Shaoxing wine is perhaps the most mentioned ingredient on my site that you’ve never heard of (and you let me know in the comments!). If you’ve ever wondered why your homemade Chinese food doesn’t taste like what you’d get in a restaurant, Shaoxing wine is probably the key element you’ve […]
Hoisin sauce is a deeply aromatic, slightly spicy sauce often used in Asian vegetable stir-fries, marinades, and grilled dishes. It’s a key ingredient in many Chinese dishes and some Vietnamese recipes. It’s also known as Chinese barbecue sauce. What is hoisin sauce? Hoisin sauce is a condiment made from fermented […]
Oyster sauce is a rich, syrupy sauce used in Chinese cuisine. It’s made from oyster extract, but despite its name, doesn’t taste at all like seafood. Instead, oyster sauce has an earthy, slightly sweet and salty taste. It’s a mixture of boiled oyster juice (which has caramelized), salt and sugar, […]
There is no absolute consensus on the exact number of major Chinese cuisines. Some count three, others four, five, seven, or even eight. But even eight cannot encompass all the culinary diversity of this country: China has more than thirty provinces, each with its own specialties and preparation methods, not […]
Cantonese fried rice is already a straightforward dish, and you can find my classic Cantonese fried rice recipe right here. But sometimes even that feels like too much work, and we just want a super-quick meal with zero fuss. This dish is a staple of Chinese cuisine, and its variations […]
The ultimate chicken stir-fried noodles recipe, guaranteed to outshine any restaurant! These quick chicken stir-fried noodles feature Japanese udon noodles, crisp vegetables, and boneless chicken thighs. Everything is stir-fried in a flavorful sauce made from soy sauce and oyster sauce. It’s ready in about 20 minutes and is a great […]
Scallion oil is a very, very traditional dish that is quite unknown here. The reason is that many Chinese restaurants jealously guard this secret… but why? Well, it’s THE SECRET to quick, delicious, and extremely inexpensive noodles. In fact, I guarantee that by using this condiment, you’ll be blown away […]
These noodles are wonderfully simple—once the “scallion oil” (aka scallion sauce) is ready, you can whip them up in minutes. Honestly, this is one of my favorite dishes. Because it’s quick and unfussy, it’s perfect to throw together for a weekday lunch. And that scallion oil isn’t really an oil—it’s […]
Shrimp pancakes, also called Chinese shrimp cakes, are a delicious starter – juicy and packed with shrimp flavour – inspired by Chinese cuisine. When I go to a Chinese restaurant, one of my favourite dim sum dishes is ha kao. However, as I explain in my recipe, they are quite […]
Skip the premade tenders at McDonald’s or Burger King. Asian cuisine has a far better version – same idea, just tastier. First, the chicken is marinated in punchy, penetrating ingredients that load it with flavor while keeping it tender. Garlic comes in two stages: fresh in the marinade – it […]
