Shengjian bao, also known as pan-fried buns or simply shengjian, is a typical Chinese street food found in southern China (Zhejiang province, Shanghai, etc.). The buns are usually filled with pork and fried in a large pan until the bottoms become crispy and golden. Finally, …
It’s final season and yes I still cook myself. This quick and easy fusion pasta dish combines Asian elements (shimeji mushrooms, cabbage, etc.) and western elements. The taste is perfectly balanced. It’s flavorful and filling. Give it a try and you won’t regret. Ingredients (serves …
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 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 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, …
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 …
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 …
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: …