This Salted Vegetable Soup with Tofu and Pork Ribs is a Cantonese home-style classic that’s all about balance: salty, savory, slightly tangy, and incredibly satisfying. I grew up eating my mother’s salted vegetable soup and recently made it again, loosely following her recipe. It brought back those warm memories when I was still a young …
Growing up in Hong Kong and living in Malaysia, I’ve always loved the bold flavors from both places. Today, I want to share a recipe that I’m truly satisfied with: my take on the classic Hong Kong-style Satay Beef Noodles 沙爹牛肉面. It blends the essence of Hong Kong comfort food with Malaysia’s iconic satay flavors, …
Braised fish Chinese style is one of those comforting home-style dishes that makes me feel like I am sitting at my mother’s dining table. It’s not complicated, but the flavors are incredibly rich and satisfying. Chinese-style braised fish (Hong Shao Yu, 红烧鱼, red-braised fish) is first pan-fried to give it golden, crispy skin, then gently …
I’m excited to share with you this glass noodle stir-fry, which is perfect in both texture and flavor. The noodles, made from mung bean starch, have a wonderfully springy, stretchy, and resilient texture, which turns transparent once cooked. This is enough to make it so distinguishable from other noodles. The deep umami flavor of dried …
Today, I want to focus on how to prepare a perfect Cantonese steamed fish. Chinese love to eat steamed fish. I grew up in a Cantonese family and have tried various ways of steaming fish at home and in Chinese restaurants. It is a simple method of preparation that emphasizes the freshness of the fish. …
In this article, I would like to share my recipe for Cantonese-style steamed fish sauce (seasoned soy sauce), which is often misunderstood. This confusion stems from its resemblance to Chinese light soy sauce. As a result, many people mistakenly assume that the sauce drizzled over Cantonese steamed fish is simply soy sauce. The name “steamed …
It’s so satisfying when a dish turns out way better than you imagined, and making Ginger Scallion Fish was one of those moments. The combination of ginger and scallion is such a classic, and when paired with golden, pan-fried fish, it just works so well. Best part? It’s so easy! No deep frying, just a …
Fried shrimp rolls are Hong Kong-style dim sum that is incredibly delicious and easy to make. In this recipe, I will show you how to prepare simple fried shrimp rolls that can rival those served in dim sum restaurants. Most ingredients are commonly available, except for the bean curd skin, which you may need to purchase …
Have you ever tried Hong Kong’s iconic Typhoon Shelter Shrimp (避风塘虾)? Picture this: you start with plump, juicy, head-on shrimp, then wok-fry them over medium-high heat until the shrimp shell shatters crispy. After that, toss it in a mountain of golden fried garlic and bread crumbs with a touch of diced dried chili. It may …
Tofu can be prepared in many ways, and a popular method is to pair it with a meat sauce. This works because although tofu has a delicate texture, it lacks a strong flavor on its own. That’s why it pairs so well with meat and savory seasonings. This pan-fried tofu with meat sauce is one …
The Chinese-style braised pork ribs recipe is one of the easiest recipes I’ve made so far. I love this dish and have tried several versions, but this one is the most straightforward, incredibly flavorful, and forgiving, with plenty of room for error. In this article, I’ve documented every step, listed the ingredients you’ll need, and …