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 […]
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” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The term “Chinese sausage” encompasses a range of sausages originating from China, each one specific to a region. The best known is the Cantonese sausage, called lap cheong or lap chong (1d8178), which literally means “winter stuffed intestine” or “waxed intestine” in Cantonese. Over time, the name “lap cheong” has […]
For long, cold winter evenings, I offer you this delicious, comforting wonton soup recipe which, in addition to being authentic, is extremely easy to make. Wonton soup is one of the great classics of Chinese cuisine. Along with roast duck, beef with onions, and jiaozi, it is one of those […]
A delicious rice dish infused with the unmistakable aroma of Chinese lap xuong sausages After several weeks of testing, I’m finally happy with the result. I started with a classic Chinese (Cantonese) method and then added a little extra punch. The essence of the recipe: why is it good? I’m […]
A traditional, intensely aromatic Sichuan boiled beef dish, perfect for chilly winter nights Today’s recipe, Sichuan boiled beef (Shui Zhu Niu Rou/水煮牛肉), is another must-try marvel straight from the Chinese province of Sichuan. This dish is a flavour explosion that will win over your palate. I promise, it is truly […]
