Glutinous rice flour is a typical ingredient used in Chinese desserts like Tang Yuan and Nian Gao. I love anything made from glutinous rice flour because of its chewy and sticky texture. These glutinous rice balls are easy to make. Simply boil the rice balls, …
Who doesn’t like crunchy, sweet granola? I find the granola that we can get from grocery stores usually overly sweet, although tasty (sometimes addictive even). So why not make your own healthier version? This basic granola with only 3 main ingredients is so simple and …
I am a huge fan of pearl milk tea, are you? I just love the chewy texture of tapioca. I know it’s usually considered a ‘bad food’ in terms of its nutrition, but I just can’t resist. This time I tried to incorporate milk tea …
I used to be a big fan of KFC’s popcorn chicken (KFC’s everything actually). Those golden, crunchy bite-sized chicken pieces are delicious indeed, but too fatty and high-calorie. In addition, a study shows that KFC’s popcorn chicken only contains 66% chicken meat (Wikipedia). So I …
I just heard that Farine, a popular bakery located in Shanghai, was shut down for investigation after one of the employees revealed that it has been using expired, even moldy flour. It is shocking because I quite enjoyed the croissants and other baked goods from …
I know it looks so tempting, but don’t drool. My grandmother and my mom used to make breaded pork chops / tonkatsu when I was a child. The pork chops are seasoned, coated with bread crumbs and then fried until crispy and golden. Back home, …
Warning: this post contains lots of ‘foodporns’ and will arouse your desire to eat! Last time when someone asked me to name one guilty pleasure, I answered without thinking: “eating lots of desserts!” I probably have 32 sweet teeth and I do crave for desserts …
I really like the creamy taste of Carbonara pasta. Normally pancetta is used in Carbonara pasta dishes. Pancetta is undoubtedly delicious, but it contains way too much fat in my opinion. So I decided to substitute lower fat back bacon for pancetta. The Carbonara is …
Fusion food may be the future. This teriyaki chicken sandwich combines both Japanese and Western elements. The chicken patty in the middle is juicy, tender and flavorful. This healthy and easy to make sandwich is perfect for busy students (like me) and people who have little time …
I am actually obsessed with earl grey tea-infused baked goods. I find that adding earl grey tea bags into cupcakes or cheesecakes will level up the aroma. This time I tried to incorporate earl grey tea into scones. They turn out SO good. Love the …