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
Have an easy-bake pastry treat at home with this no-fuss Chinese cupcake recipe, a sweet dessert the whole family can indulge in. Chinese cupcakes are spongy and soft with a pleasant aroma. You can bake the cupcakes at two different temperature settings in just 50 minutes! What Is A Chinese Cupcake? Chinese cupcakes are just … Read more
This sweet Chinese black sesame soup (芝麻糊) recipe only needs 5 key ingredients. It is a popular sweet soup commonly served after a main meal. Enjoy its earthy, nutty, and sweet flavors while reaping its nutritional benefits. What Is Chinese Black Sesame Soup? Black sesame soup also called Zhi Ma Hu is a type of … Read more
Devour on a pillow of refreshing mangoes wrapped in soft and light whipped cream with Hong Kong style mango pancakes. It is the perfect light dessert with three things to indulge in: crepe-style pancakes, refreshing mangoes, and fluffy whipped cream. You only need simple ingredients, including eggs, sugar, milk, flour, light cream, and mangoes. What … Read more
Looking for something sweet and soupy? Try green bean soup, a Chinese soup dessert made with only 4 simple ingredients. You can make sweet soup using only green beans, water, lemon juice, and rock sugar. Serve it warm or chilled at any time of the day. What Is Green Bean Dessert Soup? Green bean soup … Read more
If you are a dim sum lover who enjoys a sweet bao bun like my sugar bun recipe, you should definitely try this fluffy steamed taro bun. This home-cooked bun is a dim sum staple that uses a sweet and nutty paste made with taro and purple sweet potato. It is the perfect Chinese bun for breakfast … Read more
If you can‘t get enough of my other bun recipes, try my Cantonese egg custard bun or nai wong bao. This is a sweet, creamy, and luscious soft bun loaded with rich egg custard. Effortlessly make this classic dim sum food at home with my easy-to-follow recipe. Simply make the custard filling, form the dough, … Read more
Need a quick sweet fix? Then you will love this easy-to-prepare taro sago dessert soup (xi mi lu). Make this in a snap with 4 main ingredients: taro, rock sugar, sago, and coconut milk. It is a nourishing and sweet dessert that melts in your mouth with a delightful chewy sensation in every bite. It … Read more