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Broccoli with mushrooms stir-fry- easy and healthy recipe

Today, I prepared a quick and easy Chinese recipe- broccoli with mushrooms stir-fry. It was perfect for my situation since I didn’t want to go out, and some work got me bogged down.  Although Chinese broccoli (gai lan) is more commonly used, broccoli has been gradually incorporated into Chinese cooking as it works well with …

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Hot and sour chicken soup – Easy Chinese recipe

If you enjoy hot and sour soup and egg drop soup, I highly recommend trying this unique combination of the two- Hot and Sour Chicken Soup. I recently returned from a trip to Pakistan, where I enjoyed the hot and sour chicken soup served at nearly every meal.  The Pakistani chicken corn soup resembles the …

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Chicken keema – easy minced chicken curry recipe

Recently, I had a wonderful holiday in Northern Pakistan and enjoyed the local cuisine. One of the local dishes served for nearly every meal is chicken keema. I still crave the flavor of this dish after returning home, and therefore, I want to make this dish at home based on what I have tasted during …

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Thai yellow curry chicken- Easy recipe with authentic flavor

Thai yellow curry chicken is a mild and slightly sweet curry known for being the creamiest among all Thai curries, with abundant use of coconut cream. This curry is characterized by its bright yellow color, which comes from using turmeric and other bright yellow spices. Unlike other Thai curries, it is not as red as …

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Green beans and chicken stir-fry- easy dinner recipe

Today, I blend Cantonese and Sichuan seasoning to create a distinct flavor for the traditional green beans and chicken stir-fry. This dish is a family favorite that we prepare frequently. It always turns out amazing, and we all enjoy it. That’s why I’m excited to share this recipe with you. This dish requires only two …

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Mee Hailam recipe- Malaysian noodles with Hainanese influence

Today, I plan to cook Mee Hailam, a well-known noodle dish in Malaysia. Despite its Chinese name, it is popular among Malays and can be found on the menu of most Malay restaurants. This dish’s cooking technique and ingredients are quite distinct from traditional Chinese cuisine. It is a fascinating dish that I would like …

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Shrimp and broccoli stir-fry- Easy recipe with garlic sauce

Shrimp and broccoli stir-fry is my family’s favorite dish for lunch and dinner. It’s a simple yet delicious recipe that I can’t resist sharing. All you need is a head of broccoli, some medium-sized shrimp, and Chinese seasonings that you might already have in your kitchen pantry. The resulting dish is flavorful and nutritious, perfect …

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Lamb korma recipe- an easy curry liked by everyone

My wife enjoys lamb, whereas I have a particular liking for korma.  So today, we have chosen to make a dish by combining both. I am enthusiastic about sharing this lamb korma recipe with you!  Although I have written a chicken korma recipe before, preparing the lamb version requires a few adjustments due to its …

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Stir-fried squid with black bean sauce (Chinese recipe)

I have always wanted to write a recipe for Chinese stir-fried squid with black bean sauce, an interesting home-cooked Cantonese dish.  There is an intriguing story behind this dish. In Cantonese, it is known as ‘chow-yau-yu,’ 炒魷魚, which has taken on a negative connotation of being fired by one’s employer. It is unclear why this …

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Mee Rebus recipe- Malay noodles with sweet potato gravy

Mee Rebus is a hugely popular noodle dish in Malay food outlets and stalls throughout Malaysia. Although there are some variations of the dish from different regions, typically, it consists of noodles served in a savory gravy seasoned with spices and thickened with sweet potato gravy. In this article, I will prepare Mee Rebus with …

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