Indulge in the flavors of this Xinjiang-style cumin lamb recipe, where succulent pieces of lamb are infused with bold cumin flavor. Originating from the Chinese Muslim community, this dish has gained widespread popularity across the globe. Unlike traditional stir-fries that rely on thickening sauces, this recipe utilizes the authentic dry-fry method known as “gan bian/干煸.” …

I use my homemade Char Siu to prepare perfectly cooked BBQ pork fried rice! This dish is bursting with flavor and carries the delightful wok aroma, which I eagerly anticipate despite using a portable gas stove with moderate heat. Accomplishing this with such a small stove is truly satisfying. During my two-month stay in New …

Having recently purchased an air fryer, I’m eager to explore how to put it to full use. One particular recipe that caught my eye is the air fryer fried rice.  Can the air fryer effectively replace my trusty cast iron wok when frying rice? It will be fascinating to compare the results and see how …

My family devours my reverse sear chicken breast in record time! This recipe is a keeper, and I am happy to share it with you. I understand that chicken breasts tend to become tough if overcooked. Therefore, I’ve experimented with various methods to make them tender and succulent, including coating them with flour and breadcrumbs …

Today’s recipe is a non-Asian dish. It is the slow cooker goulash we served in our previous restaurant.  We served non-Asian foods alongside our primarily Malaysian Chinese menu, and goulash was one of the popular dishes. We even used it as a filling to make pies!  Although goulash is a traditional Hungarian dish, it has …

I want to share a delicious recipe for Chinese-style slow cooker pork hock. In this recipe, we use the oven to create the perfect blister on the pork skin, which gives it a chewy texture and a satisfying mouthfeel once slow-cooked. Traditionally, it is achieved by deep-frying the pork, but it can be messy and …

Tofu is a versatile ingredient you can enjoy in various ways, including as a cold dish straight out of the refrigerator. This Chinese cold tofu recipe is a perfect appetizer for hot summer days. The standard way of cooking tofu is steaming, stir-frying, and braising. However, you can also serve tofu straight from the refrigerator …

Today, I am preparing a well-known Sichuan dish – the Sichuan boiled beef (水煮牛肉 /  shui zhu niu rou). Being away from Asia, many of us will indulge in this dish at a Chinese restaurant. However, I yearn for a challenge and am keen on recreating this dish at home.  I used a ready-made Sichuan …

If you’re tired of boiled Brussels sprouts, try this stir-fry recipe for a different and flavorful way to enjoy them. Although Brussels sprouts may take time to cook due to their multiple layers, a quick pre-boil for 2 minutes followed by a high-heat stir-fry will produce a crunchy texture with a delightful wok aroma. It …

Here is my latest recipe for oven-baked five-spice roast chicken thighs seasoned with garlic, honey, and five-spice powder. This roast chicken recipe requires just some simple ingredients, perfect for a quick, budget-friendly midweek meal. I have been in New Zealand recently and realized that food is a universal language transcending all borders and cultures. It …