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 […]
Imperial chicken, also known as kung pao chicken or gong bao chicken, is a spicy stir-fried dish made with chicken, peanuts, various vegetables, and chili peppers. It is a classic dish from Sichuan cuisine, a province in southwestern China. If you didn’t know, Sichuan is a region in southwestern China […]
Today we’re cooking Chinese, and I’m taking you to Sichuan province for one of its spiciest dishes: Sichuan caramelized chicken. In case you didn’t know, Sichuan is a region in southwest China and the natural home of giant pandas. Sadly, they aren’t edible, so let’s talk instead about the region’s […]
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, […]
Just like its distant Chinese cousin, orange chicken, this lemon version will not disappoint. I promise! If you have never tried it, the term lemon chicken – fried chicken coated in a sweet-and-sour lemon sauce – may not sound very exciting. Yet I have never met anyone who was not […]
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 […]
You probably know crispy chicken—now meet crispy beef. Its exact origin is hard to pin down. While the technique suggests Chinese roots, you’ll find versions everywhere, and some even claim Canadian roots. Either way, crispy beef is an absolute treat! Tips for Crispy Beef For frying, use neutral-tasting oils such […]
A Cantonese dish that is quick and easy to prepare, needing almost no ingredients. This is one of the hallmarks of Cantonese cooking: complexity born of simplicity. We achieve a surprisingly layered flavor with just a handful of basics and a straightforward method. Scallion beef captures this idea perfectly. Click […]
