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Pipa tofu is a Chinese delicacy and a most delicious way to enjoy tofu. Each morsel is crispy on the outside and pillowy soft inside. It’s a real treat! Traditionally, the recipe includes minced shrimps, but this can totally be omitted to make a vegetarian version with mushrooms and carrots. You can use any type …
Salmon is probably the easiest and most versatile fish to cook… You can almost do no wrong. This Japanese-inspired recipe requires no marinade and virtually takes less than 20 minutes to prepare and cook. I’m a huge fan of Chef Nobu’s miso black cod, but sometimes you just don’t have time to marinate the fish …
According to a theory dating back to over 5000 years ago, the Lunar calendar celebrates its first new day when a new moon appears. The Lunar New Year holiday started as a ceremonial time to mark the end of winter’s coldest days, pray for good harvest seasons and usher in good luck. What are the …
Dan Dan noodles is a spicy Sichuan noodles dish named after the traditional carrying pole “Dan Dan” that street vendors use to balance two baskets laden with food. They carry the pole over their shoulder and would stop when hailed by a customer, and would prepare and cook the noodles right in the street. Today, Dan …
When I used to live in Hong Kong, my friends and I would grab a quick lunch at a Cha chaan teng or local style diners that are commonly found all over the city. These casual eateries typically serve large portion of greasy food and draw huge crowd especially if they master the Chinese Baked Pork …
I MADE SQUASH BLOSSOMS 7 WAYS SO YOU CAN PICK YOUR FAVORITE TO TRY! I find Squash Blossoms, the edible orangey yellow flowers from a zucchini or other squash plants, so seductive. There’s a lot of joy when you cook with them, as they’re so delicate and beautiful, you want to handle them with love …
Did you know that Squash blossoms, stems and leaves are all edible? Squash Blossoms are a delicacy in Italian cuisine, stuffed with cheese and deep fried. This Chinese recipe is refined and delicious, with a mushroom stuffing. It’s best to use Asian mushrooms such as Shitake, Enoki, Straw Mushrooms or Oyster Mushrooms, or a combination …
Salted Eggs Yolks are really popular now in Asia, and they are used not only in savory dishes like burgers, fish and chips, fried shrimps and chicken, but also in desserts such as moon cakes, pastry, pound cake, choux etc. Even Krispy Kreme sells Salted Eggs Donuts in Thailand. As the name indicates, the egg …
This Beef Noodles Soup is one of my family’s favorite noodles soup with authentic Szechuan flavors. I used to make it the traditional way, but now with Instant Pot, it’s a breeze to prepare and just as delicious. If you don’t yet have an Instant Pot, it’s time to get one. It’s on sale on …
