Salt and pepper tofu is a popular dish on the menu of many Chinese restaurants. It is easy to prepare and has a sharp and contracting flavor from chili, peppercorn, garlic, and ginger. The tofu soaks up all the delicious flavor from the seasonings like a blank canvas. Note: Tofu is the direct translation of …
This Chinese cold tofu recipe is perfect for hot summer days. You’ll love this tofu recipe if you’re in a hurry and need a quick meal. Once you have all the ingredients ready, it takes less than ten minutes to prepare. The combination of soy sauce, fried shallots, and shallot oil gives the tofu a …
This mushroom fried rice is perfect if you’re searching for a delicious vegetarian recipe. Many believe food cannot be tasty without meat, but this is not always true. Many non-meat items are rich in flavor; mushrooms are a prime example. This mushroom fried rice dish will transform your perception of vegetarian food. Preparing this delicious …
Have you ever tried Kung Pao mushrooms? If you love Chinese food, you’ve probably tasted or cooked Kung Pao chicken before. This spicy dish is a staple in most Chinese restaurants. However, Kung Pao is not just for chicken. It is equally tasty when it comes to cooking mushrooms. This Kung Pao mushroom recipe is …
Have you ever tried cooking tofu with black bean sauce? It may sound unusual to anyone who does not cook Asian food often, but it is a classic everyday home dish for the Chinese, especially among the Cantonese. Black bean sauce is not just raw black beans ground into a sauce. It is a paste …
Cabbage is a widely popular vegetable in Chinese cuisine and is commonly enjoyed worldwide. It is more accessible and affordable than leafy greens like bok choy and choy sum, especially in non-Asian countries. While I was in New Zealand, cabbage was my favorite vegetable. Now that I’m back home in Malaysia, I have since cooked …
Bombay potatoes (aloo Bombay) are a beloved Indian dish. I love Indian food. A few days ago, I ordered takeout from an Indian restaurant for dinner, with Bombay Aloo as one of the side dishes. After I tried it, I reckoned it was easier to make than I first thought, as most ingredients are available …
If you’re tired of boiled Brussels sprouts, try this stir-fry recipe for a different and flavorful way to enjoy them. Although Brussels sprouts may take time to cook due to their multiple layers, a quick pre-boil for 2 minutes followed by a high-heat stir-fry will produce a crunchy texture with a delightful wok aroma. It …
Yesterday, I had lunch at a Chinese restaurant serving Sichuan cuisine in Auckland, and the potato stir-fry Chinese style (tudou si / 土豆丝) was simply delightful. After returning home, I decided to create a recipe so we could easily make it whenever we wanted. I went to an Asian grocery store to purchase some dried …
Eggplant and tofu behave like sponges, absorbing any flavor that cooks together. Therefore, they are delicious when cooked with Szechuan sauce, which is spicy and savory. I will show you how to prepare this Szchua-style vegetarian dish, with a few variations in the recipe, and I will show you the details. If you follow this …