Have you ever tried Cabbage Glass Noodles Stir-Fry? I recently visited a nearby Chinese restaurant and discovered this combination. Inspired by the idea, I made some adjustments by adding Sichuan flavors to create an entirely new dish. The baby cabbage is exceptionally crunchy. It pairs perfectly with glass noodles, with a mild taste and a …
I like Sichuan cuisine, particularly spicy dishes made with doubanjiang and Sichuan peppercorns. One dish I regularly cook is spicy eggplant (鱼香茄子), a delicious Chinese eggplant recipe. The flavor is fantastic with the interplay of Sichuan ingredients—doubanjiang, Sichuan peppercorns, black vinegar, and plenty of chopped ginger and fresh garlic. Although the cooking is relatively straightforward, …
Daging Masak Kicap is a traditional Malay beef stew with a rich, savory flavor. I used to cook it for my customers while running the restaurant. Since leaving the industry and focusing on developing my food blog, I haven’t prepared it in quite a while. However, the taste has always lingered in my mind. Today, …
I have been making sweet and sour chicken for many years, especially during my days working in the restaurant. Nowadays, I mainly cook at home for my family, and my priorities have shifted from focusing solely on flavor to prioritizing convenience and health. Therefore, I want to share this new sweet and sour chicken recipe …
Bitter gourd chicken (苦瓜闷鸡) is a classic home-cooked dish popular among the Chinese households in Malaysia. Bitter gourd chicken is simple to prepare and pairs well with steamed rice. Although bitter melon (bitter gourd) and chicken have contrasting flavors, the bitterness of the gourd blends seamlessly with the tender chicken. I will cook this dish in the …
In this article, I’d like to introduce you to one of the easiest recipes for Cantonese cooking at home: Stir-Fried Egg with Chives (韭菜炒鸡蛋). This dish is a staple in most Cantonese households and can be prepared in 10 to 15 minutes. The star ingredient is Chinese chives (jiu cai), which have a slightly pungent …
Have you ever enjoyed a delicious dish you couldn’t stop thinking about it? That’s exactly how I feel about this Cantonese-style one-pot Chicken Stew. I love it because it’s not only easy to make (just one pot means minimal cleanup!), but the tender chicken has all the flavor melded into it, and the daikon absorbs …
Tomato egg drop soup is incredibly comforting and nourishing. The sweetness of ripe tomatoes, the delicate texture of silken tofu, and the smooth egg ribbons all come together in one bowl. This recipe is my favorite, especially on busy weeknights when I need something quick yet wholesome. Ready to dive in? Let me show you …
There’s nothing quite like a plate of beef fried rice full of wok aroma (wok hei). The beef is sliced thin, marinated, and prepared using the traditional velveting technique to achieve a tender texture in this fried rice. The rice is stir-fried over high heat in a well-seasoned cast-iron wok, the same way it is …
I have been involved in Chinese cooking for years, and Cantonese and Sichuan cuisine are my favorites. Today, I want to share one of the fusion recipes I recently created: a spicy garlic chicken that combines both flavors into one dish. The subtle flavors of Cantonese cooking blend with the bold characteristics of Sichuan cuisine, …