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Chinese pork chops marinated with five-spice powder

Try these Chinese pork chops seasoned with five-spice powder! I always pick an easy recipe when I am busy and want to spend a minimum of time in the kitchen. Over the years, I’ve developed simple and delicious recipes using only a few ingredients. Five-spice pork chops are one of them. The pork chops are …

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Shrimp fruit salad (Chinese style) recipe with mayo dressing

Combining shrimp and fruit in one dish is not something I had considered before. However, as it has gained popularity in traditional Chinese restaurants in Malaysia, I am convinced it is a perfect combination. The Cantonese fruit and shrimp salad combines cold fruits with poached shrimp mixed with a mayonnaise-based sauce. This dish is often …

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Chinese cabbage soup with meatballs- Easy Asian recipe

Chinese cabbage soup is a warming, comforting, and soothing soup perfect for a weeknight regular. This humble soup has incredible flavor, as the cabbage has a natural sweetness and is complementary to any ingredients. It is easy to prepare and nutritious. The Chinese cabbage recipe is also highly versatile since you can substitute the protein …

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Kam Heong chicken- an authentic Malaysian recipe with an intense flavor

I want to introduce you to an authentic Malaysian Chinese recipe called Kam Heong chicken (Golden fragrance chicken/甘香鸡).  Kam Heong is a direct translation from the Cantonese dialect 甘香, which means fragrance and aromatic. Kam Heong chicken is a homegrown recipe created by the local Chinese using Chinese and Malay ingredients. It is one of …

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Popcorn chicken (Taiwanese style) – How to make it at home

Taiwanese popcorn chicken 盐酥鸡 is a famous street food that is extraordinarily crispy and sprinkled with sharp and biting spice seasoning. The unusual spice mix leaves a slight numbing feeling on your tongue! Even the basil leaves accompanying the dish are uniquely deep-fried, adding a delightful texture that will shatter like paper-thin glass.  If that …

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Fried pork belly Hakka style – Quick and easy recipe

Fried pork belly is a traditional Hakka recipe that marinates the meat with fermented beancurd 腐乳 and Chinese five-spice 五香粉 powder. It is hugely popular due to its simplicity and unique savory taste.   There are only two steps to preparing Hakka deep-fried pork. First, marinate the pork with a mixture of fermented beancurd, five-spice powder, …

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Eggplant and Mushroom Stir-fry | Classic Chinese Recipe

Eggplant, king oyster mushrooms, and shiitake mushrooms are common ingredients in Chinese cooking. In this eggplant and mushroom recipe, we combine these ingredients and add Szechuan chili oil for an extra kick. Let’s cook this vegetarian dish and enjoy it with your whole family. 🛒Ingredients needed for eggplant and mushroom stir-fry 👉 How to cook …

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Cashew Shrimp Recipe (腰果蝦仁) – Quick & Easy Chinese Stir-fry

Cashew shrimp is not a traditional Chinese dish but has become popular in Chinese restaurants across the United States and other Western countries. Overseas Chinese have incorporated local ingredients into Chinese cooking, and cashew shrimp is one great example. I will share my method for preparing this delicious dish in this article. Ingredients for the …

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Shrimp and eggs recipe (Cantonese style)- 滑蛋虾仁

Check out this amazing Cantonese-style Shrimp and eggs recipe with a soft, velvety texture that will leave you craving more. Imagine plump, crunchy pink shrimp gently enveloped in flavorful, velvety eggs. This simple yet incredibly delicious dish is sure to be a family favorite. Cantonese shrimp with eggs (滑蛋虾仁) is treasured for its incredible flavor …

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Chinese spinach soup recipe- How to make it from scratch

Spinach soup is prepared in various ways in different countries. Some versions include orzo pasta and roasted tomatoes, while others may make it a creamy soup. Today, I’d like to introduce you to Chinese spinach soup. In Chinese, spinach is called Yin Choy (苋菜) and is typically prepared with ginger, goji berries, century eggs, and …

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