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
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
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
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
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