What Are Dan Dan Noodles? Dan Dan Mian, sometimes dubbed the Tinder of Sichuan cuisine, sets off fireworks from the first bite. In this quick culinary match, the bold, spicy soul of Sichuan pairs with a bowl of tender wheat noodles. Dan Dan noodles mix wheat noodles, soy sauce, sesame […]
🥢 Hello, curious food lovers! Get ready to be transported to the heart of Shanghai’s bustling streets without leaving the comfort of your kitchen. Ready to take on this challenge? Come on, put on your most flamboyant apron, take out your best wok, and get ready to play with fire […]
Hello food lovers! Its your favorite Asian cuisine expert, back with a mouthwatering recipe that will make you drool: crispy pork in the air fryer! You can also check out my Vietnamese roast chicken in the air fryer, my air-fryer chicken breasts, and my air-fryer tonkatsu pork. There is something […]
Traditional Peking soup, also called Suan La Tang or Hot and Sour Soup (and for our Quebec readers, “soupe aigre piquante”), is a staple of Chinese cuisine. Around here, almost every restaurant has it on the menu. Despite its name, the soup does not come from Beijing; it was born […]
Not all mushrooms have to be sautéed in a flash. They are just as delicious when braised, especially when you simmer them the Chinese way as we do here. This technique, known as “red cooking,” is widely practiced in China, often with pork. By the way, I have a delicious […]
This glutinous rice flour ball/coconut pearl or Nuomici (糯米糍) is a famous Chinese pastry very popular in Guangdong province and Hong Kong. Sometimes, it’s called coconut rice ball or coconut mochi. The latter name is inaccurate in the sense that, yes, this dessert is very similar to mochi, but no, […]
This fried wonton recipe yields delicious wonton or wantan dumplings filled with minced pork, mushrooms, and other savory seasonings. They are then fried until golden and crispy. In short, a guaranteed hit for an authentic Chinese appetizer! How to Make Fried Wontons? It’s surprisingly easy and fun to make your […]
What is choy sum? Choy sum, also known as “yu choy” or “yu choy sum”, is a leafy green from the cabbage family. In this article we simply call it Chinese cabbage, but the name “choy sum” literally means “vegetable heart”. It is one of many varieties of Chinese cabbage, […]
What is winter melon? Known as “Vietnamese squash” or “Chinese watermelon“, the wax gourd is a creeping herbaceous plant grown mainly in East Asia, though it also thrives in Florida’s warm climate. Biologically speaking, it is a fruit, but it is cooked and eaten as a vegetable in Chinese and […]
If you haven’t tried Chinese steamed spare ribs before, you’re in for a real treat. This Cantonese classic is far too rare outside Asia. It is one of my must-order dishes at any dim sum spot. You might come across versions seasoned with fermented black beans, five spice, chili oil, […]
