The classic combination of garlic, chili, salt and pepper is awesome on chicken wings. Using potato starch to coat the wings gives them a crispier texture without having to deep fry at home and helps all the aromatics adhere to the wings. An air fryer gives a crispier wing but I find even with an … Read More
UPDATE: I am convinced that the Chinese restaurants use beef finger meat for their brisket dishes. They call it brisket on the menu but having tried brisket in this dish, it is not quite the same. Don’t get me wrong… it is still delicious but brisket is less fatty than finger meat and, therefore, not … Read More
This chow mein (豉油王炒麵) is a popular dish at Hong Kong style cafés as well as a side dish that compliments a lot of Cantonese dishes. I’m not sure why it’s called supreme but it is very tasty and simple to make at home. My original recipe can also be found in my cookbook Daily Special. … Read More
Egg fried rice is a simple yet satisfying meal. If you are strapped for time or just want an easy side for dinner, this is it. This fried rice can be ready in about 5 minutes. That’s about the same amount of time it takes to make instant ramen. We often have leftover rice in … Read More
The best part of any feast for me is always the stuffing. Whether it’s for turkey, pork loin roast, chicken or as a side dish, I find myself often going back for second helpings of stuffing. I’m not even that picky about what kind, could be bread, could be rice, I don’t discriminate. Any stuffing … Read More
Making simple yet delicious meals at home is easier than most people think. In about 30 minutes, you can make this plate of flavourful ribs for dinner. Generally, I like to cook the ribs in the pressure cooker but I think these ribs are pretty good pan-fried and it gives us the texture we like… … Read More
A couple of years ago, I learned the secret to tender beef in stir fries. I often use corn starch to velvet the meat to make it tender but with the addition of baking soda… this is a game changer! You could use this technique with cheaper and tougher cuts and it will make a … Read More
Hainanese Chicken and Rice is a popular Singaporean and Malaysian dish and it was what I ate the most of when I visited Malaysia, partially because I cannot handle a lot of spiciness. But if you like spicy, this dish is often served with a side of chili paste and a green onion and ginger … Read More
There are so many delicious spicy noodle soup recipes out there. Every culture has their own versions and flavour profiles. Because I love variety, I have a lot of different ingredients in my pantry to satisfy whatever cravings I have. For this recipe I am using roasted sesame paste. You can substitute peanut butter which … Read More