This crispy fried capelin or better known as 多春魚 has always been one of my favorite dishes at dim sum. They’re crispy, flavorful, and really fun to eat. As a kid, seeing all of the tiny fish eggs is something I will never forget. As of the last few years, I haven’t been eating them […]
Quick & Easy
Coconut Shrimp Curry
This coconut shrimp curry is creamy, umami, and really easy to make. I love shrimp the most but you can easily use chicken or any other protein you would like. The best part is you can easily double or even triple the portion for when you want to make it for a larger group. This […]
Crispy Fish Tacos
In my opinion, crispy fish tacos are one of the best options at any tacos spot. They’re usually the most difficult to mess up. All you need are fish, flour, seasonings, and beer or carbonated water. The toppings are really optional but I like mine with a purple cabbage slaw, crispy garlic, and chopped apples. […]
Lemongrass Chicken
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
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 (Hong Kong Style)
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
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 […]
Parmesan Crusted Smashed Potatoes
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
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 […]
15 Minute Chili Oil
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 […]