Zha Jiang Mian is undoubtedly the most well-known noodle dish from Northern China. These Beijing noodles are so popular that they are served in five-star hotels and by street vendors worldwide. However, due to its popularity, there are variations in how to prepare it in different countries. For example, the Korean version is called Jajangmyeon, …
Someone asked me how to prepare beef tomato stir-fry a few days ago. I do not cook this very often in Malaysia, but beef and tomato are a perfect match considering that Spaghetti Bolognese has become an international dish. After trying it, I’m convinced I should include this in my regular dinner rotation. So here …
This Chinese beef and mushrooms recipe is downright delicious. It is quick and easy and requires only some simple ingredients. If you follow this recipe closely, you’ll be able to get the result as good as the Chinese restaurants, if not better. The tender strips of beef, coupled with the flavor from the mushrooms, are …
Salted eggs never played a vital role in restaurant cooking in the old days. However, now it is all the rage to take Chinese cuisine by storm with the creative interpretation by incorporating its unique taste into various dishes. Salted egg shrimp is one of them. This salted egg shrimp recipe is typical Malaysian Chinese …
Eggplant and tofu behave like sponges, absorbing any flavor that cooks together. Therefore, they are delicious when cooked with Szechuan sauce, which is spicy and savory. I will show you how to prepare this Szchua-style vegetarian dish, with a few variations in the recipe, and I will show you the details. If you follow this …
This article will show you how to make the basic Chinese chicken stock. But is it alright to get the store-bought chicken stock for cooking Chinese dishes? Sure. However, most store-bought are made primarily from Western stocks. It is simmered with the mirepoix (onion, celery, and carrot) and with spices such as thyme, bay leaves, …
What is the difference between choy sum and bok choy? This article is about bok choy vs choy sum. Bok choy and choy sum are similar, which can cause some confusion for certain people, particularly my non-Asian readers. Therefore, I would take this opportunity to dive into this topic and provide details. In addition, I …
What are Guangxi stuffed tofu puffs (广西釀豆腐卜)? The tofu puffs are stuffed with minced meat with Chinese chives. The chives add a unique flavor that distinguishes it from similar dishes from other regions. The mouthfeel of the tofu puffs that is porous and chewy is so unique! The meat, chives, and broth flavor are absorbed …
Chinese walnut shrimp is a fusion dish that is served in most Chinese restaurants in the USA. It is made by deep-frying the shrimps (the traditional Chinese cooking method) and mixed with a mayonnaise-based sauce (definitely non-Asian). The result is the creation by integrating the best of both culinary essences into a single dish. You …
Beancurd skin roll is a lovely dim sum with shrimp and pork stuffing. It may not be as famous as Char Siu Bao and shrimp dumplings, but it remains one of the dim sum served across all dim sum restaurants due to its unique taste. I will share with you my beancurd skin roll recipe …