Mother-in-law’s Crispy Fried Chicken There is something truly magical about a recipe that has traveled through decades. My mother-in-law is 95 this year, and for as long as our family can remember, her old-school fried chicken was the centerpiece of every gathering. It’s a taste that lingers in our collective memory. Now that it’s our …
Cantonese Chicken and Onion Stir-Fry Onion and chicken stir-fry is a classic Cantonese home dish. It is simple to prepare, full of flavor, and that is why so many families enjoy cooking it at home. To make it truly perfect, though, there are a few important details we need to pay attention to. In this …
Have you ever experienced this? You pan-fry a chicken breast and end up with meat that is dry and tough. Even though I have been cooking for years and worked in restaurants, I have run into this disappointing result more times than I can count. After going through countless failures, I finally discovered a method …
Cumin Chicken – A Chinese-Indian Hybrid Dish Cumin chicken is something many of us have eaten before, whether it’s the Chinese version or the Indian one. But what if we stopped choosing sides for a moment and simply took the best bits from both kitchens? That’s exactly what I’m doing today, making cumin chicken with …
Penang-Style Kapitan Chicken: A Northern Nyonya Delight I recently made a Northern Malaysian version of Kapitan Chicken, and wow… it’s addictive! This classic Nyonya dish is a beautiful mix of Malay and Chinese flavors. Well, the Northern version takes it up a notch. It’s got some Thai influences too, which give it a little extra …
When you dine in a Taiwanese restaurant, chances are you’ll spot Three Cup Chicken (San Bei Ji, 三杯鸡) right at the top of the menu. Today, I want to share a bit about this iconic Taiwanese cuisine and how we make a boneless version that still keeps all the rich, delicious flavor you get from …
When you visit your favorite chicken rice store, you’ll often find a variety of choices, from the classic white-cut chicken to the flavorful braised soy sauce chicken (See yao gai/ 豉油鸡). I’ve written separate articles on how to make both before, but in this post, I’m sharing a simpler way to prepare soy sauce chicken …
This post is a step-by-step guide to making Malaysian satay paired with the flavorful peanut sauce. But first, have you ever tried satay? If you’re from Malaysia or Singapore, I’m pretty sure you have! And of course, Kajang Satay is one of the most famous ones. Whenever we have guests from overseas, bringing them to …
If you enjoy Chinese home cooking, this Cantonese-style Walnut Chicken is something you’ll love. It’s quite different from the creamy Western version of walnut chicken, as this one has savory stir-fried chicken coated in a light, glossy stir-fry sauce, paired with sweet, crunchy honey-glazed walnuts. The mix of savory and sweet, tender and crunchy, makes …
Malaysian-style chicken rendang is a dish that’s rich, aromatic, and deeply comforting. Originally from Minangkabau, Indonesia, rendang has long crossed borders and hearts, becoming a beloved part of Malaysian cuisine. Over the years, it has evolved to suit local tastes. Unlike the traditional Indonesian version that’s cooked until completely dry, Malaysian chicken rendang is creamier …