Tag: Chinese cuisine

Chinese fried shrimp

A delicious Asian shrimp fritter recipe much better than at the restaurant A classic of Chinese restaurants, whether all-you-can-eat or à la carte: this delicacy is ingrained in the collective mind of the French. Even if deep-frying can be intimidating, I want to reassure you: it’s much simpler than it […]

Boeuf sauté au gingembre et jeunes oignons malaisien sur fond de bois

Stir-Fried Beef with Ginger and Spring Onions

A delicious Malaysian beef stir-fry with ginger and spring onions Just like the Malaysian fried pork and chicken with ginger and spring onions, this simple Asian dish traces its roots to Malaysia’s Chinese diaspora. You will also find a similar version in classic Cantonese cuisine. Dai chow cuisine In Malaysia […]

nouilles chinoises épaisses dans un bol sur fond de bois

Sichuan Sweet Water-Noodles – Tiánshuǐ Miàn

A delicious homemade noodle dish with an ultra-flavorful sauce Today we’re diving into another variation of Sichuan noodles. From dan dan noodles to glutamate noodles, the versions are endless (even if the differences can be subtle)! In this article I introduce you to Tián shuǐ miàn (甜水面), or “sweet water […]

Basic Asian Rice Porridge – Congee

A delicious Cantonese rice porridge recipe Are you a Rice lover? Then you’ve come to the right place. Congee seems to be for many the most comforting way to cook rice, sometimes even with the bare minimum in the fridge. Soft and scrumptious, this pork and chicken broth-infused rice porridge […]

Homemade Tapioca Pearls for Bubble Tea

Soft and sweet tapioca pearls for all your bubble teas this summer You’ve certainly seen this curious beverage with dark pearls parading in the hands of its enthusiasts. For several years now, Bubble Tea has been on everyone’s lips. This Taiwanese drink has proven itself in Europe, especially when it’s […]

Authentic Chinese Zongzi

A delicious Zongzi recipe to celebrate the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival in a traditional way What is Zongzi? Zongzi (咸肉粽), at its core, is glutinous rice stuffed and wrapped in bamboo leaves. There’s an impressive variety: some are sweet, others savory, and different types of leaves can be used. The […]

Authentic Hainanese Chicken Rice

Accompanied by rice slowly cooked in chicken broth, Hainanese chicken, spiced and garnished with ginger, garlic, and green onions, stands out from traditional chicken and rice dishes! Let’s set aside roasted, breaded, or fried chicken. Here’s a completely different way to enjoy chicken without falling back on what we already […]

Sichuan Okra Salad

A flavorful Sichuan-style Okra Salad to spice up your summer meals Okra – or gombo, if I trust the poll we held in the group earlier this week – is a divisive vegetable. Some see it as the earthly incarnation of the God of Bad Texture; others, for the very […]

What is Cassia cinnamon ?

Cinnamon; a spice we all know very well and which has this comforting power at the beginning of autumn and winter… In coffees, wines, or desserts, it doesn’t go unnoticed and you’ll be surprised to learn that it can also have a place of honor in savory dishes. It’s Chinese […]

Chinese 5-Spice Chicken Wings

A delicious recipe for crispy Chinese chicken wings Today we’re back with a delicious “original” recipe for Chinese-style chicken wings. Here, there’s not really a traditional name or fascinating history to explain to you. It’s purely the cooking method that’s Chinese, the rest is delicious but it’s improvisation (and tests). […]