Growing up in Hong Kong and living in Malaysia, I’ve always loved the bold flavors from both places. Today, I want to share a recipe that I’m truly satisfied with: my take on the classic Hong Kong-style Satay Beef Noodles 沙爹牛肉面. It blends the essence of Hong Kong comfort food with Malaysia’s iconic satay flavors, …
I’m excited to share with you this glass noodle stir-fry, which is perfect in both texture and flavor. The noodles, made from mung bean starch, have a wonderfully springy, stretchy, and resilient texture, which turns transparent once cooked. This is enough to make it so distinguishable from other noodles. The deep umami flavor of dried …
Ipoh shredded chicken noodles (怡保河粉/Ipoh Hor Fun) are soup noodles served with an exotic broth prepared from chicken bones and shrimp shells. The rich broth has an incredibly savory flavor and tantalizing aroma. It has a signature look with a vivid layer of reddish shrimp oil floating on top. What is Ipoh shredded chicken …
Fried beef hor fun 干炒牛河 is a popular dish in Asian cafés and casual restaurants. It involves simple yet distinctive ingredients and is quick and easy to prepare. While it may appear straightforward, proper cooking is essential for achieving the desired wok aroma and ensuring the beef slices are smooth and tender. There are limitations …
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside—Hong Kong Pan-Fried Noodles are a feast for the senses and your palate. Also known as 两面黄, or “two-sided golden noodles,” this dish perfectly combines golden, crunchy noodles with a delightful contrast to the topping of tender meat, fresh vegetables, and silky gravy. The first time I …
I recently took a trip to Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Sapa, where I enjoyed Bun Cha several times at different Vietnamese restaurants and street food stalls. It has since become my favorite Vietnamese street food, and I would love to keep enjoying it after returning home. I’m eager to share my version of the Bun …
When I was young, my mother used to cook every meal at home, and we seldom ate out. On one rare occasion, she decided not to cook and asked me to purchase noodles at the restaurant just five minutes from where we lived. That was my first experience eating Yi Mein. My mom used to …
This Vietnamese chicken noodle soup, pho ga, is the chicken version of the more well-known beef pho (pho bo). You can make a fantastic bowl of Vietnamese chicken noodle soup with delicious broth and tender chicken in under thirty minutes using a pressure cooker. This pressure cooker pho ga recipe saved me time, as the …
I want to share one of my favorite recipes – Tom Yum fried noodles, which was a hit at my previous restaurant. Tom Yum (also spelled as Tom Yam) is a popular noodle dish in Malaysia where I live. This recipe uses bee hoon (rice vermicelli) as it absorbs the Tom Yum paste better than …
I had dinner at a noodle house near my home specializing in Sichuan Mala noodles. Since I can’t handle very spicy foods, I decided to try one of their specialties- tomato soup noodles. I was glad I chose this dish because it was perfect for my taste buds. The soup base was made primarily of …