Our creamy garlic chicken is a delicious and easy one-pot dish that takes only 30 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for a busy weeknight. The chicken is coated in a creamy, buttery, garlicky sauce, which is also perfect for pasta. The extra sauce is also best to drizzle on your mashed potatoes and green …
This is a delicious Thai tofu recipe inspired by a Thai dish I had in a restaurant while I was recently on a trip to Sekinchan, Malaysia. While this recipe is typical in Thai restaurants in Malaysia, it might not be authentic Thai cuisine. Nevertheless, it is incredibly tasty. The tofu is deep-fried until crisp …
Salted egg squid is unique because it is not ordinary deep-fried squid; it is doused in a special sauce made with salted egg yolks, butter, and milk. Why is salted egg so tasty? You might have heard about salted eggs or tried them before. These special preserved eggs are primarily popular among Chinese and other …
Ayam Paprik is a popular Thai-style Malaysian dish. This Malaysian version has a unique taste because it includes sweet soy sauce and the local ground chili (cili boh) instead of Thai red chili paste. Nevertheless, the main ingredients are still Thai, which include kaffir lime leaves, fish sauce, and Tom Yum paste. It is best …
Sweet potato balls are a simple and delicious Malaysian dessert with only three ingredients. It is a traditional Malaysian Chinese street food sold in night markets and street food stores. These balls have a crispy exterior and a soft and chewy interior, providing a delightful contrast in texture that makes them a favorite among the …
I want to share one of my favorite recipes – Tom Yum fried noodles, which was a hit at my previous restaurant. Tom Yum (also spelled as Tom Yam) is a popular noodle dish in Malaysia where I live. This recipe uses bee hoon (rice vermicelli) as it absorbs the Tom Yum paste better than …
Today, I plan to prepare a simple home-cooked meal: Steamed Chicken with Chinese Sausage. After having so much rich and extravagant food during the festival season, it would be refreshing to give our taste buds a break from the excessive stimulation. Steamed Chinese Sausage with Chicken is a traditional everyday Chinese meal made with boneless …
Tofu with mushrooms is a classic Cantonese home-cooked dish that I’ve been enjoying since childhood. It’s simple, comforting, and always goes perfectly with a bowl of steamed rice. Like many traditional Chinese dishes, every household has its own version. Some keep it vegetarian, while others add meat for extra flavor. In my version, I like …
Whenever I attend a Chinese banquet dinner, the final course is always a flaky crepe filled with red bean paste that is sweet and flaky, called red bean pancake (锅饼/woh bang). I have wanted to make this snack for a while, and with only ten days left before the Chinese Lunar New Year celebration, it’s …
I had dinner at a noodle house near my home that specializes in Sichuan mala noodles. Since I can’t handle very spicy food, I decided to try one of their specialties—tomato soup noodles. I was glad I made that choice because it suited my taste perfectly. The soup base was mainly made from tomatoes and …