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Green beans and chicken stir-fry- easy dinner recipe

Today, I blend Cantonese and Sichuan seasoning to create a distinct flavor for the traditional green beans and chicken stir-fry. This dish is a family favorite that we prepare frequently. It always turns out amazing, and we all enjoy it. That’s why I’m excited to share this recipe with you. This dish requires only two …

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Mee Hailam recipe- Malaysian noodles with Hainanese influence

Today, I plan to cook Mee Hailam, a well-known noodle dish in Malaysia. Despite its Chinese name, it is popular among Malays and can be found on the menu of most Malay restaurants. This dish’s cooking technique and ingredients are quite distinct from traditional Chinese cuisine. It is a fascinating dish that I would like …

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Shrimp and broccoli stir-fry- Easy recipe with garlic sauce

Shrimp and broccoli stir-fry is my family’s favorite dish for lunch and dinner. It’s a simple yet delicious recipe that I can’t resist sharing. All you need is a head of broccoli, some medium-sized shrimp, and Chinese seasonings that you might already have in your kitchen pantry. The resulting dish is flavorful and nutritious, perfect …

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Lamb korma recipe- an easy curry liked by everyone

My wife enjoys lamb, whereas I have a particular liking for korma.  So today, we have chosen to make a dish by combining both. I am enthusiastic about sharing this lamb korma recipe with you!  Although I have written a chicken korma recipe before, preparing the lamb version requires a few adjustments due to its …

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Stir-fried squid with black bean sauce (Chinese recipe)

I have always wanted to write a recipe for Chinese stir-fried squid with black bean sauce, an interesting home-cooked Cantonese dish.  There is an intriguing story behind this dish. In Cantonese, it is known as ‘chow-yau-yu,’ 炒魷魚, which has taken on a negative connotation of being fired by one’s employer. It is unclear why this …

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Mee Rebus recipe- Malay noodles with sweet potato gravy

Mee Rebus is a hugely popular noodle dish in Malay food outlets and stalls throughout Malaysia. Although there are some variations of the dish from different regions, typically, it consists of noodles served in a savory gravy seasoned with spices and thickened with sweet potato gravy. In this article, I will prepare Mee Rebus with …

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Asian pork meatballs- easy recipe with Chinese BBQ sauce

I love making Asian pork meatballs because they are so easy to make and delicious. When I say “Asian style,” I am not referring to any specific Asian country’s recipe. Instead, This recipe is developed based on my preference and does not replicate any existing recipe. However, the recipe will be Chinese-style since I mostly …

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Tofu with black bean sauce- classic Chinese stir-fry recipe

Have you ever tried cooking tofu with black bean sauce?  It may sound unusual to anyone who does not cook Asian food often, but it is a classic everyday home dish for the Chinese, especially among the Cantonese. Black bean sauce is not just raw black beans ground into a sauce. It is a paste …

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Chinese garlic shrimp- easy Asian-style stir-fried recipe

Try this Chinese garlic shrimp recipe for an easy and delicious shrimp dish.  Garlic is a popular ingredient in Chinese seafood dishes, and it pairs perfectly with shrimp. This pan-fried recipe is an excellent example of that combination. If you follow this recipe, you can expect to achieve the same taste as you would in …

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Pan-fried pork chops Hong Kong style- Easy Chinese recipe

I was born in Hong Kong and grew up in Malaysia, giving me a fondness for Hong Kong-style cuisine. I appreciate how it blends Western cooking methods and ingredients with everyday cooking. One recipe that stands out is pan-fried pork chops, a staple for home cooks, cafes, and eateries throughout the bustling city. This recipe …

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