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, ...
Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan) with Oyster Sauce 蠔油芥籣
I say this understandingly: vegetables aren't everyone's cup of tea. If I had to choose between a savory steak or a salad, I'd likely go for the former (although it would be ideal to have it served WITH a salad). BUT as we all know, since we need vegetables in a well-balanced, nutritious diet, ...
White Sugar Sponge Cake (Bai Tang Gao/Bak Tong Gou 白糖糕)
With age comes wrinkles and gray hair, but also lots of great memories to share (hey, that rhymes!). Memories from my childhood pastimes are often triggered by food, since that is my parents' love language. A perfect example is White Sugar Sponge Cake or Bak Tong Gou in Cantonese and Bai Tang Gao in ...
Chinese Steamed Spare Ribs with Black Beans (豉汁蒸排骨)
Back in the days, my family and I would have dim sum practically every weekend, on Sundays specifically, which was the only day my immigrant parents were off from work. As with most children, I often craved the rice noodle dishes, bao, har gow, siu mai and desserts that came down those carts. Adults ...
