Whenever I have Dim Sum at a Dim Sum restaurant, I almost always order Cheung Fun 肠粉 (also known as Chee Cheong Fun, rice noodle rolls). It’s such a simple dish, yet its charm and flavor go far beyond its humble appearance. These semi-translucent rice rolls, filled with different ingredients and finished with a drizzle …
Today I’m making one of my favorite comfort dishes, Yangzhou fried rice with a Cantonese twist. I grew up cooking Cantonese food, so those flavors naturally show up in my wok every time. Instead of the traditional Yangzhou mix of ham and dried scallops, I use char siu and shrimp, which I’m most familiar with. …
If you love Chinese barbecue pork and enjoy savory Chinese pastries, then Char Siu Sou 叉燒酥 is just right for you. It’s a classic pastry you’ll often find in Chinese cafés and a regular item in most Dim Sum restaurants. Like many traditional Chinese pastries, Char Siu Sou is made with Chinese-style puff pastry, which …
Today I threw together a quick broccoli with mushroom stir-fry, mostly because I didn’t feel like stepping out of the house, and work was piling up. Funny enough, it turned out to be exactly the kind of simple, comforting dish I needed. Although Chinese broccoli (gai lan) is the classic choice, regular broccoli has truly …
When you visit your favorite chicken rice store, you’ll often find a variety of choices, from the classic white-cut chicken to the flavorful braised soy sauce chicken (See yao gai/ 豉油鸡). I’ve written separate articles on how to make both before, but in this post, I’m sharing a simpler way to prepare soy sauce chicken …
If you enjoy Chinese home cooking, this Cantonese-style Walnut Chicken is something you’ll love. It’s quite different from the creamy Western version of walnut chicken, as this one has savory stir-fried chicken coated in a light, glossy stir-fry sauce, paired with sweet, crunchy honey-glazed walnuts. The mix of savory and sweet, tender and crunchy, makes …
Say goodbye to soggy, bland Chinese lemon chicken. After several rounds of testing, I’ve settled on this recipe that delivers chicken that stays unbelievably crispy under a glossy, vibrant lemon sauce, with a flavor that truly lingers. The most common problem with this Chinese lemon chicken is that the chicken turns soft too quickly once …
If you’re stuck in a rut with the same old beef recipes, let me introduce you to 小炒黄牛肉 / Spicy Hunan Beef (Xiǎo Chǎo Huáng Niú Ròu), a beloved stir-fry straight from the heart of Hunan, China While I still enjoy a good stew or juicy burger, this vibrant and fiery world of Chinese cuisine …
Beef Stir-Fry with Bok Choy with tender beef, crisp bok choy, and a glossy, savory sauce is everything you want in a weeknight dinner. Imagine the sizzle of the wok, the aroma of garlic and ginger filling your kitchen, and a dish that comes together in under 30 minutes yet feels like a restaurant treat. …
Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐) is one of the most iconic dishes of Sichuan cuisine, celebrated for its fiery heat, bold flavors, and that unmistakable numbing sensation from Sichuan peppercorns. I first shared a version of this recipe a few years ago, but since then, I’ve refined it with two simple techniques: adding fermented black beans and …