Pad Kra Pao is one of Thailand’s most beloved dishes, known for its bold flavours, fragrant aroma, and satisfying heat. In Thai, “Pad” means “stir-fried,” and “Kra Pao” refers to holy basil. Therefore, Pad Kra Pao essentially translates to “stir-fried holy basil.” It’s a true staple in Thai street food, often seen as a quick, go-to…
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Wontons in Chilli Oil 紅油抄手 : A Sichuan Classic You Can Make at Home
Wontons in Chili Oil are one of the signature street foods of Sichuan cuisine, and I absolutely love them. Whenever I see it on a menu, it’s an automatic order for me. What’s even better is that they’re actually quite easy to make at home. There are also variations of wontons across different regions, but…
Mini Sheng Jian Bao Made with Dumpling Wrappers
Sheng Jian Bao (生煎包), or pan-fried bao, is a beloved Chinese street food, known for its crispy bottom, soft, fluffy top, and juicy pork filling. Originally from Shanghai, this savoury bun is typically made with a doughy exterior that’s fried to golden perfection. Over time, Sheng Jian Bao has spread across different regions, becoming popular…
15-Minute Teriyaki Salmon
Super easy and quick teriyaki salmon for a satisfying bowl! Teriyaki sauce is a star in Japanese cuisine, celebrated for its rich, savoury, and slightly sweet flavour. Perfect for marinating and glazing, it gives dishes that irresistible glossy finish. The balance of soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar creates a versatile sauce that enhances…
Zaru Soba 日式蕎麥涼麵
Let’s slurp the simplicity of chilled soba noodles with just a handful of ingredients and minimal cooking time. It’s a light and refreshing delight that’s simply delicious!Curious about the term “Zaru (ざる)”? It’s a nod to the traditional bamboo tray or strainer used to serve these chilled noodles. This handy tool allows excess water to…
Curry Cumin Noodles
When I saw many people making this curry cumin noodles online, I was curious and wanted to give it a try. Then you know what? The combination of curry, cumin, and spices… is surprisingly a knockout with addictive chemicals! Don’t know who created this recipe originally, it’s a genius take, and I think this is…
Rice Paper Thick Noodles in Creamy Gochujiang Saice
Craving noodles but don’t have it at home…but I have rice paper! Rice Paper is definitely one my favourtie ingredients to explore different recipes. This is super easy to make and you got to try it: INGREDIENTS – 8-10 sheets of rice Paper – 3 cloves of garlic, chopped. – 1/4 onion – 1 tbsp…
Pepper Lunch Style Mushroom Fried Rice 黑胡椒菇菇炒飯
I made this Pepper Lunch Style Mushroom Fried Rice for my vegetarian day! Pepper Lunch is a famous Japanese sizzling steak restaurant franchise, their significant pepper beef rice has become one of the most popular recipes, I also made it before and absolute love it. This is my take on no meat version, the ingredients…
Easy Scallion Pancakes with Dumpling Skins 餃子皮蔥油餅
After making 10 chubby siu mai, I still have plenty of dumpling skins left but I don’t really want to put them back to the freezer. So I decided to make scallion pancakes, yes, with dumpling skins! The recipe only requires 5 ingredients and won’t take you much time and effort. The cheat version actually…
Prawn and Iberico Pork Siu Mai 鮮蝦伊比利豬肉燒賣
A month ago I bought Iberico pork belly and prawns from my local butcher and I asked on Stories for cooking suggestions. Then @jchli7 kindly advised me to make siu mai, I never made dumplings or any Chinese wrapping things before so I really doubted myself if I can make it… However, I have been…