From my kitchen to yours
The other day I had butter chicken momos which are basically dumplings coated in butter chicken gravy. This sparked an idea in my head to combine butter chicken, soup dumplings, and Chinese pan fried buns. The idea is to make a simple butter chicken gravy, freeze it so that we can cut them into smaller […]
This lemongrass chicken is super simple, to make and perfect to meal prep. All it takes is some simple ingredients for the marinade and you are set to go. Something important to note is that the sugar in the marinade will cause the meat to brown fast to be sure to check on the chicken […]
Taiwanese popcorn chicken is a variation of popcorn chicken that takes things to another level. A few key characteristics of it is the super crispy coating and flavorful chicken. We use coarse sweet potato or coarse tapioca starch as the coating. This will create the crackling crispy bits that everyone loves. The most unique component […]
Clay pot rice is one of the most comforting 1 pot rice dishes that you can have. This dish is extremely popular in Hong Kong and can be ordered at dim sum. There are multiple variations of this that use different forms of protein. For this version I will be using my personal favorites which […]
Sweet and sour pork is a staple when going out for Chinese food. There are never any leftovers and it goes perfectly with a large bowl of rice. One of the key characteristics of this dish is the tangy sauce partnered with sweet pineapples. Typically the pork is battered and fried for extra crunch but […]
These parmesan crusted smashed potatoes are one of my favorite side dishes. The potatoes are soft, well seasoned, and the parmesan gives a great crunch. Along with the dipping sauce which is just ketchup and mayo, this will be the star of your next dinner. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jacky […]
Philly cheesesteak sandwiches are one of the most simple but delicious sandwiches you will come across. In Philly, there seems to be two most popular cheeses to use which is either provolone or cheese whiz. The light flavor of provolone doesn’t overpower the other ingredients while adding a nice cheese pull. The savory flavor from […]
Chili oil is a condiment that absolutely always need to have on hand. It’s the perfect way to level up your noodles, rice, dumplings and so much more! There are many variations of this, but here is how I make it with the most minimal amount of effort. View this post on Instagram A post […]
I go out for dim sum every weekend with my grandparents and there are a few items I MUST get. Siu mai is a classic dim sum item that I have to order every time I go. It is a type of steamed pork and shrimp dumpling that is surprisingly easy to make and perfect […]
These air fryer chicken a taquitos are the perfect way to indulge without feeling too guilty. They come out surprisingly crispy in the air fryer and don’t compromise the flavor at all. I used chicken thighs in this recipe but if you want to make them healthier, then substitute the thighs for chicken breast. View […]
