Yang chow fried rice is an easy and classic Cantonese fried rice recipe. I ate this almost every week growing up because it’s a great way to use […]
Asian / Main Dish / Vegetables
Mushroom and Tofu Stir Fry
Cantonese dishes can be very heavy, with lots of breaded and deep fried meat. So when I want something lighter, I try to add in this mushroom and […]
Asian / Dessert
Mung Bean Dessert Soup
I realize that the idea of a dessert soup may sound strange to some. Moreover, one containing beans may also add another layer of skepticism. But hear me […]
Asian / Main Dish
Beef Chow Fun
Beef chow fun can be found at most Cantonese restaurants. This is the dry version. There are versions that are covered in a gravy. It is a simple […]
Asian / Main Dish
Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Thighs
Lemongrass is an incredibly important ingredient in Vietnamese cuisine. Its fragrance helps to combat the strong aroma of meats, and is often used in marinades for Vietnamese barbecue. […]
Asian / Main Dish
Tomato Braised Spare Ribs
Sweet and sour pork is a famous Cantonese dish that has made its way into mainstream America. This tomato braised spare ribs recipe is the lighter, more homey […]
Asian / Sauces / Vegan
Spicy Peanut Sauce
The easiest spicy peanut sauce you will ever make. This is great as a dipping sauce for spring rolls, chicken satay, or just mixed into noodles. This dipping […]
Asian / Soups
Chinese Lotus Root Pork Bone Soup
Chinese lotus root pork bone soup is one of my all-time favorites of Cantonese soups. Most Cantonese meals feature a bone-broth based soup that has been simmering for […]
Asian / Dessert
Snow Ear Fungus Dessert Soup
Chinese herbal medicine is all about dried herbs, fruits, and other plants being simmered for hours, creating a sweet or savory soup that is full of nutrients. Snow […]
Appetizer / Asian / Seafood
Sticky Rice Seafood Pancake
This sticky rice seafood pancake recipe was inspired by my husband’s aunt. It is Chinese in origin, but I am unclear as to which region or subgroup eats […]
Asian / Main Dish
Easiest Soy Glazed Chicken Wings
Being a working mom means most dinners and meals have to be easy easy easy. Which is why I love using the oven or toaster oven for cooking. […]
Asian / Main Dish
Addictive Vietnamese Garlic Butter Noodles
Vietnamese garlic butter noodles is one of the finest forms of Vietnamese-French fusion. Serve these with Vietnamese Spicy Garlic Shrimp and you’ve got a perfect pairing!
Asian / Main Dish / Seafood / Soups
Easy Miso Hotpot
Who doesn’t love a full hotpot setup? It’s interactive, very fun. You dip and cook items as you eat. But sometimes, you don’t have the time or energy […]
Asian / Main Dish / Seafood
Steamed Fish with Black Bean Sauce
A classic Cantonese dish with fish that is easy and super fast. This steamed fish with black bean sauce will wow you with its punchy umami flavor. It […]
Asian / Main Dish
Basil Garlic Pork Stir Fry
Stir fries are best when they feature aromatics, like garlic, ginger, and basil! Basil garlic pork stir fry is a tasty and easy weeknight dinner recipe. Basil and […]
Asian / Main Dish / Vegetables
Spicy Garlic Eggplant
Most eggplant dishes in Chinese cuisine are overly oily. Eggplant is basically a natural sponge. It craves moisture and absorbs whatever you cook it with. Many Chinese recipes […]
Asian / Seafood
Ca Kho To -Vietnamese Caramelized Braised Fish
Growing up, my aunt would make delicious Vietnamese food for us for Sunday dinners. It was akin to the Sunday roast dinner that many American families have, but […]
Asian / Soups
Chinese Pork Bone Soup with Vegetables
The bone broth trend is awesome. I’m glad that the general public now understands how nutritious and delicious bone broth is. Asian people have been making bone broth […]
Asian / Soups
Hong Kong Beef Stew
Beef stew is like a universal across international cuisines. There’s the French version, known as beouf bourguignon, which features lots of red wine in its broth. There’s the […]
Asian / Side Dish / Vegetables
Easy and Healthy Tofu and Snow Pea Stir Fry
When you are a busy parent, budgeting student, or busy worker bee, getting dinner on the table can be a struggle. It’s great to have some easy and […]
