Char Siu, also known as Chinese barbecued pork, is a delicious Cantonese specialty of roasted meat. With this recipe, you can make authentic homemade Char Siu that’s just as good as what you’d find in the best restaurants! What is Char Siu Pork? Char siu (叉烧) is a type of […]
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Authentic Peking Soup
Traditional Peking soup, also called Suan La Tang or Hot and Sour Soup (and for our Quebec readers, “soupe aigre piquante”), is a staple of Chinese cuisine. Around here, almost every restaurant has it on the menu. Despite its name, the soup does not come from Beijing; it was born […]
Authentic miso soup better than takeout
A recipe proposed by Leo from the Japandelice channel, specialized in Japanese cuisine. Today, I want to talk to you about miso soup, this soup that’s so comforting after a tiring day that it becomes difficult to do without once you’ve adopted it. But I have unfortunately noticed that some […]
Authentic Vietnamese Spring Rolls
Spring rolls, or Gcfi cud1n, are among the Vietnamese dishes that are easiest to recreate at home. They make a light, healthy starter of seafood and vegetables wrapped in delicate, translucent rice paper. What are spring rolls? Unsurprisingly, theyre Vietnamese. Originally named Gcfi cud1n, theyre also known as summer rolls. […]
Beef and Cheese Yakitori Skewers
This delicious beef and cheese yakitori skewer recipe will take your appetizers to the next level. Many of you have asked me for this recipe, and your wish is my command! Inspired by Japanese cuisine, it will delight you. During my research, I noticed that many creators add touches such […]
Authentic Japanese Curry
A beloved spin on the Indian classic, Japanese cooks have made curry their own—and we couldn’t be happier! This culinary staple is wildly popular in Japan; it’s even considered a national dish known as “kare raisu.” Walk into almost any Asian restaurant and you’ll find Japanese curry on the menu. […]
Xiao Long Bao – Chinese Soup Dumplings 小笼汤包
Xiaolongbao (小笼包), also known as Chinese soup dumplings, are a type of dim sum often hailed as the pinnacle of culinary perfection. This dish is a true gastronomic treasure that blends tradition and craftsmanship. This specialty, which proudly symbolizes the cuisine of the Jiangnan region in China, has earned unmatched […]
Siu Mai (烧卖) Recipe – Chinese Steamed Dumplings
Siu mai, also called xiu mai or “bouchons” on Réunion Island, are one of my favorite dim sum dishes. Why? Easy to fold and deliciously juicy—I eat them by the dozen without getting a stomachache afterward. That’s what I call having your cake and eating it too. What are siu […]
Thai Holy Basil Chicken Stir-Fry (Pad kapao)
This Thai dish is wildly popular and is known in French under many names: Pad Kra Pao, Pad Ka Prao, Pad Ka Pow, Pad Krapow… etc. “Pad gaprao” is the closest phonetic spelling, yet it is the least common because even most Thais mispronounce it to begin with! Whatever you […]
Authentic Vietnamese Bánh Mì
A simple, delicious recipe for Vietnamese bánh mì At dawn, the first thing you hear in Ho Chi Minh City is the dull crack of a still-warm baguette splitting open. A puff of steam escapes, carrying aromas of buttery pâté, rendered pork fat, and fresh cilantro—a signal to cooks, commuters, […]