Dumplings, or cha gio, are a very popular and tasty appetizer. If you eat in Vietnamese restaurants, you’ve probably already tasted these wonders. After reading this article, you’ll be able to make them yourself at home! What are vietnamese fried spring rolls? Spring rolls, or nems are prepared by wrapping […]
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Chicken Gyoza
A delicious gyoza recipe with a classic Japanese chicken filling and a yuzu dipping sauce. Unsurprisingly, after my pork gyoza recipe, here comes its cousin—filled with a delicious chicken mixture—joining the beef gyoza in my recipe collection. Which cut of chicken should I use for the gyoza filling? Ah, the […]
Authentic Wonton Soup
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 […]
Steamed Rice with Chinese Sausages – 腊肠蒸饭
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 […]
Ultra-Creamy Spicy Udon with Sichuan Pepper
An ultra-creamy, spicy udon dish with a delightful kick I’m sure it surprises no one that Udon are my thing and that I love Sichuan cuisine. While testing my Sichuan boiled beef recipe, I thought, why not do the same thing with udon? So I tweaked the recipe to create […]
Shui Zhu Beef – Sichuan Boiled Beef
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 […]
Authentic Japanese Gyoza
These traditional Japanese dumplings, known as gyoza, are juicy and crispy yet wonderfully tender; their flavor will please even the most discerning palate Ah, gyoza! Who can resist these bite sized Japanese dumplings that have taken the world by storm? Even if you are new to Asian cooking, you have […]
Authentic American Fried Oreos
For those who’ve been following me for a while, you already know I’m half American cuisine. Here on the site, I’ve already treated you to my mom’s classic American cookies (one of the blog’s most popular recipes !), cinnamon rolls, and even the Big Mac recipe. Long story short, today we’re […]
Authentic Filipino Lechon Kawali
Lechon kawali, sometimes called pan-roasted pork, differs from lechon, the iconic Filipino roast pig and national dish of the Philippines. While lechon is roasted over glowing charcoal in a pit, lechon kawali is prepared by first boiling and then frying a cut of pork (usually pork belly) What is Lechon […]
Chinese Five-Spice, Explained
If you regularly read my articles on Chinese cuisine, you’ve probably noticed I reach for Chinese five-spice often. But what exactly is this intriguing ingredient, and why does it play such a big role in Chinese cooking? Let’s dig in! What is Chinese five-spice? Five-spice, sometimes called five-flavor (wu xiang), […]