Steamed pork with water chestnuts is a popular Chinese comfort food loved for its easy preparation and pantry-friendly ingredients. The two main ingredients you will need are ground pork and water chestnuts. It is a satisfying meal using only simple seasonings, including chopped green onions, salt, sugar, light soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Chinese Steamed … Read more
Whether you are looking for a 30-minute recipe or a tasty meal for the little ones, shrimp pancakes won’t disappoint. Using fresh shrimp and your choice of vegetables, it is the perfect combination for a complete nutritious meal. Serve this dish as a finger food, side dish, or main meal with rice. A Quick & … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. It’s simple but made incredibly delicious with pantry-friendly ingredients. Chinese-style braised daikon radish is packed with umami and hints of licorice-like taste. Whip this up in 30 minutes and serve it as your entree, side dish, or garnish. Why Braising Daikon Radish Is Better Braising … Read more
If you like rolls, you should also try this classic dim sum dish — Cheung Fun or steamed rice noodle rolls. You can make this at home with pantry ingredients, such as rice, water, and sweet potato flour. For the filling, choose your favorite meat and vegetables and season them just the way you like … Read more
Have a quick and easy meal with tofu and eggs served with an umami sauce. All you need are tofu, eggs, your choice of vegetables, and a few pantry ingredients for the sauce. You can do this recipe in 15 minutes or less! My Version Of Tofu And Eggs Recipe The centerpiece of this recipe … Read more
Make your own sweet fermented rice with this detailed recipe guide using glutinous rice, water, and Shanghai yeast balls. The steps are easy and the fermentation process takes only two days. When you have sweet fermented rice, you can use it for sweet and savory dishes! What Is Sweet Fermented Rice (酒酿/Jiu Niang)? Sweet fermented … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. If you love dumpling recipes, you’ll surely love this different take on your typical dumplings. This zongzi recipe is a sticky rice filled dumpling mixed with pork belly, red beans, salted egg yolks, mung beans, and dried scallops. All these flavorful ingredients are wrapped in … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. This eggplant and minced pork recipe uses pantry-friendly ingredients and can be served as a side dish or entree. The minced pork is hot and spicy, with Thai chili pepper and sweet soybean paste. The basic sauce seasonings you need are light soy sauce, vinegar, … Read more
If you have been following me for a while, you may have noticed how I frequently use lard in my recipes. And now, I have finally decided to make my own, which I share here in this in-depth guide to rendering pork fat into lard. Read on to learn about lard benefits, storage suggestions, ingredient … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. Looking for a healthy treat to cool down for a hot day? Watermelon popsicle is a refreshing treat made with healthy and natural ingredients. Choose your watermelon, mix it with glutinous rice flour and lemon, and assemble it with a layer of kiwi and yogurt … Read more