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…
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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…
Garlic Butter Soy-Glazed Scallops Rice Bowl 干貝蓋飯
Scallops are one of the simplest ingredients to cook at home and could be the perfect fast food. They can be cooked very quickly and taste incredibly good once you know the cooking tips. Just made these pan seared scallops for lunch and they were mighty delicious with amazing garlic butter soy sauce! Trust me,…
Silky Steamed Eggs with Clams 蛤蜊蒸蛋
Steaming is one of the easiest and time-efficient cooking methods for sure and today I have cooked another steamed dish which is so easy to achieve for quick lunch! I followed the recipe from e.g.kitchen to make this super soft, custard-looking steamed eggs with clams; it’s SO SMOOTH with briny taste of clams. The ratio…
Crispy Pan-Fried Sea Bass with Lemon Butter Sauce
One reason I love cooking sea bass fillets so much is it just takes minutes to pan-fry. This recipe is so simple and so delicious, nothing more wonderful than perfectly pan-fried sea bass with nice and crispy skin; citrus butter sauce also works so well to give it great flavour. Ingredients -2 sea bass…
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…
Easy Quiche Recipe with Sardines & Olives 沙丁魚橄欖鹹派
A quiche for weekend brunch? YES! Just saw this easy quiche recipe from Utosh and I had almost forgotten how much I loved this savoury pie! I think quiche is a dish that I first tried to make when I was a beginner cook, it’s so easy to put everything together, just simply use ready…
Minced Prawns Lettuce Wraps 生菜蝦鬆
Finally, it’s Lunar New Year’s Eve today!!! In Taiwan, reunion dinner on New Year’s Eve is such an important part of Lunar New Year as all family members need to come back home having a huge feast together to celebrate the coming new year. At reunion dinner we usually have various kinds of cuisines cooked…
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 Sticky Rice (You Fan) 油飯 — Easy Recipe & Tips
You Fan is one of the most comforting and nostalgic dishes for me — and for many Taiwanese people. In Taiwan, You Fan is a common festive food. We often eat it for special occasions like Lunar New Year, religious festivals, or to celebrate a newborn baby’s first month. In Taiwanese tradition, You Fan is…