Have a taste of Shanghainese food with stir-fried rice cake, which you may also know as Chao Nian Gao. The highlight of this dish is the chewy and soft rice cake, stir-fried with any of your favorite meat and vegetable ingredients, such as shiitake mushrooms and eggs. Enjoy this dish’s contrasting flavors and textures with … Read more
Chinese Lunar New Year won’t be complete without Nian Gao or Chinese New Year rice cake. It is made from glutinous rice flour, cornstarch, and wheat starch, giving you a soft and sticky treat. This recipe also uses brown sugar, ginger, and coconut milk for a sweet and creamy taste! What Is Chinese New Year … Read more
Make the perfect side dish for your meal with baked sweet potato slices brushed with honey and black sesame seeds. You’ll love how easy it is to change the seasonings according to your liking, whether you want it spicy, savory, or garlicky. Simply prepare your potato slices covered with beaten eggs mixed with cornstarch and … Read more
Have a jelly dessert with pandan coconut made with tapioca starch, pandan leaves, and coconut milk. It has two different layers: the grassy pandan layer and the creamy coconut layer. Create this dessert by steaming each layer for 3 minutes. What To Know About Pandan Coconut Dessert Pandan coconut is a multi-layer jelly dessert. It … Read more
Chinese-style sweet soy sauce is more than just soy sauce and sugar. It is actually a mix of spices boiled together in a pot until it becomes thick and well-combined. Once you have this, you can experience the most authentic Sichuan food, from noodles to dumplings and cold dishes. What Makes Chinese-Style Sweet Soy Sauce … Read more
Skip buying dumpling sauces in stores and start making your own from scratch! This dumpling sauce recipe requires only 8 ingredients. You can prepare it in advance for future use and have it as your sauce for various dumpling dishes, and even wonton dishes. All About Soy Sauce Vinegar (Dumpling Sauce) Dumplings always taste better … Read more
If you have leftover rice, you can use it to make dishes like fried rice (such as Chinese Sausage Fried Rice or Egg Fried Rice) or a hearty bowl of congee. This congee recipe tastes fishy with peeled shrimp and umami with century eggs. Follow this recipe to learn the most effective techniques for making … Read more
Are you craving for McCain® Smiles or looking for a fun way to serve mashed potatoes? Follow my smiley face fries recipe using 2 key ingredients: mashed potatoes and cornstarch. Season it with salt and pepper and serve it as an adorable snack for the kids or at parties! All About Smiley Face Fries If … Read more
Looking for a different kind of bacon? Try this cured pork belly, a Chinese take on bacon that is marinated and air-dried for a week or more. You can make this using pork belly seasoned with salt, light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, Chinese 13 Spices, and baijiu. What Is Chinese Cured Pork Belly? Chinese cured … Read more
Are you running out of ideas on how to serve potatoes as a side dish? Here’s a mashed potato recipe with a cheesy fun twist. You only need 4 pantry-friendly ingredients: potatoes, cornstarch, sugar, and mozzarella cheese for a melty finish. What Are Cheese Potato Pancakes? You will love cheese potato pancakes for their crisp … Read more