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Chinese hot pot – How to make it (a detailed guide)

What is hot pot? Chinese hot pot is a popular cooking style that involves everyone cooking their food in a shared pot of broth.  Hot pot is more of an experience than a dish itself. It encapsulates the Chinese’s communal dining ethos when close friends and family members eat together during a slow and interactive …

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Garlic naan recipe without yeast – how to make it at home

This article is about making garlic naan, the Indian flatbread baked in a large clay oven called tandoor. This is a garlic naan recipe without yeast as it is quicker and easy to prepare than using yeast. These additional ingredients elevate an ordinary flatbread to the next level and taste so good that you don’t …

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Chinese Dumplings (Jiaozi): A Chinese New Year Essential

Chinese dumplings, or Jiaozi (饺子), are one of the most symbolic foods eaten during the Chinese New Year. Their shape resembles ancient Chinese gold ingots, making them a powerful symbol of wealth, prosperity, and abundance. In many families, dumpling making is a communal activity, with everyone gathering around the table to wrap dumplings together on …

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Aloo gobi – Indian potatoes and cauliflowers curry

What is aloo gobi? Aloo gobi (alu gobi) is a classic Indian vegetarian dish with potatoes and cauliflower.  It is usually cooked with some spices and with onion and tomatoes.  This potato cauliflower curry is a quick and easy comforting dish served in Indian restaurants as a side dish or with paratha, naan, or jeera …

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Homemade Bak Kwa (Chinese Pork Jerky) for Chinese New Year

Bak Kwa (肉干, rou gan) is one of the most beloved Chinese New Year snacks, known for its sweet, savory flavor and slightly chewy texture. In many families, it is served to guests throughout the festive period and gifted as a symbol of prosperity, abundance, and good fortune. This homemade version follows a traditional Cantonese-style …

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Japanese garlic fried rice – quick and easy recipe

Today I want to share a Japanese garlic fried rice recipe that I learned from a restaurant chef.  If you are looking for an easy and tasty meal, you are in the right place. Simple ingredients, quick and easy cooking technique, and delicious upon delicious.  According to my chef friend, the secret of preparing Japanese garlic …

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Dum Aloo – How to prepare (a wonderful vegetarian dish)

Dum aloo is an Indian potato curry, which has assimilated into our Malaysian culinary culture. The allure of dum aloo lies in the plethora of spices that transform the potatoes into a melting pot of flavors.  They are first parboiled, deep-fry, and then simmer in a mixture of spices. You will be greeted by a …

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Braised chicken – How to cook with mushrooms

Quick, easy, and delicious. That is how my family described this braised chicken with mushrooms recipe.  While my wife prefers quick and simple recipes, I like to challenge myself with some complicated recipes and enjoy the feeling of accomplishment.  But when we both are busy with our work, braised chicken is the best option. Simple …

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Masoor dal – How to prepare (outstanding result and simple)

Masoor dal is my favorite lentil recipe for a few reasons. First, it is the fastest lentil to cook, only fifteen minutes after soaking. Secondly, it is high in protein, making it an ideal choice for vegetarians who want to obtain a balanced nutrition.  Masoor dal with husked removed and can disintegrate in a short …

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