Zha Jiang Mian literally translates into fried sauce noodles. This famous Beijing noodle recipe uses two types of soy bean sauce to give it a deep rich flavour. The pork can be substituted with tofu and/or mushrooms to make it vegetarian. It is an incredibly easy recipe that is perfect for any night of the … Read More
I have fond memories of weekly visits to my grandparents’ home. For dinner, grandma would usually make tomato and beef on rice. You’d think I would have grown tired of this dish but it’s actually one of my all time favourites! I can still hear my grandma’s voice telling me how to make it with … Read More
I love fried rice because it is so versatile. You can pretty much add whatever you want and you’ll have a delicious all in one meal that is perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This is a very basic fried rice but you can substitute the meat with another protein and the peas with another … Read More
When we lived in San Francisco, moo shu pork was one of our favourite take out dishes from San Tung restaurant. My only complaint would be that it came with only four crêpes. Making moo shu pork at home is quite easy and using store bought flour tortillas ensures that you can have as many … Read More
These chicken wings are super crispy, a little sweet, a little peppery, a little tangy, a lot garlicky served with an intense pepper lime dipping sauce. In Vancouver Chinatown, there is this hole-in-the-wall restaurant that serves up the best Cambodian deep fried chicken wings. There is always a line up and you’ll see a plate … Read More
When we get egg drop soup in a restaurant, it is pretty simple… a thick broth with egg and a bit of corn. This is not your typical take out egg drop soup. It’s so much better with just a few extra ingredients that make it filling and delicious. You’ll never order it again. Many … Read More