Tag: Chinese cuisine

Cong You Bing - En-tete

Authentic Cong You Bing (Scallion Pancakes)

Ultra-crispy Chinese scallion pancakes, rich and succulent thanks to a lard filling, then finished in the oven for the perfect texture. You smell it before the pancake even arrives : scallions sizzling in hot lard on a blazing iron griddle. The cong you bing browns and blisters, and the first bite […]

rillettes asiatiques en-tête

Asian-Style Pork Rillettes

A delicious rillettes recipe inspired by the flavors of Northern China Today, I’m sharing a truly original recipe. To me, it’s one of the best examples of Chinese-French culinary fusion… with a little Mexican influence too, but I’ll get to that later in the article. Chinese… rillettes? That’s right! First […]

tjap tjoy dans une assiette creuse sur fond de bois

Chicken Tjap Tjoy – Indo-Chinese Veg Stir-Fry

Origins of Tjap Tjoy Tjap Tjoy is a fascinating variation on the famous Chinese dish Chop Suey, a dish that has captured the imagination of food lovers around the world. Although Chop Suey is widely recognized as a Chinese-American dish, Tjap Tjoy has carved out an identity of its own, […]

fondue chinoise magnifique

Chinese Hot Pot (火锅) – The Complete Home Guide

What is Chinese hot pot? Chinese hot pot, often referred to simply as hot pot, is a traditional meal from China. In Mandarin, it is called Huo Guo (火锅), which literally means “fire pot.” This iconic dish is a staple of Chinese cuisine and is best known for its wonderfully […]

poulet frit chinois

Chinese Fried Chicken

If you like chicken karaage, you’ll love its cousin: Chinese fried chicken! The method is almost identical, but it uses more Chinese-style ingredients. Flavor-wise, it’s familiar but different. I can’t really describe it any better than that, haha. Personally, I love this recipe because it’s not only easy, but quick […]

Poulet bang bang - Recette authentique - En-tete

Authentic Sichuan Bang Bang Chicken (棒棒鸡)

Ultra-tender shredded chicken, topped with crisp vegetables and dressed in a lightly sweet soy-vinegar sauce fragrant with sesame. The chicken is poached until just cooked through, then cooled, often in its own broth. It is then pounded with a stick to loosen the fibers and help them soak up the […]

Brochettes d'agneau du Xinjiang - En-tête

Xinjiang Cumin Lamb Skewers

Savor these cumin- and chili-grilled Uyghur lamb skewers for a flavorful journey to Xinjiang. The first breath is a warm cloud of toasted cumin rising over the coals. It mingles with the smoke, brushes against warm wool, and pricks the nose with a flash of red chili. In the alleys […]

xiaomian dans bol blanc sur fond de bois

Authentic Xiaomian – Chongqing Noodles

Spicy, flavorful, and ready in no time It’s been a while since I shared an obscure Chinese recipe for spicy noodles, hasn’t it? Don’t worry, though; this one is still very easy to make (I will spare you the chore of making the noodles from scratch). If you’ve already tried […]