This quick and easy ginger chicken stir-fry can be prepared in just fifteen minutes. You only need chicken meat and a few common Cantonese ingredients and seasonings, which are likely readily available in most household kitchen pantries. The ginger chicken stir-fry can easily stand as the main dish. In Chinese households, it is commonly served …
If you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal bursting with flavor, this Asian-style chicken and cashew stir-fry recipe is your ideal choice. I like chicken and cashew stir-fry because it is a balanced protein, fiber, and vegetable meal. The tender chunks of chicken thighs meat are stir-fried with crunchy cashews and colorful veggies, …
Ever since I tasted this irresistible Sichuan beef noodles soup at a Chinese restaurant years ago, I’ve been hooked on its addictive flavor. Unlike the subtle flavor of Cantonese cuisine, Sichuan food is known for the use of bold spiciness and the distinctive kick of Sichuan peppercorns, which leave a numbing sensation on the tongue. …
Indulge in the flavors of this Xinjiang-style cumin lamb recipe, where succulent pieces of lamb are infused with bold cumin flavor. Originating from the Chinese Muslim community, this dish has gained widespread popularity across the globe. Unlike traditional stir-fries that rely on thickening sauces, this recipe utilizes the authentic dry-fry method known as “gan bian/干煸.” …
I want to share a delicious recipe for Chinese-style slow cooker pork hock. In this recipe, we use the oven to create the perfect blister on the pork skin, which gives it a chewy texture and a satisfying mouthfeel once slow-cooked. Traditionally, it is achieved by deep-frying the pork, but it can be messy and …
Today, I am preparing a well-known Sichuan dish – the Sichuan boiled beef (水煮牛肉 / shui zhu niu rou). Being away from Asia, many of us will indulge in this dish at a Chinese restaurant. However, I yearn for a challenge and am keen on recreating this dish at home. I used a ready-made Sichuan …
If you’re tired of boiled Brussels sprouts, try this stir-fry recipe for a different and flavorful way to enjoy them. Although Brussels sprouts may take time to cook due to their multiple layers, a quick pre-boil for 2 minutes followed by a high-heat stir-fry will produce a crunchy texture with a delightful wok aroma. It …
Here is my latest recipe for oven-baked five-spice roast chicken thighs seasoned with garlic, honey, and five-spice powder. This roast chicken recipe requires just some simple ingredients, perfect for a quick, budget-friendly midweek meal. I have been in New Zealand recently and realized that food is a universal language transcending all borders and cultures. It …
I would love to share a fusion curry that I recently prepared. This Chinese-style beef curry is quick and easy to cook and is my family’s favorite. The proximity of India and China and the globalization of the food industry have made curry a well-accepted dish among the Chinese. Hence, it’s unsurprising to find curry …
Yesterday, I had lunch at a Chinese restaurant serving Sichuan cuisine in Auckland, and the potato stir-fry Chinese style (tudou si / 土豆丝) was simply delightful. After returning home, I decided to create a recipe so we could easily make it whenever we wanted. I went to an Asian grocery store to purchase some dried …