What is rice vinegar and where does it come from? Rice vinegar is a type of vinegar made from rice wine and is generally used as a condiment for food, to flavor dishes, and as an ingredient in sauces. It has a sweeter taste than traditional vinegars. It has been […]
If you enjoyed the caramelized pork, you’ll love the caramelized beef. It’s a sweet combination of the best flavors in cooking: sugar, salt, and fat. This is my latest culinary exploration of Asian caramels: the art of making a caramel sauce combined with a salty Asian sauce and faaaaat. The […]
Whenever people think of kimchi, they think of the famous napa or Chinese cabbage. This large, oval-shaped cabbage is an extremely important element of Korean and Chinese cuisine…and Asian cuisine in general, and not just because it’s the main ingredient in kimchi. So, let’s now dive into the history and […]
Ginger chicken holds a special place in my heart. I don’t know if it’s because I’m addicted to caramelized chicken in any form, or the gentle note that fresh ginger brings to it. In short, this Chinese classic is simply delicious. The sliced ginger chicken will surprise those who usually […]
The chicken and mushroom stir-fry is an Americanized version of a Cantonese dish called Moo goo gai pan, or “Chicken with mushrooms and oyster sauce”. Moo goo gai pan is essentially chicken with mushrooms, as well as other vegetables that can vary depending on who prepares it. Compared to many […]
During winter, sometimes you just want something warm and comforting that doesn’t require spending a ton of time standing in the kitchen (with sometimes icy tiles). I love noodles and I love beef bourguignon, so why not make a sort of Asian hybrid with Chinese inspiration? Making the pulled beef […]
I can never say no when we decide to order Chinese for dinner. But you know my great passion is finding ways to make all my favorite dishes in the comfort of my own home. Of course, it’s always nice to be served at a restaurant, but I still like […]
In the series of dishes ready in less than 20 minutes, I present to you this delicious Chinese garlic chicken. Like many Chinese street food dishes, it is optimized to be cooked and served very, very quickly. The ingredients for garlic chicken Light soy sauce: Classic salty soy sauce that […]
Chicken stir-fry is THE DISH that can be found in almost every restaurant I’ve been to. It’s not something I order often because not only is it very simple to make, but generally, restaurants skimp on the quality of ingredients used. So, paying a lot for something like that, no […]
Honey garlic chicken 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, it’s my most popular crispy Chinese chicken recipe, even above my famous crispy Chinese sweet and sour […]
