Nasi minyak is a delicious Malaysian rice dish with a rich buttery flavor infused with aromatic spices. Its name translates to “oil rice” and was once exclusively served to the Malay royal family. The dish is likely named after its main ingredient, clarified butter (ghee). The ghee rice cooked with spices gives an enticing aroma. …
You will love this Guo Bao recipe if you like braised pork and buns. Guo Bao (Taiwanese Pork Belly Buns / lotus leaf buns / 割包 / 挂包) is a popular Taiwanese street food. It is made by stuffing the braised pork belly in the pocket of fluffy bao buns. It is a famous snack …
I love meat floss; you’ll understand why I can’t get enough of it when you take a bite. The shredded meat’s savory, slightly sweet taste and fragrant spices are irresistible. Its fluffy and cottony texture will leave you speechless when it melts in your mouth, leaving you with a satisfying crunch. It’s quite easy to …
Today I am preparing a mouth-watering Tom Kha Gai or Thai coconut chicken soup. This dish will guarantee to tantalize your taste buds with its delectable flavor and aroma. Contrary to popular belief, not all Thai dishes are spicy, and Tom Kha Gai is a perfect example. Although I use a mix of local spices …
Today I want to share a simple yet delicious Aloo Matar gravy recipe (potato and green pea curry), a popular vegetarian dish from India. The main ingredients are a comforting mix of tender potatoes and green peas in a flavorful tomato-based sauce, plus some other basic ingredients. This dish is a delicious vegetarian meal that …
I invited you to step into the world of the bold and flavorful delights of my classic Hakka-style steamed pickled mustard green with pork! This classic Asian dish is a staple in any Hakka family, and I’m excited to share it with you. Combining the juicy ground pork and the savory and sweet preserved mustard …
Today I made a festive dish called pork belly with preserved mustard greens. It is called ‘mei cai kou rou / meicai kourou / 梅菜扣肉 in Chinese. It is a dish I will only prepare during the festive season, and today is the 10th day of the Lunar New Year / Spring Festival. Why do …
My brother-in-law brought me a pork knuckle last week, perfect for making braised pork knuckles to celebrate Chinese New Year! So why he gave me the pork knuckle? Because pork knuckles represent prosperity and good luck for the coming year. Today I will show you a Chinese New Year pork knuckle recipe. For readers who …
Stir-fry beef with black bean sauce is my favorite food ordered in Chinese restaurants. Since my favorite restaurant is no longer serving this dish recently, I decided to dig deeper into how to prepare it at home. I am delighted it is pretty easy to prepare if I use a store-bought black bean sauce. What’s …
Today is a lazy Monday, and I’m alone at home. What I want is a simple lunch, and what is better than making a Thai omelet? There are only two ingredients required, egg and fish sauce, but it is insanely delicious. It is all because of frying the egg with plenty of oil until the …