Here is my latest recipe for oven-baked five-spice roast chicken thighs seasoned with garlic, honey, and five-spice powder. This roast chicken recipe requires just some simple ingredients, perfect for a quick, budget-friendly midweek meal. I have been in New Zealand recently and realized that food is a universal language transcending all borders and cultures. It …
I would love to share a fusion curry that I recently prepared. This Chinese-style beef curry is quick and easy to cook and is my family’s favorite. The proximity of India and China and the globalization of the food industry have made curry a well-accepted dish among the Chinese. Hence, it’s unsurprising to find curry …
Yesterday, I had lunch at a Chinese restaurant serving Sichuan cuisine in Auckland, and the potato stir-fry Chinese style (tudou si / 土豆丝) was simply delightful. After returning home, I decided to create a recipe so we could easily make it whenever we wanted. I went to an Asian grocery store to purchase some dried …
Thai-style crab fried rice is a popular Thai street food that’s quick and easy to make. It is a Thai street food suitable for everyone’s palates as it’s not spicy. Since it is so easy to prepare, you can whip up a restaurant-quality fried rice perfect for your family dinner in just fifteen minutes. I …
Preserved radish with eggs, also known as 菜脯煎蛋 is a popular Chinese cuisine, especially among the Cantonese. This dish is an omelet seasoned with soy sauce and sugar flavored with preserved radish. The preserved vegetables give the dish a slightly tangy and salty taste, while the eggs provide a fluffy and mild texture that complements …
If you love Asian noodles, you’ll love this Kolo Mee recipe! This favorite noodle dish is a specialty from Sarawak, Malaysia, a delicious mix of springy egg noodles, savory minced meat, and char siu, all tossed in a savory sauce that will surely make your taste buds dance. It’s easy to make as it requires …
Nasi minyak is a delicious Malaysian rice dish with a rich buttery flavor infused with aromatic spices. Its name translates to “oil rice” and was once exclusively served to the Malay royal family. The dish is likely named after its main ingredient, clarified butter (ghee). The ghee rice cooked with spices gives an enticing aroma. …
You will love this Guo Bao recipe if you like braised pork and buns. Guo Bao (Taiwanese Pork Belly Buns / lotus leaf buns / 割包 / 挂包) is a popular Taiwanese street food. It is made by stuffing the braised pork belly in the pocket of fluffy bao buns. It is a famous snack …
I love meat floss; you’ll understand why I can’t get enough of it when you take a bite. The shredded meat’s savory, slightly sweet taste and fragrant spices are irresistible. Its fluffy and cottony texture will leave you speechless when it melts in your mouth, leaving you with a satisfying crunch. It’s quite easy to …
Today I am preparing a mouth-watering Tom Kha Gai or Thai coconut chicken soup. This dish will guarantee to tantalize your taste buds with its delectable flavor and aroma. Contrary to popular belief, not all Thai dishes are spicy, and Tom Kha Gai is a perfect example. Although I use a mix of local spices …