Dinner ideas

Chicken karaage

A delicious and authentic recipe for the famous Japanese chicken karaage Chicken karaage (Japanese fried chicken) is easily one of the best fried chickens in the world, as well as being a classic of Japanese cuisine. It’s exceptionally tasty, juicy and ultra-crisp. In short, it’s well worth the time spent […]

Pork Noodles

Pork noodles. I simply can’t live without them. This recipe doesn’t come with a grand backstory; it’s simply the classic framework of Chinese stir-fried noodles (article coming soon), adjusted to my taste and to feature pork. You’ll end up with pork noodles bursting with INTENSE flavor, and I can’t go […]

Sichuan Beef

Today, I’m taking you to China’s Sichuan province for one of its spiciest dishes: Sichuan beef. If you didn’t know, Sichuan is a province in southwest China and home to the giant panda! Sadly, pandas aren’t edible, so instead let’s talk about the region’s famously spicy cuisine. Sichuan cooking is […]

Sweet and sour crispy pork

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 […]

Chicken with Hoisin Sauce

Where does this recipe come from? It’s a Chinese-inspired dish that has been Westernised and popularised by a U.S. Chinese restaurant chain. I loved the idea of serving it in lettuce wraps and have made it for guests dozens of times since. Chicken with hoisin sauce pairs the rich nuttiness […]

Chinese Braised Pork belly

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 […]

Cashew Chicken

Chicken has this wonderful property of pairing perfectly with nuts, in this case, cashews, to create the famous cashew chicken recipe If you’re not familiar with it, it’s impossible to guess the taste from just the ingredients. It’s typically one of those magical dishes that produce a deliciously complex flavor […]

Crispy Chili Beef

This is one of my favorite dishes. Whenever I’m asked what I feel like eating and I’m really feeling lazy, I think ‘Crispy Chili Beef!’ Among Chinese dishes, it’s one of my favorites. Whenever I get the chance, I grab a portion, the only issue is that the quality can […]