Yan Shui Ji (鹽水雞) is one of Taiwan’s most popular night market dishes. Traditionally made with poached or steamed chicken, it’s tossed with a savoury dressing, garlic, spring onion, and a selection of blanched vegetables to create a light, refreshing, and high-protein meal that’s especially perfect for warmer days. There are two common ways to…
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Shredded Poached Chicken with Spring Onion Sauce
I’ve been eating a lot more chicken recently because it’s a great source of protein, but I don’t want to keep making the same chicken dishes over and over again. So I’ve been experimenting with different recipes, and this Shredded Poached Chicken with Spring Onion Sauce has quickly become one of my favourites. It’s incredibly…
15-Minute Soup Dumplings in Gochugaru Chilli Sauce
If you’ve been following my recipes for a while, you’ll know how much I love using my Gochugaru Chilli Oil Blend to create quick and satisfying meals. It’s one of those simple flavour combinations that never fails to deliver. This time, I’m pairing it with some soup dumplings to create a dish that’s spicy, savoury,…
The Easiest Air Fried Teriyaki Salmon
Teriyaki salmon has always been one of my favourite quick and easy meals. I love making homemade teriyaki sauce because it only requires a handful of pantry ingredients, yet it delivers the perfect balance of savoury, sweet, and umami flavours. While I’ve made pan-fried teriyaki salmon many times, using the air fryer makes it even…
2-Ingredient Salted Kombu Marinated Egg Yolks
I recently travelled back to Taipei and picked up a packet of Japanese salted kombu (shio kombu) from Don Don Donki after seeing it everywhere on social media. It has become incredibly popular in Taiwan recently, with people using it in all kinds of recipes. One recipe that immediately caught my attention was salted kombu…
Upside Down Sushi (Easy Lazy Sushi Recipe)
I first came across this Upside Down Sushi on Instagram and immediately fell in love with the idea. I genuinely enjoy making traditional sushi rolls, but sometimes I just want something quicker and easier—and this recipe is exactly that. Instead of rolling sushi with a bamboo mat, you simply layer the ingredients in a container,…
Addictive Soy Marinated Silken Tofu (Inspired by Korean Mayak Eggs)
Looking for a quick and refreshing dish that requires almost no cooking? This Soy Marinated Silken Tofu is inspired by the flavours of Korean Mayak Eggs and Japanese soy-marinated eggs, but made with silky smooth tofu instead. The silky tofu is soaked in an aromatic soy-based marinade packed with garlic, spring onion, chilli, sesame oil…
Easy Smashed Dumplings (No Pleating Needed!)
If you’ve always wanted to make dumplings at home but felt intimidated by the folding process, this recipe is for you. These Easy Smashed Dumplings, also known as the viral Smashed Dumpling Tacos, skip the complicated pleating altogether while delivering all the delicious flavours and textures of traditional dumplings. Instead of wrapping the filling inside,…
Mouthwatering Chilli Chicken Slices
Chicken breast is naturally high in protein and low in fat, but it can easily turn dry and tough if overcooked. This recipe uses a simple technique of lightly pounding and gently poaching the chicken, keeping every slice soft, tender, and succulent. The savoury chilli dressing combines garlic, soy sauce, sesame seeds, and sizzling hot…
Chawanmushi Style Steamed Eggs with Udon Noodles
A comforting twist on Japanese steamed egg custard, this dish pairs silky custard with chewy udon noodles for a light yet satisfying meal. Finished with savoury tamari and sweet mirin, it delivers a delicate balance of umami-rich flavours. Perfect for a cosy lunch, light dinner, or nourishing bowl any time of day. *This recipe is…