I want to share a delicious recipe for Chinese-style slow cooker pork hock. In this recipe, we use the oven to create the perfect blister on the pork skin, which gives it a chewy texture and a satisfying mouthfeel once slow-cooked. Traditionally, it is achieved by deep-frying the pork, but it can be messy and …

Tofu is a versatile ingredient you can enjoy in various ways, including as a cold dish straight out of the refrigerator. This Chinese cold tofu recipe is a perfect appetizer for hot summer days. The standard way of cooking tofu is steaming, stir-frying, and braising. However, you can also serve tofu straight from the refrigerator …

Today, I am preparing a well-known Sichuan dish – the Sichuan boiled beef (水煮牛肉 /  shui zhu niu rou). Being away from Asia, many of us will indulge in this dish at a Chinese restaurant. However, I yearn for a challenge and am keen on recreating this dish at home.  I used a ready-made Sichuan …

If you’re tired of boiled Brussels sprouts, try this stir-fry recipe for a different and flavorful way to enjoy them. Although Brussels sprouts may take time to cook due to their multiple layers, a quick pre-boil for 2 minutes followed by a high-heat stir-fry will produce a crunchy texture with a delightful wok aroma. It …

Here is my latest recipe for oven-baked five-spice roast chicken thighs seasoned with garlic, honey, and five-spice powder. This roast chicken recipe requires just some simple ingredients, perfect for a quick, budget-friendly midweek meal. I have been in New Zealand recently and realized that food is a universal language transcending all borders and cultures. It …

I would love to share a fusion curry that I recently prepared. This Chinese-style beef curry is quick and easy to cook and is my family’s favorite. The proximity of India and China and the globalization of the food industry have made curry a well-accepted dish among the Chinese. Hence, it’s unsurprising to find curry …

Yesterday, I had lunch at a Chinese restaurant serving Sichuan cuisine in Auckland, and the potato stir-fry Chinese style (tudou si / 土豆丝) was simply delightful. After returning home, I decided to create a recipe so we could easily make it whenever we wanted. I went to an Asian grocery store to purchase some dried …

Thai-style crab fried rice is a popular Thai street food that’s quick and easy to make. It is a Thai street food suitable for everyone’s palates as it’s not spicy. Since it is so easy to prepare, you can whip up a restaurant-quality fried rice perfect for your family dinner in just fifteen minutes. I …

Preserved radish with eggs, also known as 菜脯煎蛋 is a popular Chinese cuisine, especially among the Cantonese. This dish is an omelet seasoned with soy sauce and sugar flavored with preserved radish. The preserved vegetables give the dish a slightly tangy and salty taste, while the eggs provide a fluffy and mild texture that complements …

If you love Asian noodles, you’ll love this Kolo Mee recipe! This favorite noodle dish is a specialty from Sarawak, Malaysia, a delicious mix of springy egg noodles, savory minced meat, and char siu, all tossed in a savory sauce that will surely make your taste buds dance. It’s easy to make as it requires …