Snow skin mooncake 冰皮月饼 has become a favorite dessert served during the Mid-Autumn festival. It was invented in the 1960s in Hong Kong (some say Singapore) and evolved to the present formula in the late 1980s The texture, ingredients, and methods of cooking are entirely different from the traditional mooncake. Snow skin mooncake is made …
Mooncake is the indispensable Chinese dessert served during the mid-autumn festival which falls on the 15th of August of the Chinese lunar calendar. This is the perfect time for me to share with you the mooncake recipe that I have just made. The style and purpose of this festive dessert have evolved considerably in the …
I want to share how to prepare the slurpingly delicious Taiwanese beef noodle soup. This Taiwanese beef noodle soup is my go-to comfort food that makes my tummy rumble with its umami-rich soup base and melts in the mouth tender beef. The hunger-inducing aroma is the result of the intermingling of a variety of Asian …
This article is inspired by a fantastic Chinese tofu recipe which I ordered at a local Chinese restaurant recently. It is a combination of tofu, mushrooms, minced meat, and spinach. It is not only tasty but has the balance nutrition and most of all, quite easy to prepare at home. Here is my recipe after making …
Taiwanese pineapple cake is a favorite bakery delicacy all year round. It is a crumbly and nearly melt-in-the-mouth pastry with the pineapple jam as the filling encased inside. The Taiwanese pineapple cake is different from the Singapore/Malaysia pineapple tart that I used to make. First, the filling contains mashed winter melon instead of pure pineapple. …
Braised mushroom 蠔油燜冬菇 is a traditional Chinese cuisine that can grace the banquet and also serves as an everyday dish at home. The Chinese cooked dried shiitake mushrooms in many ways. Among all, braised Shiitake mushroom with oyster sauce is the easiest dish to prepare. The braising method is straightforward. The only setback is you …
I like salt and pepper shrimp 椒鹽蝦, especially when it is freshly cooked when the shell is shattering crispy that we can bite along with the shrimp meat. I understand some people are skeptical to try a deep-fried dish, but I am eyeing for the tasty and to indulge myself this time. It is suitable …
Mushroom stir fry 素蠔油炒雜菇 is a wonderfully delicious vegetarian dish favorite in the average Chinese households. The intermingling of flavor and texture of the combination of mushrooms is so intense without the need to add any meat and stock. This article shows you how to prepare this gorgeous and luscious mushroom stir-fry. It required little …
Massaman curry is a unique Thai curry that is not fiercely hot. It is is a rich curry of Persian origin which has been wonderfully assimilated into the classic Thai cuisine in the Southern region of Thailand. Chicken massaman curry is ideal for people who want to try the authentic Asian flavor, yet do …
Have you tried Japanese curry before? Japanese curry is a quick, easy, fail-safe recipe, making it an excellent choice for busy people to prepare a simply delicious meal. This recipe offers two methods to prepare the curry. First, use the store-bought Japanese curry cubes for cooking, and secondly making the roux from scratch, but it …