There is a city located in the Fujian Province of China called Fuzhou, and THAT is where both of my parents are from. You may have thought that I was Cantonese and from Hong Kong, due to the recipes that I've shared on my blog, but yes, if you've been wondering ... I am Fuzhounese! Our cuisine is ...
Shrimp and Chayote Stir-fry (佛手瓜炒蝦)
You know what I think needs a little more love? CHAYOTE!! If you're unsure what this is, I bet you have come across, but overlooked, them at the Asian supermarket. Thanks to my parents, this ingredient was introduced to me as a child. They often stir-fried chayote alone or with shrimp or pork, and I ...
Chinese Steamed Spare Ribs with Black Beans Dim Sum Recipe
Back in the days, my family and I would have dim sum practically every weekend, on Sundays specifically, which was the only day my 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 would ...
Chinese Watercress Soup (Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker Recipe) Sai Yeung Choi Tong
I love a good, heartwarming soup when the weather's nippy outside or when we have the AC on full blast on a hot day. Likewise, hot soup is so soothing to the soul and a great way to fit necessary nutrients into your diet when you're feeling a bit under the weather. For these reasons, I like to make ...
FIVE Dipping Sauce Recipes for Dumplings (Gyozas / Potstickers)
Guys, I can't believe Christmas is right around the corner! My family of 16 foodies will be heading straight to my place this year, where I will be hosting for the very first time. Yes, I didn't purchase a house until a couple of years ago, finally allowing me an opportunity to put up a real ...
Chinese Steamed Eggs (蒸蛋)
I vividly recall the dinners that I used to have with my family as a little child, when my mom was still with us. No matter how busy, my parents ensured there was a nice spread of dishes on the table for their children on a nightly basis. Now that I am a full-time working mother myself, I honestly ...
Instant Pot Braised Beef Noodle Soup
Steve and I frequently dine at Shanghainese restaurants, in search for the best soup dumplings! Besides this specialty, we also love Shanghainese rice cakes and a good Braised Beef Noodle Soup (which is also common in Taiwanese as well as Sichuan cuisines). While this is usually one of our go-to ...
EASY Soy Sauce Chicken (豉油雞 See Yao Gai)
If you ask me to name a dish that defines the Cantonese cuisine, I'd say "Jom Liu" (which I, sadly, don't know how to write in Chinese). Jom liu isn't a specific dish. It is a casual term used to classify a group of roast meats commonly found hanging on hooks, on display, at Chinese restaurants. A ...
Water Chestnut Cake (Ma Tai Go 馬蹄糕)
Dim sum is an Asian delicacy. Each dumpling is intricately wrapped with beautiful detailing, each rice noodle is rolled to perfection with delicious filling, and others are cut into cubic structures and made with flours that result in extraordinary finishes. Examples of the latter are taro and ...
Stir Fried Pea Shoots with Minced Garlic (蒜蓉炒豆苗)
While one may opt to cook a stir fried dish because of its ease, stir fried vegetables may appear simple, but can be difficult to perfect. There MUST be A or THE method, you say, or restaurants wouldn't be able to serve Chinese vegetables the way they do - glossy, smokey with subtle yet powerful ...
Instant Pot Red Braised Pork Belly (Hong Shao Rou 红烧肉)
Meat lovers will likely agree with me when I say this: albeit fatty, one of THE BEST and more flavorful cuts of pork is PORK BELLY. While pork belly may cause the health conscious to take a step back, a foodie like myself find them irresistible and, when presented with some, are forced to leap ...
Instant Pot (Leftover) Rotisserie Chicken Congee
If you frequent Costco like I do and often pick up a $4.99 rotisserie chicken for a quick lunch/dinner, you may appreciate this recipe that I am about to share! Yes, leftover rotisserie chicken (and turkey from Thanksgiving) make great sandwiches, but try using it to make a pot of heart-warming and ...