Bak Kwa (肉干, rou gan) is the Chinese version of pork jerky, made with thinly sliced or minced pork, seasoned with soy sauce and sugar, and grilled over charcoal with an open fire. Bak Kwa, pronounced in Hokkien, is my favorite snack, especially during Chinese New Year. The idea of making bak kwa (Chinese pork jerky) …
Quick, easy, and delicious. That is how my family described this braised chicken with mushrooms recipe. While my wife prefers quick and simple recipes, I like to challenge myself with some complicated recipes and enjoy the feeling of accomplishment. But when we both are busy with our work, braised chicken is the best option. Simple …
Youtiao (油条) is a hugely popular Chinese street food, a deep-fried breadstick crispy outside with a spongy interior. It is commonly served with soybean milk or porridge and has a universal appeal to everyone regardless of race and origin. Youtiao is sold everywhere down the street, wherever there is a large Chinese population. If you …
Bak Kut Teh is a popular meat dish in Malaysia and Singapore. It is a meat and pork rib dish cooked in a broth flavored with various Chinese medicinal herbs. The name is derived from the Chinese name 肉骨茶 spoken in the Hokkien dialect, which means ‘Pork Ribs Tea.’ This article explains how I prepare …
Cheung fun (肠粉) is on the menu of every Dim Sum restaurant. It is a popular classic dim sum dish apart from the famous triumvirate of dim sum quintessential- Shrimp Dumpling, Shumai, and Char Siu Bao. Cheung fun has a light and soft texture, non-oily, and is served hot right from the steamer. You only …
What is an image in your mind of a pineapple bun look like? You may visualize it as a bun with some pineapple jam as the filling. But in reality, there isn’t any pineapple in the bun. Eighteenth years ago, I visited a cafe called Polo Bun, serving these pineapple-shaped buns as the main menu …
This Chap Chye stir-fry recipe ( 炒杂菜/ 快炒什锦菜/chap choy) is an attractive vegetable stir-fry popular in every Chinese household. It is multi-colored, tender-crisp, with a combination of vegetables os different texture and flavor. The word chap chye is the direct verbatim translation of two characters 杂菜, which means mixed vegetables. The recipe is not fixed. …
Baked pork chops with rice 焗豬扒飯 is a classic Hong Kong recipe. It is pork chops nestled on a bed of golden fried rice, snug beneath a blanket of lustrous tomato sauce, and covered with melted cheese. Hong Kong is a veritable paradise of fusion food. This half Asian, half Western local creation is a …
Tomato eggs (蕃茄炒蛋/ 西红柿炒蛋) is home-cooked comfort food popular in Chinese families. It is a quick and easy dish that you can get onto the dining table in 15 minutes. I have been cooking for many years both for work and at home. It is not always necessary to use multiple ingredients and involve complicated …
Kung Pao tofu (宫保豆腐) is an improvised dish from the famous Szechuan cuisine Kung Pao chicken. It is an excellent vegetarian dish for those who do not eat meat but want to appreciate the same flavor of the famed Kung Pao chicken. This recipe is based on the kung pao chicken on this blog, which I published sometimes …