Bubble tea, also known as boba tea, is a little gem that hails from Taiwan, available in a plethora of flavors and variations. Bubble tea shops? A veritable maze of delights with a multitude of customization options that could almost make your head spin! Whether you’re the type to put […]
How about exploring even more of the fascinating world of Chinese cuisine? Today I have a traditional recipe that is anything but ordinary: sticky rice with red beans. This dish is all about textures and flavors coming together. Carefully prepared sticky rice is both tender and chewy, and it blends […]
Mung bean paste – what is it? Picture an ingredient that slips as easily into a savory dish as it does into a sweet one – a true culinary double agent. That is exactly what mung bean paste is, a quiet star of Asian cooking (let’s shine the light on […]
What is Med Kanoon? I am taking a risk by publishing this… because if I cannot win over my loyal readers, no one on Google will ever find this article. According to my research, no one in France searches for this word. ABSOLUTELY NO ONE. Yet from the moment I […]
The classic Thai dessert known as khao niaow ma muang (mango sticky rice) is heavenly and luscious. Famous in Thai street food and in Thai restaurants worldwide, this tropical rice pudding is irresistible—and easy to make at home. In Thai cuisine, sticky rice is a staple starch in Northern and […]
If you’re looking for a good rich dessert, something fried and crispy is always welcome. This recipe for sesame balls (Vietnamese bánh cam) will satisfy your snack cravings with a golden and crispy outer dough made from glutinous rice, filled with sweet mung beans and covered with white sesame seeds. […]
This glutinous rice flour ball/coconut pearl or Nuomici (糯米糍) is a famous Chinese pastry very popular in Guangdong province and Hong Kong. Sometimes, it’s called coconut rice ball or coconut mochi. The latter name is inaccurate in the sense that, yes, this dessert is very similar to mochi, but no, […]
Chinese dumplings are a beloved treat for Lunar New Year, a season rich with wonderful traditions and celebrations. But no celebration feels complete without the dishes that define the season. Tangyuan are to the Lunar New Year what the yule log is to Christmas: an almost essential tradition. Yuanxiao (Lantern […]
Making sweet red bean paste (Anko) from scratch is easier than you think. You only need azuki beans, sugar, water, and salt ! In this article, I’ll walk you through the two main varieties: Tsubuan (chunky) and Koshian (smooth). Once you’ve mastered this simple Anko recipe, you’ll be able to whip […]
What are tanghulu? In Europe we have the candy apple, but in China you’ll find candied strawberries, clementines, grapes… To keep it simple, just say “tanghulu.” So what are they? Tanghulu are a sweet little snack you can find everywhere in China, from tiny roaming food trucks to grand Michelin-starred […]
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