Tom Kha Gai is one of my favorite Thai soups, and it is a staple in many Thai restaurants I have visited. Unlike many Thai dishes known for their spiciness, this coconut chicken soup has a milder and more soothing flavor. The combination of galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and coconut milk creates a fragrant …
When you think of oxtail soup, you will probably imagine a rich and heavy Western dish simmered with herbs like thyme and bay leaves. But in Malaysia, oxtail soup (Sup Ekor) takes on a completely different path. It is lighter, more aromatic, and deeply comforting. Sup Ekor, a Malaysian oxtail soup, is prepared with a …
This classic ABC soup brings back so many childhood memories. My mom used to make it all the time when I was growing up. It’s a warm and comforting soup made with just a few humble ingredients. The main ingredients my mother used were tomatoes, carrots, and potatoes, but now I’ve added my touch by …
This Salted Vegetable Soup with Tofu and Pork Ribs is a Cantonese home-style classic that’s all about balance: salty, savory, slightly tangy, and incredibly satisfying. I grew up eating my mother’s salted vegetable soup and recently made it again, loosely following her recipe. It brought back those warm memories when I was still a young …
I was brought up in a Cantonese family, and I had soup for every dinner without fail. Over the years, I have tasted many variations of lotus root soup, but none can beat my mother’s time-tested traditional lotus root soup with fresh lotus root, pork bones, and groundnuts. In this article, I will share details on how …
Tomato egg drop soup is incredibly comforting and nourishing. The sweetness of ripe tomatoes, the delicate texture of silken tofu, and the smooth egg ribbons all come together in one bowl. This recipe is my favorite, especially on busy weeknights when I need something quick yet wholesome. Ready to dive in? Let me show you …
Chinese watercress soup is easy and requires only two main ingredients. It is more well known among the Cantonese by the name Sai Yong Choy Tong, xi Yang Cai Tang, or 西洋菜汤. It is an easy Chinese cuisine usually made by most Cantonese families. My mum used to prepare it when I was young. She …
Have you ever tried Hong Kong-style Borscht soup? If so, you likely had it at a Hong Kong-style café! This soup is made with beef and various vegetables in a tomato-based broth. Hong Kong-style Borscht is the fusion of Russian/European influences with traditional Cantonese cooking methods. It retains the elements that appeal to Cantonese tastes …
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. …
Chinese cabbage soup is a warming, comforting, and soothing soup perfect for a weeknight regular. This humble soup has incredible flavor, as the cabbage has a natural sweetness and is complementary to any ingredients. It is easy to prepare and nutritious. The Chinese cabbage recipe is also highly versatile since you can substitute the protein …