Chinese beef with onions or stir-fried beef with onions is one of those dishes that is just as popular in Asia as it is in Europe. In fact, the base of the dish (beef and onions) is found in many traditional dishes almost everywhere. In Mandarin, the dish is called […]
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Beef Chow Mein – Chinese Street-Food Noodles
Stir-fried noodles are a cornerstone of Asian and Chinese cuisine. For millennia, cooks have prepared noodles in countless ways. Here is my street-food style stir-fried noodle recipe. Why call it street food? Street food is defined by lightning-fast cooking and plenty of fat. Although almost any stir-fried noodle dish could […]
Stir-fried noodles with beef, garlic and cabbage
Here we are again with a Chinese-inspired recipe. It combines the savoriness of oyster sauce with a dash of pepper, and best of all, it is quick to make. Back when I was a student it was one of my go-to lunches (along with Thai pad see ew). The speed, […]
Stir-fried noodles with vegetables
Chinese Pork Lo Mein – Better Than Takeout
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 […]
Sticky Hoisin Chicken Stir-Fry
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 […]
Authentic Japanese Teriyaki Chicken
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]