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 […]
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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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Salt and Pepper Wings
These crispy salt and pepper wings are one of the most flavorful wings I have ever made. They are super crispy and really easy to make which is just in time for your Superbowl party. I use corn starch as the coating agent in this recipe which is what allows it to retain so much […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Vegetarian Spring Rolls
Vegetarian spring rolls are one of the most delicious appetizers you could make for a party of people. They are easy to share and everyone loves them. In the past, I have made spring rolls with meat in them and honestly I prefer vegetarian spring rolls. They provide a better texture and more than enough […]
Hot Honey Chicken Tenders (Air Fried)
Sometimes I crave crave chicken tenders but feel so guilty about eating fried chicken. These hot honey chicken tenders are crispy, flavorful, and super easy to make in the air fryer. The key to getting that crispy outer coating is by using corn flakes as a final coating. View this post on Instagram A post […]