In this article, I’d like to share my favorite easy pork chop recipe – an Asian-style garlic pork chop. This garlic pork chop tastes different from the garlic butter pork chops popular outside Asia. You will expect the flavor to be Asianized as the seasonings are primarily used in Chinese and Vietnamese food. Despite that, …
If you think Mongolian beef is Mongolian cuisine, think again. You won’t find Mongolian beef in Mongolia. The locals will be dumbfounded and not know what you mean. But Mongolian beef goes beyond that. An array of world cuisines bear the name of a country since people want to associate the flavor and cooking style …
Chicken karaage is the Japanese version of fried chicken that is insanely delicious- light, crisp, flavorful, and moist. It has a universal flavor that is not too exotic, yet it differs from fried chicken in the US, China, and other countries. It is great as a main dish, an appetizer with drinks, an item in …
Chinese sweet and sour pork 咕噜肉/咕老肉 is a traditional Chinese cuisine with a universal appeal. It is easy to prepare and kid-friendly, perfect for any busy home cook. The crispy pork pieces are doused in a thick, spoon-coating sauce that constantly pulls between sweet and sour. The deep-fried pork is well balanced by the aesthetically …
Ginger pork stir-fry with spring onion is regularly included in my dinner rotation. It is a tasty, quick, and easy dinner recipe. The ginger pork stir-fry is an extension of the more popular variation, beef stir-fry with ginger and spring onion. The preparation method is similar, but since pork is a staple for most Chinese, …
Kung Pao chicken 宫保鸡丁 is a Chinese dish that is loved by everyone. The Chinese like its spiciness and numbness on the tongue. People living in Western countries enjoy its unmistakably authentic Chinese flavor, and chefs like it because it is quick and easy to prepare. This article shows you how to prepare this classic …
Salt and pepper tofu is a popular dish on the menu of many Chinese restaurants. It is easy to prepare and has a sharp and contracting flavor from chili, peppercorn, garlic, and ginger. The tofu soaks up all the delicious flavor from the seasonings like a blank canvas. Note: Tofu is the direct translation of …
Bok choy soup is a quick and easy Cantonese soup. It is prepared by boiling the bok choy in a broth with some meat, commonly pork slices. My mom used to prepare it when I was a kid. It is a simple recipe that could be ready in fifteen minutes. What is bok choy soup? …
ABC soup is a popular Chinese soup prepared with tomatoes, carrots, and potatoes. It is called ABC soup, likely because the preparation is as simple as ABC. Another common reason is that it is rich in vitamin A (carrots), vitamin B (potatoes), and vitamin C (tomatoes). Why is ABC soup so popular? ABC soup is …
Malaysian butter chicken is a popular dish made by coating fried chicken with a creamy sauce made with evaporated milk and butter. The chicken is crispy and savory when consumed immediately after preparation, a local favorite in Malaysia and Singapore. The recipe is simple and can be prepared at home easily. What is Malaysian butter …