The caramelized pork, or thịt kho, is one of the most well-known dishes in Vietnamese cuisine, after phở or spring rolls. This dish combines the taste of caramel and nước mắm. The pork can sometimes be replaced with fish or beef for an original recipe. In any case, this type […]
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Chinese Chicken and Mushroom Stir-Fry
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 […]
Orange Chicken
Orange chicken is a beloved staple of Chinese-American cuisine. A cousin of General Tso’s chicken and sweet and sour chicken, it is an ideal entry-level recipe for Chinese deep-frying, thanks to its accessible ingredients like orange juice. Adjust the vinegar and sugar so the orange chicken perfectly suits your taste. […]
Chinese Beef and Green Bean Stir-Fry
Just as the name suggests, this is a delicious Chinese dish made with beef and – drum roll – beans! Mushrooms are also added to deepen the flavour. It is quick, tasty, and simple – what more could you want? If you enjoy dishes like this, do try my stir-fried […]
Tender Shredded Beef Noodles
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 […]
Crispy Ginger 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 […]
Easy Mochi
An ultra-quick recipe for Japanese mochi Homemade green tea mochi is soft, chewy, and sweet, with a delicious matcha flavor and a beautiful green color. This classic Japanese treat is easy to make at home—and better than your favorite restaurant’s, satisfaction guaranteed! Plus, you can customize the filling (or filling, […]
Matcha-Glazed Black Sesame Lava Cakes
Black sesame seeds are the star ingredient in this recipe.
Crispy Sweet Chili Chicken
Dear readers, today I’m excited to share one of my favorite recipes: crispy chicken with sweet chili sauce. Like many sweet-and-salty chicken dishes, it is inspired by both Chinese cuisine and American cuisine. This dish is not only easy to prepare, but also packed with flavor and perfect for sharing. […]
Chinese Garlic Chicken
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 […]