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
When you’re craving Mongolian beef and want to keep it budget friendly and filling, make this using dry noodles that you have on hand. Personally, I love using spaghetti because I prefer the texture over softer Asian noodles. I simply adapted my Mongolian ground beef recipe and made a sauce for the noodles. If you … Read More
I’ve been making this a lot lately as the weather has suddenly cooled and now we are into fall. I have to say that I prefer milder weather than the heat of summer. With cooler weather, I really enjoy making soups and stews. I especially love curry flavoured soups. My favourite is, of course, Malaysian … Read More
When we lived in San Francisco many moons ago, we were a bit disappointed that we could only find soft chow mein and not the crispy one we were used to in Vancouver. I have since learned that we would have had to order it crispy, otherwise known as liang mian huang (两面黄) or asked … Read More
My grandma used to make this for me every week when I went over for dinner. It’s one of those things where you tell your grandma that you like something and that’s all they remember so they make it for you every single time. But that was ok with me because I loved this chicken. … Read More
If you love ginger, you’re going to love this recipe for ginger beef. Originating from Calgary, Alberta in Canada, this was one of Dude’s favourite dishes when he lived there. This is a new and improved version of my original recipe that can be found in my cookbook Chinese Homestyle. GInger beef is usually deep-fried … Read More