I want to share my recipe on how to prepare steamed garlic prawns in this recipe. This traditional and luxurious Chinese delicacy is often served during festive occasions such as Chinese New Year. The good news is that it is a simple dish to prepare, as the steps are simple. Steaming the prawns is the …
Eggplant with basil is a perfect combination, as the subtle taste of the eggplant is complemented by the basil’s herbaceous aroma and peppery sweetness. Today, I want to share my recipe for stir-fried eggplants with basil leaves, with added chicken meat, to make it a one-pot complete meal. You can imagine the fantastic flavor of …
Tofu with mushrooms is a classic Cantonese home-cooked dish that I’ve been enjoying since childhood. It’s simple, comforting, and always goes perfectly with a bowl of steamed rice. Like many traditional Chinese dishes, every household has its own version. Some keep it vegetarian, while others add meat for extra flavor. In my version, I like …
Whenever I attend a Chinese banquet dinner, the final course is always a flaky crepe filled with red bean paste that is sweet and flaky, called red bean pancake (锅饼/woh bang). I have wanted to make this snack for a while, and with only ten days left before the Chinese Lunar New Year celebration, it’s …
I had dinner at a noodle house near my home that specializes in Sichuan mala noodles. Since I can’t handle very spicy food, I decided to try one of their specialties—tomato soup noodles. I was glad I made that choice because it suited my taste perfectly. The soup base was mainly made from tomatoes and …
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 …
I recently bought a multi-cooker that has been a great time-saver in my daily cooking routine. I plan to use it to prepare pressure cooker pork ribs, which involve browning, braising, and thickening the gravy. I’d like to see how efficiently it can handle all these steps. I have shared a few Chinese braised pork …
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 …
According to Chinese culture, eating long noodles brings prosperity and longevity. This traditional belief has led to the creation of a specific type of noodle named “longevity noodles / 长寿面” These noodles are often served during special occasions such as birthday celebrations and Chinese New Year’s Eve. The longevity noodles dish is a must-have dish …