Tom Kha Gai is one of my favorite Thai soups, and it is a staple in many Thai restaurants I have visited. Unlike many Thai dishes known for their spiciness, this coconut chicken soup has a milder and more soothing flavor. The combination of galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and coconut milk creates a fragrant …
Aloo Matar gravy, also known as Indian potato and pea curry, is a comforting vegetarian dish made with potatoes and green peas cooked in a flavorful tomato-based sauce. It is a home-style dish that brings together everyday ingredients with the warm aroma of Indian spices. This Potato Curry with Green Peas recipe is easy to …
Have you ever had a simple home-cooked dish that instantly brings back fond memories of childhood? This Hakka-style steamed pickled mustard green with pork (梅菜蒸猪肉) brought back so many memories of the past. I first tasted this dish many years ago when my Hakka mother-in-law prepared it. It has been almost thirty years since I …
One of Sichuan’s most famous stir-fries, Sichuan Pork in Garlic Sauce (Yuxiang Rousi, 鱼香肉丝), is known for its bold combination of garlic, chili, sweet, sour, and savory flavors. Despite its name, there is actually no fish in this dish. The term “fish fragrant” refers to the traditional Sichuan seasoning that was originally used to cook …
Hakka pork belly with preserved mustard greens, also known as Mei Cai Kou Rou (梅菜扣肉), is one of those dishes I do not cook often because it takes time and quite a bit of patience from start to finish. But after not having it for a while, I always start craving it again. So when …
Thai glass noodle stir fry is a quick and flavorful Asian noodle dish made with mung bean glass noodles, chicken, tofu, vegetables, and a savory Thai sauce. What makes it stand out is the use of Golden Mountain Sauce and fish sauce, two essential Thai seasonings that create a deep umami flavor you do not …
Last week, my brother-in-law brought over a beautiful pork knuckle, and I immediately knew what I was going to make. Braised pork knuckle has always been one of those dishes that feels a little special whenever it appears on the table. Although pork knuckle is often served during Chinese New Year as a symbol of …
Stir-fried beef with black bean sauce has always been one of my favorite dishes to order at Chinese restaurants. Recently, my favorite restaurant stopped serving it, so I decided to recreate it at home instead. The good news is that this dish is very easy to make. With a good store-bought black bean sauce, you …
This stuffed eggplant with shrimp paste recipe was inspired by a dish I once had at a Chinese restaurant. While I loved the idea, I wanted to give it my own twist. I use a Cantonese-style black bean sauce, which pairs especially well with the shrimp and eggplant. I also replace the traditional cornstarch coating …
Today is a quiet, lazy Monday, and I’m alone at home. When that familiar hunger strikes, I just want something quick, comforting, and packed with flavor. That is when I turn to one of my favorite Thai street foods, the Thai omelet or Khai Jiao (ไข่เจียว). This is a common dish found in Thai street …
Crispy Salt and Pepper Tofu is a classic Chinese dish popular in Southern Chinese and widely enjoyed in Malaysia and Singapore. This salt and pepper tofu recipe features golden deep-fried egg tofu with a crisp exterior and a soft, silky center that is hard to resist. In this recipe, I use homemade egg tofu, cut …