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 …
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 …
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 …
Whenever I have Dim Sum at a Dim Sum restaurant, I almost always order Cheung Fun 肠粉 (also known as Chee Cheong Fun, rice noodle rolls). It’s such a simple dish, yet its charm and flavor go far beyond its humble appearance. These semi-translucent rice rolls, filled with different ingredients and finished with a drizzle …
Today I’m making one of my favorite comfort dishes, Yangzhou fried rice with a Cantonese twist. I grew up cooking Cantonese food, so those flavors naturally show up in my wok every time. Instead of the traditional Yangzhou mix of ham and dried scallops, I use char siu and shrimp, which I’m most familiar with. …
If you love Chinese barbecue pork and enjoy savory Chinese pastries, then Char Siu Sou 叉燒酥 is just right for you. It’s a classic pastry you’ll often find in Chinese cafés and a regular item in most Dim Sum restaurants. Like many traditional Chinese pastries, Char Siu Sou is made with Chinese-style puff pastry, which …
Today I threw together a quick broccoli with mushroom stir-fry, mostly because I didn’t feel like stepping out of the house, and work was piling up. Funny enough, it turned out to be exactly the kind of simple, comforting dish I needed. Although Chinese broccoli (gai lan) is the classic choice, regular broccoli has truly …
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 …
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 …