Chinese turnip cake is a dim sum classic worth making at home. It is a flavorful rice cake made with shredded radish and loaded with various meats, such as sausage, scallops, cured pork, and shrimp. You’ll love its umami and savory flavors, as well as its soft and chewy texture. All About Chinese Turnip Cake … 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
Not a fan of bitter melon? You will be one after trying this bitter melon with pork stuffing recipe. This dish gives you tasty and tender pork stuffing wrapped around nutritious bitter melon slices. Don’t worry about the bitterness as this recipe shares a way to reduce it without compromising flavor! What Is Bitter Melon … Read more
This is just like your typical meatball recipe, but make it all-veggie packed with essential nutrients. It is a bomb of delicious vegetables, including spinach, carrots, and smoky mushrooms. It is already tasty on its own, but you can serve it with sauces like ketchup, sweet chili, or marinara. A Look At This Delicious Veggie … Read more
Have you ever seen those famous sweet potato balls in Taiwan and suddenly craved them too? These potato balls are crispy on the outside but hollow on the inside! You can recreate this popular street food with only three key ingredients: sweet potato slices, sugar, and glutinous rice flour. It may look simple and easy … 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
Looking for a dish to cook in just 30 minutes? I recommend an all-time favorite Chinese-style salt and pepper pork chops. It is crispy, juicy, and flavorful thanks to its delicious marinade. What sets this dish apart from other pork chop recipes is its main ingredient – Chinese salt and pepper seasoning. Try my easy … Read more