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Tofu with mushrooms recipe (added with minced chicken)

Tofu with mushrooms is a popular dish in most Cantonese families, and I’ve been eating it since I was a kid.  Families prepare this recipe differently; some use meat, while others opt for a vegetarian version. In this article, I’ll share my family recipe, which includes minced chicken. This dish is popular because tofu has …

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Red bean pancake recipe- crispy Chinese dessert 豆沙鍋餅

Whenever I attend a Chinese banquet dinner, the final course is always a flaky crepe filled with red bean paste that is sweet and flaky, called red bean pancake (锅饼/woh bang). I have wanted to make this snack for a while, and with only ten days left before the Chinese Lunar New Year celebration, it’s …

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Tomato soup noodles- How to make it (original Chinese recipe)

I had dinner at a noodle house near my home specializing in Sichuan Mala noodles. Since I can’t handle very spicy foods, I decided to try one of their specialties- tomato soup noodles. I was glad I chose this dish because it was perfect for my taste buds. The soup base was made primarily of …

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Sesame oil chicken with ginger – easy Chinese recipe

Are you searching for a quick and easy way to cook chicken differently? I have an answer for you. I will share an easy Chinese-style braised sesame oil chicken in this article. According to traditional Chinese medicine, sesame and ginger are highly beneficial for new mothers who have recently given birth. These ingredients are believed …

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Beef udon recipe with black pepper (easy Japanese noodles)

Imagine a noodle dish combining Japanese and Chinese seasoning with Western ingredients. How do you think it would taste? Well, that’s exactly what I did in this recipe – I created a fusion noodle that captures all the essences of Japanese, Chinese, and Western cuisine. Here’s the beef udon recipe that I just wrote. I …

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Pressure cooker pork ribs – easy fall-off-the-bone recipe

I recently bought a multi-cooker that has been a great time-saver in my daily cooking routine. I plan to use it to prepare pressure cooker pork ribs, which involve browning, braising, and thickening the gravy. I’d like to see how efficiently it can handle all these steps. I have shared a few Chinese braised pork …

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Fried wonton recipe with pork and shrimp filling

Chinese New Year is fast approaching, and what better way to celebrate than by making some fried wontons as a snack during the festivities? I will share the fried wonton recipe using store-bought wrappers in this article. Since there will be plenty of kitchen work during this special occasion, I will not make the wonton wrappers …

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Chinese chicken dumpling recipe- 鸡肉饺子

Chinese New Year is still a month away, but I’ve already started preparing some recipes. Today, I want to share the Chinese chicken dumpling recipe that can be frozen and stored for later.  Although pork is the most commonly used filling in Chinese recipes, I opt for chicken as a healthier alternative due to its …

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Thai steamed fish recipe with lime, garlic and lemongrass

In this article, I will share my method of preparing a Thai-inspired steamed fish recipe, which I modified from the recipe we used in my previous restaurant. This Thai steamed fish recipe is easy to prepare and has a unique flavor quite different from other steamed fish recipes, especially Chinese ones. The key to this …

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Black pepper chicken Chinese stir-fry recipe (黑椒鸡丁)

Today, I plan to cook black pepper chicken, a dish that’s less common in Asian households but is widely popular in America. This dish combines the flavor of black pepper commonly used in Western cuisine with Chinese seasonings like light soy sauce to stir-fry, making it unquestionably delicious. In this article, I’ll share my version …

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