Steamed fish in soy sauce with ginger and spring onion is a classic dish that brings out the best in fresh, delicate fish. It’s one of my all-time favourite ways to enjoy fish. The beauty of this dish lies in its simplicity; it’s surprisingly easy to recreate at home and practically impossible to mess up….
Chinese food
Irresistible Hong Shao Rou (Easy Instant Pot Version) 紅燒肉
If you’ve ever indulged in a plate of Hong Shao Rou, you know just how addictive this dish can be. Often translated as “Red-Braised Pork,” this melt-in-your-mouth delicacy has gained legendary status in Chinese cuisine and has developed distinct versions across different regions and even countries. What is Hong Shao Rou? Hong Shao Rou…
Super Easy Air-Fried Crispy Pork Belly
Who else loves Cantonese crispy pork belly (aka Siu Yuk)? For me, it’s an absolute must when ordering Cantonese roast meats. If I’m choosing a trio, crispy pork belly is always on my list, right next to roast duck and char siu! I’ve made this dish at home before using the oven, and to my…
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…
Sesame Bottoms 芝麻底煎餃
Who doesn’t love Crispy Bottoms? I mean, you gotta love it! Making dumpling skirt/wings is always my favourite cooking way when having pan-fried dumplings but today I am showing you another tip to enjoy a golden crust…with sesame seeds. I first saw this idea from Clerkenwellboy’s post and I know I had to make…
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…
Drunken Chicken / Shaoxing Wine Marinated Chicken 醉雞
In Taiwanese culture, Chicken is a symbolic dish for Lunar New Year as it symbolises to bring the prosperity of family. This comes from the Taiwanese phrase ’Jia-Ke-Khi-Ke’’(呷雞起家) as the Taiwanese pronunciation of chicken -‘Ke’ – has the same sound as ‘’home’’. Usually the whole chicken is the most popular, but ‘’Drunken Chicken’’ 醉雞, a…
Steamed Garlic Prawns with Glass Noodles 蒜蓉蒸蝦粉絲
Have no idea what to cook for Lunar New Year? How about trying this steamed garlic prawns recipe which is super simple but looks sophisticated on the table? This is a great LNY celebration cuisine with beautiful taste of shell-on prawns and to impress your family as they would feel you cook like a restaurant…
Shi Zi Tou / Lion’s Head Soy Balls 素獅子頭 (冷凍素丸子版本)
‘Lion’s Head’ meatballs (we called it ‘Shi Zi Tou’ 獅子頭 in Mandarin) is a classic dish in my Taiwan’s family particularly to be served as celebration meal for Lunar New Year. Basically they are large-sized pork meatballs stewed with Chinese leaves, the meatballs taste super tender and succulent with flavourful broth. To be honestly it’s…
Mapo Tofu 麻婆豆腐 (無肉版本)
Mapo tofu is a classic Sichuan style dish with spicy, salty, a little bit numbing and aromatic flavour, this is also one of my favourite Sichuanese dishes that I would cook once in a while at home to enjoy with rice. Authentic mapo tofu usually comes with pork mince, but I find pork mince here…