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
If you want the Chinese style to have brunch, you should go to a dim sum restaurant with friends and family. Dim Sum restaurants are a crowd-pleaser because of their fast service and extensive selection of tea, savory dishes, and sweet desserts. When you enter a dim sum restaurant, you will notice several bamboo steamer … Read more
Have a homemade sweet treat with a spongy soft brown sugar ma lai gao. It is a steamed Chinese cake dessert made with pantry-friendly ingredients, including sugar, yeast, flour, and tapioca starch. Get a sweet tooth fix with its fluffy goodness and sweet caramel taste. You don’t need to bake it, just steam! What Is … Read more
Chinese cuisine is one of the most popular cuisines in the world. It is famous for its hot pot, Peking duck, Kung Pao chicken, and dim sum. Moreover, it is widely popular for dough-wrapped fillings, such as baos and dumplings. Yes, they both look the same and are often confused by the other. However, bao … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. Spongy, soft, and bouncy – words that I would describe Chinese steamed rice cake. It is a dim sum favorite that is slightly sweet and moist. Relive your childhood memories in Chinatown by making this sponge cake with only 4 ingredients: rice flour, sugar, water, … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. Yu Choy Sum is a popular Chinese side dish commonly served at dim sum restaurants. It’s a quick and easy dish you can make at home. No frying or tedious preparation – just boil the yu choy, pour the savory sauce, and you’re done! Serve … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. Whether you are craving a snack or an appetizer, this air fryer Chinese wonton recipe will surely satisfy your taste buds. It is deliciously crisp and juicy, packed with flavors of pork and vegetables. Make it a sweet treat by dipping it into condensed milk … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. There’s no need to go to a dim sum restaurant to enjoy Ham Sui Gok 咸水角 or fried glutinous rice dumplings. You can easily make this dim sum favorite at home and create the same crispy dumpling skin and incredibly soft and chewy filling. It … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. Deep fried milk or fried milk is a popular Cantonese dessert that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It is similar to a creamy pudding made with simple ingredients: milk, sugar, cornstarch, eggs, and panko bread crumbs. So if you have … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. Apart from its shrimp fried rice, Din Tai Fung is also highly exalted for its xiao long bao (Chinese soup dumpling). Xiao long bao is a steamed dumpling filled with luscious pork stuffing and some marvellous soup broth. It is usually paired with black vinegar and ginger, … Read more