This surf and turf pasta has got to be one of the best meals I have had in a while. I used shrimp as my choice of “surf” but you can use any other type of seafood you like. The pasta sauce is gochujang based which is an extremely flavorful Korean red chili paste. This […]
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Salt and Pepper Cuttlefish
This salt and pepper cuttlefish is one of my favorite Chinese takeout dishes. It is a spin on calamari which is stir fried in garlic, peppers, and green onions. This makes it extra fragrant and doesn’t require any extra dipping sauce. I used cuttlefish, but squid is more accessible for most people and it works […]
Flakey Scallion Pancakes
These flakey scallion pancakes bring back a ton of childhood memories and they are extremely easy to make. You can very easily find them in the frozen section of your grocery store but sometimes it’s fun to make them at home. The main ingredients are flour, water, salt, oil, and scallions. View this post on […]
Spaghetti Bolognese (Hong Kong Style)
Hong Kong style spaghetti bolognese is an extremely easy pasta dish that uses a type of ground beef along with a simple tomato sauce. Compared to a classic bolognese, Hong Kong style uses seasonings such as dark soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, and ketchup. I have also found it to be slightly more sweet […]
Shrimp and Crab Rangoons
Rangoons are known by many different names such as crispy wontons or puffs. They’re typically filled with a crab and cream cheese filling, wrapped in a wonton wrapper then fried until golden brown. In this recipe I made shrimp and crab rangoons. These will be ready within 30 minutes depending on how quickly you can […]
Golden Garlic Fried Rice
When I go out for dinner at a Chinese restaurant, I always get a huge plate of fried rice. Of all the many types, this golden garlic fried rice has always been my favorite. This is my variation on Yangzhou fried rice which I used to call “yellow fried rice” as a kid. It is […]
Jjajangmyeon (Korean Black Bean Noodles)
Jjajangmyeon is a very popular Korean black bean noodle dish. The main components are the chewy noodles, black bean sauce, and vegetables. This is surprisingly easy to make with a few key steps and ingredients. Perfect for your next weeknight meal with friends and family. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jacky […]
Crispy Roast Pork (Chinese Style)
Chinese crispy roast pork belly is a classic celebration dish that is a show stopper when done correctly. I’ve tried making this many times in the past and this is the method I use to get the perfect crispy skin every time. No need to boil or poke holes in the skin, all you need […]
Long Life Noodles (Yi Mein)
Long life noodles (yi mein) are a classic Chinese noodle dish that my family makes at every party. It is extremely easy to make and represents a wish for longevity and a long life. This is why the noodles are extremely long and you don’t want to break them during the cooking process. View this […]
Crispy Coconut Shrimp
There are countless ways to make a delicious shrimp recipe but this crispy coconut shrimp will take it to the next level. The sauce is so good it’ll make you want to add it to everything else you’re cooking up as a dipping sauce. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jacky (@kwokspots) […]