If you’ve never cooked with bitter melon before, don’t let the name scare you away! Although it may be an acquired taste due to its natural bitterness, this knobby green vegetable has a distinctive taste that becomes surprisingly delicious when balanced with savory seasonings, aromatic garlic, and ...
Bitter Melon Stir Fry with Black Beans (苦瓜炒豆豉)
Winter Melon Clam Soup (冬瓜蛤蜊湯)
There’s something incredibly comforting about a bowl of hot soup made with simple, wholesome ingredients. This Winter Melon Clam Soup or 冬瓜蛤蜊湯 is the perfect example! It's light and full of natural sweetness from fresh clams and winter melon. If you ask me to describe winter melons' ...
Braised Mushroom E-Fu Noodles (香菇焖伊面)
There’s something deeply comforting and satisfying about a bowl of noodles - whether served hot in broth, stir-fried, or even cold and drenched or dipped in sauce. My kids LOVE noodles, and braised e-fu noodles is not an exception. Braising creates silky noodles coated in a rich, savory sauce, ...
Snow Fungus Dessert Soup (Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker) 雪耳糖水 “Tong Sui”
Looking for a gently sweet, nourishing and simple recipe for Chinese dessert soup or "tong sui?" Search no further! Here's an easy, "set it and forget it" recipe for Snow Fungus Dessert Soup or "Suet Yi Tong Sui." This Instant Pot version saves time without sacrificing flavor or texture! What ...
Budae Jjigae (Korean Army Stew)
If you're ever left with canned and/or processed ingredients at home and looking for an easy stew recipe that is packed with flavor and spices, try Budae Jjigae (부대찌개), or Korean Army Stew. This stew requires a little under 15 minutes and is traditionally served family-style, right out of the pot, ...
