WHAT IS TOM YUM SOUP? This tom yum soup recipe is my favorite, which I will show you how to prepare using tom yum goong (spicy soup with shrimp) as an example. Tom Yum soup is the most famous Thai soup in the world for a reason. Although it looks deceptively unpretentious, it is packed …
Roast pork belly is the classic Cantonese recipe that will satisfy even the most critical connoisseur. Chinese roast pork is famous for its crackling skin and aromatic meat. Chinese roast pork belly is so popular in Asia that chefs specialize in roasting pork in restaurants. However, it is already a daunting task to roast pork …
Lamb vindaloo is a classic Indian cuisine with an intense flavor of spices with a deep earth undertone. It is a popular Indian curry with global appeal popular in Britain, Australia, the United States, and other western countries. The origin of vindaloo can be traced back to the fifteenth century when the Portuguese ruled the …
Braised pork knuckle with fat choy, dried mushrooms, and dried oysters is an auspicious Chinese New Year dish for the Cantonese. The name in Cantonese is 橫財就手, has a symbolic meaning of ‘a windfall of good fortune.’ In just a few days, families worldwide will gather and celebrate the new year with a lavish feast, …
What is hot pot? Chinese hot pot is a popular cooking style that involves everyone cooking their food in a shared pot of broth. Hot pot is more of an experience than a dish itself. It encapsulates the Chinese’s communal dining ethos when close friends and family members eat together during a slow and interactive …
Today I want to share a Japanese garlic fried rice recipe that I learned from a restaurant chef. If you are looking for an easy and tasty meal, you are in the right place. Simple ingredients, quick and easy cooking technique, and delicious upon delicious. According to my chef friend, the secret of preparing Japanese garlic …
Dum aloo is an Indian potato curry, which has assimilated into our Malaysian culinary culture. The allure of dum aloo lies in the plethora of spices that transform the potatoes into a melting pot of flavors. They are first parboiled, deep-fry, and then simmer in a mixture of spices. You will be greeted by a …
Quick, easy, and delicious. That is how my family described this braised chicken with mushrooms recipe. While my wife prefers quick and simple recipes, I like to challenge myself with some complicated recipes and enjoy the feeling of accomplishment. But when we both are busy with our work, braised chicken is the best option. Simple …
If you think fried chicken is only best to serve piping hot right from the deep fryer, think twice. This Korean fried chicken will change your mind. This Korean fried chicken is glazed with an incredibly savory, punchy, and spicy sauce, yet the coating is still crackling and crunchy even after half an hour! You …
I want to share our family lamb curry recipe, which my wife would die for. She tried to resist the temptation to keep the leftovers for the next meal before finally submitting to my suggestion to share with her sister. This lip-smacking lamb curry recipe is a fusion curry that leans heavily on Indian origin …