Since I was young, I thought that chicken chop is served in every Western country. Of course, it sounds naive, but I firmly believe that when I was in my teens.  After traveling extensively for work and vacation, I eventually realized no such thing called chicken chop on the menu in any restaurant I visited …

This bitter melon recipe with stuffed minced pork is a drool-worthy Cantonese dish to include in your dinner rotation. It slightly bitter and refreshing flavor paired perfectly with the stuffing with minced meat and mushrooms. Bitter melon is also a vegetable with multiple health benefits. If you are looking for an innovative way to cook, …

This pan-seared halibut recipe is my interpretation of the classic steamed fish Chinese recipe with a twist. It is pan-fried to perfection but dressed with the traditional steamed fish sauce popular among the Cantonese. The sauce comprises light soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and others. I have tested it, and it works surprisingly well with pan-fried …

What is kung pao shrimp? Kung pao shrimp is a traditional Chinese stir-fry dish popular around the world. It is a spin-off from Kung Pao chicken, the original dish how Kung Pao is prepared. Kung pao shrimp is reinterpreted with endless versions outside China to suit local tastes. The authentic version uses plenty of Szechuan …

This baked Char Siu Bao (叉烧餐包) is different from the steamed Chinese pork bun. Traditionally Char Siu Bao is a steamed meat bun mainly served in Dim Sum restaurants during breakfast. The baked version comes to popularity due to the hybrid of dinner rolls and the steamed pork buns.  There is no authentic recipe for …

This easy teriyaki salmon recipe is surprisingly delicious, with a combination of sweet, salty, and savory tastes. The teriyaki salmon recipe is prepared with homemade authentic teriyaki sauce and does not require lengthy marinating.  Serve with rice and vegetable of your choice to make it a complete meal. Once the skin is perfectly sear, it …

Try this Chinese pepper steak for a change! You may expect this is served uncut, but it is the opposite. The bite-sized pieces of steak are cooked over high heat and caramelized with a savory sauce. This Black pepper beef stir-fry (黑椒牛柳) recipe is a mashup between Western steak and Chinese stir-fry. I am not …

Zucchini stir fry with chicken is fast, easy to cook, healthy, and is ready in 25 minutes. This stir-fry recipe with an Asian spin is a welcoming change to bake, roast, and grill zucchini. It is a brilliant way to turn the humble Zucchini into a Chinese restaurant-style dish in no time.  You can adapt …

This bok choy stir fry might be downright simple for some people, especially those who grew up in a typical Cantonese family. However, it is deceptively tricky to recreate this iconic Chinese dish at home to taste like those from the restaurant. This bok choy stir fry recipe will address all the nitty-gritty.  Bok choy …

This easy miso salmon recipe will blow you away. Miso salmon is a simple yet delicious Japanese dish that you can make easily at home. Below is a detailed explanation of how to cook it in two ways, bake in the oven and grill it on a grill pan. The flavor of the grilled salmon …