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Sichuan beef noodles soup- How to make spicy noodles with bold flavor

Ever since I tasted this irresistible Sichuan beef noodles soup at a Chinese restaurant years ago, I’ve been hooked on its addictive flavor.  Unlike the subtle flavor of Cantonese cuisine, Sichuan food is known for the use of bold spiciness and the distinctive kick of Sichuan peppercorns, which leave a numbing sensation on the tongue.  …

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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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Curry udon recipe – How to prepare Japanese curry soup noodles

This Japanese curry udon recipe has an incredible flavor and takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. Curry is not originated in Japan. However, it has been ricocheted from India to every region of the world and assimilated into the local culinary culture wherever it settles. There was no exception when curry arrived in Japan. …

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Beef noodle stir-fry- a quick and easy complete meal

The most versatile and easiest beef noodle stir-fry recipe is here! The star of this noodle dish, apart from the savory stir-fry sauce, is the black pepper beef steak slices. Beef noodle stir fry is my favorite Chinese food. Today’s recipe has incorporated some western elements since I’m going to use pepper steak as the …

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Zha Jiang Mian – How to make the famous Beijing fried sauce noodles

Zha Jiang Mian is undoubtedly the most well-known noodle dish from Northern China. These Beijing noodles are so popular that they are served in five-star hotels and by street vendors worldwide. However, due to its popularity, there are variations in how to prepare it in different countries. For example, the Korean version is called Jajangmyeon, …

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Liangpi (凉皮 / spicy ‘cold skin’ noodles) – How to make it at home

Liangpi (cold skin noodles) is a popular noodle dish from northwest China, commonly served cold, unlike other hot noodles dishes. Liangpi has a unique slippery and springy texture. It is absolutely delicious when dressed with a spicy sauce made with chili oil and black vinegar and served with sesame seeds, crunchy cucumbers, and bean sprouts. …

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Vegetable stir-fry noodles- How to cook with mushrooms & veggies

In this article, I want to share one of my favorite noodles, vegetable stir-fry noodles, Cantonese style. The uniqueness of this recipe is that the noodles are pan-fried until fragrant before stir-frying with other ingredients. This step is the secret to why the traditional Cantonese fried noodles are so yummy, with an additional layer of …

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Spaghetti aglio e olio – easy Japanese-inspired fusion recipe

This article is about how to prepare spaghetti aglio e olio, with an Asian twist. Wait. It is not the classic recipe you are familiar with, but the interpretation involves some popular Japanese ingredients: bonito flakes, shiitake mushrooms, and scallion.  As for the flavor,  the dashi (Japanese stock) makes it stands out from the original …

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Suan la fen (酸辣粉)- How to make hot and sour noodles

Suan la fen (酸辣粉, Hot and Sour Noodles) has won over me finally, although I grew up in a Cantonese family with little exposure to other forms of cooking in the early days. Perhaps I was born to love hot and sour stuff, and being devoid of having this spicy food since I was young …

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