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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Today, I blend Cantonese and Sichuan seasoning to create a distinct flavor for the traditional green beans and chicken stir-fry. This dish is a family favorite that we prepare frequently. It always turns out amazing, and we all enjoy it. That’s why I’m excited to share this recipe with you. This dish requires only two …
Today, I plan to cook Mee Hailam, a well-known noodle dish in Malaysia. Despite its Chinese name, it is popular among Malays and can be found on the menu of most Malay restaurants. This dish’s cooking technique and ingredients are quite distinct from traditional Chinese cuisine. It is a fascinating dish that I would like …
Shrimp and broccoli stir-fry is my family’s favorite dish for lunch and dinner. It’s a simple yet delicious recipe that I can’t resist sharing. All you need is a head of broccoli, some medium-sized shrimp, and Chinese seasonings that you might already have in your kitchen pantry. The resulting dish is flavorful and nutritious, perfect …
My wife enjoys lamb, whereas I have a particular liking for korma. So today, we have chosen to make a dish by combining both. I am enthusiastic about sharing this lamb korma recipe with you! Although I have written a chicken korma recipe before, preparing the lamb version requires a few adjustments due to its …