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Three cups chicken- How to cook in 4 simple steps

Three cups chicken (San Bei Ji) 三杯鸡 is so attractive because of its simplicity in preparation and intense flavor. It is one famous Chinese dish that does not involve stir-frying– the principal cooking method used in many Chinese dishes. Traditionally, it is served bubbling hot in an earthenware pot with steamed rice or rice congee. …

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Seaweed Egg Drop Soup- Chinese Recipe |  紫菜蛋花汤

Seaweed egg drop soup is a variation of the regular egg drop soup popular in Chinese cuisine. Due to its slightly slippery texture and unique umami taste, adding seaweed significantly changes the soup’s texture and flavor.  In this recipe, I will present the most common way of making this soup in Chinese restaurants in Malaysia. …

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Basil Fried Rice- Thai spicy fried rice rcipe

This basil fried rice recipe immediately caught my attention when I ordered it in a Thai restaurant because it differs from most Chinese fried rice I have tried. Using three types of chilies and fresh basil is the key to preparing basil fried rice with fantastic flavor. I recreate it at home, which takes less …

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Yi Mein (yee mee / 伊面) –  Cantonese noodles recipe

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 …

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Chinese chicken curry recipe (咖喱雞)

Chinese chicken curry is incredibly delicious and addictive when served with steamed rice. This recipe is an easy Chinese curry commonly cooked by Malaysian Chinese at home. It differs slightly from Malay and Nyonya-style curry chicken, and it offers the same flavor found in Chinese restaurants in Malaysia. It is suitable for the whole family …

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How to make the best Chinese spring rolls at home

Chinese spring rolls are a perfect appetizer and small bite for parties. They are made of a crispy, delicate wrapper filled with savory ingredients such as pork and shrimp. They are also great for special occasions, like during Chinese New Year. As Cantonese, we have enjoyed this for decades. So, let’s get rolling and bring …

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Nando’s chicken recipe-How to make copycat peri-peri chicken

I have been a loyal customer of Nando’s peri-peri chicken and have always wanted to create a homemade version of Nando’s chicken recipe. And finally, I have done it! All you need are chilies and some common ingredients in the kitchen pantry.  Since I live in an apartment, I use the grill pan and oven instead …

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Rotiboy Coffee Bun | Homemade Mexican bun recipe

I was waiting at the train station, where I found a Rotiboy store right before me. With my hungry stomach, I immediately purchased one of these famous Malaysian homegrown buns with its coffee-flavored crispy topping. When I got home, I thought, why don’t I try making the Rotiboy coffee bun at home? Rotiboy coffee buns …

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Cabbage Thoran recipe- How to cook (easy Indian dish)

Cabbage thoran is my favorite Indian side dish. Growing up in Malaysia and a lover of Indian food, I have lunches regularly at Indian Malaysian restaurants. They lay a large piece of banana leaf in front of me,  scoop a large pile of white rice that I can never finish, and are inundated by a …

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Char Siu Bao Recipe (Chinese steamed BBQ pork buns | 叉烧包 )

Char Siu Bao or char siu Pao ( 叉烧包 / Chinese bbq pork buns) is the most famous classic Cantonese dim sum. The soft and tender bun, the oozing soy-flavored thick gravy, and the meaty filling weave seamlessly into a perfect culinary masterpiece. This Chinese steamed bun takes center stage in all dim sum spread …

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