Mooncake is the indispensable Chinese dessert served during the mid-autumn festival which falls on the 15th of August of the Chinese lunar calendar. This is the perfect time for me to share with you the mooncake recipe that I have just made. The style and purpose of this festive dessert have evolved considerably in the …
Taiwanese pineapple cake is a favorite bakery delicacy all year round. It is a crumbly and nearly melt-in-the-mouth pastry with the pineapple jam as the filling encased inside. The Taiwanese pineapple cake is different from the Singapore/Malaysia pineapple tart that I used to make. First, the filling contains mashed winter melon instead of pure pineapple. …
Finally, after many attempts, I am getting everything right to make the Japanese sponge cake. The cake is bouncy like a sponge, with a soft and delicate texture that resembles cotton when you tear it apart. I also added the cake batter to the chocolate Japanese milk bread dough. Here is the result- my delectable …
I want to share my time-tested homemade apple pie recipe with you. This recipe delivers a delicate balance of flavor and texture, which make every bite blissful. The pie crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is gooey, sweet and yet still has some slight crunch apple pieces. Homemade apple pie will never go …
Turnip cake (lo bak gou / 蘿蔔糕) brings back the fond memory of my childhood seeping a pot of bottomless Pu’er tea with my father in the dim sum house every Sunday morning. Besides the barbecue pork bun, shrimp dumpling, and Shumai, pan-fried turnip cake is the dim sum I always order whenever the lady …
I want to share how to prepare the Malaysian chicken satay in the article. The best satay is from a tiny town called Kajang in Malaysia. Due to its popularity, many satay stores in other cities tried to piggyback on the name and called their satay ‘Kajang satay’ to attract customers. The origin of Satay …
This article is about how to make Portuguese tart, the Asian way. I said the ‘Asian way’ because I have not been to Portuguese to taste the authentic Portuguese tart, Pastéis de Nata as it is called. I am presenting the version which is the widely available dessert on the menu of many Chinese cafes …
Melting Moments cookies are the most popular cookies on every festive occasion. We make it for every Christmas and Chinese New Year and pack it in small boxes as a present to people and friends. There was once we even made some extra to sell. Our melting moment consists of only five simple ingredients. It …
Chinese mango pudding is one of the favorite Chinese desserts served in Chinese restaurants and Chinese dessert houses. Read on to find out how I make my version of Dim Sum style Mango Pudding in this article. My journey to find the best mango pudding recipe I ordered a few mango puddings at different local …
There is a secret ingredient in this creamy coconut panna cotta – coconut milk! The coconut panna cotta I had at a local cafe recently changed my perception of this perfect dessert. Although I do not fancy sweet desserts, this panna cotta captured my attention, and I immediately indulged in its unique flavor and delicate …