Have you been to Eataly ? This hyped Italian food market is definitely a new trendy spot in East London offering a huge selection for Italian food obsessives. The first time I went to Eataly, it was just a quick look around, but during the second time visit I got myself squid ink pasta from…
Noodles
Creamy Tuna Mayonnaise Udon Noodles 鮪魚美乃滋烏龍麵
This is my quick udon noodles recipe ready to slurp in less than 15 minutes when I feel lazy at cooking. Just whip everything together and it’s no brainer. To upgrade, top with trout caviar, egg yolk, or grated cheese. Recommend to use Kewpie mayo as it’s creamier. INGREDIENTS -1 pack of udon…
Mentaiko Butter Pasta 明太子奶油義大利麵
Have you ever tried Mentaiko Pasta? Mentaiko Pasta 明太子パスタ is my favourite ‘Wafu’ (Japanese Style) cod roe pasta loaded with rich flavour. It’s a classic household stable in Japan and also a very popular Wafu pasta dish in Taiwan. You might have seen some premade Mentaiko sauce packets from Japanese grocery stores, but if…
Vegan Tonkotsu Ramen 素豚骨風拉麵
Do you know Japanese Tonkotsu Ramen could be made in vegan version, too? The answer is YES and it’s actually quite easy to make at home. To create this thick and cloudy broth without slow-cooking pork bones for 12 hours, the secret is to add oat milk! It’s similar like Soy Milk Ramen 豆乳ラーメン but…
Taiwanese Rice Noodles Soup 台式米粉湯
Probably not the best known, but Taiwanese Rice Noodles Soup (台式米粉湯) is another significant Taiwanese dish which is supper common in Taiwan from breakfast shops to local night markets. This is also a common home dish that every Taiwanese family would have their own recipe. Taiwanese rice noodles soup could be very simple with fewer…
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…
Taiwanese Ma You Ji / Sesame Oil Chicken Stew 麻油雞
You might already hear about Taiwanese San Bei Ji (Three Cup Chicken) and today I want to introduce another Taiwanese iconic dish – Ma You Ji, literally Sesame Oil chicken Stew. In Taiwan, this dish is not only a winter warmer but also a common traditional postpartum or post-surgery meal to help heal the body….
Easy Vegan Zha Jiang Mian / Stir-fried soybean paste noodles 簡易素食版炸醬麵
I’ve ever introduced Taiwanese Zha Jiang Mian (炸醬麵) before, it’s a very common street food in Taiwan consisting of noodles topped with stir-fried pork mince and soybean paste. I do love the meaty taste of Zha Jiang Mian, but this classic noodles dish can be transformed to veggie version and it also tastes divine. This…
Curry Udon Noodles with Crayfish Tails in 15 minutes 咖哩小龍蝦烏龍麵(快速版)
What would you cook if you only have 15 minutes? When I’m short on time at cooking, udon noodles is always my best choice, I love to turn my leftover curry into curry udon, but making it straight away with Japanese curry roux is also quick and easy. I usually add prawns but today I…
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…