I ordered chicken and tofu in a thick gravy at a rice store. I was surprised that such a good-quality dish was served in this tiny store, which typically offers economically priced food for the masses. This dish inspired me to create my version by incorporating some of my ideas. Why is this chicken and …
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 …
Chicken Pongteh (Ayam Pongteh) is a delicious Nyonya cuisine. It is a stew made with chicken, potatoes, fermented bean sauce (taucu), and palm sugar. The dish’s origin dates back to the Peranakan community, descendants of Chinese and Malay intermarriages. Initially, the dish was made with pork trotters (babi pongteh), but it has evolved and become …
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 …
Are you searching for a quick and easy way to cook chicken differently? I have an answer for you. I will share an easy Chinese-style braised sesame oil chicken in this article. According to traditional Chinese medicine, sesame and ginger are highly beneficial for new mothers who have recently given birth. These ingredients are believed …
Chinese New Year is still a month away, but I’ve already started preparing some recipes. Today, I want to share the Chinese chicken dumpling recipe that can be frozen and stored for later. Although pork is the most commonly used filling in Chinese recipes, I opt for chicken as a healthier alternative due to its …
Today, I plan to cook black pepper chicken, a dish that’s less common in Asian households but is widely popular in America. This dish combines the flavor of black pepper commonly used in Western cuisine with Chinese seasonings like light soy sauce to stir-fry, making it unquestionably delicious. In this article, I’ll share my version …
The yam ring served in Chinese restaurants is also known as taro basket or prosperity yam basket. But what exactly is it? It’s a ring of fried mashed yam with a large hole in the center, filled with stir-fried dishes such as kung pao chicken, sweet and sour pork, or some vegetarian stir-fried. The yam …
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 …
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 …