The flavor of Malaysian Cereal Prawns (Mai Pian Xia / 麦片虾) is simply irresistible. The moment the fragrant aroma of curry leaves fills the kitchen during cooking, you know something special is about to be served. The crisp, golden instant cereal creates crunchy bits that cling to the prawns, tempting everyone to reach for one …
I have been making Butter Prawns with Egg Floss for many years. It is rich, buttery, and generously coated with golden strands of egg floss. Over time, I began refining the method. Now I pass the egg yolks through a fine strainer before frying them. This simple step makes the strands finer, lighter, and more …
I prepared this Ginger Garlic Shrimp with a few tweaks inspired by the well-known Chinese dish, Ginger Garlic Chicken, but added extra garlic for a stronger aromatic punch. The result is a delicious seafood alternative for anyone who enjoys shrimp as much as I do. Ginger, garlic, and scallions are ingredients that pair beautifully with …
If you’ve been following my cooking for a while, you’ll probably know that I used to run a restaurant years ago. One of the dishes that was always a crowd favourite was this colourful Shrimp and Vegetable Stir Fry packed with snow peas, shiitake mushrooms, and mixed vegetables. It’s simple, vibrant, and full of fresh …
When I finally nailed the crispiest, crunchiest fried shrimp with batter, I thought, “Aha! I’ve cracked the secret that chefs have been guarding all along!” This crispy fried shrimp recipe might just become your go-to when you’re craving something crunchy and satisfying. Even though I’ve run a restaurant and am now a full-time home cook, …
Sometimes the best recipes are born out of improvisation. I usually cook garlic shrimp Chinese-style, shells on, over a roaring wok flame. But while staying with my son in New Zealand, I had to adapt with no wok, just an induction stove and a flat skillet, and a family that prefers shell-free shrimp. The result? …
Braised fish Chinese style is one of those comforting home-style dishes that makes me feel like I am sitting at my mother’s dining table. It’s not complicated, but the flavors are incredibly rich and satisfying. Chinese-style braised fish (Hong Shao Yu, 红烧鱼, red-braised fish) is first pan-fried to give it golden, crispy skin, then gently …
Steamed fish is one of the most symbolic and beloved dishes on a Chinese New Year dinner table. In Chinese culture, the word for fish (鱼 yú) is a homophone for surplus (余 yú), representing the wish for abundance and prosperity every year. Traditionally, the fish is served whole — head to tail — to …
It’s so satisfying when a dish turns out way better than you imagined, and making Ginger Scallion Fish was one of those moments. The combination of ginger and scallion is such a classic, and when paired with golden, pan-fried fish, it just works so well. Best part? It’s so easy! No deep frying, just a …
Have you ever tried Hong Kong’s iconic Typhoon Shelter Shrimp (避风塘虾)? Picture this: you start with plump, juicy, head-on shrimp, then wok-fry them over medium-high heat until the shrimp shell shatters crispy. After that, toss it in a mountain of golden fried garlic and bread crumbs with a touch of diced dried chili. It may …