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 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 …
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 ready in 25 minutes. This stir-fry recipe with Asian flavors is a welcoming change to baking, roasting, and grilling zucchini. It is a great way to turn the humble zucchinis into a Chinese restaurant-style dish. You can adapt this easy recipe to any …
This bok choy stir fry might be downright simple for some people, especially those who grew up in a typical Cantonese family. However, it is deceptively tricky to recreate this iconic Chinese dish at home to taste like those from the restaurant. This bok choy stir fry recipe will address all the nitty-gritty. Bok choy …
Osmanthus jelly is one of the best desserts among the Hong Kong dim sum for a reason. It has an attractive, crystal-like translucent appearance studded with goji berries. This lightly scented jelly with the soothing taste of rock sugar is the perfect dessert after a hearty meal of dim sums. Let’s get into the detail …