A noodle bowl over £20 in London? I know — it sounds wild, right? But that’s exactly what I paid recently at one of Soho’s viral noodle spots — a steaming bowl of oil-splash wide noodles topped with a tender, fall-off-the-bone braised beef rib. Don’t get me wrong — it was delicious. But it definitely…
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Delicious Hong Kong-Style Clay Pot Rice with Beef
Clay Pot Rice, or 煲仔飯 (Bao Zai Fan), is a beloved Hong Kong street food that evokes comfort and nostalgia. With its perfectly cooked rice, crispy bottom layer, and tantalising toppings, it’s no wonder this dish has captured the hearts of many across generations. As a fan of Hong Kong-style clay pot rice, I can…
Beef and Tofu in Taiwan’s Beloved Sacha Sauce (沙茶醬)
As the weather turns cold and grey, there’s nothing better than a warming, savoury dish to bring comfort. This beef and tofu puff recipe features Taiwan’s beloved sacha sauce (沙茶醬) — a flavour-packed ingredient that adds depth and richness, making it the perfect choice for chilly days. What is Sacha Sauce (沙茶醬)? Sacha sauce,…
Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup (Instant Pot Version) 台灣紅燒牛肉麵
I’m super picky when it comes to authentic Taiwanese beef noodle soup because I know exactly how it’s supposed to taste. I’ve tried making it once before, but it was such a time-consuming process, and to be honest, the result didn’t quite live up to my expectations. So, I never tried again—until now! Thanks to…
Black Pepper Beef Stir-Fry 黑胡椒炒牛肉
If you want to eat like a local in Taiwan, you have to go to Taiwan’s unique ‘Re-Chao’ 熱炒(Hot Stir-fries) restaurant, a loud and fast-paced place where locals enjoy affordable foods, get relaxed and socialize with friends after work. There are many stir-fried dishes at menu to choose, and Black Pepper Beef Stir-Fry is defo…
Gyudon / Japanese Beef Bowl 日式牛丼飯
Gyudon is a Japanese dish of thinly sliced beef cooked in sweet sauce mixture to serve over the rice. I’ve ordered Gyudon quite often when eating at Japanese restaurant as this was something I wouldn’t cook at home. The reason is I can’t get thinly sliced beef from supermarkets, don’t like the quality of frozen…
Beef Stir-Fry Noodles 牛肉炒麵
Beef Ho Fun used to be one of my favourite takeaway dishes from Cantonese restaurant. During the lockdown every time when I wanted to make it at home, I realised I didn’t stock up Ho Fun at all. And one day I was really craving for it, therefore I just worked it out with…
Pappardelle Beef Bolognese
First time buying fresh pappardelle from Lina Store and was thinking to make some Italian pasta dishes at home. Have searched a couple of recipes online, then I decided to go for Beef Bolognese as I wanted some thick and hearty sauce to go with this broad, flat pasta. Adapted from Chef Pasquale Sciarappa’s…
To Make Pan-fried Beef Pie with Pizza Dough 牛肉餡餅 (披薩餅皮版本)
Not a while ago I’ve already seen someone using pizza dough to make Chinese buns and pies, so I always wanted to try this hack. Finally made it this week and I was quite surprised how easy and how delicious they turned out with pizza dough ! Simply using beef balls is also a…