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 …
Preserved radish with eggs, also known as 菜脯煎蛋 is a popular Chinese cuisine, especially among the Cantonese. This dish is an omelet seasoned with soy sauce and sugar flavored with preserved radish. The preserved vegetables give the dish a slightly tangy and salty taste, while the eggs provide a fluffy and mild texture that complements …
If you love Asian noodles, you’ll love this Kolo Mee recipe! This favorite noodle dish is a specialty from Sarawak, Malaysia, a delicious mix of springy egg noodles, savory minced meat, and char siu, all tossed in a savory sauce that will surely make your taste buds dance. It’s easy to make as it requires …
You will love this Guo Bao recipe if you like braised pork and buns. Guo Bao (Taiwanese Pork Belly Buns / lotus leaf buns / 割包 / 挂包) is a popular Taiwanese street food. It is made by stuffing the braised pork belly in the pocket of fluffy bao buns. It is a famous snack …
I love meat floss; you’ll understand why I can’t get enough of it when you take a bite. The shredded meat’s savory, slightly sweet taste and fragrant spices are irresistible. Its fluffy and cottony texture will leave you speechless when it melts in your mouth, leaving you with a satisfying crunch. It’s quite easy to …
I invited you to step into the world of the bold and flavorful delights of my classic Hakka-style steamed pickled mustard green with pork! This classic Asian dish is a staple in any Hakka family, and I’m excited to share it with you. Combining the juicy ground pork and the savory and sweet preserved mustard …
Today I made a festive dish called pork belly with preserved mustard greens. It is called ‘mei cai kou rou / meicai kourou / 梅菜扣肉 in Chinese. It is a dish I will only prepare during the festive season, and today is the 10th day of the Lunar New Year / Spring Festival. Why do …
My brother-in-law brought me a pork knuckle last week, perfect for making braised pork knuckles to celebrate Chinese New Year! So why he gave me the pork knuckle? Because pork knuckles represent prosperity and good luck for the coming year. Today I will show you a Chinese New Year pork knuckle recipe. For readers who …