If you like Cantonese dim sum, you must be familiar with Hong Kong egg tarts. While the barbecue meat bun is the signature item of dim sum restaurants and Chinese bakeries, the most lovable dessert will be none other than the Hong Kong egg tart. Hong Kong egg tarts are derived from the Portuguese pastel …
The flavor of Chinese steamed fish is out of this world. That is why my family likes to set out on a gourmet trip to fishing villages to savor the spectacular flavor of the perfectly steamed fish. The texture is tender, the meat tastes like crabmeat, and the sauce is of divine quality. Tempting to …
There is a secret ingredient in this creamy coconut panna cotta – coconut milk! The coconut panna cotta I had at a local cafe recently changed my perception of this perfect dessert. Although I do not fancy sweet desserts, this panna cotta captured my attention, and I immediately indulged in its unique flavor and delicate …
I thought I knew everything about butter cake a few years ago. During one of the baking sessions, I fumbled. The cakes were dense, with cracked top and uneven rising. The result was disappointing and embarrassing to divulge to my guests with high expectations. After the disastrous incident, I spent the next few years fine-tuning …
I baked the best butter cake today, and this is the 1000th cake I baked. No. I have baked more cakes than that. Throughout the years, I made a variety of cakes and desserts, but butter cake is on top of my list. By now, you should have guessed that I work in a bakery! …
Believe it or not, I only ate my first Scotch egg after I became an adult. Unlike people who stay in the UK, Scotch eggs are not something for a picnic, party or in the local pubs. Rather it is considered an exotic combination of egg and meat. A Scotch egg is attractive no matter …
If you are bored with the traditional hamburger, try Hambāgu, the Japanese hamburger steak. So is it hamburger or steak? It is both. Hambāgu is the Japanese transliteration of the word Hamburger. It presumably evolves from Salisbury steak, which originates from the US with western seasoning. The patty is seasoned with the Japanese flavor and …
The first time I tried this amazing Taiwanese chicken steak was at a night market called Shilin in Taipei, Taiwan. I was fascinated by the insane size of the steaks, which the local described by comparing to the dimension of the face. It is thin and large, look-alike schnitzel snack with a crumbly, crispy and …
Have you ever thought of trying a more exotic version of oxtail soup? I am referring to the Malaysian oxtail soup. Imagine adding cumin, coriander, cinnamon stick, and cardamom to the soup, no more bay leaves, thyme, and parsley! If you wish to put your spin on the traditional oxtail soup recipe, try this unorthodox way …
Chicken rice in a clay pot is unique, not just because it is cooked in special crockery, but is the flavor and aroma that make it so enticing and delectable. Chinese Clay pot rice is the ultimate comfort food that brings in queues at coffee shops and eateries in Malaysia. It is a quick, one-pot …