I do not usually eat vegetarian dishes because I have a (biased) perspective that they will be bland and dull. I came up with this recipe simply because I was trying to loose weight after indulging myself for a week during my trip to Spain …
super tender sweet & sour chicken
Many friends of mine have started ‘eating clean’ after all those feasts during Chinese New Year holidays. Well I think it is totally fine to indulge once in a while. Life will be so tiresome without treating yourself. I’d like to stick to the 20/80 rule: …
Hong Kong style shrimp wontons
These huge shrimp wontons are just as good as the ones you will get from those dim sum places. You can simply boil them and serve with Chinese red vinegar, or make a bowl of hot wonton noodles. Ingredients(makes around 12): 150g Minced pork 15 …
[Valentine’s Day] How to prepare a 3-course romantic dinner
Happy Valentine’s Day! I decided to come up with this 3-course V-day friendly dinner just to give people some ideas if they want to prepare a romantic and impressive dinner for loved ones. All three dishes I chose are simple yet delicious. And they look …
Healthy version Korokke (Japanese croquette)
Korokke is a popular Japanese deep-fried dish similar to croquettes. It usually consists of mashed potato, cooked minced meat and onion. The mixture is then shaped into patties, covered in breadcrumbs and deep fried.My version of baked korokke is much healthier than the conventional deep-fried …
Japanese style yaki udon
Yaki udon/ fried udon is a popular Japanese dish made of wheat noodles, vegetables and almost any type of protein（I used shrimps). It’s quick, easy and hearty. I usually just use whatever that’s left in the fridge. I just don’t feel like it is necessary …
[Happy Chinese New Year] Easy Hongshao Meatballs
Happy Chinese New Year! 2017 is the year of the Rooster. When us Chinese people celebrate festivals and special occasions with family, we normally would eat something that is round in shape, such as Tangyuan/yuanxiao (a dessert made from glutinous rice flour). The reason is that …
Yogurt Pancakes (with a demo video)
Here is another simple recipe of pancakes, with a demo video shot and edited by my friends 🙂 These pancakes are more moist than the ones made with the recipe I posted yesterday. No oil or baking powder needed, nevertheless delicious. BGM: waltz for hulot- …
Berrylicious Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Are you tired of savory grilled cheese sandwiches? Try this sweet version of grilled cheese with berries and cream cheese! Berries match perfectly with cream cheese (at least I think so). If you are a berry lover like me, don’t hesitate to try this simple, …
Easy Tteokbokki（Korean Spicy Rice Cake）
Tteokbokki, or spicy rice cake, is a typical Korean street food which has become popular worldwide (probably due to the spread of Korean pop culture). It normally contains rice cakes, fish cakes and gochujang (Korean chili paste). Tteokbokki is simple, yummy and filling. You will …