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 […]
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Authentic Sha Cha Chicken (沙茶鸡)
A delicious stir-fried chicken with Sa Cha sauce recipe A quick and easy Chinese recipe for those lazy evenings that turns out surprisingly well. Sa Cha chicken is really just a few pieces of marinated meat tossed in a pan and simmered with all the great flavors this dish promises… […]
Tian Shui Mian – Sichuan Sweet Water Noodles (甜水面)
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 […]
Mung Bean Mooncakes 绿豆月饼
A delicious mooncake recipe with just a few ingredients Mooncakes are delicious. And the best part is, there are so many different kinds, each more delicious than the last. Last year, I shared a traditional mooncake recipe for the Mid-Autumn Festival. This year, I wanted to show you another recipe […]
Congee Recipe: Easy Asian Rice Porridge
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 […]
Zongzi: Chinese Sticky Rice Dumplings (Recipe)
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 (海南鸡饭)
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 Cold Okra Salad (凉拌秋葵)
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 […]