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Longevity noodles- Chinese recipe for long life (长寿面)

According to Chinese culture, eating long noodles brings prosperity and longevity. This traditional belief has led to the creation of a specific type of noodle named “longevity noodles / 长寿面” These noodles are often served during special occasions such as birthday celebrations and Chinese New Year’s Eve. The longevity noodles dish is a must-have dish …

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Kung Pao Mushrooms- Vegan recipe with spicy flavor

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 …

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Yam ring (Taro Basket) with Kung Pao chicken (佛钵飘香)

The yam ring served in Chinese restaurants is also known as taro basket or prosperity yam basket. But what exactly is it? It’s a ring of fried mashed yam with a large hole in the center, filled with stir-fried dishes such as kung pao chicken, sweet and sour pork, or some vegetarian stir-fried. The yam …

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Boneless chicken handi- popular restaurant-style recipe

I’ve had boneless chicken handi several times in Pakistani restaurants during my recent trips to Islamabad, Gilgit, and Skardu. Apart from the spectacular scenery, the food was terrific. Now, it’s time to try making the chicken handi at home! Chicken Handi is a popular dish in India and Pakistan, traditionally cooked in an earthen clay …

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Pumpkin with salted egg yolk – Easy Malaysian Chinese recipe

Pumpkin with salted egg yolk is a popular dish among the Chinese. I had it a few days ago when I dined in my favorite Chinese restaurant.  After returning home, I realized I could easily make the dish. After a few attempts, I found shallow-frying the pumpkins was better than deep-frying, as the latter required …

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Pork belly with salted fish in clay pot recipe ( 咸鱼花腩煲)

Pork belly with salted fish served in a clay pot is a homegrown Malaysian Chinese cuisine served in almost every Chinese restaurant in Malaysia. This dish is called ‘ham yue fah lam poh’ 咸鱼花腩煲 in Cantonese. The combination of pork belly with salted fish is unique. You might find the salted fish has a pungent …

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Broccoli with mushrooms stir-fry- easy and healthy recipe

Today, I prepared a quick and easy Chinese recipe- broccoli with mushrooms stir-fry. It was perfect for my situation since I didn’t want to go out, and some work got me bogged down.  Although Chinese broccoli (gai lan) is more commonly used, broccoli has been gradually incorporated into Chinese cooking as it works well with …

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Hot and sour chicken soup – Easy Chinese recipe

If you enjoy hot and sour soup and egg drop soup, I highly recommend trying this unique combination of the two- Hot and Sour Chicken Soup. I recently returned from a trip to Pakistan, where I enjoyed the hot and sour chicken soup served at nearly every meal.  The Pakistani chicken corn soup resembles the …

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Chicken keema – easy minced chicken curry recipe

Recently, I had a wonderful holiday in Northern Pakistan and enjoyed the local cuisine. One of the local dishes served for nearly every meal is chicken keema. I still crave the flavor of this dish after returning home, and therefore, I want to make this dish at home based on what I have tasted during …

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Thai yellow curry chicken- Easy recipe with authentic flavor

Thai yellow curry chicken is a mild and slightly sweet curry known for being the creamiest among all Thai curries, with abundant use of coconut cream. This curry is characterized by its bright yellow color, which comes from using turmeric and other bright yellow spices. Unlike other Thai curries, it is not as red as …

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