Lion’s Head Pork Meatballs (Lion’s head meatballs) is a highly regarded Chinese cuisine that catches everyone’s attention because of its size. It measures up to 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter, juicy, fluffy, and served with an umami-packed gravy. It is different because the pork meatballs are stewed in a braising liquid, instead of the …
If you want a quick and easy recipe with Asian flavors, try this Asian chicken thighs recipe. There are only two main steps you need – to marinate and bake. Why does this Asian chicken thighs recipe work? This recipe works because: What is five-spice powder? Five-spice powder 五香粉 is a combination of five Asian …
Tofu should not taste bland if it is properly cooked and seasoned. This sweet and sour tofu (糖醋豆腐) will surely make your mouth foaming uncontrollably! The tofu is pan-fried, then doused in a sweet and sour sauce, with the intermingling of flavors from ketchup, vinegar, and soy sauce. It is then stir-fried with crisp and …
Beef and broccoli stir-fry is a Chinese dish that can satisfy almost every palate. It is a Chinese food that is being reinterpreted to suit local tastes around the world. Why do I make such an assumption? First, beef is not the most common meat for the Chinese. Pork and chicken are always more readily …
This General Tso’s tofu recipe is the response to the request of my readers who want more vegetarian dishes. It is a pan-fry tofu dish coated with the same sauce for General Tso’s chicken. The tofu soaks up the flavor like a sponge and makes it exceptionally flavorful. This recipe involves a few steps. First, …
This recipe ‘ants climbing a tree’ (蚂蚁上树) is written in response to the request from my readers. Among all the well-known names like mapo tofu, dan dan noodles, and dry-fried beef, ‘ants climbing a tree’ is relatively less recognized outside of China, as it is tagged with a peculiar name that no one can figure …
Sauteed green bean with garlic and dried shrimp In this article, I will explain how I prepare this quick and easy dish called sauteed green bean with garlic and dried shrimp. Green beans are a widely popular vegetable among the Malaysian Chinese, both as a home-cooked meal or enjoy it in the restaurants. It takes …
I am cooking shrimp and asparagus stir-fry for our dinner tonight. Although asparagus is not the typical vegetable for the Asian, I want to pair it with the stir-fried shrimp as its tender-crisp texture delivers a sharp contrast to the intensely savory flavor of the stir-fried shrimp, which is an ideal combination. I also reckon …
This easy chicken teriyaki stir-fry is the result of the fusion between the Japanese flavor and some popular vegetables such as the portobello mushrooms and asparagus. The chicken is stir-fried with the savory teriyaki sauce, which has an intensely delicious flavor. The crunchy vegetables and mushroom furnish a sharp contrast and make it a perfect …
Braised chicken and potatoes 薯仔焖鸡 is a familiar home-cooked dish served in Cantonese households. My family used to cook it frequently because all the ingredients are readily available, quick and easy, and is a one-pot balanced meal. Most of the Chinese restaurants do not serve this dish because it is considered ‘home-cooked.’ However, if you …