“Lazy” recipes are perfect for those days when you’re just not in the mood to cook. Take these healthy roasted mushrooms for example. A crispy exterior with a savory, almost meaty texture inside. Each bite is loaded with umami. Plus, these crispy mushrooms are filled with …
A while ago, some friends and I visited a Taiwanese restaurant in Paris. A few dishes we ordered, like fried tofu and Taiwanese sausages, accompanied by a vibrant golden colour pickled cabbage on the side. It was delightfully crunchy, tangy with a hint of sweetness, …
叉烧 Char siu, aka Chinese BBQ pork, is probably one of the most popular Chinese meat dishes around the globe. The pork is first marinated in a mixture of red fermented bean curd, Maltose, soy sauce, etc. then roasted in the oven. The exterior of char …
盐焗鸡 Yan ju spiced shredded chicken is a humble, delicious Chinese dish. It only requires 3 seasoning ingredients, and is very simple to make. The chicken is fall off the bone tender, juicy and loaded with flavours. It has a distinct earthy taste thanks to the sand …
Nian Gao 年糕，which translates to year cake in English, is a dessert dish normally served during Chinese New Year. In Chinese, Nian gao is a harmony for “a higher year”, thus it’s considered to bring good luck and prosperity. There are many variations, and a popular …
Chinese crispy roast pork belly (脆皮烧肉 siu yuk) is a dish no meat lover can easily resist. The skin is roasted till golden and crispy, while the meat remains juicy and tender. It makes my mouth water when I think of it. My recipe does …
This super easy lemongrass pork can be a perfect weekday main dish option. The recipe basically only consists of two steps: marinate pork, and pan fry pork. It is absolutely foolproof, and definitely delicious. Umami rich, slightly sweet, and exploding with refreshing aromas of lemongrass. …
Chicken satay is probably one of the most popular Asian street foods. There are countless variations of chicken satay in South Asian countries, and it’s impossible to determine which one is the most authentic. In my opinion, as long as the food tastes good, being “authentic” …
Happy Lunar New Year! Sharing some inspirations for your CNY meal! Turnip cake (萝卜糕) is a traditional Chinese dish commonly found at dim sum restaurants. Unlike those fancy-looking dim sum such as taro dumplings and animal-shaped steamed buns (more recent phenomenon), turnip cake doesn’t look …
This Japanese miso minced pork sauce is so easy to make. It only requires a couple of seasoning ingredients, and is done under 20 minutes. Yet, it’s super hearty and delicious. It will make a perfect workday quick meal.