Scallion oil is a very, very traditional dish that is quite unknown here. The reason is that many Chinese restaurants jealously guard this secret… but why? Well, it’s THE SECRET to quick, delicious, and extremely inexpensive noodles. In fact, I guarantee that by using this condiment, you’ll be blown away […]
Tag: Chinese cuisine
Chinese Shrimp Pancakes
Shrimp pancakes, also called Chinese shrimp cakes, are a delicious starter – juicy and packed with shrimp flavour – inspired by Chinese cuisine. When I go to a Chinese restaurant, one of my favourite dim sum dishes is ha kao. However, as I explain in my recipe, they are quite […]
Taiwanese Chicken Tenders
Skip the premade tenders at McDonald’s or Burger King. Asian cuisine has a far better version – same idea, just tastier. First, the chicken is marinated in punchy, penetrating ingredients that load it with flavor while keeping it tender. Garlic comes in two stages: fresh in the marinade – it […]
Garlic butter fried rice
Rice, eggs, butter, and garlic. On paper, this yellow rice with butter and garlic is sure to win over plenty of people! Inspired by Chinese cuisine and, more specifically, Taiwanese cooking (hence the butter), this recipe is not only quick and easy but also looks incredibly appetizing thanks to the […]
Asian Honey Garlic caramelized chicken
Caramelized chicken with garlic and honey is not only super delicious but very, very sexy when presented over rice. ThisChinese-inspired recipe doesn’t take long to make, and looks restaurant-worthy too! Ideal for impressing a date or stuffing your face in style. Yes, you’ll have noticed the presence of ketchup, I […]
Soy Sauce Stir-Fried Noodles
In the collection of weeknight dishes… I present soy sauce stir-fried noodles! Simple, deliciously sweet and savory, what more could you ask for? Maybe some beef like in my beef udon but we’ll try to keep it somewhat healthy, we need to think about our figure from time to time. […]
Quick and easy caramelized pork
A caramelized pork recipe so simple, delicious, and quick that you’ll make it again and again and again! Guaranteed success with all your guests! All in less than fifteen minutes! I’ve already introduced you to Vietnamese caramelized pork and red pork… but it was high time to make the delicious […]
Easy sweet and sour sauce
What is sweet and sour sauce? Call it what you will, sometimes it’s called sweet and sour sauce, sometimes it’s called sour-sweet sauce. Whatever the case, it always leaves a memorable impression, or rather, an unforgettable taste. An almost universally appreciated sauce, it readily accompanies savory dishes and comes in […]
Simple Chinese Hunan Beef
Hunan beef is a term commonly used by Chinese people but hardly ever in our regions. In fact, I’m afraid it might not work well for search engine optimization on Google since absolutely NO ONE types “Hunan Beef” or “Cumin Beef” in their browser, haha. Too bad for them, it’s […]
Rice vinegar: what it is and how to use it
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 […]