Wife cake or sweetheart cake is the perfect pastry to pair with your hot tea or coffee. Similar to my Chinese sesame flatbread recipe, wife cake is flaky and chewy thanks to its two layers of dough: water and oil dough. You’ll love its sweet red bean paste center, the perfect sweet treat for any occasion. … Read more
This pan-fried pork belly recipe promises a juicy and satisfying crackly pork belly. You don’t need a lot of ingredients to make this, just green onions, ginger, cooking wine, and salt for the boiling step. After that, simply pan-fry the pork belly in oil and dip it in your favorite dipping sauce or powdered seasoning … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. If you have a whole chicken and don’t know what to do with the chicken gizzards, here’s a recipe where you can use it. Don’t throw the gizzards out just yet and use it to make air-fried chicken gizzards that are marinated, cooked in the … Read more
Have a nourishing hot and sour soup filled with your favorite ingredients, whether it is a cold winter day or you simply love an easy-to-make starter. This version is packed with healthy ingredients, such as tofu, enoki mushrooms, carrots, and wood ear mushrooms. You gotta love its playful flavors and textures – spicy, tangy, creamy, … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. A celebratory feast won‘t be complete without Chinese-style steamed fish. It is seasoned to perfection with a savory sauce made with chopped red onions, green onions, ginger, coriander, light soy sauce, and a bit of sugar. You will love how delicious and flavorful this simple … Read more
Soak, boil, and drizzle! This easy boiled okra recipe is my way of eating okra with a spicy, savory sauce. Follow this recipe to learn more about tips and tricks in cooking okra and dipping sauce alternatives. What To Know About Boiled Okra Okra is a green vegetable packed with essential nutrients, including polyphenols, magnesium, … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. It is a recipe for those who like it super easy without the tedious steps of frying. With this 5-step steamed chicken recipe, you get to experience a Guangdong-style dish ready in 50 minutes or less than an hour. Simply marinate (20 minutes) and steam … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. Skip your regular bread and elevate your breakfast with flaky and crisp Chinese sesame flatbread. It is made with leavened dough brushed with a savory paste flavored with Chinese five spice powder and salt and pepper seasoning. Enjoy this on its own, or use it as … Read more
A healthier take on rolls with napa cabbage leaves filled with a savory meat filling. Napa cabbage rolls are steamed and served with a thick soy sauce mixture. It is easy to make this in 10 easy steps! What Are Napa Cabbage Rolls? Napa cabbage may also be referred to as Chinese cabbage, celery cabbage, … Read more
Have a taste of Shanghainese food with stir-fried rice cake, which you may also know as Chao Nian Gao. The highlight of this dish is the chewy and soft rice cake, stir-fried with any of your favorite meat and vegetable ingredients, such as shiitake mushrooms and eggs. Enjoy this dish’s contrasting flavors and textures with … Read more