Today, I’m taking you to China’s Sichuan province for one of its spiciest dishes: Sichuan beef. If you didn’t know, Sichuan is a province in southwest China and home to the giant panda! Sadly, pandas aren’t edible, so instead let’s talk about the region’s famously spicy cuisine. Sichuan cooking is […]
Sweet and sour pork is a classic, whether for appetizers or as a meal accompanied by good Cantonese rice: I never get tired of it and I don’t know if I could ever break this addiction. In short, in addition to this recipe, you have a recipe for homemade sweet […]
Where does this recipe come from? It’s a Chinese-inspired dish that has been Westernised and popularised by a U.S. Chinese restaurant chain. I loved the idea of serving it in lettuce wraps and have made it for guests dozens of times since. Chicken with hoisin sauce pairs the rich nuttiness […]
Teriyaki chicken—and its namesake sauce—is a staple of Japanese cuisine. You can use the traditional teriyaki sauce in all kinds of recipes, from chicken to sushi to beef fritters. It’s a must, and today I’m sharing a streamlined version so you can enjoy that one-of-a-kind flavor at home. Teriyaki chicken […]
Legend has it that red pork was Mao’s favorite dish. True legend or not, red pork remains one of the most popular dishes in China. It also exists in other Asian cultures in different versions, but it is truly integrated into Chinese cuisine. Generally, some spices are added, but after […]
Ah, udon noodles—I have a long, beautiful love affair with these staples of Japanese cuisine. But don’t worry, this isn’t one of those sites where I tell my life story before I give you the recipe. No, no, no—this is a serious blog. Quick rundown: I cover the ingredients and […]
This is one of my favorite dishes. Whenever I’m asked what I feel like eating and I’m really feeling lazy, I think ‘Crispy Chili Beef!’ Among Chinese dishes, it’s one of my favorites. Whenever I get the chance, I grab a portion, the only issue is that the quality can […]
Lately, I’ve been craving Vietnamese food, especially since finding good Vietnamese here in Brussels is very difficult. I’m guilty of having a huge addiction to lemongrass chicken. If you don’t like chicken, this sauce/recipe could just as easily be used to make lemongrass beef, pork, shrimp, fish, roasted vegetables and […]
Imperial chicken, also known as kung pao chicken or gong bao chicken, is a spicy stir-fried dish made with chicken, peanuts, various vegetables, and chili peppers. It is a classic dish from Sichuan cuisine, a province in southwestern China. If you didn’t know, Sichuan is a region in southwestern China […]
Today we’re cooking Chinese, and I’m taking you to Sichuan province for one of its spiciest dishes: Sichuan caramelized chicken. In case you didn’t know, Sichuan is a region in southwest China and the natural home of giant pandas. Sadly, they aren’t edible, so let’s talk instead about the region’s […]
