Steamed egg with minced pork is a Cantonese comfort dish known for its unique flavors. Although this dish is considered an old-school Chinese home-cooked meal, its charm has left a lasting impression on many Cantonese who grew up with their parents or grandparents, intertwined with countless childhood memories. Although you may not find this particular …
Jian dui (sesame ball/ 麻团 /煎堆 / 芝麻球) is a well-known fried Chinese pastry made from glutinous rice flour. This delectable dessert is coated with sesame seeds on the outside, which are crisp and chewy. It encases a sweetened filling consisting of red bean, peanut, or lotus paste. Cheese and chocolate are some innovative fillings …
Char Siu (叉烧) is a unique Cantonese cuisine. However, since not everyone has a barbecue pit at home, most of us will grill it in the oven. Regardless, it’s still quite a lot of work that may make you think twice and decide to opt for takeout or dine at a Chinese restaurant. Therefore, I …
Ground beef rice is an easy one-pot meal that can be ready in thirty minutes. This Cantonese-style ground beef rice is called 窝蛋牛肉饭, which is served in nearly every cafe in Hong Kong. Cantonese ground beef rice is a delicious, no-frilled, complete meal that the entire family will love. It is basically rice with ground …
Three cups chicken (San Bei Ji) 三杯鸡 is so attractive because of its simplicity in preparation and intense flavor. It is one famous Chinese dish that does not involve stir-frying– the principal cooking method used in many Chinese dishes. Traditionally, it is served bubbling hot in an earthenware pot with steamed rice or rice congee. …
Seaweed egg drop soup is a variation of the regular egg drop soup popular in Chinese cuisine. Due to its slightly slippery texture and unique umami taste, adding seaweed significantly changes the soup’s texture and flavor. In this recipe, I will present the most common way of making this soup in Chinese restaurants in Malaysia. …
When I was young, my mother used to cook every meal at home, and we seldom ate out. On one rare occasion, she decided not to cook and asked me to purchase noodles at the restaurant just five minutes from where we lived. That was my first experience eating Yi Mein. My mom used to …
Chinese chicken curry is incredibly delicious and addictive when served with steamed rice. This recipe is an easy Chinese curry commonly cooked by Malaysian Chinese at home. It differs slightly from Malay and Nyonya-style curry chicken, and it offers the same flavor found in Chinese restaurants in Malaysia. It is suitable for the whole family …
Chinese spring rolls are a perfect appetizer and small bite for parties. They are made of a crispy, delicate wrapper filled with savory ingredients such as pork and shrimp. They are also great for special occasions, like during Chinese New Year. As Cantonese, we have enjoyed this for decades. So, let’s get rolling and bring …
Char Siu Bao or char siu Pao ( 叉烧包 / Chinese bbq pork buns) is the most famous classic Cantonese dim sum. The soft and tender bun, the oozing soy-flavored thick gravy, and the meaty filling weave seamlessly into a perfect culinary masterpiece. This Chinese steamed bun takes center stage in all dim sum spread …