I am happy to share with you an easy Chinese braised pork belly with preserved vegetables, Mei Cai Pork Belly (梅菜焖猪肉). This recipe is a specialty from my wife, who is Hakka, so it comes from an authentic Hakka cuisine tradition. The preserved mustard greens (Mei Cai) are packed with natural umami and are ideal …
Today I want to share a simple Cantonese braised tofu with minced pork. It is an easy dish, but it comes with a built-in challenge. The tofu I am using is soft silken tofu because I want that smooth, delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture. For this recipe, I will not use firm tofu because that silky mouthfeel …
Imagine lifting a piece of glossy, sweet and sour pork, still warm from the wok, resting on a bed of ice cubes. The exterior is cool and crisp, yet inside, the pork is steaming hot and juicy. The sugar glaze has hardened into a delicate, caramelized shell that shatters lightly with each bite. This is …
Let me share with you how I make the classic Hong Shao Rou, also known as Red-Cooked Pork (红烧肉). The pork isn’t just rich in flavor; it’s melt-in-your-mouth tender, coated in a glossy, savory-sweet sauce, and is easier to make than you might think. The flavor of the Chinese braised pork belly is rich and …
Sweet and sour pork ribs are one of those dishes that always steal the spotlight. What makes them so irresistible? It’s that bold, sticky-sweet, slightly tangy sauce that clings to every tender bite of pork. The flavor is rich and layered, yet surprisingly simple to achieve. You only need a few pantry staples like soy …
How to Make Air Fryer Char Siu? I have previously published the Char Siu recipe (Chinese barbecue pork, 叉烧). Yes, I received some feedback from my readers about something I had overlooked, that not all households in Asia have a proper oven, as oven baking is not the most common cooking method. However, since air …
Today, I am preparing a very common stir-fry dish: stir-fried roast pork with Gai lan (Chinese broccoli). It’s a very easy-to-make stir-fry dish and an excellent way to use up any leftover roast pork. Since the roast pork is already well-seasoned and flavorful, little seasoning is needed. The freshness and crunchiness of the Chinese broccoli …
The Chinese-style braised pork ribs recipe is one of the easiest recipes I’ve made so far. I love this dish and have tried several versions, but this one is the most straightforward, incredibly flavorful, and forgiving, with plenty of room for error. In this article, I’ve documented every step, listed the ingredients you’ll need, and …
Pork and pepper stir-fry is popular for several reasons. First, the crunchy green peppers provide a contrast to the meat’s chewy texture. Second, the vegetables absorb the flavors from the meat, making it incredibly delicious. Third, it’s a quick one-pot meal for busy families, combining meat and vegetables in a single dish. It is a …
I like Sichuan cuisine, particularly spicy dishes made with doubanjiang and Sichuan peppercorns. One dish I regularly cook is spicy eggplant (鱼香茄子), a delicious Chinese eggplant recipe. The flavor is fantastic with the interplay of Sichuan ingredients—doubanjiang, Sichuan peppercorns, black vinegar, and plenty of chopped ginger and fresh garlic. Although the cooking is relatively straightforward, …