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Preserved radish with eggs – How to make the traditional Chinese omelet

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 …

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Kolo Mee recipe- How to prepare the traditional Malaysian noodles

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 …

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Guo Bao recipe- How to make Taiwanese pork belly buns (割包)

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 …

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Meat floss- How to make rousong (Chinese-style pork floss)

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 …

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Pickled mustard green with pork- a quick and easy authentic Hakka dish

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 …

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Mei Cai Kou Rou – How to prepare pork belly with preserved mustard greens

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 …

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How to prepare Chinese-style braised pork knuckle (a comprehensive guide)

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 …

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Beef with black bean sauce- a quick and easy Chinese recipe

Stir-fry beef with black bean sauce is my favorite food ordered in Chinese restaurants.  Since my favorite restaurant is no longer serving this dish recently, I decided to dig deeper into how to prepare it at home. I am delighted it is pretty easy to prepare if I use a store-bought black bean sauce. What’s …

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Spicy crispy tofu recipe with a unique texture and flavor

Tofu is often described as soft, tender, and tasteless.  What about improvising it by creating a crackling surface to encase delicate texture? This is the spicy crispy tofu recipe. Today I will show you my favorite crispy tofu dressed in a spicy Sichuan-style thick sauce. Best of all, it requires only a few simple ingredients …

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Chinese watercress soup (西洋菜汤)- How to prepare it with pork ribs

Chinese watercress soup is an easy Chinese soup that only requires two main ingredients. It is more well known among the Cantonese by the name Sai Yong Choy Tong, xi Yang Cai Tang, or 西洋菜汤. It is an easy Chinese cuisine usually made by most Cantonese families. My mum used to prepare it when I …

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