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 […]
Tag: Chinese cuisine
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Authentic Dim Sum Chicken Feet – Black Bean Sauce (豉汁凤爪)
Chicken feet: an iconic dim sum dish Just like har gow and steamed pork ribs, chicken feet are an iconic dish you’ll find in any Cantonese dim sum restaurant worth its salt. For some, they may seem unusual—and if the feedback in the Facebook group is anything to go by, […]
Cantonese Fried Chicken
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]