Can you imagine how it tastes when a can of Coca-Cola is concentrated into just a few tablespoons? That is what you expect when it comes to Coca-Cola chicken 可乐鸡! I remember it was a hit in the ’90s in Asia, with a legion of fans, mainly the youngsters. The craze might have subsided, but …
This crossover recipe is an unusual interpretation of the stuffed bell pepper with ground beef. Don’t be alarmed about steaming to replace baking and stuffed the ground beef raw by skipping the sauteing step. As I always want to experiment with unique cooking methods, quashing the traditional boundaries to think out of the box, I …
If you are looking for the best fried rice, try this bacon and mushroom fried rice. There is an excellent idea that you can elevate your ordinary fried rice to the next level. Here is why. Imagine You have the fragrant oil rendered from the bacon, the fresh button mushrooms with high umami, coupled with …
Here is the best roast pork tenderloin recipe seasoned with Chinese five-spice powder that is juicy inside with a well-seared crust. Roast pork tenderloin tends to be dry, but there is a full-proof method to guarantee that it turns out juicy. You can achieve it by using the reverse sear method. Five-spice powder is the …
This bitter melon recipe with stuffed minced pork is a drool-worthy Cantonese dish to include in your dinner rotation. It slightly bitter and refreshing flavor paired perfectly with the stuffing with minced meat and mushrooms. Bitter melon is also a vegetable with multiple health benefits. If you are looking for an innovative way to cook, …
This pan-seared halibut recipe is my interpretation of the classic steamed fish Chinese recipe with a twist. It is pan-fried to perfection but dressed with the traditional steamed fish sauce popular among the Cantonese. The sauce comprises light soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and others. I have tested it, and it works surprisingly well with pan-fried …
What is kung pao shrimp? Kung pao shrimp is a traditional Chinese stir-fry dish popular around the world. It is a spin-off from Kung Pao chicken, the original dish how Kung Pao is prepared. Kung pao shrimp is reinterpreted with endless versions outside China to suit local tastes. The authentic version uses plenty of Szechuan …
This baked Char Siu Bao (叉烧餐包) is different from the steamed Chinese pork bun. Traditionally Char Siu Bao is a steamed meat bun mainly served in Dim Sum restaurants during breakfast. The baked version comes to popularity due to the hybrid of dinner rolls and the steamed pork buns. There is no authentic recipe for …
Try this Chinese pepper steak for a change! You may expect this is served uncut, but it is the opposite. The bite-sized pieces of steak are cooked over high heat and caramelized with a savory sauce. This Black pepper beef stir-fry (黑椒牛柳) recipe is a mashup between Western steak and Chinese stir-fry. I am not …
Zucchini stir fry with chicken is fast, easy to cook, healthy, and is ready in 25 minutes. This stir-fry recipe with an Asian spin is a welcoming change to bake, roast, and grill zucchini. It is a brilliant way to turn the humble Zucchini into a Chinese restaurant-style dish in no time. You can adapt …