This article will explain how to prepare my favorite home-cooked Chinese vegetable soup with carrots and daikon (radish). This Chinese soup is a regular dish for my family, previously cooked by my mother and recently myself.  We used slightly different ingredients for the soup but still shared a few similarities. First, they are clear soups, …

Sauteed green bean with garlic and dried shrimp  In this article, I will explain how I prepare this quick and easy dish called sauteed green bean with garlic and dried shrimp. Green beans are a widely popular vegetable among the Malaysian Chinese, both as a home-cooked meal or enjoy it in the restaurants.  It takes …

I am cooking shrimp and asparagus stir-fry for our dinner tonight.  Although asparagus is not the typical vegetable for the Asian, I want to pair it with the stir-fried shrimp as its tender-crisp texture delivers a sharp contrast to the intensely savory flavor of the stir-fried shrimp, which is an ideal combination. I also reckon …

This easy chicken teriyaki stir-fry is the result of the fusion between the Japanese flavor and some popular vegetables such as the portobello mushrooms and asparagus. The chicken is stir-fried with the savory teriyaki sauce, which has an intensely delicious flavor. The crunchy vegetables and mushroom furnish a sharp contrast and make it a perfect …

Braised chicken and potatoes 薯仔焖鸡 is a familiar home-cooked dish served in Cantonese households. My family used to cook it frequently because all the ingredients are readily available, quick and easy, and is a one-pot balanced meal.  Most of the Chinese restaurants do not serve this dish because it is considered ‘home-cooked.’ However, if you …

This winter melon soup recipe 冬瓜汤 is the adaptation of my mother’s recipe, which she cooked for our family when I was young.  I love the subtle flavor of winter melon and the aroma of dried shiitake mushrooms. This soup hit the bullseye; I missed it so much since she is staying in Hong Kong …

Soy sauce chicken (See Yao Gai/Si Yau Kai / 豉油鸡) is a famous Cantonese cuisine that is easy to prepare. The flavor is exceptional, achieved by using the top-quality premium soy sauce and poaching at a sub-boiling temperature. It is a popular traditional recipe during Chinese New Year, but I make it regularly since it is …

Chinese sausage fried rice 臘腸炒飯 is an ideal dish for a quick meal. This dish is also a welcome respite from elaborate cuisine and binge eating during the Chinese New Year.  Therefore, I have made this simple fried rice with some Chinese sausage, and I hope this is the recipe you are looking for after …

Chinese steamed chicken (白切鸡/白斩鸡) is one of the simplest Cantonese recipes. It is incredibly delicious when it is appropriately prepared. It is also the dish to make for worshipping the ancestors along with Chinese roast pork during Chinese New year. This recipe is widely popular in Southern China, including Guangdong, Fujian, and Hong Kong.  Two …

As a Cantonese, Szechuan stir-fry beef 干煸牛肉 is one of my favorite dishes.  I grew up eating pure Cantonese food that is light and subtle. When I tried the Szechuan food that is bold and spicy, it captures my attention and wins over my palate right away. It tastes completely different from what we ever …