This bok choy stir fry might be downright simple for some people, especially those who grew up in a typical Cantonese family. However, it is deceptively tricky to recreate this iconic Chinese dish at home to taste like those from the restaurant. This bok choy stir fry recipe will address all the nitty-gritty. Bok choy …
This easy miso salmon recipe will blow you away. Miso salmon is a simple yet delicious Japanese dish that you can make easily at home. Below is a detailed explanation of how to cook it in two ways, bake in the oven and grill it on a grill pan. The flavor of the grilled salmon …
Osmanthus jelly is one of the best desserts among the Hong Kong dim sum for a reason. It has an attractive, crystal-like translucent appearance studded with goji berries. This lightly scented jelly with the soothing taste of rock sugar is the perfect dessert after a hearty meal of dim sums. Let’s get into the detail …
Old cucumber soup with pork ribs is among the most familiar soup on the Cantonese dining table. I grew up eating this soup prepared by my mother. Now it is my turn to prepare it for my family. I use meaty pork ribs and some dried scallops, and cuttlefish as the main ingredients. I keep …
Steamed eggplant is the simplest and healthiest among all the eggplant recipes. I have posted a few eggplant recipes, which are either stir-fried or deep-fried. They are delicious, but if you prefer a lighter and healthier twist, this Chinese steamed eggplant recipe with garlic sauce 蒜蓉蒸茄子 will tantalize your taste buds with its tender texture …
This steam minced pork with salted egg recipe is a lifesaver when you do not feel like spending too much time cooking, order take-out nor dine in the restaurant. You can get it ready on the dining table within half an hour. As easy as the name implies, you need only two ingredients, excluding the …
What is prawn mee made of? Prawn mee (Penang Hokkien mee or Hokkien prawn mee) is a specialty noodle soup popular among the Malaysian Chinese. The soup base is unique, prepared with a humongous amount of prawn heads and shells coupled with pork bones concentrated into a thick, creamy, and highly aromatic broth. Prawn mee …
Sambal is the chili paste widely popular in Malaysia. This sambal belacan recipe is best for nasi lemak, mee goreng, prawn mee, and stir dry a variety of spicy dishes. Many Malaysian can’t live without sambal, even carry the sambal whenever having vacation abroad. It is also a delicacy for overseas students, which will evoke …
WHAT IS TOM YUM SOUP? This tom yum soup recipe is my favorite, which I will show you how to prepare using tom yum goong (spicy soup with shrimp) as an example. Tom Yum soup is the most famous Thai soup in the world for a reason. Although it looks deceptively unpretentious, it is packed …
Roast pork belly is the classic Cantonese recipe that will satisfy even the most critical connoisseur. Chinese roast pork is famous for its crackling skin and aromatic meat. Chinese roast pork belly is so popular in Asia that chefs specialize in roasting pork in restaurants. However, it is already a daunting task to roast pork …