Pork Belly Stir Fry with Broccolini

Pork Belly Stir Fry with Broccolini

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This pork stir fry recipe is quick and flavourful. The thinly cut pork makes it quick to cook and absorb the sauce so there is no need to marinate the meat ahead of time. I’ve been able to find this pork belly pre-cut in thin slices for hot pot at my local Costco. It only … Read More

Prosperity Salad (yu sheng 鱼生 or lo hei 捞起)

Prosperity Salad (yu sheng 鱼生 or lo hei 捞起)

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A few years ago I decided to bring prosperity salad to our family Chinese new year dinner. My mom loved it so much, she requests it every year now. And just like that, a new tradition was born. Prosperity salad, otherwise known as yu sheng 鱼生 or lo hei 捞起, was made popular in Malaysia … Read More

Jasmine Rice

Jasmine Rice

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Happy Chinese New Year! Festivities continue for two whole weeks as people gather to see family and friends to celebrate. Imagine the amount of feasting that is happening! Rice goes with most of the delicious dishes you see in Chinese meals and dishes are often made to serve with rice. It is perfect for soaking … Read More

Chu Hou Beef Brisket and Daikon

Chu Hou Beef Brisket and Daikon

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This Chinese homestyle stew is comfort food at its best: tender beef, perfectly cooked daikon in a richly flavoured sauce served over hot rice. Blanching the daikon to remove any bitterness will allow the sweetness of the daikon to shine and soak up the flavours of the delicious sauce. Makes 5-6 servings Ingredients 1 daikon, … Read More

Grandma’s Soy Sauce Chicken and Broccolini

Grandma’s Soy Sauce Chicken and Broccolini

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My grandma made the best chicken! I’m adding broccolini to my grandmother’s soy sauce chicken to create a whole new dish. I learned from one of my viewers that broccolini is indeed a hybrid between broccoli and Chinese broccoli (gai lan), as suspected! If you can’t find broccolini, you can substitute broccoli or Chinese broccoli. … Read More

Salt and Pepper Riblets

Salt and Pepper Riblets

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The classic combination of garlic, chili, salt and pepper is awesome on so many things and these riblets are no exception. By using an air fryer, it is easy to get restaurant flavours at home without deep frying. They are incredibly yummy and flavourful. Makes 4-6 servings Ingredients 2 pounds pork spare ribs or riblets, … Read More

Steamed Whole Fish

Steamed Whole Fish

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Though I don’t necessarily appreciate the delicacy of the fish head and bones, like my son (he makes my father-in-law super proud), sometimes, I do want to cook a whole fish. Whole fish, like sea bream, snapper or tilapia, has a delicate texture and the flesh is sweet. These fish are not like the firm … Read More

Homestyle Chicken Stir Fry

Homestyle Chicken Stir Fry

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This dish is inspired by a dish my mom used to make. My mom worked full days as a florist so she needed quick and easy meals to cook at the end of her work day. She used to make it with mushrooms but I’m omitting them this time.  One of things I appreciate about … Read More

Simple Yue Choy or Choy Sum

Simple Yue Choy or Choy Sum

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We often serve Chinese greens with our meals. They are easy to make and are the perfect accompaniment to balance out a typical Chinese homestyle meal. Yue Choy, also known as Choy Sum, is one of our favourites as the flavour is slightly sweet and delicate. Makes 4 servings Ingredients Water2 teaspoons salt1 tablespoon oil1 … Read More