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 […]
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Pork Udon Stir-Fry with Garlic & Cabbage
Ah, udon noodles—I have a long, beautiful love affair with these staples of Japanese cuisine. But don’t worry, this isn’t one of those sites where I tell my life story before I give you the recipe. No, no, no—this is a serious blog. Quick rundown: I cover the ingredients and […]
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 […]
The Ultimate Burger with Onion Rings
Today I’m teaching you how to make the best burgers of your life! 😍 You’ll never want to pay $15 at a burger bar again. The secret to the classic American burger is finally revealed. First, the meat, the most important part. No need to mix spices into it, you […]
Authentic Cantonese Fried Rice – Wok Hei at Home
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 […]
Authentic Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken
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 […]
Kung Pao Chicken (宫保鸡丁) – Authentic Sichuan
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 […]
Sichuan Caramelized Chicken – Sweet & Numbing
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 […]
Japanese-style Meatballs
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, […]
Crispy Chinese Lemon Chicken – Takeout Classic
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 […]