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 […]
Tag: Chinese cuisine
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
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). […]
Restaurant-style Soo Guy chicken
A delicious recipe for crispy fried chicken with a sweet and sour Soo guy sauce that’s gonna make you want to make this everyday ! Soo guy chicken is a unique dish that combines Chinese and American cuisine in a single recipe. There are lots of variations of this recipe, […]