feeling a bit under the weather, do you ever just want a steam bowl of brothy noodle soup? Yes? Me too. All the time! Well, if you can’t venture out to get noodle soup, I’m telling you can always make it at home yourself with this super simple andContinue reading “Chinese Pickled Cabbage Pork Noodle Broth Recipe”
Hong Kong Claypot Rice (臘味煲仔飯)
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)”
Coconut Bird Nest Soup
Birds nest soup is one of the most extravagant culinary foods in Chinese culture. It has been around for 400 years and is prized for its rarity, its nutritional benefits, and for its texture to taste. Because of its delicate nature, it is recommended to pair milder ingredients with bird nest so you can taste theContinue reading “Coconut Bird Nest Soup”
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”
Soy Sauce Glaze Chicken
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”
Century Egg Congee (皮蛋瘦肉粥)
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)”
Sichuan Mapo Tofu Recipe
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”
Watercress Soup
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”