An irresistibly delicious Taiwanese chicken dish with an unbeatable time/flavor/difficulty ratio What is Three-Cup Chicken? “San Bei Ji” in Mandarin literally means “three-cup chicken” and is a must-try dish in – you guessed it – Taiwan. The name refers to the sauce’s three key ingredients: light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, […]
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Authentic Longevity Noodles – Yi Mein
Discover a delicious recipe for longevity noodles, a simple, quick, and extremely tasty noodle dish What are longevity noodles? In the Chinese culinary world, Yi Mein noodles, also known as e-fu noodles, hold a special place during festivities, embodying the hope for a prolonged existence. Represented by the characters 长寿面 […]
Chinese Chicken and Onions Stir Fry
A delicious Chinese chicken with onions recipe that’s much better than at the restaurant Chinese cuisine is full of flavorful and colorful dishes, among which stir-fried onion chicken holds a special place for its rich taste and ease of preparation. This dish, combining tender chicken with sweet onions, is enhanced […]
What is Shiso?
You may have already seen these small green leaves adorning your plate. Make no mistake… Shiso, still very little known in our regions, closely resembles mint or basil, both in appearance and taste. It’s an extremely versatile plant that can harmonize with a good number of dishes. Let’s explain. What […]
Authentic Mapo Tofu – 麻婆豆腐
A Delicious Mapo Tofu Recipe, Guaranteed to Take You on a Journey Without Leaving Your Kitchen What Is Mapo Tofu? Mapo Tofu is a famous Chinese dish originating from Sichuan province, known for being the spiciest of Chinese cuisines. Sichuan pepper, the region’s signature spice, gives dishes a unique “numbing” […]
Crispy Fried Sweet and Sour Tofu
This recipe is specially created for all of you who may not have the luxury of living near an Asian grocery store. You can choose to buy your sweet and sour sauce ready-made or make it with my sweet and sour sauce recipe which is honestly just as simple. Although […]
Wontons in Spicy Sauce – Suanla Chaoshou
Sweet and salty. Rich and savory. Juicy and tender. Spicy and tangy. Packed with garlic. Simply exquisite. That is exactly what comes to mind when you tuck into a bowl of Suanla Chaoshou, Sichuan dumplings cloaked in an intensely fragrant sauce of vinegar, garlic, and chili oil. Wontons are a […]
Crispy Fried Honey Garlic Tofu
The garlic and honey sauce speaks to our most primal instincts. Even if you’ve never tasted this kind of dish before, there’s just something magical that this combination of words evokes in us. In fact, the non-vegan version of this recipe, the garlic and honey chicken fritters, is my most […]
Authentic Biang Biang Noodles
Biang Biang noodles, from Shaanxi province in central China, are famous for their impressive size: wide and long like belts, hence the nickname “belt noodles”. Biang Biang noodles are a point of pride in Shaanxi, which is also home to the Terracotta Warriors and the birthplace of China’s first emperor. […]
Fried Garlic Rice
Garlic is life. And what better way to elevate this divine aromatic than to present it fried in a delicious rice dish? Not only did I just make some beautiful freestyle rhymes, but it’s also simply delicious. Let’s be clear: I didn’t invent anything, this dish is a shameless exact […]