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
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. Add a pop of color to your sweet dishes with purple sweet potato paste. Make this sweet paste in under 15 minutes with only 4 ingredients: purple sweet potato, water or milk, sugar, and oil. It is a healthy and all-natural addition to any sweet … Read more
One of the best ways to enjoy chewy fish balls is street food style Hong Kong curry fish balls (港式咖哩魚蛋). It is a classic street food snack typically served in bamboo skewers. Taste the round and soft fish balls drenched in creamy and aromatic curry sauce. This is a delightfully delicious snack or meal that transports … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. 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 … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. Add a decorative touch to your meal with hua juan 花卷 or Chinese flower rolls. Whether you have a special celebration or simply want to elevate your dishes, hua juan is the perfect dish for any purpose. It is a type of Chinese steamed bun … Read more
Looking for other ways to enjoy a soft and fluffy Chinese bun? You will definitely savor a sweet and pillowy Chinese sugar bun (糖三角). Prepare this sugary treat with 4 key ingredients: yeast, flour, sesame seeds, and brown sugar. Be prepared to knead, shape, proof, and steam the buns! What Is Chinese Sugar Bun (糖三角)? … Read more
One of the most popular dim sum must-tries is Chinese water chestnut cake. It is a soft and jiggly cake with a hint of crunch of diced water chestnuts. To make this homemade Chinese dessert, you need diced water chestnuts, water chestnut flour, and a brown sugar slab. What To Love About Chinese Water Chestnut … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. One of the best types of bao bun is char siu bao. Char siu is a sweet and savory marinated pork, similar to your typical BBQ. You get the juicy Chinese pork BBQ nestled in a soft fluffy bun. Making char siu bao at home is … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. If you love a good soft bao bun, make your own with my simple homemade chicken and mushroom bao bun recipe. This bao bun is a mouthwatering treat stuffed with savory chicken and earthy mushroom filling wrapped in a pillow of fluffy bun. Simply make … Read more
When you think of Chinese food, one of the first things that come to mind is dumplings. We tend to picture it as a crescent-shaped dumpling that is fried or steamed. However, this is only one type of dumpling since it comes in different tastes and styles. Dumplings are not always steamed but can be … Read more