There are a number of ways to make ribs and everyone has their own favourite way of making them. I used to boil them for an hour and then bake them for another hour. Or I would slowly cook them in the oven for 3-4 hours. Using an electric pressure cooker has easily become my … Read More
Groceries are getting so expensive! Nevermind dining out. The other day, while doing my regular grocery shopping, it seemed to me that the prices of regular everyday items keep creeping up. When did a loaf of bread become $6?! In the spirit of trying to keep our grocery bills low, I wondered what we could … Read More
This delicious dish comes from the Szechuan region in China. The story goes that a niece visited her auntie, who didn’t have very good vision and the niece cooked her this dish. Upon observation, the aunt thought she was seeing ants climbing on branches as the ground meat looked like ants, the noodles looked like … Read More
One of our favourite condiments is ginger and green onion sauce that is often served with Hainanese chicken. Wouldn’t that flavour be awesome in fried rice? Oh yeah! This simple fried rice can be eaten on it’s own or served as a side. Also, feel free to add chicken or shrimp to make it a … Read More
Making laksa from scratch is a lot of work. I remember scouring the depths of Chinatown looking for candlenuts. What even are candlenuts? Mind you, this was over twenty years ago when finding obscure ingredients was not as easy as it is today. However, this recipe uses all the shortcuts to get a delicious laksa … Read More
We recently went out for dinner with friends and they ordered wonton appetizers that were $20 for six wontons. SIX! Sorry friends, but that price is outrageous! So, I had to make them at home to see how much it would cost. Approximately $10 for 50. I can’t even… Perhaps the restaurant wontons were all … Read More
Kung pao chicken is one of the most popular takeout Chinese dishes. Every restaurant has their own version but you can easily make this at home using the Cantonese basic ingredients with the addition of chili oil and dried chilis. You can adjust the spiciness to your liking by adding more or less. You can … Read More
If it’s a dish that my mom used to make, you know it’s going to simple and delicious. This is one of my favourite ways to prepare black cod or halibut steaks. The black beans used in Chinese cooking are fermented. They are very salty and they need to be rinsed before using. They are … Read More
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