Lift the lid off a bamboo steamer, whether you’re wandering through Beijing’s hutongs or standing in front of a Flushing food court. The same scene unfolds: a hiss of steam, a cloud of warm wheat aroma, and rows of plump, glossy buns. Vendors move quickly—lids clatter, tongs click together. The […]
Sweet and sour pork is a classic, whether for appetizers or as a meal accompanied by good Cantonese rice: I never get tired of it and I don’t know if I could ever break this addiction. In short, in addition to this recipe, you have a recipe for homemade sweet […]
Teriyaki chicken—and its namesake sauce—is a staple of Japanese cuisine. You can use the traditional teriyaki sauce in all kinds of recipes, from chicken to sushi to beef fritters. It’s a must, and today I’m sharing a streamlined version so you can enjoy that one-of-a-kind flavor at home. Teriyaki chicken […]
Legend has it that red pork was Mao’s favorite dish. True legend or not, red pork remains one of the most popular dishes in China. It also exists in other Asian cultures in different versions, but it is truly integrated into Chinese cuisine. Generally, some spices are added, but after […]
A delicious beef nachos recipe—just like in the USA, and way better than at a restaurant. No joke: the best nachos of your life. Appetizers will never be the same. Nachos have always been my “I’m too tired to cook after grocery shopping” food. We’ve all been there, right? You’ve […]
Star of all Chinese restaurants, the secrets of Cantonese fried rice are finally revealed! Although modified to please Western palates, the recipe is traditionally extremely simple. This is one of the characteristics of Cantonese cuisine: complexity in simplicity; we achieve an apparently complex taste with basic ingredients and a very […]
Lately, I’ve been craving Vietnamese food, especially since finding good Vietnamese here in Brussels is very difficult. I’m guilty of having a huge addiction to lemongrass chicken. If you don’t like chicken, this sauce/recipe could just as easily be used to make lemongrass beef, pork, shrimp, fish, roasted vegetables and […]
Nothing beats the sweet and sour kick of these Japanese meatballs on a cold winter day! The best part? You barely need any exotic spices: ginger is optional, and you can replace the rice vinegar with half as much white vinegar. You can even swap the potato starch for cornstarch, […]
Today we’re making Chinese noodles packed with a deeply intense chicken flavor.Here are a few tips to get the most out of it: after the first step, remove everything from the wok, including the chicken juices. Add the juices back one spoonful at a time as you cook. This dish, […]
I guarantee that after making this fried rice recipe, you’ll feel guilty at restaurants thinking, “Why did I order this when I know how to make it better, faster, and cheaper?” The double dose of garlic at different cooking levels, as well as the fried onions at the end, guarantee […]
