Silky steamed egg is a simple yet deeply comforting dish that’s popular across many East Asian cuisines. Made with just eggs, water, and gentle heat, it’s known for its silky, custard-like texture that makes it a favourite at family tables. There are many ways to elevate this classic dish, and one of the easiest is…
Silky Steamed Eggs with Dumplings
If you love smooth, delicate Chinese steamed eggs, you’re going to love this one. This recipe combines silky steamed eggs with frozen dumplings, giving you a comforting, nourishing dish made in one bowl and with almost no effort. It’s perfect for busy days, quick lunches, light dinners, or when you want something warm and cozy…
One-Pan Baked Dumplings in a Korean-Inspired Creamy Sauce
This viral one-pan baked dumplings recipe has been everywhere lately, so of course I had to try it! Inspired by the popular curry-style dumpling bake, this easy dish uses dumplings baked in a creamy sauce — all in one tray. I decided to create my own version with a Korean-inspired creamy gochujang sauce for extra…
Quick & Easy Garlicky Vermicelli (Rice Noodles) 蒜蓉米粉
This classic garlic vermicelli dish is simple, fragrant, and packed with garlicky flavour. Rice noodles are tossed in a savoury soy-based sauce with plenty of garlic, spring onion, and a hint of chilli. It’s comforting, and comes together in under 20 minutes — perfect for busy days when you still want something homemade and satisfying….
Easy Shortcut, No-Wrapping Soup Dumplings
This viral no-wrapping soup dumpling hack recently took over social media, and after watching so many variations flood my feed, I finally had to try it myself…and honestly, it’s brilliant! The idea is simple: instead of painstakingly wrapping delicate pleated dumplings, you build the filling in a small dish, top it with a dumpling wrapper,…
Easy Hand-Pulled Stretchy Dumpling Noodles in Chilli Oil Sauce
If you love dumplings and noodles, this recipe is about to become your new favourite kitchen hack. Dumpling noodles are exactly what they sound like — dumpling wrappers filled, gently stretched into noodle-like strands, then cooked and tossed in a savoury chilli oil sauce. No dough-making, no kneading, and no complicated techniques required. Why You’ll…
Taiwanese Sesame Oil Chicken Soup (Ma You Ji) 台式麻油雞
If you’re craving something warming, gingery, and truly comfort-bowl worthy, this Taiwanese Sesame Oil Chicken Soup (Ma You Ji / 麻油雞) is exactly what you need. It’s a slightly heartier, stew-style version of the classic sesame oil chicken you’ll find across Taiwan. Chicken is gently simmered with ginger, dried shiitake mushrooms, and Taiwanese rice cooking…
Easy Air Fryer Kimchi Prawn Bao
If you loved my viral Air-Fried Prawn Bao from 2024, you’re going to want to try this upgraded version! I’ve been experimenting with different fillings for those pocket-shaped, store-bought steamed buns — they’re like soft, fluffy Asian-style burgers that can hold almost any filling you think of. After trying a Thai-inspired version with Pad Kra…
Easy Shortcut Spring Onion / Scallion Pancakes with Dumpling Wrapper Hack
If you love crispy, flaky spring onion pancakes, but don’t want to make the dough from scratch — this recipe is for you! I’m always on the lookout for smart kitchen shortcuts, and this one instantly became one of my favourites when I first tried it years ago. Recently, I wanted to share it again…
Tender Steamed Chicken with Shiitake Mushrooms
If you love simple, comforting home-style Asian dishes, this steamed chicken with shiitake mushrooms is one you’ll want to keep on repeat. The magic lies in its simplicity: a quick marinade, a short steaming time, and ingredients that do all the work to create incredible depth of flavour. Why You’ll Love This Recipe This…