Peking duck … do I really need to introduce this Chinese classic? That said, its history is fascinating. The History of Peking Duck The origins of Peking duck date back to the Ming dynasty, about 600 years ago. Cooks from all over China traveled to Beijing to cook for the […]
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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 Chinese Chicken Feet 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 Bang Bang Chicken
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 […]
Stir-Fried Beef with Scallions
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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 […]
Authentic Singapore Noodles
Delicate rice noodles stir-fried in a fragrant curry sauce Curry? Yep, you read that correctly. To be honest, nothing is right about these noodles. They are called Singapore noodles even though absolutely nothing connects them to Singapore (they were invented in Hong Kong); they use curry, an ingredient that is […]
Pork and Cabbage Stir Fry
A quick and simple Asian pork stir-fry recipe like in your favorite restaurant This dish originates from the Chinese cuisine of Hubei province. Quick and simple to prepare, it pairs wonderfully with a good rice recipe, or delicious Asian stir-fried noodles. It’s very flavorful, so it’s best to keep the […]