Ginger and scallion crab 葱姜炒蟹, a popular Chinese dish found in most Cantonese seafood restaurants, is actually very simple to make. The juicy crab is filled with wok hei and scents released from the aromatics, and of course, full of umami. By the way, you …
卤肉饭 Braised pork rice bowl
If you haven’t tried Lu rou fan卤肉饭, AKA Chinese braised pork over rice, you should definitely try it. It is a type of comfort food especially popular in Taiwan. The pork belly is braised until super tender and the pork fat just melts in your …
Deluxe Shrimp Dumplings
These dumplings with whole shrimps are definitely not your average dumplings. Each dumpling contains pork & shrimp filling plus a whole shrimp. These dumplings are juicy, filling and full of protein. When you are bored of making regular dumplings, why not try making these beautiful …
荷香糯米鸡 Sticky rice chicken in lotus leaf
If you have been to a cha chaan teng, you probably have seen or tried Lo mai gai (sticky rice chicken), which consists of glutinous rice,chicken and various other ingredients wrapped in a lotus leaf, then steamed. It is a warm and comforting dish. My …
Chinese Dessert 酒酿圆子 Jiu Niang Yuan Zi
酒酿圆子 Jiuniang yuan zi is a Chinese dessert dish commonly found in the Zhejiang region. It consists of chewy mini glutinous rice balls, subtly sweet (and “boozy”) soup with jiuniang (fermented glutinous rice) and dried Osmanthus flower. This hearty dish has a very unique aroma …
Chinese Pan Fried Dumplings
Pan fried dumplings (aka pot stickers), a typical Chinese street food, always remind me of good childhood memories. I enjoyed watching people make them at those breakfast stands in China when I was a kid. Usually the filling is pork. You can always make fancier …
Chinese Steamed Spare Ribs with Black Beans
Steamed spare ribs with black beans is one of my go-to dishes at Cantonese dim sum places. These bite-sized pork ribs are tender, flavorful and juicy, how can you not love it? Plus, you won’t believe how easy it is to make this popular dim …
Beer Braised Chicken
I am not a beer person at all. In fact, I bloat whenever I drink beer ( and all other carbonated drinks), it’s really not a pleasant experience…… The best way to use free beer from promo events? Cooking. Today I’m sharing this easy beer …
Singapore Style Noodles
Singapore style noodles is one of my favourite dishes at Hong Kong cha chaan teng. It consists of rice vermicelli stir fried with vegetables, seafood and meat, seasoned with curry powder. The name of the dish is interesting (and misleading) because it is commonly believed …
Baked Honey Garlic Chicken
This oven baked honey garlic chicken is super simple, you don’t have to do much except for waiting. Chicken skin is baked to perfectly crispy; the meat is juicy, tender and flavorful. Serve the chicken hot with rice or any carbs you prefer, voila, an …