A childhood favorite treat – Chinese Sachima Soft Flour Pastry Cake (沙琪瑪) is the perfect snack for any occasion and season. It is made with puffy fried egg noodle strands tossed with sweet syrup, raisins, dried cranberries, and black sesame seeds. It looks complicated and hard, but it is actually pretty easy to make as … Read more
Deciding what to serve for dessert? I recommend you try my homemade Chinese coconut sago pudding recipe using only 5 ingredients. It is chewy, sweet, and coconutty, with a hint of dragon fruit juice. Preparing this recipe takes only less than 30 minutes, making it a quick and easy dessert to serve after a savory … Read more
Pineapple bun (bolo bao) is an irresistible Hong Kong treat that will keep you coming back for more. It is sweet, buttery, and soft but crisp – a perfect pastry for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea. Funnily enough, despite its name, this pineapple bun does not contain any pineapple. I know, so why call it … Read more
If you are an adventurous foodie, you should not miss out on this nutty and earthy black sesame paste. Although other recipes call for only two ingredients, my recipe uses five for a richer, bolder, and creamier result. Once you have black sesame paste, use it for various sweet or savory dishes, from Chinese buns … Read more
This egg-based Chinese cake is like your typical sponge cake in bakeries. It is light and airy and can be easily prepared with only 6 ingredients: 5 eggs, sugar, milk, corn oil, honey, and low-gluten flour. The entire family will surely enjoy this fluffy cake after meals or for snack time. What Is A Chinese … Read more
Serve the perfect milky treat for dessert with my milk pudding recipe. You’ll love its soft and jelly-like consistency as you indulge in its milky and coconut flavors with the added coconut shreds. The initial preparation of this recipe takes only 10 minutes and an additional two hours of setting in the fridge. What To … Read more
Get ready for the fall season and serve the most adorable snacks with sweet pumpkin red bean paste buns. Are you also preparing for Halloween? Add this Chinese treat selection to your Halloween festivities too! It is the perfect choice for a soft, sweet, and nutty snack that is easy to make with only a … Read more
Bet you didn’t know you can make a cake with just rice and all-purpose flour! I know – I’m surprised myself, too! Using only rice, yeast, sugar, and all-purpose flour, you can make this traditional homemade Chinese fa gao or fortune cake for Chinese New Year, weddings, ceremonies, and other special events. What Is Chinese … Read more
If you are into Chinese pastries, then you must try this classic lotus seed paste filling. Make this filling with peeled lotus seeds, corn oil, maltose, and white sugar. Use it for various Chinese pastries, from cakes to buns and sweet glutinous rice balls. What Are Lotus Seeds? A lotus seed or nut comes from … Read more
Make the nuttiest and healthiest snack with black sesame steamed buns. You’d definitely enjoy its creamy and mouthwatering black sesame filling, as well as its fluffy and soft steamed bun. Black sesame steamed bun is a classic Chinese snack with a burst of flavor, a perfect snack for any time of the day. It is … Read more