There’s just countless ways you can utilize char siu. You can turn them into pastry, buns, eat them with rice, noodles…the list goes on. So before you start making all of these different dishes, let me teach you how to master this recipe so you can begin your cooking journey with char siu. View this […]
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Congee (Chinese Rice Porridge)
Congee is an extremely popular breakfast dish in Asia. Different countries have their own versions of this, but for this recipe, I will be showing you the way I grew up eating it and the consistency that I enjoy most. The beauty behind congee is that you can customize it however you want and add […]
Butter Chicken Pan Fried Buns
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Siu Mai (steamed pork and shrimp dumplings)
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]